The Syracuse Journal, Volume 29, Number 23, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 24 September 1936 — Page 1

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VOLUME XXIX

SYRACUSE TO GET THEATRE

PERMISSION IS GRANTED TO LOWER LAKE

Project To Construct Public Beach Meets Approval Permission has been granted by the Conservation Department. to the Syracuse-Wawasee Community Chamber of Commerce, to proceed with its plan to lower Syracuse Lake by temporarily darning Lake Wawasee, for the purpose of establishing a bathing beach in town and cleaning refuse and muck from along «the shore line. Milt Wyzong, the Conservation official assigned to this section staled this week that K. M. Kunkle of Indianapolis state director of fish and game, communicated with him this week, advising that the plan has the approval of state authorities, so long as the lake is not permanently damaged, or fish life is endangered. f I The plan to dam Wawasee was reported by A. L. Miller, Dr. Fred O. Clark and A. J. Thibedeaux, members of the Chantier of Com- ; merce Bathing Beach Project Committee. Authorities believe that a small dam, temporarily constructed in the channel between the two lakes, will cause the level of Syracuse Lake to ■fall about three or more feet, exposing about one hundred or more ; feel of lake bottom along the shore line. Such a plan will make possible thorough cleaning and removal of muck, old tin cans, glass, junk and other refuse that has accumulated in the Lake bed over a period of years. At the same time, proper dredging and removal of muck at ■ the Syracuse Park will enable the . commilte to construct an adequate bathing beach there. AU along the shore line of Syracuse Lake, residents will be urged to clean 4he lake bottom and to haul away debris and refuse. This increase the value of their own lake frontage as well as enhance the beauty of their properties. When the dam is removed, and the water in Lake Wawasee that has been held back rushes through the narrow channel that has just been re- _ opened, the water will flush out the muck and remaining obstructions giving a new and completely clear I channel for boatsmen, members of the Committee contend. OCTOBER FIFTH LAST REGISTRATION DAY — Ruling Cited By Election Com- * missioners In Public Statement Women whose names have been ’ changed either by having their form- ' er name restored, following a divorce action or by marriage, must register officials announced Saturday morn- ■ ing. Everett E. Rasor, a member of ? board of election commissioners, I issued the following statement. He' said: “The law provides that a voter must have lived in the same town-1 ship for 60 days before the election ] and must have lived in the same precindh 30 days before election. Any voter who has moved from the precinct in which he previously registered should visit the county clerk’s office a once to transfer his or her registration to the new location. In the case of women who have subsequently married or had their maiden name restored through divorce proceedings, it is likewise imperatve that they have their correct names placed on their registration card." The deadline for Kosciusko county voters to register, or transfer their registration, will be Monday, October 5. Wherever possible voters are urged to be registered by Saturday, October 3. Voters not registered cannot vote at the presidential election Tuesday, November 3,

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NORTHERN INDIANA’S BEST AND NEWSPAPER

Republican Rally To Be Held At Ligonier, Ind. Wednesday

Ligonier will be the scene of a gigantic Republican Rally on Wednesday, Sept. 30, when Judge Raymond Springer, Republican candidate for Governor, and Hon. Chauncey McCormick will be the guest speakers for the local Republican organisation and will address the citizens of this community. One of the big features of the Rally will be the mammoth parade scheduled to start at 6:30 p. m. passing in review on Cavin Street to Lincoln Way West, then west to the Ligonier Base Balle Park where the speaking will take place. The parade itself will be one of the outstanding features of all the political gatherings of Northern Indiana for the 1936 campaign <snd the committee in charge expects to make this an event long to be remembered in the political history of this county. In the parade will be two bands, two drum corps, a troup of mounted hosemen, floats, automobiles and a large crowd of torch bearers on foot. It will be a feature well worth witnessing and will bring a great crowd of visitors to Ligonier for this occasion. At the bail park following the parade, entertainment will be furnished by the South W’hitley Male Quartet, a musical organization that has gained a wide reputation for excellent singing. The committe in charge of the program is to be congratulated on securing three good speakers for this meeting. Judge Raymond Springer, the Republican candidate for Governor of Indiana will be present to deliver an

