The Amherst news-times (Amherst, Ohio), 1941-12-26

              The Amherst News-Times VOL XXIII, NUMBER 52 AMHERST, OHIO, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1941 SANDSTONE CENTER OF THE WORLD Parking Barred Under Bridges ranting unaer Dnages in Amherst is forbidden, according to a proclamation issued by Mayor John H. Michael last week. The order bars all parking, passenger cars, trucks, horse-drawn vehicles and all others. The proclamation was issued in compliance with emergency defense authority, and is intended to prevent the destruction of bridges which might handicap transportation. When issuing his proclamation here, Mayor Michael pointed out that damage to New York Central bridges in town could cripple this division of the New York Central railroad since it is a main line, and he called upon all citizens of the town to be alert to this danger. "The prevention of sabotage is nhsolutelv necessary. At the present time that is our most important duty toward our country aside from the making of war materials and military service. There is plenty of evidence that Hitler and his gang have been at work on plans to wreck our industry and transportation. It is the duty of every loyal American citizen to prevent this happening," the Mayor said. At the request of Mayor John Michael a flag will be hung in the council chamber. SCENE FROM "MADONNA OF THE ROSE" AT PAROCHIAL SCHOOL i I 1 h I i i W "! i ,-4 t I Member Of Sheriff's Dept. Speaks To Club Mr. A. Lewis of the Lorain-co Sheriff's Department showed a group of interesting pictures to members of the Future Farmer's of America club of Amherst high school one night last week. The pictures were of the most serious accidents of the last year which happened in the county. He explained why they happen ed and how they could have been avoided. An imaginary trip through the county jail was taken and Mr. Lewis then answered any questions that the boys cared f 'J " i 4 '.W .. Defense Workers Register Friday Registration of Volunteer Civilian Defense Workers will get under way in Amherst and South Amherst Friday and Saturday of this week, December 26th and 27th. Registration will be in the town of each village, and will be from noon to 5 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m. on Friday, 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. on Saturday. Enrollment forms for the registration have now been printed and the work of registering people for this important phase of war activity will be ready to start to ask concerning the traffic vio-; promptly at noon Friday. lations and the penalties. During the business session it was decided to have a paper sale for the puropse of raising funds for a state camp for F. F. A. members. The camp, to be organized for the young boys, will be located near New Philadelphia.Basketball and boxing matches proved the entertainment for the Both men and women may register, and each person registering will later be assigned to the particular type of work for which he is fitted. The forms, among otner things, will indicate the particular type of work for which the registrant is fitted. Classifications include air raid warden, transportation, first aid, medical corps, rescue squad, auxiliary fire- Red Cross Drive Well Underway The Red Cross Drive Committee report that solicitors are bringing In fine returns from their districts. Solicitors one and all praise tin : Amherst spirit and say it has been a pleasure to contact people for this worthy cause. In nvost homes the solicitors were n th a smile and madJ welcome. Many have had inlerestiir,' experiences, some that touch the heart strings. One man, home alone, sock-emptied his purse of all the change and Insisted that it be given to the Red Cross. One family with fine American spirit, but destitute because of months and months of Illness, have been too proud to ask for help 30 the Red Cross has stepped in and done their part In lightening the burden. Mrs. Foster, chairman of the Amherst Red Cross received many calls from people who were afraid that they would be missed. Many who were not home or were not In a position to do their part when the solicitor was at the home have brought or sent their money to the committee This money will be credited to the solicitor of the district. FIREMEN CONDUCT S. A. DRIVE The South Amehrst drive started Monday. The firemen who have conducted the Red Cross Roll Call Drive with so much success the last few years have charge of this year's War Relief Drive. The nine solicitors In Brown-helm are having fine results and report a very fine patriotic spirit. These workers, too, say that they were warmly welcomed by the community people and enjoyed the work. Mrs. Foster has found that the Amherst quota previously an nounced was Incorrect and much too high In relation to the popula- tlon. When she complained about It being too high, she was given a new