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' ^PaUaeaT1 ■ nc me m * et- i* AMHERST NEWS-TIMES VOL. 1, NO. 44a SUBSCRIPTION, $8.00 PER YEAR AMMSBST. OHIO. THUBB a ass FIRE MARSHALL URGES SPRING CLEAN-UP WANTS PEOPLE TO BEGIN NOW TO RIDJ>REMISES OP FIRE BREEDERS. i I I ', Tbe department of Oblo State Fire marshall suggests tbat municipalities, eapaclally small towns, begin ■ "clean up" campaigns extra early tbls year. The very nature of the weather has made it difficult for householders to lid their premises of tbe winter accumulation of old papers, Junk and other Inflammable materia). / There Is a good market for old papers now and tbe money derived from tbe sale of such will go a long way toward buying paint, whitewash and aeeda. Spring might burst upon us all at once and tbls would mean not only tbat "clean ups" will bd due, hut also gardens, painting, etc., will have to be attended to. If tbe "clean up* part ia out of tbe way, the householder* will be thut much to the good and can devote blmself to his outside work with profit to himself and his community. Avoid the Dust. Inside painting and papering can be done now when there ls little flying dirt and dust, and there are no flies or other insects. Begin at tbe cellar and thoroughly rid the borne of dirt and debris. Clean up to tbe ridgepole, then examine the roots and obtmneys. Sell what there ta a Junk market for, and burn tbe reat March Is always a month of winds, hence if the debris ls BURNED, tbe utmost care should be exercised. Keep Garbage from Local Dump. Tbe mayor has bad complaint that people of tbls town are dumping garbage on tbe local dumping ground north ot town. This Is-forbidden by *> tbo law and tbe offender ls liable to a heavy fine. Tbe mayor asks that anyone doing tbls please stop as it is not a place for such debrlB. He hopes to bave the co-operation of everyone. The city provides for the disposal of garbage as well as rubbish and if people wbo bave garbage will call tbe mayor's office be wlil put them ln touch with the right parties to remove th- garbage and dispose of it. GOV. COX PROCLAIMS APRIL 9 ARBOR DAY LIST OF BEST TREES TO PLANT PRINTED BELOW MANY TO OBSERVE DAY. Will It Come to T AROH 18, 19M. "SANDSTONE CENTER OP THE WORLD* BU8INF.88 MEN'S SUPPER WILL BE HELD TUESDAY A six o'clock dinner will be held by the Business Men's association next Tuesday evening. The dinner will be in charge of Frank Mlschka and Carl Ehrman. Amherst's best known chefs. The businessmen know that when they are at the hoad of the eats they surely will be good. They have also secured some Cleveland talent whlrh promises to furnish good entertainment. The supper is the flrst to he held this winter Hnd is hoped that profit will arise from it. This meeting Is the opening Kim In an active campaign of the association that bids fair to do a few things for the benefit of Amherst and commun- ! ity. The businessmen thought that greater impetus would be added to . their efforts If the wives of members were present, hence the Indies are invited to the dinner. M. L. DAVEY SPEAKS ON PAPER SHORTAGE IN 8PEECH TO HOU8E HE ATTACKS SO CALLED NEWS-PRINT TRUST. DILL FOR TEACHING THRIFT IN SCHOOL ACT INTRODUCED BY STATE REPRESENTATIVE FREEMAN OF ADA, OHIO. HERE ARE THE FACTS Gov. James M. Cox of Ohio has set aside April 9, 1920 for the annual observance of Arbor day ln the state. His proclamation reads aa follows: In accordance witb law and custom, and by authority reposed ln me aa .governor of the state of Ohio, I hereby designate Friday, April 9, 1920 as Arbor day and respectfully request those having charge ot tbe educational Institutions of tbe state to arrange for special programs, as a part' of which will be planting of trees and instruction on their care and maintenance, together witb explanation of tbe purpose*) ot the day. T>hat tbe fullest meaning may be ctnveyed and the largest service bad, It la suggested tbat tbe program be extended to encompass bird life and ita protection. It la urged that every citizen and public organisation ln tbe state aid . In the fullest measure ln tbe observation of this day. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the great seal of tbe State of Ohio to be affixed in the city of Columbus thla Becond day of March ln the year of our Lord one thousand nine hun dred and twenty. JAMBS M. COX, Governor.' Shrubs Bast for Planting. Thla ls tbe time of year when people should be ordering shrubbery for planting about their homes. Many who are anxious to Improve their surroundings hesitate because they are not sufficiently acquainted with the names of advisable kinds. The fol- lovrtng list of 12 shrubs are among tbe Beat for planting ln Ohio and these ere suggested to to prospective planters by Professor R. B. Cruick- shank of the horticultural department of Ohio State university. Forsytbla or goldenbell, lilac, mock orange er eweet syrlnga, Van Houtte's splrea or bridal wreath, weigelu, high buBh cranberry, Kegel's privet, Morrow's and tartarlan bush honeysuckle, summer hydranegea or hills of snow, large towered hydrangea, altbea or roae of Bbaron, end Japanese barberry. This berberry Is not the kind which transmit* wheat rust and It can be used either In connection with shrubbery groups or aa a tow hedge. The department of Agriculture ur* fee everyone tbat Can to plant trees. . fTeod In thla country ts being rapidly eooaumed end unless more Is plant- i^-ej) end the aupply ta kept normal, tSmJ*T Induatrles will be affected. For the last several months we have heard considerable discussion and talk about the building of a new school house for Amherst. The