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"e THE AMHERST NEWS-TIMES VOL. V, MO. M aaaa———a—— =-5 ISSUED THUMOAV .Ml AMHSRST, OHIO, THVRSOAV, i APRIL 14, 1924 F HERE APR. 30 Program of Three Sessions Has Been Arranged. Public Invited to Attend THIRD TIME AMHERST HAS HAD CONVENTION Supper to bo Served In Church : Parlors at Six O'clock Tbs 1924 OOnvetlon of the Lorain County Sunday achool association will be held In Amherst next Wednesday. April SO, In St. Peter's church. There will be three sessions to whloh the public Is Invited, beginning st 10 a. m., 1:30 end 0:00 p. m., In addition to s pastors sad superintendents' session during the j>oon hour. Rsv. P. B. Boatman, who Is president of the organisation will be unable to take charge, Inasmuch ss he still under quarantine for scarlet fever. However, other local ministers have Joined In making arrangements and plana sre now sbout completed. Mr. Qeorge B. Meyers, ot Lorain, hi vice- president. According to Mr. C. B. Cooper, who ls a member of the Executive committee, this will be ths third time sines Ito establishment, that Amherst has hsd the convention, Mr. Cooper hss been an officer of the association for the pest sloven years, being the oldest standing member of the board. He Is at present recovering from a recent serious illness, and will be unable to attend the convetloa this year. Present plans are to go to the Mlschka restaurant for luncheon, but supper will be served at the church parlors by the Gleaners' society. In con- Junction therewith, the evening session will take place. Thia session is usually well attended and is very Interesting. Workers say that everyone .interested In Sundsy schools should aot miss the convention. The official program ot the day Is as follows: prjograim Morning Session 10:00—Opening devotional service, led by blay. B. J. Soell. 10:16—Adress: "What Other Coun- ties ere Doing la Ohio," Mr. Arthur T. Arnold, General Secretary, Ohio Council of Religious Education. 10:46—Address: "What Lorain County Has Done in the Past," Mr. Emerson P. Posts. 10:66—Open Forum: "The'Puture of Our County Work." Discussion led by Rev. W. L. Burner. 12:00—'Adjournment for lunch. Afternoon Session 1:30—Devotional Service, led by Rev. W. A. Tabbert. 1:46—Convent io«n Conference: "Methods of Extending Our Time for Religious Education:" (1) The Dally Vacation Bible School, Miss Marlon Steele. (3) The Extended Session on Bimday, Rev. J. L. Loblnger. (3) Ths Week-day School of Religion, Rev. C. B. Ketcham. 2: SO—Discussion of these methods. 2:00—Business Period. 3:30—Sectional Conferences: HI Primary and Junior Workers: Expresslonol Work. Leader, Mrs. O. H. Kelsay. (2) RttsnnsSlato and Senior Workers: Efficiency. Leader Mr. Raymond Fletcher. (3) Adult Department Leaders: Courses of Study. Leader, Mr. E. P. Poste. (4) The Administrative Group: The Development ot Leadership. Leader, Mr. A. T. Arnold. . 4:46—Adjournment. Evening Session 4:00—Supper at St. Peter's church. Song Leader: Mr. Lawrence Webber. Address: President A. B. Storms, D. D., of Baldwin-Wallace College. O———— FORMER AMHERST WOMAN DIES IN ELYRIA TUE8DAY Funeral services for Mra Charles Marsh, 42, formerly Mrs. Augusta Hauser of Amherst, who died at her home on Parkview avenue, Blyrla, last Tuesday, were held Friday afternoon. » Rev. Tabbert of the Stone church offioiclsAsd. Mrs. iMarsh had been 111 since last November when a complication of diseases developed as a result of the grip, fine Is survived by her SsMbaad; three eons, Adelberr- Hauser, Stonier and Orlo Marsh; four sisters, Mrs. Elisabeth King, Mrs. Bsther Neater, Mrs. Martha Retake, all of Btyris. aad Miss Amelia Kolhaan of A«asr*. also oae grandson. The deceased was well known local- |jr, being a graduate ot Amherst high Sjohool, class of 1808. Prior to her Marriage to Mr. Marsh a year sad a hart age, she was employed for ssver- al years as bookkeeper tor the Logan - Oas Company. Interment was made la Rldgeville. THE WEEK'S CALENDAR Ssturdsy, April M Dancing party of Valley View dirt), at their hall. Monday, April tt • :80 p. m. Business Men's supper at Mlschka restaurant. .4:30 p. m. Twilight Luncheon of St. Peter's Bible school Workers. 7:15 p. m. Ohorsl Union rehearsal at schoolhouse. 7:80 p. m. Get together meeting of Evangelical church leagues at I. O. O. F. hall. Tuesday, April It , Presidential Preference Ballot for delegates to the state and national conventions. Wsdnssday, April 20 Lorain county 8. 8. convention st St. Peter's church. AMHERST MOURNS DEATH OF JOSEPH MILLER, PIONEER Resident of Town Since 1854; Always Active and Prominent in tho Community Joseph Richardson Miller, a resident of Ataherst since 1864 except for a few years when he lived In neighboring communities, died at his home west of town Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The death of this man, who was known the county and township over, was the culmination of a useful and well-spent life. Mr. Miller was born in Winlaten, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 'England, Jaunary 14, 1843. .In 1844 he came to America with his parents and they settled ln Pittsburgh, where they lived for a short Ume. Later the Miller family moved to Cleveland, and to Amherst ln 1864. In the early '60s Mr. MlUer conducted a blacksmith shop on jthe northwest corner of Park avenue and Church atreet. Later he atended the Oberlin academy for a ahort time, from where he went to Norwalk, O., to become tore- man of a carriage shop in that city. About 1863 he moved to Amherst Snd purchased the farm west of town where he died. Ia 1887 he wss married to Helen A. Monger. Aa a citizen ot the town of Amherst, Mr. Miller was prominent in the community's affairs. He served on the township board of trustees, the village council, and the board of education, being president ot the later at one time. Mr. Miller was an active member Of the Stonlngton lodge, Free snd Accepted Masons, having served twice as worthy master of that