The Amherst news-times. (Amherst, Ohio), 1942-08-27

              HIRST MES VOL. XXIV, NUMBER 35 AMHERST, OHIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 1942 SANDSTONE CENTER OF THE WORLD I HE AM On land, the sea and in the air Amherst Soldiers and Sailors are Fighting for Liberty Did you get a letter from a Service Man this week? Did he say how he liked his military work, what was he doing, where he was? His other friends would also like to know about him. Phone the news, or bring it to the office. Service men, home on furloughs, may have their pictures taken FREE at the News-Times office. ' Accident Victim Buried Tuesday Spanish War Relics Furnish Scrap For War Materials India May Be Mystery Land' But It's Dust Bowl To Jim Jim Ehrman, who is somewhere in India, is doing his regular work at the Weather Station of the Air Force. So he wrote the editor. "This letter is long overdue, but I shall try to do better In the future. "How is everything going for you and everyone else in Amherst? I hope just fine. I think fXy about everyone ' J iiumewiwn a great deal. Right now, I believe it means J more to me than anyone who hap I lived there all his life. I would give a great deal to see that sign In front of the town hall: 'AMHERST, Sandstone Center of The World.' I hope that it isn't long before I shall, and I believe most every one at home hopes that it isn't long before everyone that has Joined the, armed forces will be able to return to the old town. "A lot of things have taken place since I visited Amherst the last time. I have been to parts of the world I never dreamed of seeing and, have had many wonderful experiences along with a few bad ones. It is not possible for me to mention the places I visited. V. 4- LAND OF MYSTERY "India, the land of mystery! It's a mystery to me why anyone would want the place. Maybe, I shouldn't talk that way, since I have been only in this one place. India, that I have seen, is different and well worth visiting for a few days, but not an extended one like mine. I have hopes of seeing a little more of it, but one can never count on anything In the army. "The mail service hasn't been so good until lately. This week I hit the jack-pot, eighteen letters. That did more for my morale than a dish of ice cream or a malted milk would and they would do plenty. Some of those letters were four months old and some were only three weeks. The Continued on Page 4 LOCAL LEATHERNECKS NOW IN CALIFORNIA ' Adam Drozdowski and Leo Redman, Amherst's first men to enter the U. S. Marines, have been fortunate so far in sticking together. litl SAM TRUSCELLO GIVEN NEW RATING Sam Truscello, a member of the U. S. Navy who is stationed at Norfolk, Virginia off and on, received a rating of first class musician August 8. Sam has been playing in the Navy band since he enlisted over a year ago. PVT. JOHNNY INNES AT FORT KNOX, KY. Pvt. John B. Innes has been as signed to the quartermaster's section at Ft. Knox, Ky. The transfer was made last week from Camp Perry. His mailing ad dress is: Pvt. John B. Innes, 1550 Service Unit, Q. M. Section, White, Provisional Co. C, Fort Knox, Ky. HE BUILDS BRIDGES Private John Thomsan told us all about his work in the Engineers, but it remained for his mother to tell us that he was married while home on his fur lough last week. The bride was Belle Morrison, of Elyria. Pvt. Thomson said it was awful warm down i n Louisianna, where he is sta-tioned. "You think you're in heaven when you come home," he said. With the engineers he is learn ing to build pontoon and single duck driges, and how to fashion a bridge from trees that will take the jeeps across the river, They also put up barbed wire fences, and have been . taught combat battle. Building isn't the only thing they learn, they also learn how to demolish bridges and fences. Thomson returned to camp last Saturday. , His present address is Pvt. John Thomson, 35044034, Co. 3, 307th Eng., 82nd Div., Camp Claiborne, La. SUGGESTS POSTING SOLDIERS' NAMES Sergeant J. Wlnson, with the 61st Squadron, Davis Monthan Field, Tucson, Arizona, wants more mail from his South Am' herst friends. "Someone ought to make a list of the names and addresses of all service men and put on the wall so more people would write us," he said in his letter. He was promoted to Ser geant August 2nd. I v 4 The boys haven't been separ ated since they enlisted last Jan uary. After six months of training at Parris Island, S. C, the Amherst buddies were transfer red to San Diego, California. They're working with the Bar rage Balloon group there at the Marine Corps Base and since his stay in California Adam has been promoted to Private First Class. The fellows receive mail by the following address: Barrage Balloon, Z. M. Q. 4, Marine Corps