reason for this talk conies from complaints from the school authorities stating that the present school structure does not adequately house the school children here. The purpose of this editorial is to show the real necessity of a new school building. There are many perhaps who understand the situation, but there are many more who do not because it. has never been explained to tbrem. With the"\M of Superintendent F. Ft. Powers of the local public schools we have compiled statistics on the present school condition. In the Amherst central school, which is a first class chartered institution, there are 8 grades and four years in the high school course. In the present building there are 10 grade rooms besides the ones used by the high school. A building in the rear of the large one serves for the use of one grade. This makes a total of 11 grade rooms. There are 484 enrolled in the grades and 152 in the high school. There are 12 grade teachers and six high school instructors employed. The average number of pupils for each grade teacher is 40. The first grade Is compelled to hold half day sessions in two sections because of lack of room. One of the best arguments in favor of the building proposition is that the school population of Amherst has rapidly increased in the last five years and as a result more room is needed to give the children proper education. Records of the enrollment were not kept earlier than I Si 4. The total enrollment of the high school and the grades of the year ending June, 1915 was 539. It remained the same for the next year. In June 1917 the enrollment rose to 643, 1918 to 673, 1919 to 615 and up to the present time in 1920 to 636. This shows an increase in the school population from 1914 to 1920 Of 100 pupils. The enrollment this year ls 38 more than last. Statistics show that the population of the school is increasing by a larger percentage now than ever before. The present building was erected in 1907. It is foolish to think that the school population of Amherst at that time, which was adequately taken cara of by the present structure, would remain the same for 13 years. Amherst has grown and naturally the school population would grow. In asking Superintendent Powers how much room is really needed to conduct school properly he said that next year it is an absolute necessity to have at least three more grade rooms and three more high school rooms. At least one more teacher will have to be emlpoyed for the* grades next year. The population seems to be growing every year and at present every foot of space is being used at the school. No more pupils could be taken care of with the present building and equipment. Superintendent Powers said that the manual training department of. the high school is fairly well equipped. Improvement could be made if more room is furnished. There is equipment Mr. Davey. Mr. Speaker and gentlemen of the I louse*, it seems to me that in this mutter we fare a eondition and not a theory. There are certain outstanding factH in this newspaper ait- nation. One ia that the price of print paper varies greatly. There are some newspapers that can buy their print paper for four and a halt cents a pound others for five cents, others for five and a half cents, and the price ranges on up. Here are two or three facts. A publisher Is told that ho cannot have his full neeels on a contract basis. His contract desires arc cut down, but he is informed very politely that perhaps by going to a certain broker he can get the paper lie wants. Ooing to this broker he Is advised that he can huve a certain amount of paper at a greatly Increased price, nine, ten or eleven cents. The fact stares us ln the fact that there is injustice ln the situation. I do not know whether this resolution will get the results we want, but It seems to me that something ought to be done by this .House to arrive at tbe facts and equip us with the Information on which to set. Very evidently the screws are put on certain publishers. For instance If a newspaper complains about the treatment it receives, and attacks the so-called news print trust, then that newspaper finds it almost impossible to buy its supplies. As evidence of at present for a domestic science department, but there is not room for such a codrse so it was dropped. The chemical and physical laboratories are at present in a crowded condition. Experiments could be performed much better if more room and equipment were furnished. Mr. Powers said that the school needs a gymnasium of ita own which probably could be used as an auditorium as well.; The commercial department of the high school ia.cramped for room. Better work could be turned out if cOndldOBB' were mo**-* 'avorable. The school library is in a fair condition. Above are the facts in black and white. Can there be any just argument against the proposition? Some say that taxes will be raised considerable, which is true, but no matter what it costs the children of this town, must be given a first class education. They should not be handicapped by the lack of room. The people of the town should see to this. The school board is at present hard at work on the propo- j that, i win merely refer to the situ sltion. The members are interested in it and they see that some | ation et the president of the News arrangements will have to be made for more room. The board is working on the plans and costs. For several weeks the members have visited other high schools in this section of the state and are trying to get ideas on what kind of a building should be built if one is to be erected. The board wants to build a structure which will take care