The Amherst news-times. (Amherst, Ohio), 1922-03-16

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THE  AMHERST NEWS-TIMES
VOL. III.    No. 48.
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AMHBRST,
OHIO,    THURSDAY,
MARCH  11, 1922.
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BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT WILL CONTINUE
THE ECONOMIC LAW IS LEVELING
CONDITIONS SLOWLY, SAYS
OFFICER Of FEDERAL
RESERVE   BANK
Editor's Note—The following
was taken from the March issue
of the Monthly Business Review,
official paper of the Fourth Federal Reserve Bank.
A big majority of uur correspondents this month report an Improvement in business, and most of them
declare it as their opinion that the Improvement will continue. The economic law is leveling conditions slowly, just as the physical law of gravitation works by degrees rather than all
at once.
During 1921 manufacturers and others were directing their efforts
towards cutting down their Inventories and were not ordering anything
that they could possibly get along
without. This holding off On buying
continued until Inventories were taken
on December 31, when a resumption
of buying in a moderate volume began
In a number of Industries. The process at this stags, is more one of
'matching dollars," relieving the unemployment situation, but without
much prospect of profit on plant operation.
Without question there le more activity in business than there was a
month ago. It is true that a great
many people are pessimistic at this
time, but It must be remembered that
this Is the season when financial statements from commercial and- manufacturing concerns showing last year's
operations are being exhibited. People feel worse when they come (o a
realisation of their actual condition
which has in fact existed for some
time.
An outstanding feature of tbe reports received this month Is the frequent reference to lower stocks of
goods carried. Such expressions as
these occur: "Our customers a year
ago were carrying large stocks of
goods which have since bean absorbed." "The visible supply of materials In our industry has been greatly redafced." "Like everyone else in
the Industry, teday we ear* mot purchase materials in anticipation of orders, and therefore unless we have
from 30 to 60 days advance notice it is
going to be most difficult to give you
the shipments which you will require."
Our correspondents refer to the "invisible supply of goods" (meaning In
the hands of the consumer) and are
sure in many commodities that supply
Is near exhaustion. It would seem,
therefore, that the business situation
is gathering elements of strength underneath; reflecting Itself in this country in Increased turnover both in commodities and transactions, and abroad
in the improvement of the exchanges.
While seasonal trade will be emphasized and spurts occur followed by
reaction in those industries repend-
ent upon a seasonal demand ,it is our
judgment that the renewed activity in
many lines of business is the beginning of a steady return to "better
times."
HIGH  CAGERS TO
MEET VERMILION SATURDAY
The high cagers will battle with
Vermilion at the local gym Saturday
night. The local lads were able to
defeat Vermilion at Vermilion a short
time ago and are confident of a victory Saturday night. Tbe local girls
have been defeated twice by the Vermilion girls at Vermilion, the scores,
however, being close. The girls' game
Is expected to be close.
This will be the last game of the
season for the local teams with other
high schools. The last game will be
played with the Alumni.
PIONEER RESIDENT
DIES SATURDAY
WAS YOUNGEST MEMBER OF G. A.
R. POST—LIVED IN AMHERST
FOR FIFTY-FIVE YEARS
A. C. Field, aged resident of Amherst and a veteran of the Civil war,
passed away at his home on Spring
street shortly before twe o'clock Saturday afternoon, following several
years of falling health. Heart fall-
re was the cause ot his death.
The deceased was born In Germany
and came to this country at the age
of eight with hts parents. The family
came to Amherst In 1867 and made
their permanent home here. Mr.
Field had been a resident of Amherst
for 65 years and was 76 years ot ace
at the time ot his death. .
Mr. Field enlisted In the northern
army at the age of 15 years and wm
a member of the 124th Ohio Volunteer
Lnfantry- He remained in training at
Cleveland for a short time and saw
active service at Fort Henry, Fort
Donaldson and participated in the
siege of Gettysburg.
He was the youngest member of the
Richard Alien post of the Q. A. R. of
Klyrla and had been an active member in this organisation.
By trade, Mr. Field was a carpenter
and built many houses In Blyria, Lorain and Amherst.