fraternal order. Besides hla widow, Mr. Miller is survived by six children, Joseph K. MlUer, Mrs. T. W. Burnett, William A. Miller, Mrs. 8. D. France, Norman B. Miller, and Gamaliel R Miller, and one sister, Jane B. Miller. Funeral services were conducted at the late home Monday afternoon by Rev P. Harding ot Oak Harbor, a former pastor of the Amherst Congregational church. The Masonic lodge wss in charge of the services at Cleveland Street cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Hearn rendered vocal numbers at the service at the home. The pallbearers were David Balrd, Louis Kothe, Percy Barber, Frank Foster, E. H. Nlcholl, and Jacob Miller. O NORWOOD HEARN OUT FOR SPRING FOOTBALL Subscription Pries, 91.00 Psr Vsar __________ Wsstsrs Reserve Historical Seefety "Sandstone Center of ths World" April Showers d ((>—HtM.W.M.P.) KALAMAZOO, Mich., April 23— Norwood Hearn of Amherst, O., Is out tor spring football practice under Coach Milton M. Olandor at Western State Normal, going through tbe fundamentals of the game getting ready for next falls campaign. iHearn won his "aWa," the reserve emblem, on the Kalamazoo Normal football aquad last fall and ls reckoned a good prospect for the varsity this year. The Normal has signed a stiff schedule for 1024 and looks good to hold Its place aa a leader In Michigan college football. In two years under Cjoach Olander, former University of Illinois star, Kalamazoo Normal bas lost only one game. RBOULARl M. A. LUNCHBON HSLD MONDAY NIGHT The regular Monday night luncheon of tbs Business Msn's association was hsld at the Mischka restaurant. Ths attendance fell abort of the number attending the week before due to the bad weather. The regular routine of businsss was transacted. O ELECTION ARRANGED FOR TUESDAY, APRIL tt Local authorities have been Instructed to get supplies and prepare for an electron Tuesdsy, Ajgll W, to vote on a presidential preference ballot for delegates to the national convention. COMMENCEMENT TO OE HELD ON MAY 28 Program to Emphasize Anniversary Celebration this Summer After much discussion and consideration. It has been difllnltely decided to conduct commencement on the evening of Wednesday, May 28 this year, according to a statement made by Supt. Powers today. This date will hold good despite tho possible uncertainty of conducting school until that time. No official report has yet been received regarding aid from the atate Powers said. A special meeting is to be called this evenng, and from all indications the Impending probability of closing the schools will become effective aft the dose of next week. Plans for commencement are progressing Bally, It Is announced. The graduating class consistes of twenty- three members, and in all probability all iwUl take part. Besides the valedictory and salutatory speeches, the program will consist of readings, orations and s due-act play. The central theme of tbe program will emphasise the great home-coming celebration to be held in Amherst sometime within the next few months. Thus, Instead of giving paramount consideration to things far removed, this home—«de commencement will give flrst place to subjects dear to the heart of every true Amherstlte. In the event that school does dismiss sooner than the above date, the superintendent stated a month would be required ln which to make preparations. Tae following list comprises the members of the A. H. S. class of 1924: Helene Baker, Lofton Baumhardt, Charles Barkley, MlldTed Delbrldge, Alan Davie, Alice Kendelgh, Helen Kornath, J. H. Frederick, Kathleen Frederick, Fred Heuaser, Gertrude Lapp, John Linn, Ray Marlng, Bdith Moeblus,- Harold Marshall, Marcella Kelch, Gertrude Katppley, Charlotte Standen, Douglas Schulthetes, Joe Solock, Florence Tolhurst. Felex Wallace, Dorotha Wesbecher. O- ' BIDS WERE OPENED FOR STONE CHURCH MONDAY Bids for the erection of the new Evangelical association (Stone) church were opened last Monday evening. A number of general bids were submitted, besides those on special work, such as Heating, Interior Decorations, Electrical Work, etc. No action was taken at the time, but several bids are under consideration. The contract wlll be let at a later meeting soon to be held. « O — MRS. LIGHT MARRIED TO ELYRIAN TUESDAY Mrs. Anna Light, daughter ot Mr. and Mra. George SfaUth, Park avenue, and James Cook, Blyrla, were married ln Blyrla Tuesday atternoon by Justice of the Peace George, who used the ring ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ddbbeck and J. Smith were the attendants. The bride carried a boquet of valley lilies and brides roses. Following the (ceremony, tbe bridal party motored to Alber's villa, where a delicious wedding dinner waa in readiness. Mr. and Mrs. Oook are enjoying a short honeymoon In Pennsylvania, visiting the groom's parents. Upon their return, they will move Into s newly 'furnished raaldenoi on Park avenue. Mr. Oook is employed aft the National Tube company. Mrs. Cook has been enjoyed at" the Amherst hospital tor several years. RUN EXCURSION TO OPERA Cleveland, Southwestern Arranges to Accommodate those who go to Hear Metropolitan Singers The Cleveland Southwestern A Columbus electric line arranged excursions over its line tram April 28 to May 3, from Amherat to Cleveland, to allow those who attead the performances of the Metropolitan Opera Company In the Public half will be able to return to Amherst the same night. These excursions are offered at reduced rates. Further information may be obtained from V. B. McOhee, agent. HOSPITAuKi~ SH0WSJO0O YEAR Balance of $13.72 Shown From Receipts and Expondituree At the annual meettogrtlie tha hoapital board held on April IS the following officers for the ensuelng year were eleceted: President, Werner Zilch, Vice-president, Henry Wesbecher, Secretary-Treasurer, C. W. Mens. C. J. Ehrman was elected to the board of trustees to All tbe vacancy caused by the death of R. C. Blum. Annual report of the Amherst Hospital Association from the records of the Superintendent, for the year 1923. • RECEIPTS Private Rooms $ 6,144.04 Ward "A" 2,343.10 Ward "B" - 1,992.80 Operating Room 1,244.00 344.00 231.00 288.25 418.46 32.00 120.00 Delivery Room Medicine Special Nurses Board Hospital Supplies Toll Cdlls Sundries Total Receipts 313,167.94 EXPENDITURES Nurses Salaries $ 5.026.84 Domestic Salaries 1,198.26 Provisions 2,700.02 Hospital Supplies 1,617.66 Heatilng and Water Electricity ..'