of the children of Amherst fdfc several years. A building on which rooms may be added_ lias been suggested. Many other different types are at present in the minds of the members of the board who have figured several different propositions in which the building could be erected. From the time the suggesteion was first made the village board of education has met several times with the township board. It is the hope of both boards that Borne building will be erected which will tuke care of the pupils from both town and township. The board will probably formally present the matter to the public in a short.time. -Mdst likely a bond issue special election will be held. Several years ago this same question was brought up, a bond election held and the issue defeated for very definite reasons. The condition of housing thb pupils has become more and more serious until now there is nothing else to do but find more room and the board of education is laboriously working out different plans to this end. Amherst is a progressive town. Visitors coming here admire the place. The school housing proposition is one of the town's weakest points and there is chance to remedy this evil. Don't decide upon the matter hurriedly. Thing it over. Think of the future of your children. Compare the educational advantages of a new up-to-date building and those of the present structure. Watch for the action of the board of education—then decide which side von are on and be reasonable. Columbus, Ohio—The teaching ol thrift in Ohio schools is now compulsory. Uov. Cox has Just signed a bill of State Representative 0, H. Freeman of Ada which calls for a half hour period of instruction ln all schools weekly. The bill was almost unanimously passed by both houses of the last generul assembly. The new law is In line wllh the government's pro- grnm of thrift instruction in connection with the sale of government securities, especially War Savings stamps. It Is looked upon by Ohio War Savings ottlclnlB as a means of increasing the sale ot stamps through Ihe schools. 'Ohio teachers have been wonderfully loyal In supporting the government's saving program," declares a statement issue.1 at Ohio War Savings headquarters here. "The new law which makes savings Instruction compulsory, however, will tend to give the teachers credit for work which heretofore has been performed as an extra duty," the statement further suys. "We must give * practical rather than a theoretical angle to tbe teaching Wt thrift ln Ohio," declared State Superintendent of Instruction F. B. i'eurson. The applying of the new law is In his hands. In a statement just Issued he calls upon all Ohio teachers to put the new Thrift law into practice by pushing the sale of W.ir Savings stamps. "Tbe education of a child should include the inculcation of the habit of saving and economy," said Superintendent Pearson. "Without this belled firmly established during the earlier years, the prospect for future citizens of strength, stability and character are remote. Thrift ls so intimately related to human happiness and power that Us teaching Is necessary lo make for a strong race," Mr. I'earson said. Strenuous efforts are to be made to increase the sale of War Savings stamps through the schools. Ohio teachers are to be Instructed to push the sale to the utmost during the spring months. Rea4 the News-Times." COUNCIL ACTS ON MANY BI6 ISSUES CONTINUE TO FIX ROAD8 WITH CINDKRS— PAY ST COMMISSIONER MOBE. Tbe village council met at the town ball Tuesday evening In an Important session. Mayor Smythe was present after an absence ot two meetings on account ot Illness. Fred Shefller, local atreet cleaner -waa presesat at tba meeting and asked for a raise of pay from 25 to 35 cents an hour. Tha Increase was given to blm without any discussion. His work so far has proved satisfactory to tbe council and all' members thought he ls worthy of tbe raise. Tbe matter of paying C. F. Schmauch tor tba meat wblcb was spoiled at the time bis market vh quarantined was also dlacuasad at length. Tba bills presented by Mr. Schmauch and | pay this expense. For the present ] suit is that much mud is carried on Health Officer Turner differed. The council Anally decided to ask Ur. Turner to be present at the next meeting and then to determine tbe real value ot the meat spoiled because of this quarantine and pay Mr. Schmauch tor It. There Is a state law to this effect. Brucker Qets Ralaa. The matter of raising the salary of Street Commissioner Christ Brucker whlcb was brought up at tbe last meeting but was laid aside because of the absence of tbe mayor was discussed Tuesday evening. The members present expressed their views on the matter and It waa decided to give brucker an Increase from |100 to $125 a month tor his services. At the same time the memibers thought that If the duUas of the sanitary pollcaaWn could ba taken care of by tbe street commissioner It would lower the expenses in this department. A new health law, however, provides that tha Health commissioner shall time the duties of the sanitary policeman will be taken care of as usual by the marshal. A petition was presented by the property owners of Axtel street asking that a sidewalk be laid on the east side of the street completing tt to tbe street car line. A motion was made and carried by the council to this affect and the mayor will order the county engineer to make survey of the Job at once. The same people bave also asked that cinders be placed on Axtel street.! They have aald It Is impassable*! their walks. The street and sidewalk committee was Instructed lo see the residents of the east side