The Amherst news-times. (Amherst, Ohio), 1944-06-08

              The Amherst Ne WS- il MES VOL. XXVI, NUMBER 23 AMHERST, OHIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1944 THE SANDSTONE CENTER OF THE WORLD 7slTT - Kian.n i in " "!"?""' T7 E)0 R .3 (0 iL ) fill v The uIkivc picture, sent by George niermun, In of a couple of his buddies going through toughening nuinourvcrs nomewhere In the South Pacific. George says thai all kinds of weapons are George German Is In Area With Local Men-But Hasn't Seen Them From somewhere "over there," George Bierman, MM3c, says "it sure feels good to be receiving the hometown paper regularly and to know the people back home are doing all right." Things where he is have been pretty quiet lately, but he thinks there is something in the air, as he has received two more shots lately and has another one coming up. He expects to be on the move again soon and says It won't be toward the states either; He. J-as been out of the states nine and one-half months and expects to be over there at r-.. ... .-. at least 12 or 14 more, but says he doesnt care.; for it's a great Lij . tr'T I adventure and excitement a 1 1 the time. He is another of the fellows who has luck in meetine anyone from theLv.'Ukk iM town, as he has not yet met any-home town, as he has not yet met anyone, but knows they are all around him. Jack McCann and "Kick" Anthony are pretty close but as yet Bierman has not had a chance to visit them. He thinks Herb Van Keuren was pretty lucky to get back to the states but thinks he deserved it, as two years out there can do anything to a person. Even' though Van was quite a few miles South from where he is, he had some of the excitement that they had there. He was glad to see the plug for the Seabces in the March 30th issue, because they are doing a wonderful job both there and all over the world, and says Van Keuren wak right when he spoke of the marine outfit moving into a certain island for beach-head and found the Seabecs there already set up and at work. George says, "I could give you the name of the Seabee battalion, the island, and the marine outfit but you know the censor. "Yes sir, I'm very proud to be a member of - the fighting Sea-bees and that goes for all of the boys here too." George closed by saying hello to all the "gang." Arnold Koepp Back In States Arnold Koepp, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Koepp, 754 Elyria Ave., who has beeh with the Navy Sea-bees at Trinidad, British West Indies, for the past year arrived at Camp Endlcott, R. I, Tuesday, and is expected to arrive in Amherst Sunday. His wife Cathryn Brlngman Koepp and two year old son have been living with Mrs. Koepp'i parents In Brownhelm during his absence. used, as witness the long knife one of the soldiers is wielding, and the fellows have to know howx to take care of themselves in many circumstances and under many varying conditions. Phones Home From Great Lakes Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kruse, of 133 Jefferson Street, were taken very much by surprise last Sunday evening when their son, Leo, cailcd from Grer.t Lakes, Illinois. Leo said he recently has had some work done to his teeth, and outside of that he is feeling fine. He liked the navy and also the navy food. The fellows at Great Lakes like his mother's home made cookies and sent their thanks to her. Leo expects to be home around the 4th of July. There are two other sons also serving in the services. They are Marvin and Gaylord. Marvin is stationed with the medical corps in Texas and is expected home next week. Gay-lord is sick in a hospital overseas, and finds it very hard to write home because of a sore arm. Alton Dangle Is Entertained With Navy Leave Dinner Alton Dangle, GMlc, is spending a 15-day leave at his home here. He arrived home Tuesday evening, May 30, from California where he has been stationed. On Sunday evening he was honored with a dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Ehr-hart at which time he was presented a gift from those pres ent. Those attending the dinner party were Mr. and Mrs. Ben Michael, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bro-dler, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Ep-pley, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Ep-pley, Mrs. Claire Dangle, Mr. A. I. Eppley, and Mr. Lester Berk-meyer.The evening was spent playing games and taking pictures. Pfc. Clayton Franks Is spending an eleven day furlough with his friends and relatives In Amherst and Elyria. -' v Council Votes 4No' On Fire Equipment