The Amherst news-times (Amherst, Ohio), 1942-04-10

              FlE AMHERST MEWS-TIMES VOL XXIV, NUMBER 15 AMHERST, OHIO, FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 1942 SANDSTONE CENTER OF THE WORLD , . 3if 8ilf it 4 in) i naesday Council Refuses To Ask OPS For Lower Light Rate The village council Tuesday night refused to request a lower rate for electric current from the Ohio Public Service Co. A motion to ask for a lower rate than that now in effect was made by Councilman Schaeffer but its only other supporter among the councilmen was Clarence Dean. Schaeffer's motion was for a short-time contract for a period between the present and such time as the light plant here begins operation. In his remarks Schaeffer said he did not know what kind of a' proposition the OPS might offer, but council would be free to refuse any offer made if it saw fit. In seconding the motion Dean specified that the request should be for a short time contract. He said that any savings the village might make would be worth while. Kane replied that the village had attempted to secure a con tract but that the power company had attempted to so bind their hands that the construction of a plant was impossible. Coun cilman McQueen said he was not ' in favor of asking the OPS for anything. RATIFIES PAYMENT I Council also passed a resolution ratifying the payment by the board of public affairs of $7,971 in damages to ThaaTnble-Rce Construction Co. The payment was made last December and is now the subject of a suit for recovery in favor of the village brought by the mayor. The resolution ratifying the payment stated that the council had made an investigation of the claim and had found it a just claim. Councilman Schaeffer asked when the investigation, to determine the justness of the claim was made and said he was not present at any such investigation.Councilman Kane told Schaeffer that the contract with the building contractor provided for the payment in case of delays in the building, and that the resolu tion was for the protection of the board mejnbers at that time who are made defendents in the suit. The clerk read a letter, addressed to the mayor, from the OPS in which its rate offers to the village were detailed. The letter said the first offer was made February 15, 1939 and provided for an option between two rates, one a step rate and the other a demand rate. The letter said either rate would have av- . eraged about 1.5 cents per kilowatt. June 24, 1940 this rate offer was revised to a straight 1.5 cents per kilowatt rate and confirmed again on May 1st, 1941. The letter stated the rate offer was still in effect. Business Men To Boost War Stamp Amherst business men will promote the sale of War Stamps and Bonds, according to their action at the meeting of the Amherst Business Men's Association last Monday night. All merchants will be urged to keep stamps on sale. The business men also decided . to Join In giving Amherst young men and other young men from the vicinity, a farewell when they leave for army Induction. The executive committee was Appointed to assist In working out suitable programs. The business men will also co operate In Clean-Up, Paint-Up, Repair Week which this year will be conducted the first week In May. . , The next meeting of the asso elation will be ladies' night Council Briefs Besides its actions on light plant matters, the council Tuesday night passed on the following matters: Authorized the fire chief to make a check of present water hydrant locations and advise changes where needed. Renewed its contract with Amherst township for fire protection. A charge of $50 for a fire call, which should have been charged to Brownhelm township, was corrected, and the charge on a second call outside the own-ship jurisdiction was waived. Referred to committee the request for removal of a tree in front of the Harry Nichol property.Referred to committee a request for a new manhole and relocation of cross walk in Elyria-av at the end of Church-st. Authorized an additional step at the spring to make the heighth of the present steps more uni form. Authorized the removal of a tree in front of the Roth property in Cleveland-av and another in front of the Ryan property in Middle-st. Heard a report from the state on the operation of the disposal plant. The report complimented Charles Mathes on the operation of the plant, and recommended repairs to one corner of the dosing chamber and to the operating gates to the flow compartment of the Imhoff tanks. Authorized a contract with Of- J. Ehrman permitting him to tap into the sanitary sewer inCleveland-av for a new house under construction. Agreed with the U. S. Automatic Corp. upon a change in the position of a high-power line. Passed a motion that council-men should not be paid when not attending meetings. . HEAR OF BOMBS 23 were present at the Rotary meeting Monday noon in the Methodist church parlors. Chief of Police, Earl White, was the guest speaker and he gave an interesting account of bombing and first aid. Guests at the meetine were F.'8urPrlse m store for because J. McFadden, architect of Lorain; i Benjamin Hindman of Elyria; Atty. C. E. Van Deusen of Lorain and Chief Earl White. Professor Powers and Mr. McFadden also discussed the timely subject of Mr. White's topic. PARTY CANCELLED The card party planned by the Laymen's Fellowship of the Congregational church for April 18 has been cancelled temporarily. A Few Historical Facts By Mrs. F. R. Powers In the year 1865 Good Friday