Base, San Diego, California. f i MUDHOLES CHANGED INTO LAWNS, WALKWAYS Pfc. Gilbert Zillyette, of South Amherst, sent home" a copy of the camp publication containing quite a compliment to him. The article stated: "The outside police detail has transformed our mud holes into an attractive land scape with lawns, trees, shrubs, walkways lines with stone and filled with gravel. A Victory Garden can now be seen coming up by the expert hand of one Private Gilbert E. Zillyette, true horticulturist." William Knaffla, 26, of South Amherst, victim of an automobile collision at Westlake, was buried Tuesday afternoon from the Zilch Funeral Home. The accident in which Knaf-1 fla was killed occurred Saturday morning at 4 a. m. when "the car in which he and his soldier friend, Sergeant Robert Garland, home on' furlough, also o f South Amherst, was riding left the road and hit a telephone pole at the curve on Center Ridge-rd at Westlake. Garland Lakewood police said that Garland, driver of the car, had apparently fallen asleep at the wheel. The two boys were returning home from a late show. The car left the road about 50 feet beyond a curve, hit and broke off a telephone pole before it came to a stop. OUT OF DANGER Knaffla was dead upon arrival at the hospital and Garland was seriously injured. Latest reports from the Lakewood hospital stated that Garland was out of danger. He sustained lacerations of the left forehead, cuts on both knees and a fractured left arm. Knaffla came to South Amherst from Cleveland in 1930 and had made his home with his sister, Mrs. William Wirth, Elm-st. He graduated from South Amherst high school, class of 1935 and had been employed at the U. S. Automatic Corp. He was prominent in athletics, playing the position of catcher with the IT. S. Automatic softball team in the second - half of the local league. He is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Wirth, Mrs. Harry L. Woodcock of Memphis, Tenn., Eliza beth and Helen Knaffla of Cleve land and three brothers in the armed services. They are Walter E., Paul G., and Carl H, Rev. C. E. Schmidt, pastor of the St. John's Evangelical Reformed church officiated at the service and burial was held in Evergreen cemetery. Last week the two cannon and the cannon balls that used to grace the lawn in front of the town hall helped swell the drive for scrap iron. The two cannon with their four barrels each, 1 --.Ml l I -. I .. I nu lunger win ue a tunusiiy iui passersby. And the huge cannon balls that used to stand on and strong backs lifted the pieces into the truck and soon they were rolling away toward their new mission, to be used again in protecting the liberties of American people. WEIGH THREE TONS Altogether the cannon and cannon balls weighed about three each side of the building behind tons Some speculation at the the benches, and caused manv to speculate on their weight, will also be turned into tanks, ships, shells, and other munitions that our soldiers and sailors will use in defeating the Axis. The two cannon and the old cannon balls presented quite a task to those whose job it was to help load them into the truck. But a chisel and hammer soon loosened the nuts that held the cannon on the stone blocks, and a sledge hammer smashed each cannon into two pieces. Then a half dozen pair of strong arms AMHERST SOLDIERS ARE AT DESTINATION Word was received by relatives that Pfc. Bud Jenne arrived safely at his station in England. His address is now Pfc. Burton Jenne, 322800391, Med. Det. 715 Tank Bn., APO 887, co Postmaster, New York, N. Y. ENTERS MACHINISTS' AVIATION SCHOOL Robert Bring has entered the school or Aviation Machinists Mate at the U. S. Naval Training Station at Great Lakes, 111. He has been in the navy eight weeks, and was home recently on furlough. He has a brother, Clyde, also in the navy. Clyde enlisted June 3, 1941, and is a third class Petty Officer in the Air Detachment stationed at Upham, Canal Zone. Receive Gavel For Scrap Drive The W. S. and P. Four-H club received the congratulations of W. H. Palmer, State 4-H club leader, Monday night when the club was presented with a gavel for the work they did in collect ing scrap iron and rubber. "You and your 4-H club mem bers have truly served your country. Scrap rubber will help win the war. You have done your full share in collecting it. Other salvage campaigns are and will continue to be necessary. Let's salvage all necessary ma terials and do it continuously," wrote Ramsower and Palmer to Melvin Kolbe, one of the club leaders. The letter was given to the club along with the .gavels y F, Hummel, county extension gent Monday night. The president of the :iub, Frank Lynn, received the gavel from Hummel, and immediately used it to call Monday night's club meeting