. Medicine Laundry Telophone Sundries 845.56 239.50 182.68 594.09 117.36 6212.46 AUDITOR WELTY REFUSES TO TAKE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL CONDITIO) Writes Letter to Taxpayers of Amherst in Hope of Correcting What He Contends ie An Erroneous Impression of the Situation SAYS LAW FORCES BUDGET COMMISSION TO KEEP ALL RATES WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED LIMITS Auditor or Budget Commission not Accountable if School Board Levies Exceed Lawful Levies, He States OUTDOOR-LIFE ASS'N HEARS CLEVELANDERS Prizes for Membership Contest are Awarded at the Meeting ■Seventy-live intereeted boosters of the Amherst Outdoor-Life association were present at the meeting held IS the town hall last Thursday evening. The subject of "Organisation," Its activities and accomplishments ln other localities was fully dlecussed in ad- dreses by Dr. R. Y. James, president of the Ohio Sportsmen's league and Mr. V. B. Oray, Rod and Gun Editor of the Plain eDaler. Both Dr. James and Mr. Oray are outfoor-life enthusiasts from Cleveland. The membership drive of the local association, which lasted two weeks brought a total of 107. Four prizes, offered by Amherst clttzens were donated as follows: Flrat prise, reel, John Diets, (Donor, Fred Holshauer); second prize, silk casting line, A. R. Tolhurst, (donor, B. Standen); third price, pole and reel Ed Mayes, (donor John Dletz); fourth prize, minnow bucket, tie between W. O. Nord and Howard Greening, (donor A. Nabakowski.) Incorporation plan swere talked of, but same has not been completed. All Interested citizens, particularly the ladles, are Invited to be present at the next meeting which will be held ln tbe high school auditorium on Wednesday evening, May 7. Fishing reels will be exhibited at that time. O SCHOOL GIVES OPERETTA AT BROWNHELM TUESDAY Total Etxpendttures (13,144.22 Balance for the Year .- $13.72 Patients admitted during the year 318 Birth, 29 girls. 18 boyH, total 47 Deaths, 24 adults, 2 babies, total 26 Operations, 54 major, 38 minor, 44 ton- all cases, total 13.6 Respectfully submitted. By C. W. Menz, Sec'y.-Treas. The Board of Trustees E. H. Nlcholl, W. H. Schibley, C. Zilch, Geo. Horn, C. G. Aschenbach, H. A. Wesbecher, W. Zilch, C. J. Ehrman, C. W. Mens. GOOD ATTENDANCE AT WEEKLY SCHOOL MOVIE8 Good crowds ot teachers, pupils and parents are continuing to be present at the Tuesday evening movies at the schoolhouse. "The Highest Law" was tbe film shown tbls week. Next Tuesday the eighth picture ot the series will be shown. It Is called "Tbe Great White North" and deals with the adventures of a north pole explorer. A Chaplin comedy wlll also be viewed. It Is possible that after next week ne p»ore Alms will be shown un til the-next school term. "College Days," an operetta, was given by students of the Brownhelm high school In the auditorium last Tuesday evening. A packed house was present to witness the excellent performance, which was a decided success. Door receipts totalled |95. The school spirit runs high in the community, and the interest Is much appreciated by the high school. O MOTORCYCLE COLLIDES WITH AUTO SUNDAY During the church hour Sunday morning, Ed. Klierhart of South Amherst, while riding his motorcycle to Amherst, lost control ot It at tbe top of Johnson hill. The machine crashed Into the automobile owned by Conrad Zilch, which waa parked in front of the Stone church. As a result Bber- hart sustained three breaks ln his right limb. One place had been broken twice previously. He was rushed to jhe office of Dr. McQueen, but was later taken to the hospital, where he still remains. His condition Is reported uncertain. O CLUB EXTENDS INVITATION Ask Amherat Visitors to Cleveland to Attend Weekly Luncheons The Amherst Club of Cleveland extends an Invitation to all Amherst people who happen to be in the Fifth city on Tuesday to attend their weekly luncheons at tbe Woodward Cafeteria. Earl Waltz, secretary of the club, asks that people wishing to attend the luncheons call him at Prospect 460, or they con write him at 606 Swetland building. ANNOUNCE COUNTY PAIR OATE8 The Lorain County Fair for 1924 will be beld from Sept. 1 to Sept. 8 at Blyrla, according to an announcement received today from Charles V. Truax, state director of agriculture. EASTER SERVICES WELL ATTENDED AT LOCAL CHURCHES Business Houeee Closed from Noon to 3 P. M. to Observe Special Church Services Easter morn was ushered ln at the various Amberst churches by so called sunrise services. These took on the form ot communion services, prayer meetings and devotlonals. They were looked forward to with much enthusiasm, and were largely attended. The Stone (Evangelical) church Instituted the custom of an Easter sunrise prayer meeting which began at 6:30. The attendance was very good, especially considering that It was the flrst service of It's kind ever conducted In the church at that time. Easter lilies formed the altar decorations and were placed about the church. The regular morning service was featured by eight new members affiliating themselves with the church. Rev. Tabbert selected as his sermon "The Risen Christ." The choir sang. Evening services were also conducted. St. Peter's church repeated their custom of former years with an Easter sunrise service beginning at 6:30. Nearly 400 attended. Holy communion was conducted ln connection. Special music was rendered by the choir. A profusion of Easter lilies clustered about the altar and ferns and petted plants formed a background as well as window