and see if they would lay sidewalks on that side of the street If the village will grade It for them. If the request is granted the engineer will proceed to make a survey. The council voted to place cinders as a temporary sidewalk on Mill avenue, where the Lattln Co. Is located. the town will furnish the cinders and property owners will be asked to pay for the hauling and other expenses. All cinders that can be used are when the street is muddy. They have j available from the New York Central raised a sum of f30 which tbey offer railroad. The council instructed the to help pay for such repairs. Tbe council decided to place cinders on that street and use the $30 to partly pay for the hauling. The village will donate the cinders. A complaint haa been made by the residents of the west side of Forrest street that the people on tbe east side bave no sidewalks and tbe ra- st reef commissioner to place them on the following streets: W. Martin, Cornell, Prospect, Franklin avenue from Church to Main, and Crown Hill. Milan avenue will also be Improved with cinders. They have prpven to be satisfactory on other streets and it Is the opinion of the council that they (Continued on page 6) paper Publisher's association who does business tn Birmingham, Alabama. I do not know the gentleman. I simply have heard the facts of the case In a general way. I have understood that that mnn has boen penalized and punished iis far as possible because he attached the so-called newspaper trust. The facts in this case are clear that the pricea vary. Papers of the same size pay different prices. Very evidently there has been a great increase in the demand, and we have nothing to blame for that except our enormous prosperity. It appears on the surface that the news print manufacturers have taken unjust advantage of the situation. I understand there is a shortage of about 10 per cent perhaps and prices have been boosted way beyond reason, way beyond the normal increase in the cost of production. It seems to me that the times now demand that something be done by the House. We cannot gain a thing, we cannot Justify ourselves for our failure by simply saying that someone else ought to get busy. Mr. Madden. Will the gentleman yeild? Mr. Davey. 1 will. Mr. Madden. Does the gentleman contend that tbls resolution will do any good? Mr. Duvey. I hifve just suid that I am not sure whether this ls the method or not. If this does not amount to unything may 1 suggest to the gentleman from Illinois thai he propose a substitute. Mr. Dowell. Will the gentelman yield? Mr. Davey. I will. Mr. Dowell. in addition to the passage of a resolution directing the Department of Justice to proceed against the newspaper trust thut he has referred to controlling the print paper output, would be u proper thing. Mr. Davey. 1 understand the Department of Justice iu moving. Mr. Dowell. Would not a resolution of that character stimulate the movement of the Department of Justice? Mr. Davey. I doubt it. May I suggest to the gentleman that here ln this city of Washington the beet little game that 1 know ot Ib buck passing, seeking to place the responsibility on some one else. COUNTY DIRECTORY NOW IN MAKING ALL TOWNS EXCEPT ELYRIA AND LORAIN WILL BE INCLUDED IN LI8T. The Lorain County Directory company, of which L. J. Cherney ls general manager, has taken up tbe work of making a directory of the county outside the cities of Elyria and Lorain. The company has recently completed directories tor these two elites and the new book, to be out thla spring, will cover Oberlln, Wellington, Amberst, Grafton and other villages in the county, as well as all residents in the country sections. Tbe completion of the book will give up-to-date directories covering the entire population of the county. It is the purpose of Mr. Cherney to bave the farm section of the book complete in detail, making it a work of great vaule. The character ot the work done on the directories for Blyrla and Lorain insures that the new directory will be complete in every respect as it is possible to make It. This is the flrst directory to be printed for Amherst and Mr. Cherney wishes to call the attention of those who might have been missed ln the canvas, to call at the News-Tlnies office where the required information will be recorded aud included ln the directory. MANY INTERESTED IN COMING OF OR. COBERN Mrs. Metta Norton spent Wednesday in Lorain attending a meeting of the W. F. M. S. of that city. Head the News-Times. Many people here huve shown interest in the coming of Dr. Cobern to Amherst for the week ot March 2S to give a series of Bible lectures. He is one of the greatest speakers In the United States on this subject aud assures his hearers something worth while each evening. He has boen lauded by all tbe greatest newspapers ot the country. In every city where he has been tbe public were more than pleased to bear him. Some of the most autboratlve Christian workers in the country also endorse Dr. Cobern with much praise. The Methodist-Congregational and Stone churches are to be congratulated ln securing Dr. Cobern for these lectures which will be given ln the local opera house. MANY MARBLE GAMES IN PROGRESS There is at least one sign of spring about the town - the marble games. There is hardly un alley that Is not occupied with the much loved sport indulged ln by the younger male sax. . .. i \ *$&itkJ*i j, n*mmr ?*■*****'*'— ,.Vlfc* ..<.
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Title | The Amherst news-times. (Amherst, Ohio), 1920-03-18 |
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Title | The Amherst news-times. (Amherst, Ohio), 1920-03-18 |
