The Syracuse Journal, Volume 29, Number 38, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 21 January 1937 — Page 3

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1937

Many Lose Homes In Indiana Flood

RED CROSS Will AID HELPLESS IN FLOODED ZONE Plan Removal of Families From Distressed Districts BULLETIN EVANSVILLE, J;n. 20 (INS) - As the Ohio River thundered tonight to a st ipe of 44 1-2 feet. fn r abo'-e flood level <hree Red r Fix'® disasU r men arrive from Washington to establish he” cion rtcr-' here that will serve flood sufferers in a wide area of li>< iara and Kentucky. M: r>h ling of volunteer workers p’x’, sup, lies ”rd cquinment w:>s begun immediately by the Ped Cross of fields, vho expect to J>egin tonight or early tomcrrow remov 1 of h >nd r r<J.' of families from stricken districts INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 20 (INS' — Hundreds in Hoos’’er lowlands were driven from their homes earlv this week -s some of the nrincipal rivers. rose above flood stage. In northeas’ern Indiana lhe Maumee River i Iso rose alarmingly in the F'rt Wayne sector, and in east cen >al Indiana ’he White and Salamnoie rxeis were ft \er their banks. Ore l ife was hdeved lost in *the v v e I’Lpr flood between v 1H and E st Conrersvil'e. Police rit d v inly to reach Joihn' Fieldsj f rce ' out of his small shack between the railro d and White River . bridges. Fields took refuge in a tree, but police, unable later tonight to see him, believe he had fallen \ from his refuge. WPA Builds Levee ’ Works Progress Administration workers labored furiously in East (Connersville to strengthen the wall on the east side of the White River. Sandbags were being piled atop the 'Wall, Connersville was cut off on north, south and west. East, Connersville was suffering the brunt of the high waters and many residents in low sectors abut- * ting the river were being removed to higher ground under supervision of police in boats. Police used loud speakers to warn residents in low territory of danger. * Connersville authorities and state highway workers were preparing to dynamite a spillway at the bridge over which Roads 44 and 1 enter the city. Arches of the bridge were ’hreatened by pounding of the swollen stream and officials hoped” by tinning the course of th£ river they could save the span. Worst Since 1913 At Portland on the Salamoni.e River flood conditions were reported worst since 1913, the year of Indiana’s big flood. Schools were dismissed as river waters inundated the business district. All streams in Jay County were reported out of their banks with road beds small bridges and culverts washed, away. At Fort Wayne, the Maumee River, formed there by junction of St. Mary’s and St. Joseph rivers, was two inches below flood stage of fifteen feet tonight. The North Anthony blvd. bridge over the Maumee was undermined when the wing wall was washed out. The city closed the bridge tonight. At Peru no immediate danger was feared, although the Wabash River was rising five inches an hour toward flood stage of eighteen feet. The river had already reached ten feet six inches.; * . . - Log-Rolling Nurse To Challenge Men ASTORIA, Ore., Jan. 20 (INS)— Charming Sylvia Winters, Astoria nurse who rolled to fame by toppling all her opposition into the Columbia river during log-rolling contests here ability against all comers in Philad>elphia next March. She has been engaged for several exhibitions in the eastern city, during which she will attempt to remain last summer, will demonstrate her wearing tennis shoes. During her on a smooth spinning “stick” while competition here Miss Winters wore regulation caulked loggers’ 'boots. Miss Winters expects to stay in condition daring the winter months by taking an occasional workout in her backyard pool in Tucker creek, near Astoria. Visitors Flock To Louisville In 1936 LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 20 (INS) —Louisville in 1936 was host to 72,743 convention visitors attending 299 conventions, according to a report compiled by the Louisvillee Convention and Publicity League. Os the meetings 27 were national, 47 regional, 204 state and 21 larger sales conferences. • Assuming the average expenditure of the 72,743 delegates was SSO over a three-day period the city realized $3,637,150 from the guests in hotel bills, taxi fares, amusements and retail sales, according to "the League. The figures are an increase over the previous year. Arthritis Traced ♦ • Back to Mummies ST. LOUIS,' Jan. 20 (INS)—The Egyptians had it—arthritis — but about ten percent of the Americans who think they have it are mistaken, according to Dr. Ralph A. Kinsella, who addressed the twenty-forty annual convention, of Phi Beta Pi medical fraternity here recently. Dr. Kinsella said that the mummies of Egypt frequently showed traces of the disease. Sixty per cent of those suffering from the ailment, Dr. Kinsella asserted, can be aided to the point that if they don’t recover completely, they at least show improvement.

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As Floods Swept Central West W J 'WW; MB aWW Ss S' -■ ■■■"■•<■£ Jg? <5883$ ’ Deserted -A ' ( ■. > I I yv r.'''' - Flooded highway")’ ? ’? Floods again are taking a toll in central river valleys, but not so great as last year. High water struck with particular havoc in the vicinity of West Frankfort, 111., above, where a deserted home, top, and inundated main highway, below, gave; mute testimony to the seriousness of the situation.