AUTOMOBILE VICTIM BURIED HERE SUNDAY

Jerry Plank, Son of Former Residents Killed at Rockford, 111. Funeral services for Jerry Plank, three and a half year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Plank 508 Toy st, ] Rockford Illinois, and formerly of • Syracuse, were held Sunday at 1:30 p. m. at Solomon Creek Church here. The child was killed when ; struck by an auto near his home. The little boy was crushed to death according to authorities Thur*, night, September 17, beneath the wheels of an automobile driven by Whitmna Mcßain, 50 of 710 Cambridge avenue, Rockford. The ac-1 cident occured about 6 o'clock last Thursday evening in the 1200 block ; of Preston street, Rockford. Mcßain told police and authorities ; that he was driving east on Preston street when the child suddenly darted in front of the car. Mrs. Mcßain who was riding with her husband collapsed and was ill for several, days. An inquest into the child’s death was and Mcßain was released from custody, with the cause being given as accidental. Mcßain said he was enroute to purchase groceries when the mishap occurred. The child is reported to have run from behind a parked machine into the path of Mcßain’s car, and was apparently watching an auto coming in the other direction and failed to notice • the machine that hit him. The child is believed to have been t hit by the bumper of the car and ■ dragged under the wheels which passed over his head and body. He was * taken to a hospital by another motorists and prounounced dead. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Plank left . Syracuse about a year ago, and moved to Rockford. . The child’s body was removed here Friday to Carr’s Funeral homeware it remained until the funeral hour. J. V. Applegate Given Surprise on Birthday A surprise party was given in honor of J. V. Applegate Saturday night on the occasion of his birthday. Among thoee present besides members of the family were Mr. and Mrs. George Bauman, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Nodine and family of Auburn. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller and family of Kendallville, Mr. and Mrs. John Gordy, jr., and son, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bushong, Mrs. Ketch-

SYRACUSE, INDIANA, THURSDAY, SEPT. 1/ 1936~

address upon the issues that confront the voters of thia state at the coming election. Here is your chance to see and hear the man who in all probability will be our next governor. He is an excellent public speaker and has a message worthy of your consideration. In securing a speaker of national reputation the committee has been unusually fortunate in have assigned for the Ligonier Rail, Hon. Chauncey McCormick, known over the country as one of the nations outstanding men and leading citizens. Mr. McCormick is National chairman of the Republican Volunters of America. He is a forcfeul public speaker, a man of outstanding ability who will bring the meeting a message of importance concerning the grave problems that face the votes of this nation at the coming election. Hon. David Hogg, Republican candidate for Congress from this district is so well known in this community that no introduction is necessary. He will be present at this meeting and will deliver a short address. All Noble County Republican candidates will also be present and will be introduced prior to the meeting. The meeting will be held at the Ligonier base ball park where a special speakers stand will be erected and an amplifying system installed. Seats will be provided for all who attend and with the loud speaker system in operation the entire program will be heard at any part of the field. The Rally is open to the public and all voters, both men and women are urged to attend.

JAMES BUTT ELECTED SENIOR CLASS HEAD

High School Graduating Unit . Organize—Plan Class Play Opening their final school year with much enthusiasm, the Senior Class of Syracuse High School completed its organization this week by electing James Butt, president, Martha Jane Kern, vice-president, Allen Bickel, secretary-treasurer and Miss Hamman, class advisor. The Class is planning to produce its class play Friday, October 16, in the high school auditorium. The cast of characters will be announced tomorrow. According to Miss Hamman, the class advisor, the play selected is a three-act comedy entitled “New Fires." The cart will include six boys and nine girls. The plsy will be directed by Miss Hamman, with rehearsals starting next Week. ? TEAMS FINISH BELOW PAR IN PRO-AM. MEET Four of Five Trios Completed Course With Record Low Scores A pro-amateur golf tournament was held at Maxwelton Golf Course, Monday afternoon, which caused considerable interest and brought together some of the best professional and amateur golf players in this vicinity. Five teams participated. The winning trio consisted of John Plank, C. A. Jackson and Donald Perry, pro at Maxwelton, who finished with a 67 or five strokes under par. Guy Means, Tony Burgerman and Pug Allen, pro at the Country Club of Fort Wayne, finished at a close second with 69 or three strokes under par. The next two teams scored 71 each or one point under par. Fred McDermott, pro at Tippecanoe Golf Course had as his partners, Jacob Rohrer, and W. W. Mehle. Elby Rood and Gene Derry were team mates of Spencer Hoernum, pro at Turkey Creek Golf Course. Herb King, R. B. Kelley and Bruce Wilcox, pro at South Shore Golf Club finished last in the tournament scoring 72 or par for the