fell on the fourteenth of April. Lee had surrendered to Grant at Appomatox Court-House on the morning of Palm Sunday, April ninth, and the week following, the city of Washington with the sorrowful rites of Holy Week to be observed and a victory to be celebrated, was whirling dizzily in a. maze of conflicting emotions.President and Mrs. Lincoln attended a presentation of "Our American Cousin" at Ford's Theater on the evening of April 14th. The star of the piece was Miss Laura Keene who was giving her farewell performance as Florence Trenchard, the daughter of the Yankee Asa, is a play that had been popular with the public even before the outbreak of the Civil War. It was a whim of Mrs. Lincoln's that had sent the president and his wife to the theater that evening. General and Mrs. Grant were included In the first plans for the theater party, but because of reasons best known to themselves, had offered their regrets Bond Increase Request Denied Judge Guy B. Findley, in common pleas court, refused to increase the amount of bond in the taxpayer's suit to enjoin the letting of contract for the purchase of second-hand turbines for the local light plant. Judge Findley criticized the village for delay in filing of answers to the suits. The latest suit- was filed February 26th. Four cases are now pending in common pleas court, three of them involving the letting of contracts for turbines, and one to prevent the board of public affairs from paying money in advance on boilers. Judge Findley set April 20th as the date for hearing on three of the suits which will be heard in his court. The fourth case, which is the latest to be filed, will be heard by an out-ofrtown judge who will be assigned here. In the hearing last Saturday morning Judge Findley said the amount of the bond was just a detail, that the prinicapl question in the suits was the determination of the legality of the action. Judge Findley said the first case had been pending since last November, but answers to the petitions were not filed until April. Don Meyers, council for the taxpayer, told the court he did not wish to delay the matter and was ready to try the cases. Roll Call Going Over Local Quota Although not all of the reports are in the Amherst Red Cross Roll Call Chairman, Mrs. E. E. Foster is pleased to announce that Amherst has gone well over the top. Amherst's quota was 585 members and there are at this time of writing, Tuesday, about 650 members enrolled. "There is much speculation about the enrollment going on at the U. S. Automatic Corp. and so far no results have been given, I but we feel that there is a big ' 0...Vt.tA 1. - M ... 1 there was an s- - s- ior mo RoU 0811 Supplies. Watch for the rePrV said Mrs. Foster, The majority of the business houses have joined the 100 per- centers. The following lined up during the past week: Kuss Drug Store, Fisher Brothers, Amherst Post Office, Holzhauer Shoe Store, Dr. Mulford, C. E. Cooper Insurance, Farmers' Elevator, Berk's Grocery Store, Walter Mischka, Haynes tthe Barber, and O. H. Baker Furniture Store. on the afternoon of the four teenth. The War Department knew of the plot to kidnap the President the original intention of Booth and his cohorts and several of Mr. Lincoln's closest friends and associates, fearful that his assassination was written In the stars, were persistently warning him against unnecessary public appearances. x Perhaps this constant cautioning preyed upon the President's thoughts until his sub-conscious mind grasped it, and wove It Into a dream. Again, the vision of nightmarish proportions that he later described to Mrs. Lincoln may have been a premonition of things to come. At any rate he had dreamed one night that he saw himself lying on a catafalque in the East Room, the victim of an assassin's bullet. Guard of honor, in the silence of a death watch, surrounded him, and he could hear the sobs and cries of the people. John Wilkes Booth, the man who killed Lincoln, was a native of the state of Maryland. His (Continued on page four) Get Up Early Tuesday Come on, everybody, let's turn oui next Tuesday morning and give our boys who will leave for the army a cheerful send-off. Sure, it's early, but not one minute earlier for us than it is for them. And it is the least that we can do for these young men who are being taken away from the kind of life they have been living and suddenly thrown into a new kind, a new kind requiring new disciplines, new habits, new methods . . . they now lose .L ) 111 iu.. - - .1 J 1 .. r ..ij' ine ireeaum ui me civiimn ana lane on me rigid auiy or a soiaier. r l-1 a. mi i . ., ., i A For a while they will be in training camps, then they will be sent i ct ' . r- i t j . .. 