to order. Reflections in the Old Spring u V't BARRY IS FIRST . AIDER ON FORTRESS Pvt. Jim Berry, stationed at Dow Field, Bangor, Maine, Air Base, left Tuesday for his camp aftar a furlough at home. He is first aid man in one of the Fly-i n g Fortresses. Barry likes his 1nh Int. and the army has taught f' him a great deal lXJ?lfirA about caring lor injured men. His mail address is, Station Hospital, Army Air Base, Bangor, Maine. EDWIN VAN KEUREN PROMOTED TO SERGEANT Word of the promotion of Ed win VanKeuren to sergeant was received here last week. The promotion was granted August 1st Sergeant Van Keuren ia an Y aerial gunner at Blythe, Call fornia. By Mrs. F. R. Powers So the old iron fence that surrounds the cemetery property on Cleveland Avenue has been in- j'vlted to go to war? A far cry from the peaceful existence to which it has grown accustomed. Peaceful you say? Anything on Cleveland Avenue, peaceful? Them days are gone forever. But we had them once I remember. I remember, too, that many were the coats and dresses and lesser garments I and my con temporaries snagged while occu pied with the pastime of walking the fence or climbing over it. And I suspect that the number of like casualties has since been in creased an hundred fold. We always felt a little guilty about being carefree with the cemetery fence, and it was only when we were in a reckless mood that we indulged at all. How we escaped becoming impaled upon one of the spear-like spindles of the old fence I shall never know, The guardian angel of Cleveland Avenue's small fry has always had a ' tremendous amount of work to do. I for one shall be glad to see the old fence go. The uneasiness that possessed me as a child whenever I had occasion to walk past the cemetery after dark is practically nil as compared with the nervousness I feel now whenever I traverse that stretch of territory at any hour of the day or night I always think; suppose one of the speeding cars so much a part of the Cleveland Avenue scenery should run onto the sidewalk and pin me against the Impregnable steell- ness of the old fence! Most assuredly a person would have a much better chance of getting out of harm's way if he had a boxwood hedge to deal with instead. Ability to hurdle iron fences is definitely an accom plishment of youth. The concensus here about Amherst will probably be that the old iron fence should go to war. Surely it has all the ear marks of formidable weaponry. Sometime ago, via a casual conversation, a resident of Wood' hill Drive Imparted an interest' ing bit of information to me. She said that during the summer. Just past the families of her Immedl- Continued on page four) 33 Amherst Men Inducted Monday The fourteen-day furlough of Oberlin's most recent call of Se lective Service men ended Mon day morning when the group in ducted from the Oberlin Draft Board No. 4 left Oberlin for Camp Perry. Thirty-three of the contingent were Amherst and vicinity men and included Harry Bahl, Leo Bahl, Robert Winson, Hubert Jones, Alfred Jones, Walter Schmitz, Clarence Kurth, Gilbert Deidrick, Nelson Barris, Michael Casewell, William . Berry, Law rence Page, Geoffrey Monger, Walter Bartlome, Paul Secrest, Ludwig Stec, Leo Price, Wallace Tomskl, Elton Bachman, Chas. McCartney, William Jones, Wil Ham Linden, David Daley, John Bozicevich, Vernon Strlckler, Ray Bortner, Ray Ott, Robert Cor nelius, Harry Witte, Paul Yar mock, George Super, Russell An drews, and Lawrence Hayes. From Camp Perry the' fellows will be sent to various camps throughout the States. Oberlin Draft Board officials announced Monday that incom plete work questionnaires ar being returned and those receiv ing them are asked to complete them immediately.- FOOTBALL PLAYERS All boys who are planning to play football this season are asked to report at the school music room at seven o'clock Monday evening, August 31st. Each boy should bring a note book of a small variety as some plays will be charted during the meeting. ' Any boys wishing to try out . as managers are . also asked to report at the same i time. time of loading was made on the weight of the cannon balls. All estimates were over 300 pounds,, and one old timer said definitely 360 pounds. He said one had been weighed. The members of the salvage committee that assisted in dis-manteling and loading the can non and balls were Conrad Zilch, chairman, Ludwig Thojnas, Al-bin Wagner, William Robertson and Walter Mischka. Chief Earl White also assisted. And so, now its goodbye can non, tor vi years tney nave graced the town hall yard. Mem orably they served their coun try's need during 1898, and then they took a long rest, perched on a heavy stone block for the ad miration of children and adults alike. During that rest period they were an