AUTO CRASH TAKES LIFE OF AGED MAN

John M. Evans, 78, Fort Wayne Attorney Killed Near Ligonier

John M. Evans, 78, Ft. Wayne attorney and insurance salesman was instantly killed Tuesday evening at 5 p. m. in an automobile collision two miles west of Ligonier on U. S. highway No. 6. Mrs. Maude Evans, his wife was injured, but her condition is not serious. The collision occurred when Mr. Evans attempted to dislodge a bee which had flown into the car and alighted on his head. While brushing at the bee Evans lost control of his automoile and sideswiped an automobile driven by Harry G. Berg of South Bend. The accident was investigated by Lieut. Ray G. Fisher of the state police, Segt. Harry Sutherlin and State Patrolman George Everett, all of the Ligonier barracks. According to the officers, the Berg automobile was pulling a trailer and was headed west, while the Evans car was en route to Fort Wayne from Chicago where the couple had visited their daughter, Mrs. Franklin Reynolds. Riding with Berg was Robert Bitner, also of South Bend. They escaped with scratches and bruises. Mrs. Evans suffered lacerations about the head and face and also suffered shock. She wag removed to the Stults Emergency hospital at Ligonier for first aid treatment and later returned to Fort Wayne. Berg, a South Bend jeweler who on the afternoon of June 30, 1934, attempted to stop Dillinger gangsters raiding the Merchants National Bank of that city by shooting at them from his nearby store, was able o return to South Bend in another automobile. Mr. Evans was born in Williamsport, Pa., but moved to Fort Wayne at an early age. He attended Fort Wayne high school. He was associated with the Pennsylvania railroad in St. Louis for several years, and later for a short time in Fort Wayne. For the past 25 years he has been associated with the Fort Wayne insurance firm of Graham & Evans, (Continued on Last Page)

HALLECK ADDRESSES CONSTITUTIONAL CLUB

Claims Indiana May Decide The Presidential Election This Fall “Indiana may decide the presidential election,” was the warning of Congressman Charlee A. Halleck to more than 100 workers in the Kosciusko County Constitutional club and invited guests who attended a rousing Republican organization meeting at the Hotel Hayes, Warsaw Friday night. Main speakers were Congressman Charles A. Halleck, Dan Flanigan, Fort Wayne, Republican county chairman of Allen County, and Morrison A. Rockhill, Kosciusko county chairman, and also second district chairman. All urged the importance of getting out the large Republican vote in Kosciusko county, as Indiana is a key state in the presidential election, and the Hoosier state vote may decide whether Alf M. Landon or Franklin D. Roosevelt Is the next president. An added feature of the meeting man Morrison A. Rockhill who was was the surprise to District Chairmen 41 birthday cake by the young Republicans of the Constitutional Club of Kosciusko county. The meeting was presided over by Russel J. Phillips, president of the club, who also introduced the county candidates at the meeting. He said that the membership in the club is 1,500 and it is no* hoped to increase the enrollment soon to 2,500 Membership is open to voters betwean 18 and 36 years of age. Department nffieerw of the county

Tuttle-Mason Wedding Saturday Preceded By Social Activities

Miss Velma Mason, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Mason, Lake Wawasee, and Carl R. Tuttle, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Tuttle, Indianapolis, will be married Saturday evening at 8 o’clock in All Saints Chapel, Lake Wawase, with a candle light service. Bishop Campbell Gray will officiate, and the David Hughes String Quartet of Elkhart, will play for the service. The matron of honor will be Mrs. Ernest Bushong, of Syracuse. The bridesmaids will be Catherine Minehart, of Fort Wayne, Hazel Harvey, of Garrett, and Margaret Lee Riddle, of Indianapolis. The best man will be Matt Katzer, of Lake Wawasee, and the ushers will be Albert Deluse, J. Creed Fisher, both of Indianapolis, and Ray Southworth, 11, of Chicago. "’The bride will be given in marriages by her father, Claude Mason, and her brother, Jack Mason, will act as ring bearer. Miss Mason and her family formerly lived in Fort Wayne, where she graduated from North Side High School. She later attended St. Marys at Notre Dame and Indiana University. Mr. Tuttle is a graduate of Indiana University and a member of the Bata Phata Phi, a national fraternity. The couple will take a two weeks trip through the eastern states, and will reside at 5547 Allisonville Road, Indianapoils. Bachelor Dinner for Mr. Tuttle A bachelor dinner will be given this evening at 7:30 o’clock at the Tavern Hotel, in honor of Cail R. Tuttle, who will marry Velma Ma-