figure, computed on the population. The new figure has been lowered from $2,000 to $9G5.28. The South Amherst quota Is $3G4.21 and the Brownhelm quota practically the same. It It Just possible that these figures will be reached according to announcement made by Mrs. Foster, Charles Kendelgh and Mrs. Walter Miller. The books will remain open until every person has had an opportunity to contribute. Contributions may be sent to the Drive Committee which Included the above mentioned nameB. Santa Claus visited St. Joseph's School last Thursday, an d the children of the school presented "Madonna of the Rose" for his benefit and the entertainment of the PT A. In the pictu re are: kneeling, Walter Hoy, Mary Rita Radican, Margaret Rickett, Harvey Lodge, Norman Newberger. Standing, Roberta Deidrich, angel; Germaine Neisen, Madonna of the Rose; Joan Sposato, Donald Mawhinney, and Rose Mary George, angel. ure reading: 1 Cor. 13:1-13; Anthem, "Lonesome Valley," Jean Lowry, director; sermon: "God's Eternal Powers." Silent meditation; hymn No. 355; benediction; Three-fold amen and postlude. The Church is and always will be the real medium by which God reaches men and men reach up to God. It is, therefore, a privilege for any of us to have even the smallest part in the de vclopment of God's church. It has been my pleasure as well as the pleasure of Mrs. Kuntz to help you in whatever ways pos sible. Others will come to fill M A MSB lip rap ecamosusiiMS "Peace on earth, good will to-Doni,a Lee Northeim. ward men." In the many lands i. Junior Girls: Barbara Tabbert, abroad, the dark, gloomy war , Beverly Sprague, Dorothy Fred-clouds arc shutting out that peace erick, Margaret McKcnzic, Jean At the Candle-light Communion service of the Congregational church Friday evening a sound system was dedicated to Mrs. Nettle Schaeffor. The gift was made by her two sons, Dr. W. G. Scbaeffer and Ben Schaeffer. and good will and the true Christmas spirit of the people. We here in the little village of Amherst can once more enjoy this Christ-- mas, the birthday of Our King, with the Christmas spirit that runs high in the American people. We are privileged to kneel in our churches where we may pray and lift up our voices in song to the Infant Jesus. Our churches have been beautifully decorated with the manger scene, 1th lovely Christmas pines, colored lights and candles so that the full reminscensc of the birth of Our Saviour will enlighten our minds as to the need of Christ in these War days. The local churches have arranged special services and programs for the Christmas season and they are as follows: FIRST EVANGELICAL Rev. Harold H. Maxwell, Minister Wednesday, Dec. 24th, 7:30 p. m. Organ Prelude; song, "O, Come All Ye Faithful," congregation; recitation, "The Christmas Story," Junior Girls; prayer, Richard Anderson and Richard Berk; song, "God is Love," Junior Girls; Recitation, "Greeting," Lucille Frank; recitation, "The Draftee," Ralph Frederick; exercise, "Christ's Birthday Cake," Beginners; songs, "Christmas Is Jesus' Birthday," "Away in a Manger," Beginners; recitation, "Keeping Christmas," Roger. Frederick; recitation, "Gifts for the Christ Child," Wilford Frederick; sorg, "Stars of Christmas iJight," Piimary Girls; offertory and offerii g. Pageant: "Ch'istmas Around the World" America, Beverly Sprague, Dorothy; Barbara Tabbert, Helen; England, Joyce An derson; Sweden, Margaret Mc- Kenzie, Lucille Frank; Germany, Jean Mueller, Joan Frederick; Holland, Esther Snyder; Italy, Dorothy Italian; France, LaVonne Mueller, Diane Tabbert. Manger Scene, Beverly Sprague, Mary; Kenneth Bechtel, Joseph; Shepherds, Angels. Benediction. Beginners Group: Jean Ann Schroeder, Nancy Sprinper, Bradley Tabbert, Betty Northeim, Frank Clary, Jimmy Mitiska, Donald Zuspan, June Zuspan, Homer Frederick, Doreen Lane, Jacqueline Buell, Allen Buell, Beverly Kothe, Melvln Rldenour, Anita Sprague, Susan Kane, Jean Ann Jenne, Tommy Dute and lunch was served. remainder of the evening and men, demolition and clearance, auxiliary police, emergency food and housing, and messenger ser vice. In addition to the qualifications for these various duties, the form also provides for listing the special skills, interests and hob- , bies of people, and also give the day or days of week, and time of day during which the registrant will be available. A pledge of devotion to the United States, and agreement to obey orders are a part of the registration form. The Amherst-South Amherst joint defense council held its meeting last Friday night, and will meet again next week Tuesday, December 30th. Goes For Bus Ride Then Abandons It An inebriated fellow had a bright Idea Sunday evening that he wanted to go to Lorain. He walked over to the bus station to find out whether or not there would lie a bus going to Lorain There was not. As there was no cue in the office and a bus available the Inebriate got into the