Ok's Gas Franchise Lack of a second on a motion to purchase a new fire truck, and passage of a subsequent motion by a vote of four to one to return a certified check for $500 to the Sea-graves Co., ended on Tuesday evening of this week council consideration of additional fire protection for the vil lage First considered by the village j fathers last year, council at that time went so far as to authorize the drawing up of specifications for a new fire truck for the village and at the same time authorized transfer of monies for its purchase. Advertisements for bids were published, with three bids being submitted. One of the three bids submit ted was later withdrawn and a second did not meet specifica tions. The third bid, that of the Seagraves Co., was accompanied by the certified check and the matter has since that time been tabled from time to time with no definite action taken. Called on by Mayor Kane at Tuesday night's meeting of council for opinions of members, Councilman Harry Earl stated his belief in the necessity for additional protection for the village and made a motion to proceed with accepting the bid. No sup port to the motion was forth com ing and a subsequent motion was made by Flechner and supported by Tor ipkins to return the check. Mayor Kane stated his opinion that the village needed additional protection, but the vote on the motion was carried by four to one, Earl voting "nay" and Councilman McQueen absent. Council granted a franchise to the Ohio Fuel Gas Co. to supply residents of the village with gas for lighting and heating purposes for a period of five years. Rates the same as the present rates in in the franchise ordinance are the lower brackets, with an increase of one-half cent per hundred cubic feet for gas consumed over 5,000 cubic feet. It was pointed out to council by Edward Menz, manager of the local office, that the rates call for the increase but that most consumers will not be affected, that only consumers of larger quantities would pay any increase. The ordinance calls fori the same minimum charge and the same 5 per cent delayed payment charge. Routine committee reports and bills were also considered by council. Reunion Of Classes Held At St. Peter's Confirmands of St. Peter's Evangelical - Reformed church held their annual reunion at the church Sunday evening. Using the subject, "He Depends in Me," Rev. Bollens reviewed the book by the same title and read a poem, "Jes us Christ and We," by Anne Johnson Flint. In the roll call of confirmands, Herman Beesing of the class of 1886, was the oldest confirmand present, and the only one of his class. He was presented with a bouquet of carnations. Representing the class of 1889 were John Wurmnest, Mrs. Anna Coverdale and Mrs. Nellie Weiss; class of 1892, Mrs. E. G. Menz; class of 1894, the 50th anniversary class, Charles Mathes, Mrs. Conrad Norrheim, and Adam Schroe-der.The 25th anniversary class of 1919 was represented by George Rosenkranz, Elmer Torno and Edward Menz. ' All were given a carnation, Amherst Sorosis will meet tonight (Thursday) in the home of Mrs. Edward Sahl. Roll call will be historical spots In Ohio. Pastor Discusses "Democracy" For Local Rotary Club Members of the Rotary Club were addressed at their regular meeting at the Methodist church on Monday noon of this week by Rev. C. F. Jones, pastor of the First Methodist church, Lorain. Speaking on the "Future of Democracy," Rev. Jones spoke briefly on the present-day aspects of democratic forms of government and pointed out various pitfalls that could possibly lead to a democracy being taken away from a country. Miss Jacqueline Braeudigam, of the Frances Payne Bolton school of nursing, Western Reserve Uni versity, Cleveland, spent the week-end at the home of her par ents here. . ' Fish And Game Association To Lease Grounds; Announce Jubilee Program Plans for obtaining additional grounds and lands for membership hunting were announced this week by Howard Nalley, Amherst, secretary of the Lorain County Fish and Game Association, who disclosed that the Association is contracting for the lease of 1 8,000 acres of private property for hunting purposes. Scattered all over the county, the 18,000 acres is in addition to the grounds owned toy the Association and is being leased so that members may have ample hunting opportunities. The grounds will be posted and will be open for hunting only, to members Nalley said. Nalley also announced the program for the Association's annual fish fry and jubilee to be held on the Club Grounds on N. Ridge Road this