decorations. The 10:30 service was In German. The sermon topic was "Resurrection Stones." Beginning at 7:00 the young people's league, with Miss Carolyn Guild us leader, were tn charge of a devotional service at the Congregational church. A program, consisting of vocal selections und selected blbical readings und poems was given as follows: Poem: "His Crowning Glory," Helen Eastman. Vocal Solo: "Still. Still With Thee," Charlotte Standen. Resurrection Story: Miss Marlon Steele. Piano Solo: Virginia Glllman. Vocal Duet: "Face to Face," Evelyn Sharp and Ruth Cromwell. Group of Baater Poems: Mrs. Hurry Williams, Charlotte Standen and Dorothy Cox. Easter Talk: Eugene Eastman. The regular morning and evening services were In charge of Rev. Hunter. Holy communion was offered ln the morning and special music rendered by the choir. Both were responded to by unusually large crowds. St. Joseph's catholic church reports an attendance so large that seating room was impossible. Easter lilies and a symboyzatlon of the resurrection formed the Impressive altar decorations. Special music was rendered by the male choir and a Cleveland soloist. St. Paul's Lutheran church also reported u very good attendance. Several new memberB were taken In, and Holy communion was celebrated. Potted plants and Easter lilies were used. A special sermon and special music were given. .On Good Friday. Tor the flrst time lA.the history of Amherst, business houses closed from 12 noon to 3 p. m. to attend Good Friday church services at the various churches. A community service was arranged at the'St. Peter's church at 1:30 In the afternoon which wus largely attended. Special services were also held at St. Joseph's Catholic cburch, and at St. Paul's Lutheran churcb. O SECOND BANQUET HELD AT HENRIETTA SCHOOL "The second banquet of the season, of the AmherBt Business Men's Association was held at the new Henrietta school last night with about eighty members and their families present. The dinner was served by tbe Ladles' Aid society ot tbe Henrietta Evangelical churcb. Following tbe dinner a short program of speeches was given. The Henrietta achool orchestra furnished music during tbe evening. . Denying that he, county auditor Is In any way to blame for the deficit which the Amherst Board of education has said probably will accumulate before the end of the school year, County Auditor W. H. Welty has prepared a report for The News-Times in which he refutes statements to tbat effect, made by members of the Amherst board of education In preceding Issues of this newspaper. The report, as received, follows: Elyria. Ohio. April 21, 1924. To the Taxpayers of Amberst Village: It has come to my attention that there are rumors In your village that tbe county aduitor ls responsible for the bankrupt condition of your schools and It ts my desire to correct what Is an erroneous Impression. The budget commission of Lorain county which is created by law and which passes upon the various tax rates ln the county Is composed of three members, County Treasurer, County Prosecuting Attorney and County Auditor. Their duties are clearly defloed by law and they must keep all rates within the limits prescribed by law. There ure two llmts provided by law, a ten-mill limitation that ls sometimes called the Internal limitation and a fifteen-mill Imitation that Is called the external limitation. There are certain other rates tbat are by law designated as no limit rates or levies. The tax commission of Ohio have a form provided for the auditor to certify hla tax rates to them and a separate column ls provided for the levy for each particular purpose and a levy placed ln any other column than the one provided will not foe permitted by the commission. The auditor Is not permitted to use a tax rate until lt has been approved by the tax commission of Ohio, so It ls Imperative that the budget commission establish only such rates as will be approved by the State authorities. If your school board contract obligations in excess of the amounts that can be produced by lawful levies sll such contracts are Illegal contracts according to law, and neither tbe County Auditor or tbe budget commission can be held accountable for their action. Our records are open at all times to public inspection, and we wish that any who have been led to believe that the auditor or tbe budget commission are responsible tor the financial condition of your schools would inspect these records. Your tax rate Is 19.6 mills and a distribution of this rate Is shown below: Within the ten-mill limitation cited above you have the following rates: County rates 1.1112 mills Township rates 1.0645 mills VILLAGE RATES . .3196 mills . .0217 mills . .4399 mills 1.4709 mills . .0427 mills General .. Health .. Safety ... Service .. Cemetery Interest and Sinking .. .6516 mills Totul Village rates 3.1464 mills SCHOOL RATES State School rate 2.6500 mills Contingent Fund .- 1.6603 mills Teacher Retirement . .3397 mills Total School rates 4.6600 mills Grand Total 9.9621 mills You will notice thut the above rates within the ten mill limitation ls only 379 ten-thousandths of a mill short of the maximum rate allowed by law, but as the budget commission bas to keep in mind that Amherst Township, Amherst Village School District, South Amherst Village, South Amherst Village School District, Amberst Brown helm School District, Amherst Elyrla School District and Amherst Rush iu School District, each ot whlcb necessarily have a different valuation, and each of which must also be kept within the ten-mill limitation, you should readily see that it ts Impossible to give, each tbe full ten mills without throwing one or more of them beyond the limit allowed by law. The overlapping of districts mokes it absolutely impossible to establish a full rate In all Instances. Now the five mills which Is the difference between the ten mill and fifteen mill limitation covers certain (Continued on Page 6) I 3,