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Amherst (Ohio) Lorain County (Ohio) |
Date of Original | 18-MAR-1920 |
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Full Text | ' ^PaUaeaT1 ■ nc me m * et- i* AMHERST NEWS-TIMES VOL. 1, NO. 44a SUBSCRIPTION, $8.00 PER YEAR AMMSBST. OHIO. THUBB a ass FIRE MARSHALL URGES SPRING CLEAN-UP WANTS PEOPLE TO BEGIN NOW TO RIDJ>REMISES OP FIRE BREEDERS. i I I ', Tbe department of Oblo State Fire marshall suggests tbat municipalities, eapaclally small towns, begin ■ "clean up" campaigns extra early tbls year. The very nature of the weather has made it difficult for householders to lid their premises of tbe winter accumulation of old papers, Junk and other Inflammable materia). / There Is a good market for old papers now and tbe money derived from tbe sale of such will go a long way toward buying paint, whitewash and aeeda. Spring might burst upon us all at once and tbls would mean not only tbat "clean ups" will bd due, hut also gardens, painting, etc., will have to be attended to. If tbe "clean up* part ia out of tbe way, the householder* will be thut much to the good and can devote blmself to his outside work with profit to himself and his community. Avoid the Dust. Inside painting and papering can be done now when there ls little flying dirt and dust, and there are no flies or other insects. Begin at tbe cellar and thoroughly rid the borne of dirt and debris. Clean up to tbe ridgepole, then examine the roots and obtmneys. Sell what there ta a Junk market for, and burn tbe reat March Is always a month of winds, hence if the debris ls BURNED, tbe utmost care should be exercised. Keep Garbage from Local Dump. Tbe mayor has bad complaint that people of tbls town are dumping garbage on tbe local dumping ground north ot town. This Is-forbidden by *> tbo law and tbe offender ls liable to a heavy fine. Tbe mayor asks that anyone doing tbls please stop as it is not a place for such debrlB. He hopes to bave the co-operation of everyone. The city provides for the disposal of garbage as well as rubbish and if people wbo bave garbage will call tbe mayor's office be wlil put them ln touch with the right parties to remove th- garbage and dispose of it. GOV. COX PROCLAIMS APRIL 9 ARBOR DAY LIST OF BEST TREES TO PLANT PRINTED BELOW MANY TO OBSERVE DAY. Will It Come to T AROH 18, 19M. "SANDSTONE CENTER OP THE WORLD* BU8INF.88 MEN'S SUPPER WILL BE HELD TUESDAY A six o'clock dinner will be held by the Business Men's association next Tuesday evening. The dinner will be in charge of Frank Mlschka and Carl Ehrman. Amherst's best known chefs. The businessmen know that when they are at the hoad of the eats they surely will be good. They have also secured some Cleveland talent whlrh promises to furnish good entertainment. The supper is the flrst to he held this winter Hnd is hoped that profit will arise from it. This meeting Is the opening Kim In an active campaign of the association that bids fair to do a few things for the benefit of Amherst and commun- ! ity. The businessmen thought that greater impetus would be added to . their efforts If the wives of members were present, hence the Indies are invited to the dinner. M. L. DAVEY SPEAKS ON PAPER SHORTAGE IN 8PEECH TO HOU8E HE ATTACKS SO CALLED NEWS-PRINT TRUST. DILL FOR TEACHING THRIFT IN SCHOOL ACT INTRODUCED BY STATE REPRESENTATIVE FREEMAN OF ADA, OHIO. HERE ARE THE FACTS Gov. James M. Cox of Ohio has set aside April 9, 1920 for the annual observance of Arbor day ln the state. His proclamation reads aa follows: In accordance witb law and custom, and by authority reposed ln me aa .governor of the state of Ohio, I hereby designate Friday, April 9, 1920 as Arbor day and respectfully request those having charge ot tbe educational Institutions of tbe state to arrange for special programs, as a part' of which will be planting of trees and instruction on their care and maintenance, together witb explanation of tbe purpose*) ot the day. T>hat tbe fullest meaning may be ctnveyed and the largest service bad, It la suggested tbat tbe program be extended to encompass bird life and ita protection. It la urged that every citizen and public organisation ln tbe state aid . In the fullest measure ln tbe observation of this day. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the great seal of tbe State of Ohio to be affixed in the city of Columbus thla Becond day of March ln the year of our Lord one thousand nine hun dred and twenty. JAMBS M. COX, Governor.' Shrubs Bast for Planting. Thla ls tbe time of year when people should be ordering shrubbery for planting about their homes. Many who are anxious to Improve their surroundings hesitate because they are not sufficiently acquainted with the names of advisable kinds. The fol- lovrtng list of 12 shrubs are among tbe Beat for planting ln Ohio and these ere suggested to to prospective planters by Professor R. B. Cruick- shank of the horticultural department of Ohio State university. Forsytbla or goldenbell, lilac, mock orange er eweet syrlnga, Van Houtte's splrea or bridal wreath, weigelu, high buBh cranberry, Kegel's privet, Morrow's and tartarlan bush honeysuckle, summer hydranegea or hills of snow, large towered hydrangea, altbea or roae of Bbaron, end Japanese barberry. This berberry Is not the kind which transmit* wheat rust and It can be used either In connection with shrubbery groups or aa a tow hedge. The department of Agriculture ur* fee everyone tbat Can to plant trees. . fTeod In thla country ts being rapidly eooaumed end unless more Is plant- i^-ej) end the aupply ta kept normal, tSmJ*T Induatrles