He is survived by his widow, one
.daughter, Addle; two sons, Henry ot
Akron and Alfred.
Funeral services were conducted
from the late home on Spring street
Tuesday afternoon. Members of the
atwoifew WwB? -aMBsmrE AXtvu G.
A. R. and Spanish American War veterans association attended the funeral
services. Military rites were held at
the grave. Burial was made in Cleveland street cemetery.
JUNIORS   PLANNING   FOR
JUNIOR-SENIOR RECEPTION
The Junior class of the local high
school are now making plans for the
Junior-Senior reception which will be
held the latter part of April or the
first of May. The entertainment com
mlttee Is now working on a play which
will be presented after the dinner. The
place for the banquet has not as yet
been decided but will be arranged by
next week.
"A RUSTIC ROMEO"
TO PLAY T
CAST  IS MADE   UP   OF   TWENTY-
TWO    LOCAL    PEOPLE—AUSPICES OF  K. OF P.  LODGE
Final arrangements for the presentation ot "A Rustic Romeo," which
will be given at the Opera House this
evening, have been made. The play
Is being given under the auspices of
the local order of the Knights of Pythias and includes a cast of twenty-
two local people. Nolan Dreltsler,
noted singer of Lorain, also appears In
the cast. Mr. Dreltsler has been secured by the order to-polish the fine
points of'the play, as he has specialised In coaching similar plays.
Rehearsals have been held regularly for the past several days and everything ia In readiness tor tbe presentation.
The setting of the ploy is In Chow-
dervllle, a fishing village on Long Island  Sound.    The scenes  are  "Main
street of Chowdervllle    on    a   .busy
day"   and   "Doollttle's   hotel   on   tbe
Fourth of July."   The cast of characters Is as follows:
John Jabe Doollttle, Heart Smasher of Chowdercille.. Jerry Tenhope
Hlnk   Spinney,    Peddles   tinware,
wood ware,     hardware,     everywhere Art Dill
Sid   Roberts.  Who  yearn   for tbe
great White Way Wm. Heller
Asartol   Figs,   Storekeeper,   postmaster  Ed. Moeblus
Qrandpaw  Blue, Oldest  Inhabitant
 i W.  R.  MacCarthy
Miss Dee, A olrn, lone critic	
 Mrs. H. Williams
Evallnd Fupper, Chowdervllle belle
 —Mrs. J. Tenhope
Mrs. Sarah Ellen Bprlggs, Looking
tor a third Mrs. J. Orcutt
Honeysuckle Spriggs, Her little sunbeam  Helen Orcutt
Society Leaders of Chowdervllle:
Marigold Springer Rena Miller
Columbine Summers Viola Weiss
Fushla  Fling   Edith  Heller
Sellna Falls  Esther Deuschle
Wanda Winters Mrs. H. Eschtruth
Ethelyn Beavers Edith Ehrman
Lucretla Nome .Clara Schults
Altbea Van Floss Louise Wernert
Chowdervllle Fire Brigade:
Bill Tenner  .Nolan Dreltsler
WMl Notes .-■—_.-.L.i.Fmnk Smith
Curtiss Cleft  Harry Williams
David  Keeper   A.  N.' Heller
Reserved seats have been on sale
at the Kuss drug store for several days
and reports show that the seats are
going fast.
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FOREST 8TREET RE8IDENT
DIES THJS MORNING
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pletch of Cleveland
avenue are the proud parents of a
baby daughter, born at the local hospital Thursday, March 9th.
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George Oorr, Correspondent.
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ENTERTAINS SOCIETY
The Ladles' Aid society of the Methodist church was entertained by Mrs.
Lewis Merchant, Sr., and Mrs. John
Kauffman at the church parlors on
Thursday afternoon. A business meeting was held, after which luncheon
waa served by the hostesses.
The society will be entertained on
March 23rd by Mrs. William Allsop.
MANY ATTEND DANCE
A large crowd attended the dance
given by the South Amherst Dancing
club at the Foresters hall Saturday
evening. Music for the event was furnished by the Berlin Heights orchestra.   About fifty couples attended.