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Full Text | "e THE AMHERST NEWS-TIMES VOL. V, MO. M aaaa———a—— =-5 ISSUED THUMOAV .Ml AMHSRST, OHIO, THVRSOAV, i APRIL 14, 1924 F HERE APR. 30 Program of Three Sessions Has Been Arranged. Public Invited to Attend THIRD TIME AMHERST HAS HAD CONVENTION Supper to bo Served In Church : Parlors at Six O'clock Tbs 1924 OOnvetlon of the Lorain County Sunday achool association will be held In Amherst next Wednesday. April SO, In St. Peter's church. There will be three sessions to whloh the public Is Invited, beginning st 10 a. m., 1:30 end 0:00 p. m., In addition to s pastors sad superintendents' session during the j>oon hour. Rsv. P. B. Boatman, who Is president of the organisation will be unable to take charge, Inasmuch ss he still under quarantine for scarlet fever. However, other local ministers have Joined In making arrangements and plana sre now sbout completed. Mr. Qeorge B. Meyers, ot Lorain, hi vice- president. According to Mr. C. B. Cooper, who ls a member of the Executive committee, this will be ths third time sines Ito establishment, that Amherst has hsd the convention, Mr. Cooper hss been an officer of the association for the pest sloven years, being the oldest standing member of the board. He Is at present recovering from a recent serious illness, and will be unable to attend the convetloa this year. Present plans are to go to the Mlschka restaurant for luncheon, but supper will be served at the church parlors by the Gleaners' society. In con- Junction therewith, the evening session will take place. Thia session is usually well attended and is very Interesting. Workers say that everyone .interested In Sundsy schools should aot miss the convention. The official program ot the day Is as follows: prjograim Morning Session 10:00—Opening devotional service, led by blay. B. J. Soell. 10:16—Adress: "What Other Coun- ties ere Doing la Ohio," Mr. Arthur T. Arnold, General Secretary, Ohio Council of Religious Education. 10:46—Address: "What Lorain County Has Done in the Past," Mr. Emerson P. Posts. 10:66—Open Forum: "The'Puture of Our County Work." Discussion led by Rev. W. L. Burner. 12:00—'Adjournment for lunch. Afternoon Session 1:30—Devotional Service, led by Rev. W. A. Tabbert. 1:46—Convent io«n Conference: "Methods of Extending Our Time for Religious Education:" (1) The Dally Vacation Bible School, Miss Marlon Steele. (3) The Extended Session on Bimday, Rev. J. L. Loblnger. (3) Ths Week-day School of Religion, Rev. C. B. Ketcham. 2: SO—Discussion of these methods. 2:00—Business Period. 3:30—Sectional Conferences: HI Primary and Junior Workers: Expresslonol Work. Leader, Mrs. O. H. Kelsay. (2) RttsnnsSlato and Senior Workers: Efficiency. Leader Mr. Raymond Fletcher. (3) Adult Department Leaders: Courses of Study. Leader, Mr. E. P. Poste. (4) The Administrative Group: The Development ot Leadership. Leader, Mr. A. T. Arnold. . 4:46—Adjournment. Evening Session 4:00—Supper at St. Peter's church. Song Leader: Mr. Lawrence Webber. Address: President A. B. Storms, D. D., of Baldwin-Wallace College. O———— FORMER AMHERST WOMAN DIES IN ELYRIA TUE8DAY Funeral services for Mra Charles Marsh, 42, formerly Mrs. Augusta Hauser of Amherst, who died at her home on Parkview avenue, Blyrla, last Tuesday, were held Friday afternoon. » Rev. Tabbert of the Stone church offioiclsAsd. Mrs. iMarsh had been 111 since last November when a complication of diseases developed as a result of the grip, fine Is survived by her SsMbaad; three eons, Adelberr- Hauser, Stonier and Orlo Marsh; four sisters, Mrs. Elisabeth King, Mrs. Bsther Neater, Mrs. Martha Retake, all of Btyris. aad Miss Amelia Kolhaan of A«asr*. also oae grandson. The deceased was well known local- |jr, being a graduate ot Amherst high Sjohool, class of 1808. Prior to her Marriage to Mr. Marsh a year sad a hart age, she was employed for ssver- al years as bookkeeper tor the Logan - Oas Company. Interment was made la Rldgeville. THE WEEK'S CALENDAR Ssturdsy, April M Dancing party of Valley View dirt), at their hall. Monday, April tt • :80 p. m. Business Men's supper at Mlschka restaurant. .4:30 p. m. Twilight Luncheon of St. Peter's Bible school Workers. 7:15 p. m. Ohorsl Union rehearsal at schoolhouse. 7:80 p. m. Get together meeting of Evangelical church leagues at I. O. O. F. hall. Tuesday, April It , Presidential Preference Ballot for delegates to the state and national conventions. Wsdnssday, April 20 Lorain county 8. 8. convention st St. Peter's church. AMHERST MOURNS DEATH OF JOSEPH MILLER, PIONEER Resident of Town Since 1854; Always Active and Prominent in tho Community Joseph Richardson Miller, a resident of Ataherst since 1864 except for a few years when he lived In neighboring communities, died at his home west of town Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The death of this man, who was known the county and township over, was the culmination of a useful and well-spent life. Mr. Miller was born in Winlaten, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 'England, Jaunary 14, 1843. .In 1844 he came to America with his parents and they settled ln Pittsburgh, where they lived for a short Ume. Later the Miller family moved to Cleveland, and to Amherst ln 1864. In the early '60s Mr. MlUer conducted a blacksmith shop on jthe northwest corner of Park avenue and Church atreet. Later he atended the Oberlin academy for a ahort time, from where he went to Norwalk, O., to become tore- man of a carriage shop in that city. About 1863 he moved to Amherst Snd purchased the farm west of town where he died. Ia 1887 he wss married to Helen A. Monger. Aa a citizen ot the town of Amherst, Mr. Miller was prominent in the community's affairs. He served on the township board of trustees, the village council, and the board of education, being president ot the later at one time. Mr. Miller was an active member Of the Stonlngton lodge, Free snd Accepted Masons, having served twice as worthy master of that fraternal order. Besides