will be affected. For the last several months we have heard considerable discussion and talk about the building of a new school house for Amherst. The reason for this talk conies from complaints from the school authorities stating that the present school structure does not adequately house the school children here. The purpose of this editorial is to show the real necessity of a new school building. There are many perhaps who understand the situation, but there are many more who do not because it. has never been explained to tbrem. With the"\M of Superintendent F. Ft. Powers of the local public schools we have compiled statistics on the present school condition. In the Amherst central school, which is a first class chartered institution, there are 8 grades and four years in the high school course. In the present building there are 10 grade rooms besides the ones used by the high school. A building in the rear of the large one serves for the use of one grade. This makes a total of 11 grade rooms. There are 484 enrolled in the grades and 152 in the high school. There are 12 grade teachers and six high school instructors employed. The average number of pupils for each grade teacher is 40. The first grade Is compelled to hold half day sessions in two sections because of lack of room. One of the best arguments in favor of the building proposition is that the school population of Amherst has rapidly increased in the last five years and as a result more room is needed to give the children proper education. Records of the enrollment were not kept earlier than I Si 4. The total enrollment of the high school and the grades of the year ending June, 1915 was 539. It remained the same for the next year. In June 1917 the enrollment rose to 643, 1918 to 673, 1919 to 615 and up to the present time in 1920 to 636. This shows an increase in the school population from 1914 to 1920 Of 100 pupils. The enrollment this year ls 38 more than last. Statistics show that the population of the school is increasing by a larger percentage now than ever before. The present building was erected in 1907. It is foolish to think that the school population of Amherst at that time, which was adequately taken cara of by the present structure, would remain the same for 13 years. Amherst has grown and naturally the school population would grow. In asking Superintendent Powers how much room is really needed to conduct school properly he said that next year it is an absolute necessity to have at least three more grade rooms and three more high school rooms. At least one more teacher will have to be emlpoyed for the* grades next year. The population seems to be growing every year and at present every foot of space is being used at the school. No more pupils could be taken care of with the present building and equipment. Superintendent Powers said that the manual training department of. the high school is fairly well equipped. Improvement could be made if more room is furnished. There is equipment Mr. Davey. Mr. Speaker and gentlemen of the I louse*, it seems to me that in this mutter we fare a eondition and not a theory. There are certain outstanding factH in this newspaper ait- nation. One ia that the price of print paper varies greatly. There are some newspapers that can buy their print paper for four and a halt cents a pound others for five cents, others for five and a half cents, and the price ranges on up. Here are two or three facts. A publisher Is told that ho cannot have his full neeels on a contract basis. His contract desires arc cut down, but he is informed very politely that perhaps by going to a certain broker he can get the paper lie wants. Ooing to this broker he Is advised that he can huve a certain amount of paper at a greatly Increased price, nine, ten or eleven cents. The fact stares us ln the fact that there is injustice ln the situation. I do not know whether this resolution will get the results we want, but It seems to me that something ought to be done by this .House to arrive at tbe facts and equip us with the Information on which to set. Very evidently the screws are put on certain publishers. For instance If a newspaper complains about the treatment it receives, and attacks the so-called news print trust, then that newspaper finds it almost impossible to buy its supplies. As evidence of at present for a domestic science department, but there is not room for such a codrse so it was dropped. The chemical and physical laboratories are at present in a crowded condition. Experiments could be performed much better if more room and equipment were furnished. Mr. Powers said that the school needs a gymnasium of ita own which probably could be used as an auditorium as well.; The commercial department of the high school ia.cramped for room. Better work could be turned out if cOndldOBB' were mo**-* 'avorable. The school library is in a fair condition. Above are the facts in black and white. Can there be any just argument against the proposition? Some say that taxes will be raised considerable, which is true, but no matter what it costs the children of this town, must be given a first class education. They should not be handicapped by the lack of room. The people of the town should see to this. The school board is at present hard at work on the propo- j that, i win merely refer to the situ sltion. The members are interested in it and they see that some | ation et the president of the News arrangements will have to be made for more room. The board is working on the plans and costs. For several weeks the members have visited other high schools in this section of the