11 fi- orr io war, iu ugni lur yuu ana VC.V. Kn ,li fkc W T W w v. j DVHU111C 11 drab way, no public send-off of nition of the sacrifice they are let's make them feel that we who are remaining at home, appreciate the job that lies ahead of them. They'll be better soldiers because of it, they'll feel more like fighting for us and preserving the ideals that we believe in and don't want taken from us. The young men who leave for the army next Tuesday morning are OUR young men, they are neighbors to you and 1, some of them we've known as toddling youngsters. We know that you appreciate what it means for these young men to go off to war, but appreciating it silently is not enough, we must let them know that we appreciate it. Let's let these young men know that we appreciate what it means to go off into the array. Let's TELL THEM that we appreciate what they are doing for us. Here's one time that we ought not be silent, here's one time that we should be right on hand, line up the curbs solidly, and give these fellows a lusty, hearty cheer. Lot s of Amherst boys have this public send-off. We can't change that, but we can make it a rule that no more go off that way, that from now on they leave with our best wishes. If we do that these boys will be better soldiers, they'll fight for us harder, and the preservation of our liberties will be more secure. Set your alarm clock next Monday night so that you'll be up early enough to be right on hand. And if the weather doesn't look so bright, let's remember, it's no brighter for them than it is for, us. They are getting up, they are breaking home ties, let's cheer, them on their way. It's only a little that we do in comparison to what they are doing. Set your alarm clocks and be on hand, promptly at 6:45 o'clock next Tuesday morning, in front of thp. town hall. Life In Marines Ted Hcncs received an interesting letter from Private Adam Drozdowski the other day and in it is some interesting information about the life of the men who are in the Marines. Ted thought our readers might enjoy hearing of what the Amherst fellows who joined the services in protection of our country do with their days. Adam and Leo Redman joined the Marines about three months ago and both of them really enjoy it. Adam wrote that he and Leo are in perfect trim after finishing eight weeks of recruit training or what they call "Boot Camp." They are now stationed at Parris Island as regular Post Troops and are in the Barrage Balloon School. So wrote Adam: "This Boot Camp training we had was really tough and that is where we got into shape; but I'll tell you about our present set-up or routine. We get up at o;30 a. m. and get dressed and cleaned up and have chow or breakfast at seven o'clock. At seven-thirty we have troop inspection that Is an in spection by our Section Commander or a Seqond Lieutenant. We have to have everything in perfect shape, clean shirt, clean tie, clean shave, shoes polished and above all the rifle and the bayonet have to be spotless. Then at eight o'clock our whole squadron which is composed of 214 men and by the way our squad ron is Number 4, marches out to the balloon field about two miles, We carry our rifles and bayonets with us right to the field then we stack them and go to work around the balloons. We spend the whole morning working around the balloons then we march back for noon chow which is at twelve o'clock. SHARE OF HIKING "At one oclock we have to fall out with our full packs and I mean full packs Heavy March ing Order and filled canteens and go on hikes for about five or six miles. We get back about four or four-thirty and have to take a shower and get cleaned up into the uniform of the Day which is green and get ready for chow once more which Is at five o'clock. After five o'clock the day Is ours; we go either to the show or the "Slop Shoot" or tavern for beer. We can stay out , until mc, 10 save our lacais or living. K tu. . j f Ull IV Lilt t 1 HI Y 111 W OUI I V . I any kind, practically no recog- making whatever. So come on gone into the army without Makes 'Em Lean next morning when reveille is blown but we can't go off the island so we are in by ten o'clock. I'd like to tell you more of what we do on these hikes but we are not allowed and we can get our letter censored. Well, we have the same routine every day Monday thru Saturday. We have Sunday off and boy is it welcom ed. "Leo said 'hello'. At the pres ent he is walking Guard Duty tonight, eight to twelve and then again from four to eight in the morning. I had it last week the same hours only mine came on Saturday and I got caught in the rain, but I had to keep on walking. Boy did my rifle and bayo net have a nice coat of rust on them. You can Imagine the nice job I had cleaning them up. "We have a good Mess Ser geant here and we really get some good chow and plenty of it. They feed about seven hundred men and everything is so orderly you would think they were feed ing only about 20 men." Adam closed his letter by put' ting in his order for a new hat, coat, and suit from Ted, so he'll be all decked out when "this is all over." And he said "Say hel lo to everybody in Amherst for us. 'Keep 'em flying' and some day we will be seeing you." Mary-Marthas Begin Plans For Banquet Plans were started for the annual Mother-Daughter banquet of the Congregational church when members of the Mary Mar tha class met Monday evening in the home of Miss Marlon Steele. The ladies set the banquet date as May 8th. Also of Interest of business transacted during the business session was the election of the new president for the next three months and Mrs. George Batten-house was elected. Mrs. Gordon Hoffman Is the outgoing presl dent and she was In charge of Monday's meeting. Hostesses for the May meeting were announced. They Include Mrs. Elmer Gall, Mrs. Arthur Engle, Mrs. Earl Rockwood and Miss GraycePur-cell. Public Send-Off Being A -ri i i i lhe largest sing e group or ,. b fa . . surrounding communities to be ti c t next Tuesday morning. Forty-six T" I 1 I Don't Phone When You Hear Alarm In case of fire don't call the operator to ask where the fire is.1 When you do that you help fill all the trunk lines so that firemen are unable to call. Leave the lines open for fifteen minutes to ailow free lines for the use of firemen