hla widow, Mr. Miller is survived by six children, Joseph K. MlUer, Mrs. T. W. Burnett, William A. Miller, Mrs. 8. D. France, Norman B. Miller, and Gamaliel R Miller, and one sister, Jane B. Miller. Funeral services were conducted at the late home Monday afternoon by Rev P. Harding ot Oak Harbor, a former pastor of the Amherst Congregational church. The Masonic lodge wss in charge of the services at Cleveland Street cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Hearn rendered vocal numbers at the service at the home. The pallbearers were David Balrd, Louis Kothe, Percy Barber, Frank Foster, E. H. Nlcholl, and Jacob Miller. O NORWOOD HEARN OUT FOR SPRING FOOTBALL Subscription Pries, 91.00 Psr Vsar __________ Wsstsrs Reserve Historical Seefety "Sandstone Center of ths World" April Showers d ((>—HtM.W.M.P.) KALAMAZOO, Mich., April 23— Norwood Hearn of Amherst, O., Is out tor spring football practice under Coach Milton M. Olandor at Western State Normal, going through tbe fundamentals of the game getting ready for next falls campaign. iHearn won his "aWa," the reserve emblem, on the Kalamazoo Normal football aquad last fall and ls reckoned a good prospect for the varsity this year. The Normal has signed a stiff schedule for 1024 and looks good to hold Its place aa a leader In Michigan college football. In two years under Cjoach Olander, former University of Illinois star, Kalamazoo Normal bas lost only one game. RBOULARl M. A. LUNCHBON HSLD MONDAY NIGHT The regular Monday night luncheon of tbs Business Msn's association was hsld at the Mischka restaurant. Ths attendance fell abort of the number attending the week before due to the bad weather. The regular routine of businsss was transacted. O ELECTION ARRANGED FOR TUESDAY, APRIL tt Local authorities have been Instructed to get supplies and prepare for an electron Tuesdsy, Ajgll W, to vote on a presidential preference ballot for delegates to the national convention. COMMENCEMENT TO OE HELD ON MAY 28 Program to Emphasize Anniversary Celebration this Summer After much discussion and consideration. It has been difllnltely decided to conduct commencement on the evening of Wednesday, May 28 this year, according to a statement made by Supt. Powers today. This date will hold good despite tho possible uncertainty of conducting school until that time. No official report has yet been received regarding aid from the atate Powers said. A special meeting is to be called this evenng, and from all indications the Impending probability of closing the schools will become effective aft the dose of next week. Plans for commencement are progressing Bally, It Is announced. The graduating class consistes of twenty- three members, and in all probability all iwUl take part. Besides the valedictory and salutatory speeches, the program will consist of readings, orations and s due-act play. The central theme of tbe program will emphasise the great home-coming celebration to be held in Amherst sometime within the next few months. Thus, Instead of giving paramount consideration to things far removed, this home—«de commencement will give flrst place to subjects dear to the heart of every true Amherstlte. In the event that school does dismiss sooner than the above date, the superintendent stated a month would be required ln which to make preparations. Tae following list comprises the members of the A. H. S. class of 1924: Helene Baker, Lofton Baumhardt, Charles Barkley, MlldTed Delbrldge, Alan Davie, Alice Kendelgh, Helen Kornath, J. H. Frederick, Kathleen Frederick, Fred Heuaser, Gertrude Lapp, John Linn, Ray Marlng, Bdith Moeblus,- Harold Marshall, Marcella Kelch, Gertrude Katppley, Charlotte Standen, Douglas Schulthetes, Joe Solock, Florence Tolhurst. Felex Wallace, Dorotha Wesbecher. O- ' BIDS WERE OPENED FOR STONE CHURCH MONDAY Bids for the erection of the new Evangelical association (Stone) church were opened last Monday evening. A number of general bids were submitted, besides those on special work, such as Heating, Interior Decorations, Electrical Work, etc. No action was taken at the time, but several bids are under consideration. The contract wlll be let at a later meeting soon to be held. « O — MRS. LIGHT MARRIED TO ELYRIAN TUESDAY Mrs. Anna Light, daughter ot Mr. and Mra. George SfaUth, Park avenue, and James Cook, Blyrla, were married ln Blyrla Tuesday atternoon by Justice of the Peace George, who used the ring ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ddbbeck and J. Smith were the attendants. The bride carried a boquet of valley lilies and brides roses. Following the (ceremony, tbe bridal party motored to Alber's villa, where a delicious wedding dinner waa in readiness. Mr. and Mrs. Oook are enjoying a short honeymoon In Pennsylvania, visiting the groom's parents. Upon their return, they will move Into s newly 'furnished raaldenoi on Park avenue. Mr. Oook is employed aft the National Tube company. Mrs. Cook has been enjoyed at" the Amherst hospital tor several years. RUN EXCURSION TO OPERA Cleveland, Southwestern Arranges to Accommodate those who go to Hear Metropolitan Singers The Cleveland Southwestern A Columbus electric line arranged excursions over its line tram April 28 to May 3, from Amherat to Cleveland, to allow those who attead the performances of the Metropolitan Opera Company In the Public half will be able to return to Amherst the same night. These excursions are offered at reduced rates. Further information may be obtained from V. B. McOhee, agent. HOSPITAuKi~ SH0WSJO0O YEAR Balance of $13.72 Shown From Receipts and Expondituree At the annual meettogrtlie tha hoapital board held on April IS the following officers for the ensuelng year were eleceted: President, Werner Zilch, Vice-president, Henry Wesbecher, Secretary-Treasurer, C. W. Mens. C. J. Ehrman was elected to the board of trustees to All tbe vacancy caused by the death of R. C. Blum. Annual report of the Amherst Hospital Association from the records of the Superintendent, for the year 1923. • RECEIPTS Private Rooms $ 6,144.04 Ward "A" 2,343.10 Ward "B" - 1,992.80 Operating Room 1,244.00 344.00 231.00 288.25 418.46 32.00 120.00 Delivery Room Medicine Special Nurses Board Hospital Supplies Toll Cdlls Sundries Total Receipts 313,167.94 EXPENDITURES Nurses Salaries $ 5.026.84 Domestic Salaries 1,198.26 Provisions 2,700.02 Hospital Supplies 1,617.66 Heatilng and Water Electricity ..'