LEGION TO GIVE DANCE
The South Amherst Post ot the
American Legion will give a dance at
the Foresters' hall Saturday evening,
March 25th. A large crowd Is expected to attend and a good time is assured. Music for the event will be
furnished by the South Amherst orchestra.
TO ENTERTAIN SOCIETY
The Ladies'. Aid society ot tbe St.
John's Evangelical church will be entertained by Mrs. F. Gasser at her
home on West Main street. Tuesday
afternoon. All members are requested
to attend, as some important business
will be discussed.
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SOUTH  AMHERST  BRIEFS
Mr. and Mrs. Martin H. Schroeder
and John Bruce spent Friday in Blyria.
Mrs. Harry Dute returned to   her
home In Elyria Friday after spending
several days visiting at the home ot
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Schleferstlne.
Mr. and Mrs. John Wagner, Mrs.
Charles Bryant and Mrs. Theressa
Dute spent Thursday in Elyria.
Ben Martin and Andrew Schleferstlne spent Friday in Elyria.
Mr. and Mrs. George Schroeder, Mr.
and Mrs. Peter Becker and children,
George and William Garthe and George
Cox spent Monday evening visiting at
the home of Mr. and Mn. George Gorr
Miss Fern Hahn of Ridgeville spent
the week-end with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Hahn.
Miss Muriel Baldry of Cleveland
spent the week-end with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. George Stephenson
Fred Almroth made a business,trip
to Oberlln Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Witt ot
Brownhelm spent Friday visiting with
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Buler.
The high school orchestra will practice at the Foresters' hail Monday evening. All members are requested to
attend.
The South Amherst band will practice at the town hall Tuesday evening.
The Foresters ot Amerloa will hold
an Important meeting in their hall on
Wednesday evening.
Fred Almroth spent Monday in San
dusky on business.
Mrs. Sarah McCord of Cleveland is
spending several days with ber son,
Robert McCord, on Bast Main strset.
Andrew Schleferstlne Is confined to
his borne with the flu.
Contused en
Mrs. Henrietta Godhard died at her
home on Forest street Thursday morn
Ing at 1 o'clock, at the age of 79
years. Gangrene was the cause of her
death, she having suffered for tbe
past several months.
The deceased and her husband, who
Is seriously ill at his home at the
present time, moved here from Cleve-
lad about a year and a half ago. They
purchased the Mlschka property on
Forest street, where they have been
living since coming to Amherst.
She Is survived by two daughter.
Mrs. Lena Hall ad Mrs. Bertha Brown,
also four sons: Amll, Justun, George
and Henry, who all reside In Cleveland. Funeral arrangements have not
been completed.
Excuse Our Dual.
GRANGERS  SERVE
SUGAR &
Sandstone Censer ef the We#**»
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The Hlckor>     ae^Vrrange met Tues
day afternoon ,n the I. O. O. F. hall
In regular session. Tbe meeting open
ed with a maple sugar dinner, open to
the public. A Isrge number of people
attended this dinner which was served
l>y the ladles of the Orange.
Following the dinner the regular
routine of business was transacted,
which consisted of taking In new members, reports from the committees and
u short prorgam.
ATHLETIC BANQUET
AT H. E.
B. M
A. BANQUET
8ET FOR NEXT THUR80AY
The final arrangements for the Amherst business Men's Association banquet, to be held at the Congregational
church In Brownhelm, have been completed.
There will be toasts given by various members, also other entertainments. As the tickets are selling rapidly, all those who wish to attend
should see the committee about same
before Monday or Tuesday. If there
are some who have no way of getting there, be sure and make arrangements with the committee, Conrad
Zilch, Frak Mlschka and C. J. Ehrmann. About 125 people are planning
to attend and a good time is assured
for all.
The members of the boys' cage
team of the Iocs 1 high school were
banquetted last night In the Methodist
church parlors by the members of the
girls' basketball team as a closing
event of tbe successful cage teams.
About thirty wefce present, including
the members ot t&e tsam and the faculty.   -
A chicken dinner was served at 7
o'clock, which was followed by toasts.