state and are trying to get ideas on what kind of a building should be built if one is to be erected. The board wants to build a structure which will take care of the children of Amherst fdfc several years. A building on which rooms may be added_ lias been suggested. Many other different types are at present in the minds of the members of the board who have figured several different propositions in which the building could be erected. From the time the suggesteion was first made the village board of education has met several times with the township board. It is the hope of both boards that Borne building will be erected which will tuke care of the pupils from both town and township. The board will probably formally present the matter to the public in a short.time. -Mdst likely a bond issue special election will be held. Several years ago this same question was brought up, a bond election held and the issue defeated for very definite reasons. The condition of housing thb pupils has become more and more serious until now there is nothing else to do but find more room and the board of education is laboriously working out different plans to this end. Amherst is a progressive town. Visitors coming here admire the place. The school housing proposition is one of the town's weakest points and there is chance to remedy this evil. Don't decide upon the matter hurriedly. Thing it over. Think of the future of your children. Compare the educational advantages of a new up-to-date building and those of the present structure. Watch for the action of the board of education—then decide which side von are on and be reasonable. Columbus, Ohio—The teaching ol thrift in Ohio schools is now compulsory. Uov. Cox has Just signed a bill of State Representative 0, H. Freeman of Ada which calls for a half hour period of instruction ln all schools weekly. The bill was almost unanimously passed by both houses of the last generul assembly. The new law is In line wllh the government's pro- grnm of thrift instruction in connection with the sale of government securities, especially War Savings stamps. It Is looked upon by Ohio War Savings ottlclnlB as a means of increasing the sale ot stamps through Ihe schools. 'Ohio teachers have been wonderfully loyal In supporting the government's saving program," declares a statement issue.1 at Ohio War Savings headquarters here. "The new law which makes savings Instruction compulsory, however, will tend to give the teachers credit for work which heretofore has been performed as an extra duty," the statement further suys. "We must give * practical rather than a theoretical angle to tbe teaching Wt thrift ln Ohio," declared State Superintendent of Instruction F. B. i'eurson. The applying of the new law is In his hands. In a statement just Issued he calls upon all Ohio teachers to put the new Thrift law into practice by pushing the sale of W.ir Savings stamps. "Tbe education of a child should include the inculcation of the habit of saving and economy," said Superintendent Pearson. "Without this belled firmly established during the earlier years, the prospect for future citizens of strength, stability and character are remote. Thrift ls so intimately related to human happiness and power that Us teaching Is necessary lo make for a strong race," Mr. I'earson said. Strenuous efforts are to be made to increase the sale of War Savings stamps through the schools. Ohio teachers are to be Instructed to push the sale to the utmost during the spring months. Rea4 the News-Times." COUNCIL ACTS ON MANY BI6 ISSUES CONTINUE TO FIX ROAD8 WITH CINDKRS— PAY ST COMMISSIONER MOBE. Tbe village council met at the town ball Tuesday evening In an Important session. Mayor Smythe was present after an absence ot two meetings on account ot Illness. Fred Shefller, local atreet cleaner -waa presesat at tba meeting and asked for a raise of pay from 25 to 35 cents an hour. Tha Increase was given to blm without any discussion. His work so far has proved satisfactory to tbe council and all' members thought he ls worthy of tbe raise. Tbe matter of paying C. F. Schmauch tor tba meat wblcb was spoiled at the time bis market vh quarantined was also dlacuasad at length. Tba bills presented by Mr. Schmauch and | pay this expense. For the present ] suit is that much mud is carried on Health Officer Turner differed. The council Anally decided to ask Ur. Turner to be present at the next meeting and then to determine tbe real value ot the meat spoiled because of this quarantine and pay Mr. Schmauch tor It. There Is a state law to this effect. Brucker Qets Ralaa. The matter of raising the salary of Street Commissioner Christ Brucker whlcb was brought up at tbe last meeting but was laid aside because of the absence of tbe mayor was discussed Tuesday evening. The members present expressed their views on the matter and It waa decided to give brucker an Increase from |100 to $125 a month tor his services. At the same time the memibers thought that If the duUas of the sanitary pollcaaWn could ba taken care of by tbe street commissioner It would lower the expenses in this department. A new health law, however, provides that tha Health commissioner shall time the duties of the sanitary policeman will be taken care of as usual by the marshal. A petition was presented by the property owners of Axtel street asking that a sidewalk be laid on the east side of the street completing tt to tbe street car line. A motion was made and carried by the council to this affect and the mayor will order the county engineer to make survey of the Job at once. The same people bave also asked that cinders be placed