. Medicine Laundry Telophone Sundries 845.56 239.50 182.68 594.09 117.36 6212.46 AUDITOR WELTY REFUSES TO TAKE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL CONDITIO) Writes Letter to Taxpayers of Amherst in Hope of Correcting What He Contends ie An Erroneous Impression of the Situation SAYS LAW FORCES BUDGET COMMISSION TO KEEP ALL RATES WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED LIMITS Auditor or Budget Commission not Accountable if School Board Levies Exceed Lawful Levies, He States OUTDOOR-LIFE ASS'N HEARS CLEVELANDERS Prizes for Membership Contest are Awarded at the Meeting ■Seventy-live intereeted boosters of the Amherst Outdoor-Life association were present at the meeting held IS the town hall last Thursday evening. The subject of "Organisation," Its activities and accomplishments ln other localities was fully dlecussed in ad- dreses by Dr. R. Y. James, president of the Ohio Sportsmen's league and Mr. V. B. Oray, Rod and Gun Editor of the Plain eDaler. Both Dr. James and Mr. Oray are outfoor-life enthusiasts from Cleveland. The membership drive of the local association, which lasted two weeks brought a total of 107. Four prizes, offered by Amherst clttzens were donated as follows: Flrat prise, reel, John Diets, (Donor, Fred Holshauer); second prize, silk casting line, A. R. Tolhurst, (donor, B. Standen); third price, pole and reel Ed Mayes, (donor John Dletz); fourth prize, minnow bucket, tie between W. O. Nord and Howard Greening, (donor A. Nabakowski.) Incorporation plan swere talked of, but same has not been completed. All Interested citizens, particularly the ladles, are Invited to be present at the next meeting which will be held ln tbe high school auditorium on Wednesday evening, May 7. Fishing reels will be exhibited at that time. O SCHOOL GIVES OPERETTA AT BROWNHELM TUESDAY Total Etxpendttures (13,144.22 Balance for the Year .- $13.72 Patients admitted during the year 318 Birth, 29 girls. 18 boyH, total 47 Deaths, 24 adults, 2 babies, total 26 Operations, 54 major, 38 minor, 44 ton- all cases, total 13.6 Respectfully submitted. By C. W. Menz, Sec'y.-Treas. The Board of Trustees E. H. Nlcholl, W. H. Schibley, C. Zilch, Geo. Horn, C. G. Aschenbach, H. A. Wesbecher, W. Zilch, C. J. Ehrman, C. W. Mens. GOOD ATTENDANCE AT WEEKLY SCHOOL MOVIE8 Good crowds ot teachers, pupils and parents are continuing to be present at the Tuesday evening movies at the schoolhouse. "The Highest Law" was tbe film shown tbls week. Next Tuesday the eighth picture ot the series will be shown. It Is called "Tbe Great White North" and deals with the adventures of a north pole explorer. A Chaplin comedy wlll also be viewed. It Is possible that after next week ne p»ore Alms will be shown un til the-next school term. "College Days," an operetta, was given by students of the Brownhelm high school In the auditorium last Tuesday evening. A packed house was present to witness the excellent performance, which was a decided success. Door receipts totalled |95. The school spirit runs high in the community, and the interest Is much appreciated by the high school. O MOTORCYCLE COLLIDES WITH AUTO SUNDAY During the church hour Sunday morning, Ed. Klierhart of South Amherst, while riding his motorcycle to Amherst, lost control ot It at tbe top of Johnson hill. The machine crashed Into the automobile owned by Conrad Zilch, which waa parked in front of the Stone church. As a result Bber- hart sustained three breaks ln his right limb. One place had been broken twice previously. He was rushed to jhe office of Dr. McQueen, but was later taken to the hospital, where he still remains. His condition Is reported uncertain. O CLUB EXTENDS INVITATION Ask Amherat Visitors to Cleveland to Attend Weekly Luncheons The Amherst Club of Cleveland extends an Invitation to all Amherst people who happen to be in the Fifth city on Tuesday to attend their weekly luncheons at tbe Woodward Cafeteria. Earl Waltz, secretary of the club, asks that people wishing to attend the luncheons call him at Prospect 460, or they con write him at 606 Swetland building. ANNOUNCE COUNTY PAIR OATE8 The Lorain County Fair for 1924 will be beld from Sept. 1 to Sept. 8 at Blyrla, according to an announcement received today from Charles V. Truax, state director of agriculture. EASTER SERVICES WELL ATTENDED AT LOCAL CHURCHES Business Houeee Closed from Noon to 3 P. M. to Observe Special Church Services Easter morn was ushered ln at the various Amberst churches by so called sunrise services. These took on the form ot communion services, prayer meetings and devotlonals. They were looked forward to with much enthusiasm, and were largely attended. The Stone (Evangelical) church Instituted the custom of an Easter sunrise prayer meeting which began at 6:30. The attendance was very good, especially considering that It was the flrst service of It's kind ever conducted In the church at that time. Easter lilies formed the altar decorations and were placed about the church. The regular morning service was featured by eight new members affiliating themselves with the church. Rev. Tabbert selected as his sermon "The Risen Christ." The choir sang. Evening services were also conducted. St. Peter's church repeated their custom of former years with an Easter sunrise service beginning at 6:30. Nearly 400 attended. Holy communion was conducted ln connection. Special music was rendered by the choir. A profusion of Easter lilies clustered about the altar and ferns and petted plants formed a background as well as window decorations. The 10:30 