who must know immediately the location of In fire in order to report for duty. This request was made this week by Chief A. G. Stiwald who reported that frequently following an alarm firemen are unable to get a line because others are calling. "Give the firemen a break. Let them find out first where the fire is," requested the Firemen are also busy raising their fund for the purchase of an inhalator for town use. Milk booties have been posted about the town where contributions may be made, and letters have been mailed to individuals ask ing for contributions. The firemen have taken $100 from their own treasury to be used toward the purchase. They will also hold a dance next week Friday, the proceeds of which are to be used toward the inhala tor fund. Buy a ticket even if you don't Intend to dance. The inhalator that will be pur chased will be for general public use without charge. It will be completely equipped with blank ets, heaters and other apparatus necessary for effective operation. Next Tuesday night the fire men will honor Ed Mays follow ing his retirement from the department after 29 years of service.Inhalator Goal Of Fire Department The Amherst Fire Department have set to work to raise $300 for the purpose of buying i badly needed inhalator. ?vv nhala-tor, a very useful i .' uient to aid in suffocating, di m ling and the likeable acciden.s stopping breathing, can be used on two persons at the same time. It has been approved by two Am herst doctors. The inhalator will be the property of the village and may be used by the doctors upon re quest. The firemen have begun two projects for the raising of the fund. Tickets are now on sale for a dance to be held April 17 in the Eagles' home and "boost er boxes" have been placed in various stores for donations to ward the worthy cause. The co operation of the Amherst people is highly important. The Volunteer Firemen have dispensed with their annual fish fry stating that the costs are too high so the men voted to use the $100 that it takes to put on the fish fry and contribute it toward the Inhalator. There will be a meeting tonight (Thursday) at 7:30 In the fire department for firemen, all those who signed up for auxiliary firemen and any body Interested In becoming an auxiliary fireman, , herst, Brownhelm and nearby communities will be in the next class of selectees. A big public send-off for this group is being planned. Since the notices require the selectees to be in Oberlin at 7:45 the event here must be staged earlier, and 6:45 o'clock has been set for the beginning of the local program. 'j The plan for a public send-off ged rran r a L t J young men from Amherst and ' J , . , , called to the colors will leave c A L e iL A from Amherst, South Am. originated with the local Eagles whose thought was that all civic bodies should have a part in the program. But since some of the . organizations have not had meetings at which to appoint com mittees this first program had to be arranged by those who could be contacted. It is hoped . that before the next group leaves for camp all civic organizations will have a part in the arrange ments. ' The program will be short be cause of the limited time available, and all selectees are asked to report at the town hall in Am- , herst at 6:45 in the morning. The committee in charge desires that all residents of the town who are not working at that hour, also turn out to cheer the boys on their way to camp. The entire success of the plan depends upon the public turnout. The Amherst high school band will be on hand to furnish music for the occasion. There will be a short address, a prayer by some local pastor, and an introduction of each selectee to the audience. All churches are being asked to make announcement of the send-off from the pulpits Sunday, and pastors are asked to urge their congregations to help the event by being present during the program. Those selectees not having means of transportation to Oberlin from Amherst will have that transportation furnished. There may be some last minute changes In the list of selectees to report next Tuesday, but the list announced by the local draft board Is as follows: Jack Winson, Ray Wallace, Geo. F. Hoffman, Elmer H. Wieber, Ralph Werner, Richard A. Win-son, Fred C. Braun, Arthur L. Zimmerman, William A. Eller- ington, Henry E. Miller, Mike Warkovlch, Frank Nagy, Michael Sliman, Charles E. Barckley, James E. Novinger. John Novak, John S. Keressl, Harry Gorskl, Meredith Hartle, Geo. Borocz, Henry F. Makruskl, Robert A. Krause, Ralph E. My ers, Thomas Tkach, Wesley Smith, Joseph T. McCamv Carl N. Nagy, Floyd M. Schwitzke, Peter J. Kowalskl, Benny Lupe. Russell A. Schroeder, Donald R. Dull, Rudolph A. Poszgal, George A. Boyce, Morris E. Jones, James A. Zunt, Joseph L. Knoble, rtank zuberzick, Steve E. Peret, Riley S. Hull, Edward W. Gau-man, John Pribanick, Lloyd G. Bechtel, Carl Phillip Lers'ch, Al bert Anthony Fusco, and Eugene Borocz. , CLASS TO MEET FRIDAY The Truthseeker's class will meet in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Baxter Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. George Schroeder will be the assistant hosts. CARD PARTY TONIGHT Circle three of St. Ann's society is sponsoring a card party in St. Joseph's school hall this evening (Thursday). The public Is cordially Invited to attend; ENTERTAIN WIVES The Amherst school band fath ers ana mowers wiu nave a get-together party this evening, Thursday, In the K of P hall. The father will be the hosts.