bus and started to drive himself to Lorain. He had the bus all over the road causing many cars to chaiw their course and one Amherst man. Harry Sanders of Cross Street hil Mueller Esther Sick and Joyce Anderson. Primary Girls: Wanda Hutton, LaVone Mueller, Lucille Frank, Eleanor Dute, Donna Mae Hut-ton and Lucille Zuspan. On Sunday morning the minister will speak on, "Times Marches On." As we come to the close of one year and make ourselves ready to enter upon a new year, we need to consider certain values, this will be the burden of the message. In the evening the Evangelical League will present a play entitled, "Mother Owen Keeps Christmas." Characters: Mother Owen, Phyllis Frank; John Ow en, Harry Hall; Mary Algers, Muriel Springer; Gordon, Gordon Ward; A Boy, Donald Sweet; and A Girl, Elaine Springer. Announcements: Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. Annual Christmas Program by the Children's department. Friday, V;00 p. m. Rehearsal of the junior choir. 7:30 Rehearsal of the adult and young people's choirs. 8:30 p. m. Orchestra practice. METHODIST Rev. M. A. Burris, Minister Sunday, the Church is to celebrate the Holy Communion and to Baptize applicants. Junior League, 6:30 p. m. prompt. Games after the lesson, for those who attend the meeting only. Christmas program Tuesday ev-eng, December 23. Everbody invited. Greater emphasis is put on the program this year, and Santa Claus is to come in all his glory. Come early. ST. PETER'S EVANGELICAL Rev. C. E. Schmidt, Minister The annual Christmas Eve Candle Light and Carol Service will begin at 11:30 p. m. The choir under the direction of Miss Thelma Mays will present special Christmas selections and Miss Ora Mae Schaeffer will play solo numbers on the harp preceding and during the service. On Christmas morning at 10 o'clock a German service with Holy Communion will be held Next Sunday morning the final service of the year will be held at 10:30. The sermon subject will b: "Things That Remain." We extend Christmas Greetings and Best Wishes to one and all. ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC Ittv. It. Junics Sn ith, Pastor Confestio.is Christina s Eve, 4:00 to 5::;i); 7:01) to 9:00. Christmas Masses: Midnight, 6:00, 8:00 and 10:00. When the Divine Infant came to Bethlehem, He came bearing in His tiny hands a gift which the mightiest of men could never, of their own strength, hope to bear. His gift was the gift of peace. His was not only an honorable peace among nations but peace between our Heavenly Father and His rebellious sons on earth. May the peace of Christ dwell in the hearts of men everywhere this Christmas, and may peace soon come to the warring nations, a peace sanctioned from on High. Novena Friday 7:30 p. m. asking Almighty God to guide our President in these trying days and to give strength and courage to our fighting heroes. Sunday Masses: 8:00 and 10:00. Sermon Topic: "The Divine In fancy." "They returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth." (Luke II, 39). Music for the three Christmas Masses will be sung by the Men's choir, Teckawitha choir and the Children's choir. The Midnight Mass will be sung by the Men's choir and will sing a new Mass entitled "Christmas Carol Mass." During Communion the men will sing, "O .'oly Night" and "Silent Night.' Mrs. William Bod- mann, Jr. will be at the organ and prior to Mass she will play a medley of Christmas carols and following the Mass she will play a postlude. The six o'clock Mass will be sung by the Children's choir and they will sing carols at Communion time. At eight o'clock there will be a Low Mass. The Teckawitha choir will sing the "Mass In F" at ten o'clock and at Communion they will sing "When Blossems flowered." Mrs. Bodmann will be at the organ at the three Masses. CONGREGATIONAL Rev. Kenneth Kuntx, Minister Morning Worship, December 28. Christian Endeavor, 6:30 p. m. Prelude; Call to Worship: God is a spirit, and they that worship Him must worship Him In spirit and truth. Hymn No. 19; invocation; re sponslve reading No. 37; hymn No. 171; cW en; offertory, offering; messing; Scrlpt- our places and still others will!" telephone pole trying to avoiil follow them. Just remember j hitting the bus. Sanders' car was this is God's Church and nothing j slightly damaged but. he escaped can destroy it. Here is where : without injuries. we worship God let us all do that together. Live Cooperatively. Kenneth A. Kuntz, Minister. Announcements: Tuesday, Dec. 22 the Church and Church School will hold their Christmas patty. Christian Endeavor will meet on Jan. 4 at 6:30 p. m. All the youths of the Church are invited Mary-Martha class will on January 5. Ladies' society will meet at 1:30 on Wed., Jan. 7 in the Church parlors. Officers for 1941 will entertain. The Laymen's Fellowship will meet on Friday, Jan. 9 at 6:30 World Friendship society will meet Friday, Jan. 14 at two o'clock at