service was In German. The sermon topic was "Resurrection Stones." Beginning at 7:00 the young people's league, with Miss Carolyn Guild us leader, were tn charge of a devotional service at the Congregational church. A program, consisting of vocal selections und selected blbical readings und poems was given as follows: Poem: "His Crowning Glory," Helen Eastman. Vocal Solo: "Still. Still With Thee," Charlotte Standen. Resurrection Story: Miss Marlon Steele. Piano Solo: Virginia Glllman. Vocal Duet: "Face to Face," Evelyn Sharp and Ruth Cromwell. Group of Baater Poems: Mrs. Hurry Williams, Charlotte Standen and Dorothy Cox. Easter Talk: Eugene Eastman. The regular morning and evening services were In charge of Rev. Hunter. Holy communion was offered ln the morning and special music rendered by the choir. Both were responded to by unusually large crowds. St. Joseph's catholic church reports an attendance so large that seating room was impossible. Easter lilies and a symboyzatlon of the resurrection formed the Impressive altar decorations. Special music was rendered by the male choir and a Cleveland soloist. St. Paul's Lutheran church also reported u very good attendance. Several new memberB were taken In, and Holy communion was celebrated. Potted plants and Easter lilies were used. A special sermon and special music were given. .On Good Friday. Tor the flrst time lA.the history of Amherst, business houses closed from 12 noon to 3 p. m. to attend Good Friday church services at the various churches. A community service was arranged at the'St. Peter's church at 1:30 In the afternoon which wus largely attended. Special services were also held at St. Joseph's Catholic cburch, and at St. Paul's Lutheran churcb. O SECOND BANQUET HELD AT HENRIETTA SCHOOL "The second banquet of the season, of the AmherBt Business Men's Association was held at the new Henrietta school last night with about eighty members and their families present. The dinner was served by tbe Ladles' Aid society ot tbe Henrietta Evangelical churcb. Following tbe dinner a short program of speeches was given. The Henrietta achool orchestra furnished music during tbe evening. . Denying that he, county auditor Is In any way to blame for the deficit which the Amherst Board of education has said probably will accumulate before the end of the school year, County Auditor W. H. Welty has prepared a report for The News-Times in which he refutes statements to tbat effect, made by members of the Amherst board of education In preceding Issues of this newspaper. The report, as received, follows: Elyria. Ohio. April 21, 1924. To the Taxpayers of Amberst Village: It has come to my attention that there are rumors In your village that tbe county aduitor ls responsible for the bankrupt condition of your schools and It ts my desire to correct what Is an erroneous Impression. The budget commission of Lorain county which is created by law and which passes upon the various tax rates ln the county Is composed of three members, County Treasurer, County Prosecuting Attorney and County Auditor. Their duties are clearly defloed by law and they must keep all rates within the limits prescribed by law. There ure two llmts provided by law, a ten-mill limitation that ls sometimes called the Internal limitation and a fifteen-mill Imitation that Is called the external limitation. There are certain other rates tbat are by law designated as no limit rates or levies. The tax commission of Ohio have a form provided for the auditor to certify hla tax rates to them and a separate column ls provided for the levy for each particular purpose and a levy placed ln any other column than the one provided will not foe permitted by the commission. The auditor Is not permitted to use a tax rate until lt has been approved by the tax commission of Ohio, so It ls Imperative that the budget commission establish only such rates as will be approved by the State authorities. If your school board contract obligations in excess of the amounts that can be produced by lawful levies sll such contracts are Illegal contracts according to law, and neither tbe County Auditor or tbe budget commission can be held accountable for their action. Our records are open at all times to public inspection, and we wish that any who have been led to believe that the auditor or tbe budget commission are responsible tor the financial condition of your schools would inspect these records. Your tax rate Is 19.6 mills and a distribution of this rate Is shown below: Within the ten-mill limitation cited above you have the following rates: County rates 1.1112 mills Township rates 1.0645 mills VILLAGE RATES . .3196 mills . .0217 mills . .4399 mills 1.4709 mills . .0427 mills General .. Health .. Safety ... Service .. Cemetery Interest and Sinking .. .6516 mills Totul Village rates 3.1464 mills SCHOOL RATES State School rate 2.6500 mills Contingent Fund .- 1.6603 mills Teacher Retirement . .3397 mills Total School rates 4.6600 mills Grand Total 9.9621 mills You will notice thut the above rates within the ten mill limitation ls only 379 ten-thousandths of a mill short of the maximum rate allowed by law, but as the budget commission bas to keep in mind that Amherst Township, Amherst Village School District, South Amherst Village, South Amherst Village School District, Amberst Brown helm School District, Amherst Elyrla School District and Amherst Rush iu School District, each ot whlcb necessarily have a different valuation, and each of which must also be kept within the ten-mill limitation, you should readily see that it ts Impossible to give, each tbe full ten mills without throwing one or more of them beyond the limit allowed by law. The overlapping of districts mokes it absolutely impossible to establish a full rate In all Instances. Now the five mills which Is the difference between the ten mill and fifteen mill limitation covers certain (Continued on Page 6) I 3, |
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