C.H.PURDUM,JR.GETS HONORS AT CULVER V

Complete Course at Cavalry School With Second Lieutenant Rating

Charles Henry Purdum, jr., aged 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Purdum, near here, graduated from Culver Summer Cavalry School at Culver, Indiana, at the close of the summer term. He had been a student there three seasons. Purdum received the rank of second lieutenant and was also the recipient of several awards. He was decorated with a Gold Tuxis Medal, given for Honor Trooper in the third yeaa. During his first and second summers at the school he received the bronze and silver Tuxis Awards. He also received an expert riflemans medal for qualification on the rifle range. The young man is well known here and in Milford, being a student in Milford High School. His father is president of the State Bank of Syracuse.

UL.CA. CONFERENCE HOLD ANNUAL MEETING

Rev. Jerome S. Kaufman, Pastor of Local Church Attends The North Conference of the Indiana Synod of the U. L. C. A. held its annual meeting in Warsaw, Monday and Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Rev. F. H. Schutes, pastor, was host to the convention. The pastor of Grace Lutheran church Rev. Jerome S. Kaufman, attended from Syracuse. ■Hie Conference opened with a public mass meeting when Rev. Dr. J. E. Hammon preached a sermon on “Man’s Supreme Privilege-” After the close of the service motion pictures of Mulberry Lutheran home for the aged were shown by Rev. H. E. Turney, D. D. president of the Indiana Synod. The Sacrament of the Holy Communion administered to the pastors and delegates was the chief service, Tuesday. Following the business session a paper on “Democracy and Reigion Freedom in the Balance,” was read by Rev. C. F. Koch, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Richmond, Ind. Tuesday afternoon was given over t. . bafcm > v ,

son, Saturday. The guests will be Albert Deluse, J. Creed Fisher, George Gass, all of Indianapolis, Gus Rump, Frank Whitmer, Gil Newhart, Irvin Deister, Emil Deister, all of Fort Wayne, j Bruce Wilcox, Claud Mason, Herbert King, Roscoe Howard, Pel Clayton, F. Allan Weatherholt, Ernest Bushong and Matt Katzer all of Syracuse, and Carl R. Tuttle. Spinster Dinner For Miss Mason A Spinster Dinner will be given tonight at Sarjents Hotel at 7 o’clock in honor of Miss Velma Mason. The table will be decorated with a centre piece consisting of a large blue mirror, with corsages making a mound of flowers. The corsages will be presented to each guest as favors. The bride-elect will present her matron of honor with a string of pearls and a gold initialed compact, and her bridesmaids with gold initialed compacts. j The guests invited are Mrs. Bruce Gollan, of Chicago, Margaret Lee Riddle, of Indianapolis, Hazel Harvey, of Garrett. Mrs. Gary Mayfield, of Lake Wawasee, Mis. William Oberwittee, Catherine Minehart, Mary Orr, Ruth Nobles, Margaret Abbott, Mary Jine Minehart, Mrs. Floyd Flaig, all of Fort Wayrfte, Mrs. Ernest Bushong, of Syracuse, the bride-elect and her mother, Mrs. Claude Mason and Mrs. Kitty Halt, of Milwaukee, Wis. Mrs. Ernest Bushong, entertained Monday night at her home in honor of Miss Mason. Contract bridge was played, followed by a luncheon and kitchen shower for Miss Mason. She received a number of useful gifts from the guests. There were 16 preisent.