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THE SYRACUSE JOURNAL

Spurns Advise of Townsend, Offer 24 Bills

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 20 (INS)— Voters of the state would be deprived of registering their choice on another state office by terms of a joint resolution introduced in the Senate this week by Senator Tbomas A. Hendricks (D) of Indianapolis and Walter H. Beardsley (R.) of Elkhart. The resolution would further a constitutional amendment to make the office of clerk of the Supreme and Appellate courts appointive instead of elective, 'as, at present. This week bills were presented to permit the governor to appoint the superintendent of public instruction and the judges of the Supreme and Appellate courts to select the reporter of those courts. At- present both offices are Ignore Townsend Plea Apparently unmindful of the ad-

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monition of Governor M, Clifford Townsend to restrict new legislation the lawmakers of the House submitted nineteen new bills, and of the Senate five new bills and the joint resolution. Frank G. Thmpson of Bluffton, House Democratic floor leader introduced a bill which appeared to be an administration measure. It would deny the rights of the teacher tenure law to married school teachers, except when school officials decided to grant it to them. Another important measure was proposed by Representative William J. Black (D) of Anderson. It would repeal the election registration law in all but six metropolitan counties of the state. The exceptions would be Marion, Lake, St. Joseph, Allen, Vigo and Vanderburgh counties.

Order Eastern Star Installs Officers] John Harley Officiates at Annual .Ceremony Wednesday Evening The intallation of officers for 1937 | of Syracuse Chapter No. 283, Order of Eastern Star, was held Wednes- ! day evening in the organization’s headquarters. 1 Prim Dunn was installed as worthy matron, Everett Dunn as worthy patron. Olive Miller as associate ma- ' tron, Henry Montgomery, associate patron, Ann Bertram, conductress and Vere Williamson as associate ' conductress. The installing officer was John i Harley, with Mrs. Hanah McClint- I ic as marshall. Mrs. Elnora Colwell gave an intet esting talk covering her recent visit to Star of the East Chapter, Fort Wayne. Gifts were presented to the re- > i tiring matron and patron and a de- ; i cious luncheon was served by past matron Carrie Rapp and past patron John Harley. McVicker Ouster Sought in Senate ’INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 29 (INS)— i A movement to oust Everett McVicker as Grant County highway superI intendent was carried to the state i Legislature this week. Senator Edward C. Hays, Marion Democrat, in- : troduced a bill, with an emergency i clause, which would make the Grant surveyor the highway superintendent and add $1,200 annually to his salary for the additional duties. The measure was referred to the committee on county and township business, Manion to Speak at Jackson Dinner PERU, Jan. 20 (INS)—Clarence Manion, head of the national emergency council of Indiana, will be pricipal speaker at tbe annual Jackson Day banquet of the Miami County January 27. State Police Fight Crime With Science PERU, Jan. 20 (INS)—Don L. I Kooken, supervising lietutenarit of ; the Indiana state police department, ' in ap address at the weekly dinner I meeting of the Peru department one ■ of the best equipped in the country | ! to cope with crime from a scientific angle. File X6-Year-Old Will at Warsaw WARSAW, Jan. 20 (INS)—A will drawn fifty-six years ago by Mrs. ! Margaret Baker of Warsaw was filed today in Kosciusko Circuit Court. It was accompanied by a written i statement explaining that the docu- ' ; ment was filed to correct title to certain property in behalf of the heirs, 1 Vivian and Roberta Frush.

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VACATIONERS WILL SEE MANY IMPROVEMENTS New Theater, Riding Academy, Recreation Center and Shops * < t When the vacationer comes to Syracuse and Lake Wawasee next summer,, he will find many things here to amuse and tertain him that were not here before. Foremost among these of course, will be the new motion picture house and recreation hall made possible through the efforts of W. E. Long, sponsor of a huge remodeling program on Main street here. . New Riding Academy In addition to these amusements, there will be a new riding academy near Lake Wawasee, (just at the out skirls of Syracuse on Route 13. This project is being completed by Matt Katzer, proprietor of The Tavern and Pel Clayton, proprietor of The Wawrsee Restaurant. Already a new barn h- s been built complete with a small club room. Ten saddle horses and two ponies have been purchased and are now housed at the table.. The two men purchased a ten acre tract of land Which is being cleared and converted into an ideal place for riding. Bridal paths are being constructed, and the place is being landscaped to make it colorful, beautiful and at♦ractive tQ the vacationer and resi dent. Many New Stores In addition to» the (amusements offered vacationers, many other things now underway to add to the enjoyment, comfort and convenience of the visitor will be completed. Syracuse has many inqjfoved shops and Stores; and by the time the season opens several new enterprises will be introduced. It will be possible to> acquire in Syracuse, almost any need. This will’ve tnore convenient to the vacationer who has, here-to-fore been forced to drive 10 to 50 miles for requirements. Safety Also Considered The safety of the visitor anti resi- s dent has also been considered in the i general movement to build "a greater Syracuse. The railroad crossing on Huntington street, which is crossed by al! who travel from the lake to the town is now protected with crosring signals, that will warn motorists *of the approach of trains and engines. Town Is Leading The Way Along the Main street, sidewalks have been leveled ahd the driveway has been widened four feet to make parking and travel more convenient and faster. Other streets in the town have been graded and and sidewalks leveled, repaired and rebuilt.' The community is. experiencing its most active and aggressive period, and the way is being' paved for a large community and larger townj that should andi will doubtless be the playground of the middlewest. Syracuse is leading the way