Miss Lucille Pippert, captain of the
girls' basketball »p*m. acted as toast-
mlstress. Miss Donola Holllngsworth,
tbe girls' coach, was tbe first speaker
Coach Hurling was next called upon
and he explained the success of the
team, and In connection, the good
times that he has had with the fellows
during the season. Captain Neumeister and Monger were called upon from
the team and they further explained
the season on the whole, Including the
trips and several noteworthy games.
All of the members of the faculty were
called upon and they voiced their
opinion on the efforts put forth by the
team in their march to another championship.
Following the toasts, Louis Reichert sang two vocal solos, which were
enjoyed.
As a climax to the evening's entertainment, a one-act play was presented by the members of the girls' team
and Ralph Hahn, who took the leading part. The play called for laughs
from start to finish and was a fitting
climax to a very enjoyable evenings
entertalnemnt.
ANNUAL CLEAN-UP
WEEK APRIL 1 TO 7
STATE   FIRE   MAR8HAL   HAS   ESPECIALLY URGED THE OBSERVATION OF THIS CAMPAIGN
COUNTY INSTITUTE AND
MIDYEAR  MEET AT  ELYRIA
The mid-year meeting of the Lorain
County Institute and County Executive meeting of the W. C. T. U. will be
held at the Methodist church, Blyria,
on next Tuesday. Several speakers
are on the program, one of which Is
Mra. Helen Green, president of the
Cuyahoga .county W. C. T. U.
Programs have been arranged for a
morning, afternoon and afternoon session, consisting of music, discussions
and reports ot tbe last year's progress. Tbe morning session will start
at 9 o'clock.
FORD SALES TEAM
WIN FROM ELYRIA
The Ford Sales romped off with another victory last Friday night when
"they downed the Elyria Y. M. C. A.
outfit by a score of 37-12 in a onesided contest. The Elyria aggregation
took the measure of the Fords a short
time ago by a one-point margin and
revenge came in full measure Friday
night
The first hulf was a walkaway for
the Fords, their opponents being held
to one field goal, which was made by
ii,lis, playing at the center position.
Urges and Mitchell each put the ball
ili'iiuuli the hoop three times and
Heuin followed with two field goals
in the first half, the score being 16-2
at the end of the period.
lit the last half tho teams battled
evenly for a short time, neither team
making any headway. Bruce started
..ho scoring aud caged five field goals
In this period. .Hearn came next
with three and "Val" lloggle followed
with two. Mitchell caked one foul
Keller and deals, ot the visitors, were
each credited with two field goals In
the last period, leaving a score of 27
to 12.
AH of the Amherst team played a
fine brand of basketball, Bruce having
an alert eye for the cage and Heggie
and Friend being able to take the ball
trom Elyrta's goal almost at ease.
The game decided the championship
of Lorain county and the Fords boast
ot a decided victory, defeating the
Estarols of Lorain and the "Y" team
ot Elyria.
Word was received here today that
the state fire marshal, H. A. Dykeman,
has set aside the week of April 1 to 7
inclusive, as "1922  Clean-Up Week."
For tbe past tew years a week in
the spring of the year has been set
aside as National Fire Prevention
week and the results have been so
enormous tl\at It haa been advisable to
set aside a week of this year for a
similar purpose.
To get to the foundation of such a
matter, letters have been sent to
every chamber of commerce, every
mayor, every civic organization and
every woman's club in the state of
Ohio, urging them to take part In this
fire prevention week. It has also been
suggested that the schools take an active part in this affair as the influence of a clean-up weeqk of this type
will be most impressive on young
minds and that it will reflect itself In
later  years.
Just why this week has been set
aside can be explained by the questions which Mr. Dykeman has asked:
"Why burn up 343 people In one year?
Why sacrifice the lives of 115 children
and cripple 116 more? Why kill 72
mothers and wound nearly 200 more,
when 87 per cent of these horrors can
be avoided?" The above tacts are
taken from official reports and are
true, which Is a good reason why communities should take hold of an affair
of this sort.