MRS. NELSON A. MILES AWARDED FOR RECIPE

Receives Certificate of Endorsement And National Recognition Mrs. Nelson A. Miles, Syracuse, has just been awarded a Certificate of Recipe Endorement by Better Homes & Gardens for her recipe, “Prune Casserole with Tenderloin.” This certificate, which brings nat- : tional recognition to Mrs. Miles is i given by Better Homes & Garden only ;to distinguished recipes which pass ■ its Tasting-Test Kitchen’s high standards for dependability, excellent of ! taste, and family usefulness. , In addition to the signed certificate, Mrs. Miles also received six J cqpies of her endorsed recipe, each i bearing the Better Homes & Gardens Stamp of Recipe Endorsement, i which she is giving to friends. In awarding these certificates, it is the magazine’s aim to provide proper recognition for the creative work done by women in their own kitchens, and also to raise the of accuracy and dependability of recipes as a whole. No other magazine or institution gives this personal recognition and service to its subscribers. Mrs. Miles’ endorsed recipe follows: Prune Casserole with Tenderloin Slices of pork tenderloin. 1 cup cooked prunes. 6 medium-sized carrots. 6 medium-sized sweet potatoes. Salt and pepper to taste. 1-3 cub brown sugar. 1-8 teaspoon nutmeg. 3 tablespoons butter. 1-2 cup hot water. Sear the tenderloin on both sides. Remove the pits from the prunes and cut into 2 or 3 pieces. Scrape carrots, pare sweet potatoes and slice thin. Arrange layers of vegetables, prunes, tenderloin then prunes and vegetables in casserole. Season each layer with salt and pepper. Spread sugar> over the top and sprinkle with nutmeg. Dot with butter and add the hot water. Cover the casserole and bake in a moderate oven (350 degrees) 1 hour. Serves 6. Mrs. Miles receives a similar award several months ago. SENATOR SWIHART WILL SPEAK HERE SUNDAY In the absence of Rev. Edwin Jarboe, pastor of the Church of the Brethren, Senator E. C. Swihart of Elkhart will fill the pulpit Sunday, at both morning and evening ser-

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Number 23

WORK STARTS ON BUILDING IMPROVEMENT

Entire Business Block On Main Street To Undergo Change Work was started this week upon the remodeling program of an entire business block on Main and Huntington streets, ' here, that will give Syracuse a modern mottion picture theater and a serious of up-to-date store rooms and offices. The entire block was purchased by W. E. Long several weeks ago. In the building now occupied by the Syracuse Journal and the Recreation Bowling Club workmen have started removing partitions, and clearing the way for the motion picture theatre. The Syracuse Journal offices and plant will move to another portion of the same block on Huntington street, in the rear of the store-rooms now occupied by Bachman’s. This section of the block will be completely modernized, with two store rooms opening on Huntington street as well as several new ones on Main street. The bowling alleys now operated by 0. K. Bennett, proprietor of the Recreation Club will be moved into the building formerly occupied by the Variety Store, where a modern and newly equipped billiard parlor, bowling alley and recreation center is being planned. The theatre itself is regarded by local residents and business men as one of the most desirable improvements undertaken here. This addition to the business section of Syracuse will doubtless make Syracuse a popular center both winter and summer, and will cause many people to form the habit of coming into Syracuse, rather than to other communities. The stores and merchandising centers that keep pace with this program of improvement, and estab-, lish modern and more efficient marketing methods will attract these newcomers. The whole town will undergo a change for the better, it is believed. Being constructed by Hartzer Construction Company, of South Bend, builders of theaters and business buildings for 20 years, Syracuse is assured one of the best theatres in Northern Indiana. Frank W. Hartzer, supervisor of the construction work, built three (Continued on Last Page) ,■ cBASKET BALL TEAM HAS HARD SCHEDULE Sixteen Games With Nine at Home Listed —One Open Date. The basket ball schedule for Syracuse High School has been announced by Court Slabaugh, principal, who said yesterday that it has met with final approval. The schedule as outlined by the Principal and Coach Junior Neff is as follows: November 6, Cromwell, therd. November 13, Leesburg, here. November 20, Atwood, here. November 25, Bremen, there. November 27, North Webster, here. December 4, Pierceton, there. December 11, Ligonier, here. December 12, Milford, there. December 29, Wakarusa, here. January 1, St. Mary’s here. January 8, Mentone, there. January 15, Milford, here. January 21, 22, 23, County Tourney at Warsaw. January 29, open date. February 5, New Paris, here. February 12, Angola here. February 19, Etna Green there. February 26, Middlebury there. Syracuse has some good prospective material this season, but as in baseball, the school has lost some good players through graduation. The underclassmen show considerable spirit and aggressiveness and Coach Neff believes he will' be successful in producing a squad that will win more than its share of games.