Sunday, June 11. A demonstration on the training and handling of dogs in the field will be Riven by Dr. Forth-ofer, of Avon. A demonstration of Commando Tactics will be put on by the Lorain C.A.P. Cadets, boys of 16 and 17 years who are training for the Air Corps. Also included in the program is a routine by Verio Mettler of Lorain, who appeared with Will Rogers and Tom Mix as Texas Shorty. Mettler spent two seasons with each of the two nationally known figures and will present variations of his trick roping and bull whip acts. He will have with him members of a band which will present western music. The Jubilee is open to the public. Tickets still may be obtained for the Fish Fry. Named at the regular meeting last Sunday on the committee appointed to draw plans for a new club house were Howard Nalley, chairman, Lawrence Job, A. A Lantz, C. Baum, and Alfred E. Basore. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sabiers, and son, Oberlin, were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sabiers. Mr. Earl Sabiers who has been in the Maritime service left Wednesday for Great Lakes, 111. The Woman's Benefit Association will meet Friday evening with Mrs. Nellie Weiss. NOTICE Headquarters of the Red Cross have asked that all garments be turned in by June 30th to the chairman, Mrs. A. C. Berg, Elyria Avenue, phone 3444, Amherst. Gets B, A, Degree At Otterbcin Col, Mrs. June Joyce Cornell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Joyce, N. Ridge Road, received the Bachelor of Arts degree from Ot-terbein College, Westerville, O., on Monday, June 5, in exercises which closed the ninety-seventh year of the college. The commencement address was delivered by the Honorable Claude R. Wickard, Secretary of Agriculture in President Roosevelt's cabinet, who spoke on the subject, "The Graduate's Responsibilities."While at Otterbein, Mrs. Cornell was a member of the Home Economics club, Woman's Recre ation Association, vice-president of Cochran Hall Board, YWCA, and Theta Nu Sorority. -. . Mrs. Fannie Ruth Wins First Place In Grange Contest The Hickory Tree Grange held a meeting last Thursday evening and guests present were Frank Mason, deputy master and wife, Mrs. Lucille Eurig, RidKeville, Mrs. Ed Schramm and Mrs. Elsie Whiton, Oberlin. The guests were the judges of the cookie contest and first place went to Mrs. Fannie Ruth, who had 95 points. She will compete in the Pomona Grange contest. In second place was Mrs. George Knittlc, 70 points; third, Mrs. Dorothy Kolbe and Mrs. Floyd Lodge, drew a tie with 65 points. Balloting on six candidates was held and an announcement of Rural Life Sunday, June 25, was made when the group will attend services at St. Peter's Evangelical-Reformed church in a body, then go to the Grange hall where dinner will be served followed by a program in charge of Mrs. Knittlc. The contest for making new out of old material will be held some time in September. The Grange will also enter the contest of fifth degree teams which is being sponsored by the Pomona Grange. Mrs. A. A Klingshire and children are staying at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Nichols, of Leavitt Road, for a few weeks. Her husband has been transferred to McKeesport, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Adam BIythe, 136 Lincoln St., are announcing the engagement of their daughter Janet, to Sgt. Joseph Tornabene, son of Mr. and Mrs. August Tornabene, 607 W. 18th St., Lorain. r -r-JI-r, if aittil MMfmhf. r... , :t";x :-;:;:v- --:. v- Local Workers Are Ready For 5th War Loan Drive To Start Nearly 1 00 volunteer workers will commence canvassing the town and surrounding territory next Monday aa the community goes into the Fifth .War Loan Drive, June 12 to July 8, to raise the quota of $295,546.00 allocated to Amherst, South Amherst, Amherst Township, and Brownhelm. Under the general chairmanship of Conrad Zilch, captains, block leaders, and special can vassers have been appointed and full details worked out to the area over the largest goal yet assigned. All individuals, business houses, and industries in the community will be contacted with special emphasis being put on the sale of "E" bonds to individuals. ' Of the $295,546 assigned to this area, $74,270 has been set as the quota for "E" bonds to be sold. Total individual sales of $136,564 are expected of the area, this amount to include the sales of "E" bonds and the balance being made up of sales of Series "C," Series "F," Series "G," and Treasury Notes. The balance of the total quota has been allocated to industries