The village council have already acted upon Mr. Dykeman's request and
their plans for the week ot April 1 to
7 inclusive, will be announced later.
It Is not known whether or not other
organizations will help In this matter
but it is the earnest hope that they
will not tall down when such an opportunity is afforded.
CABERS LOSE
TO STRUTHERS
LOCALS    SLOWED    UP    IN    LAST
QUARTER, ALLOWING OPPONENTS   TO   WIN   BY
FOUR    POINTS
The local high cagers met defeat
at the hands of the Struthers high outfit at the Warner gym at Oberlln last
Saturday afternoon by a score of 19-
16. The game was arranged by the
Northeastern board of control to decide the champions ot the entire
northeastern dlatrict of Ohio. The local cagers came to light when they
won the Northern Division tournament at Oberlln a short tlms ago.
Struthers came to light at the same
time when they won the Southern
championship at Alliance. The game
last Saturday gave Struthers the title
of champions of the entire Northeastern district.
The locals started out In low speed
in the first quarter and Struthers obtained a lead In this period. The locals pepped up a little in the second
quarter and tied the score, which
stood 10 10 at the end of the first half.
For the remainder ot the game neither
team showed any great ability and a
slow game was the result. Amherst
took a one-point lead early in the last
quarter but their opponents scored
five points in the last few minutes ot
play. The scoring of these winning
points was due to poor playing on
the part of the locals. Several Amherst fans who witnessed the last
games of the tournament a week ago
and also the one last Saturday stated
that the flrat games were by tar superior to the one played against the
Struthers team. '
However, the game left Amherst
with the Northern championship and
with a trophy presented by Oberlln
college.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION AT OBERLIN
REPORTS ON LAST YEAR'S WORK
WILL   BE   READ  AT THE
MEETING
FORD  SALES  AND
CLOTHIER8 TO BE IDLE
The Ford Sales and the Plato Clothiers will be idle this week as no games
have been scheduled. The teams will,
however, be In action on next Friday
but the teams they are to play have
not as yet been scheduled.
FORD   RETAIL   8ALE8
GO  OVER   MILLION
Mr. and  Mrs.  James  Brennen  and
daughter left for Brie, Pa., today.
Retail Hales of Ford cars, trucks aud
Fordson trustors have ugaln exceeded
the million mark for the year 1921, according to a statement given out today by the Ford Motor Company.
The Ford factory and assembly plant
production figures reached a total of
1,050,740 cars, trucks and tractors for
the yeur, with retail sales by dealers
approximating 1,093,000, which in the
United States alone surpassed the
1920 retail sales record by 104,213 Ford
cars and trucks.
The Ford Company says the outlook
for 1922 is decidedly optimistic. In
fact, concrete evidences already exist
in that car and truck retail sales for
December, 1921, exceeded December,
1920, spies by almost 25 per cent, and
Fordaon tractor retail sales for the
same periods show an increase ot over
100 per cent for • December, 1921, as
well as an increase over the total tractor sales tor the month of November.
These facts seem to Indicate that
not only are the farmers buying more
freely, but that the general public is
becoming more responsive and receptive.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to sincerely thank the
many friends for their remembrances
of flowers, tor their kindness and sympathy during the recent illness and
death of our beloved son. Also for the
consoling words of Rev. Howath.
MR. AND MRS. SZARKA
AND FAMILY.
•Efficient Church Schools'' Is the
theme of the 1922 Sunday School convention of Ijorain county, to be held
ut the First M. E. church. Oberlln. the
first week in May.
The Lorain County Sunday School
association has had marked success
during the past year under the leader
ship or its president, E. P. Posts of
Elyria. The one big thing that tans
been accomplished is the establishment ot teachers' training classes In
the smaller communities ot tho smbv
ty. It is recognized by Mr. Posts and
his associates thai the efficiency ot
the school depends upon its teachers,
and hence this point has been attacked.