the home of Mrs. H. J. Shelly. On Sunday, Jan. 18 Rev. Robert G. Arstrong, your former pas tor and friend will be here to speak at 10:30 a. m. f When the intoxicated ma readied the Otio Wille residence he abandoned the bus in the road and left it without llslits of any kind. A search for the n'..in was made but was of no success. The Junior class of Amherst high school are sponsoring a dance during the Christmas holidays. The dance will be held Tuesday evening, December 30 for the alumni of Amherst high school und for the high school body. DOG WARDEN ON meet J LOOKOUT FOR DOGS l.ee Minliler, Lorain County dog warden, had a busy morning Monday in town. At eleven o'clock he had collected eight stray dogs. Due to v the many complaints which have come into the Mayor's ollice recently, the council, hat issued an order that all dogs must be tied. There is no excuse for lotting the dogs loose and without licenses. The new licenses are on sale at the present. Mlnkler stated that he will continue picking up stray dogs Id town until they are all caught. CLASS RECESS The Red Cross Home Nursing course will recess for a period of two weeks, the instructor announced today. Classes will be resumed January 9th. Light Rate Jump Now In Effect - Ah increase of approximately 15 percent in electric light rates have now gone into effect in Amherst. In addition to this increase in domestic rates, the board of public affairs will bill the village for street, town hall, traffic lights, and other village lighting. The new rates went into effect December 17th, and the first payment under them will be made February 1st for current used from December 17th to January 17th. The new rates are as follows: first 12 kilowatts 9c; next 188 at 5c; all over 200 kilowatt hours, 4c. A minimum charge of $1.08 is provided for. The prospect of an increase in rates was made known in the News-Times, issue of December 5th, when a letter from Milton Friedman who was village solicitor when the letter was written, recommended the increase. The letter said the present lighting system was not showing any profit, and that a payment of $5,000 in the generating plant bonds would be payable April 1st. Doctor Transforms St. Nick Into JoHj, Plump Santa Claus , By Mrs. F. R. Powers Did you know that St. Nicholas, when he came to our. shores, brought hither by Dutch settlers in New Amsterdam, was a pale-faced, stern-visaged saint? And that it took a doctor to transform him into the jolly, plump, red- cheeked elf he is today? "Sounds all right," you say, "it wouldn't be the first time, nor probably the last, that a doctor's been known to make a pale person plump and jolly." Oh, but the doctor who plumped up St. Nick and put red apples in his cheeks and a twinkle In his eye didn't accomplish it by any method he'd learned about at medical school. He did it by writing a poem about him a poem in which he made no allu sion whatsoever to the Old Saint's pale and ascetic appear ance and his ancient bishop's robes. In fact he Ignored this entirely and described him in stead as being chubby and dimpled and merry, and "dressed all in fur, his head to his foot." They tell ,us that after Dr. Cle ment C. Moore, distinguished scholar and philanthropist of New York City, composed his "Visit from St. Nicholas," St. Nick himself was a changed man. The poem was written in the year 1822 and whether its power of suggestion might be held accountable, or the sudden realiza tion that maybe he'd been labor ing under an overdose of Puri tanism and would be more ap pealing to the little folks in a heartier guise whatever the rea son, from the day St. Nick put aside his somber robes and took to smoking a pipe, his popular! ty among those whom he would have to love him increased an hundred-fold. It was high time the world came to know that th heart of a saint can beat in rhy thm to the jingle of sleigh bells and the warm crisp layerlngs of joyous laughter. (Continued on page four) CAR AND TRAIN COLLIDE ON N. Y. C. The car of Ivan Stockstlll, Jack son Street, was badly wrecked Sunday evening when It was hit by a New York Central train on the Dewey Road crossing. The car was thrown atop the cow catcher and caused much damage to the train aand car- Several trains were delayed be- causo of the wreck. The train crew was kept busy making repairs for a long time. 6 O'clock Deadline For Liquor Purchases The local stf.te liquor depart ment in Webster's Pharmacy will close at 8 p. m. Christmas Eve and again on New Year's Eve, It was announced this week by Lloyd Webster. He announced that promptly at 6 o'clock sales , will stop regardless if a purchas- er is In the store at the time or not. Not being waited on before 6 o'clock will not be considered a valid excuse. BABY BORN A daughter vas born to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bardus of R. D. 2, Amherst. The baby was born In the Amherst hospital Friday. I