on Axtel street.! They have aald It Is impassable*! their walks. The street and sidewalk committee was Instructed lo see the residents of the east side and see if they would lay sidewalks on that side of the street If the village will grade It for them. If the request is granted the engineer will proceed to make a survey. The council voted to place cinders as a temporary sidewalk on Mill avenue, where the Lattln Co. Is located. the town will furnish the cinders and property owners will be asked to pay for the hauling and other expenses. All cinders that can be used are when the street is muddy. They have j available from the New York Central raised a sum of f30 which tbey offer railroad. The council instructed the to help pay for such repairs. Tbe council decided to place cinders on that street and use the $30 to partly pay for the hauling. The village will donate the cinders. A complaint haa been made by the residents of the west side of Forrest street that the people on tbe east side bave no sidewalks and tbe ra- st reef commissioner to place them on the following streets: W. Martin, Cornell, Prospect, Franklin avenue from Church to Main, and Crown Hill. Milan avenue will also be Improved with cinders. They have prpven to be satisfactory on other streets and it Is the opinion of the council that they (Continued on page 6) paper Publisher's association who does business tn Birmingham, Alabama. I do not know the gentleman. I simply have heard the facts of the case In a general way. I have understood that that mnn has boen penalized and punished iis far as possible because he attached the so-called newspaper trust. The facts in this case are clear that the pricea vary. Papers of the same size pay different prices. Very evidently there has been a great increase in the demand, and we have nothing to blame for that except our enormous prosperity. It appears on the surface that the news print manufacturers have taken unjust advantage of the situation. I understand there is a shortage of about 10 per cent perhaps and prices have been boosted way beyond reason, way beyond the normal increase in the cost of production. It seems to me that the times now demand that something be done by the House. We cannot gain a thing, we cannot Justify ourselves for our failure by simply saying that someone else ought to get busy. Mr. Madden. Will the gentleman yeild? Mr. Davey. 1 will. Mr. Madden. Does the gentleman contend that tbls resolution will do any good? Mr. Duvey. I hifve just suid that I am not sure whether this ls the method or not. If this does not amount to unything may 1 suggest to the gentleman from Illinois thai he propose a substitute. Mr. Dowell. Will the gentelman yield? Mr. Davey. I will. Mr. Dowell. in addition to the passage of a resolution directing the Department of Justice to proceed against the newspaper trust thut he has referred to controlling the print paper output, would be u proper thing. Mr. Davey. 1 understand the Department of Justice iu moving. Mr. Dowell. Would not a resolution of that character stimulate the movement of the Department of Justice? Mr. Davey. I doubt it. May I suggest to the gentleman that here ln this city of Washington the beet little game that 1 know ot Ib buck passing, seeking to place the responsibility on some one else. COUNTY DIRECTORY NOW IN MAKING ALL TOWNS EXCEPT ELYRIA AND LORAIN WILL BE INCLUDED IN LI8T. The Lorain County Directory company, of which L. J. Cherney ls general manager, has taken up tbe work of making a directory of the county outside the cities of Elyria and Lorain. The company has recently completed directories tor these two elites and the new book, to be out thla spring, will cover Oberlln, Wellington, Amberst, Grafton and other villages in the county, as well as all residents in the country sections. Tbe completion of the book will give up-to-date directories covering the entire population of the county. It is the purpose of Mr. Cherney to bave the farm section of the book complete in detail, making it a work of great vaule. The character ot the work done on the directories for Blyrla and Lorain insures that the new directory will be complete in every respect as it is possible to make It. This is the flrst directory to be printed for Amherst and Mr. Cherney wishes to call the attention of those who might have been missed ln the canvas, to call at the News-Tlnies office where the required information will be recorded aud included ln the directory. MANY INTERESTED IN COMING OF OR. COBERN Mrs. Metta Norton spent Wednesday in Lorain attending a meeting of the W. F. M. S. of that city. Head the News-Times. Many people here huve shown interest in the coming of Dr. Cobern to Amherst for the week ot March 2S to give a series of Bible lectures. He is one of the greatest speakers In the United States on this subject aud assures his hearers something worth while each evening. He has boen lauded by all tbe greatest newspapers ot the country. In every city where he has been tbe public were more than pleased to bear him. Some of the most autboratlve Christian workers in the country also endorse Dr. Cobern with much praise. The Methodist-Congregational and Stone churches are to be congratulated ln securing Dr. Cobern for these lectures which will be given ln the local opera house. MANY MARBLE GAMES IN PROGRESS There is at least one sign of spring about the town - the marble games. There is hardly un alley that Is not occupied with the much loved sport indulged ln by the younger male sax. . .. i \ *$&itkJ*i j, n*mmr ?*■*****'*'— ,.Vlfc* ..<. |
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