The theme, "Efficient Church Schoola
- Objectives, Organization and Program,'' to be takMi, up at Oberlin, will
be handled by recognized experts in
the Sunday School field. One day of
three sessions will be devoted to this
convention. Two state workers will
be present as speakers. Divisional
conferences for the young people, the
educational division, the children's and
adults' division will be held under expert leadership. There will be something in every session of the convention for every Sunday School wotaatr
of the county.
Personal reports from the various
community training schools for tbe
past year's work will be given which
will fnnii the ground work of the convent Ion und will serve to show the
Sunduy School workers what is needed to further individual school effl-
clency.
Sunday school work has taken on
new life during the past year in many
churches of the county. The county
organisation is doing its bit to help
the weaker schools.
The annua! convention will be the
starting point for another year's work
in teaching the living Christian principles to (Joel's children. An attempt
is being made to develop religious
training In the Sunday schools ot the
county In a way that will appeal to
the practical Ideals of common folks.
MRS.
FIGLER DIES
AT LORAIN
MONDAY
Mrs. Alice Figler. aged 20, died at
St. Joseph's hospital at Lorain Monday afternoon. Death followed the
birth of a child which occurred early
Monday morning.
MrB. Figler hud been a resident of
South Amherst for the past few years
and wus well known In that vicinity.
The deceased Is survived by her husband, who was gassed in the late war
and is now suffering from the results,
and one daughter, who reside at the
borne.
The funeral services will be held
from St. Joseph's Catholic church tomorrow morning, the Rev. Father
Eichein officiating.
Helen   Nugent   and   Leonora   Wohlever spent Saturday in Cleveland.
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METHODIST LADIES MEET.
The Ladles' Sewing society ot the
Methodist church met yesterday after-
uoon with Mrs. George Hough and
Mrs. George Schlbley in the church
purlors. A profitable afternoon was
spent in sewing, which was enjoyed
by ull.    Luncheon,was served.
8T. ANN'S SOCIETY MEETS.
The St. Ann's Society of the Catholic church met yesterday afternoon
ut the home ot Miss Catherine Lawless on West street. Mrs. Christ
Brucker assisted in entertaining. A
very enjoyable afternoon was spent by
all.
SEWING SOCIETY  MEETS.
The Ladles' Sewing society of the
I,lulu-ran church met this afternoon
in the church parlors. Mrs. William
Koepp wus hostess. A very enjoyable
afternoon wus spent by all.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLAS8 MEET8.
Miss Agnes Rosle entertained the
Wide-Awake Sunday school class of
the Methodist-Congregational church
at her home on Lincoln street Monday night. A brief business meeting
was held, after which games were the
chief diversion. Refreshments were
served at a late hour.
Mrs. Walter Burgenheim returned
to her home in Cleveland Sunday after visiting ber sister, Mrs. L. F. Kree-
gsr ot Tenney avenue.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our appreciation and thanks to our friends and
neighbors for their sympathy and floral offerings. Also to all those who so
kindly assisted us during the Illness
and death of our beloved husband and
father.
MRS. A. E. STIWALD
AND CHILDREN.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Baus and son
Norman were Cleveland visitors Sunday.
STUDY CLUB MEETS.
Mrs. F. I. Hubbard wus hostess to
the Amherst Study club at her home
on Clevelund uvenue Monday afternoon, ut which time sixteen members
were present. The following program
was carried out:
"The Mountain State"—Mrs. George
Parker.
"Alaska"—Mrs. J. H. Schlbley.
The next meeting will be an outing
which will be at Oberlln. The members of the club will visit the Oberlin Art Museum.
Y. P. A. TO MEET TONIGHT.
The Young People's Association of
the Stone church will meet in the
church purlors of the Methodist
church this evening. The meeting will
be for both business aud social actlv-
'ities. All members are urged to attend.
Ben Welngarten and Wm. Kratt ot
Lorain visited friends in Amherst on
Sunday.
W. C. T. U. TO MEET.     .
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will meet lu the Oonrgegatlonal
church parlors on Thursday evening,
7:30. March 23. Miss Hinman. state
secretary, will address the meeting.
A program ot musical selections nnd
recitations will also be given. A silver offering will be taken at this meeting.    Everybody welcome.
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