as their quota. Twenty-eight members of the teams, block leaders, and cap tains were instructed on Monday evening of this week at a meet' ing held under the direction of Conrad Zilch and Ralph Prittie at the local Gas Office. Also present was Howard L. Rawdon, county chairman, who gave ou' detailed figures on the amounts needed to put the locality, the county, and the state over the top. Explaining that the country as a whole has a quota of over $16,-000,000,000, Rawdon stated that Ohio has the fifth largest quota. Lorain County has a quota of $9,057,000, Rawdon said. Paraphrasing a speech of Gen. Eisenhower, Zilch said, in connection with the drive, "Let's get this thing over with so we can go fishing. Don't let's drag this thing out, but get our quota in and wind the drive up in a hurry." Ralph Prittie, assisting Zilch in Amherst, pointed out to the group that the total Amherst quota, which the group will spend several weeks collecting, will i thcn run the country's war mach- inc for approximately three seconds.Assisting in the drive, in addition to Prittie, are: Mrs. William Roberts, South Amherst; Norman B. Miller, Amherst Township; and Harry Lcimbach, Brownhelm. Also assisting in town are Ludwig Thomas and Roy Haar. In addition arc numerous block leaders and their assistant canvassers. Engagements Are Announced Here Mrs. Kathcrine M. Kuhn is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Watherine Louise, to Mr. Roy David Hook, of Garrison, Ky. The open house afternoon wedding will take place at her mother's home on Dewey Road, June 23, with a reception for the immediate family. Mrs. John Kasza, 4838 Wendell Ave., Cleveland, announces the engagement of her daughter, Miss Mildred Kasza, to Cpl. Robert E. Ernst, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Ernst, R. D. 2, Amherst, Miss Kasza was a member of the 1944 graduating class ond Cpl. Ernst, who is now stationed at Greensboro, N. C, graduated with the class of 1939. Miss Kasza makes her home with her sister, Mrs. George Ka-tonak, R. D. 2, Amherst. Sgt. Hubert Jones from N. Carolina, is home on furlough with his wife and son and relatives. Local Response To Waste Paper Drive Called 'Poor' Charging(that residents of Amherst are not cooperating to the extent they should, Harry Earl, heading up the waste paper drive this week, stated that collections on Wednesday and Thursday morning were very poor. Earl pointed out that trucks and labor are donated for the waste paper drives and are not available for more than a day or two at a time. This makes it imperative, he said, that all paper and other material for the drives should be on the front porch where it can be picked up with a minimum of time spent. The Girl and Boy Scouts and the heads of the drive and the drivers do not have the time to ring door bells and inquire for the scrap, he stated. L'V'.Viother";drive. has Ijebri plan ned for Wednesday, June 21, at which time those sponsoring the pick-up hope the response will be better in view of the urgent need toy the country for all types of waste materials. Business Men Make Plans For Ladies' Nite Party Plans for the annual Ladies' Night party of the Amherst Business Men's Association were announced at the regular meeting of the association at the Lutheran church on Monday evening of this week. Dinner reservation tickets for the party may be obtained from Miss Eva Horde, at the Kroger Grocery or from Mr. Roy Harr at the L and L Chevrolet Garage. The affair will be held at the Brownhelm Congregational church next Monday evening, June 12, at 6:30 p. m. and will be in the form of a strawberry festival. Entertainment will toe provided, according to the committee, and all business and professional men and women are Invited.Five new members were accepted by the Association at its regular meeting. All business women in town, the new members are Mrs. Elsie Gringal, Mrs. Margaret Draves, Mrs. Allie Kuss, Mrs. Bcral Anderson, and Miss Vickl Solack. - . Members of the committee appointed at a previous meeting to look into the matter of repainting "Amherst" direction signs on crossroads outside of town reported that so far no outside help had been obtained but that the signs would be fixed up as soon as possible. C. O. Schuh Services Friday Funeral services for Charles O Schulz, 78, who died at his home, 137 Jackson Street, at 3:30 Wednesday, will be held from the Schulz residence Friday, at 2 20 p. m. Rev. Bosse of St. Paul's church will offllcate, and burial under the direction of Conrad Zilch, will be in the Brownhelm cemetery.