everyday reminder of the changes being made by progress. Their style of con struction has been discontinued many, many years ago. Their firing ability, and the piercing ability of their shells undoubtedly were a mark of admiration in the Spanish-American War, but sadly inadequate for the needs of today. But proudly they served the United States, then, and proudly they served as a reminder of war during the psaceful years since. Now just as proudly they leave for the steel mills where their face will be lifted, their design changed, and again they will blast forth their challenge to the world, "Don't Treso On Me." " Scrap Drive Brought In 30,000 Lbs. So Far Conrad Zilch, chairman of the salvage committee, reported a fine start in the scrap drive this week. Rev. Vandersall Is 1YpV MitlictPr IIfrP So far 15 tons of scrap iron nave uccn tuuecicu 111 wwh wim. Rev. Coburn C. Vandersall of ,una ue "auc the west side, rne arive ior Wardens To Make Home Visitation Amherst's air raid wardens will begin their home visitation next week after receiving final instructions on their work tonight (Thursday,. Every home in town will be visited by the wardens, who will make their visits in pairs. The purpose of these visitations is to acquaint the wardens with each home. The number of people i living In each house, and the location of water, gas and electric shut offs must be known to the warden in each sector of the ' town. At the same time the visit will give residents an opportunity to learn the latest methods of protection in case of air raids, how to prepare a blackout .room, what necessities to have handy in the room, and measures for protection against gas attacks. It is necessary that the warden be acquainted with utility sbut-offs so that he may be of assistance in event the house is bombed. The bombing may occur when the residents are away and it may be necessary for the warden to shut off water, gas and electricity to prevent further damage. This may also be necessary in case the occupants of the home are injured during a bombing. 1 FIND AIR MARKERS The warden's importance was pointed out last week by James M. Landis, director of Civilian Defense. "If there has been any question in the mind of any air raid warden of the importance of his job, the enemy has answered it," Landis said. "Markers have Deen discovered by our alert air force proving the enemy has actually been laying the groundwork for attack... Major Earle L. Johnson, -ccunqfuudti of .the Civil Air Pa-trol, . has reported to me that the CPA has been responsibe for the obliteration of many such markers and ground installations ,that might have aided enemy planes," Landis said. ' . ' , Amherst wardens are hopeful that no raid will occur here, but they want to be prepared to give the residents the greatest amount of protection should a raid occur. Greensprings, O. has been appointed the new minister to the First Evangelical church here. He will succeed Rev. Harold Maxwell who has entered the army. The new minister had charge of the Greensprings church for eight years and was active in community affairs. Rev. Vandersall served as Registrar at the School of Leadership at Lin- wood Park with Rev. Maxwell He is a son of a minister of the Evangelical church, is married the month of August will be completed this week. Amherst's auota for this month is 4500 pounds. One bundle of burlap sacks was donated but so far there has been no report on the amount of fats collected by the meat markets. People are asked to save all fats and then turn them in to the butchers who will pay them four cents a pound. Zilch, Albin Wagner, Ludwig Thomas, Walter Mischka, Wil- and has two children. David and I liam Bodmann, Jr. and William rnrnlvn Robertson are on the village com- Mrfl VnnHproilll m Irnnur frt fi 1 mittee. few Amherst people as being active in the Ohio Woman's Missionary society. She is secretary of Literature of that organization. She has been very active in missionary work. Rev. Maxwell will leave Am herst Sept. 1 for Harvard University where he will enter the chaplain school there. During his stay at the school Mrs. Max well plans to visit relatives and friends in Ohio and Michigan, Clubs Urge Council To Give Fence As Scrap LOCAL LEGION TO MARCH SUNDAY Members of Elmer Johnson Post, No. 118, American Legion, will march in the Admiral King parade in Lorain Sunday night, The local members will meet at the Legion club rooms at 6 p. m. The parade will begin at 7 p. m. at 11th and Broadway, march to Erie-av and then to Lakeview Park. Mrs. H. H. Maxwell was the honored guest at a farewell party Tuesday evening given by the Evangelical League. Mrs. Harry Hutton, Mrs. Walter Fritsch, Miss Mildred Zilch and Mrs. Coatei were hostesses. The party was given in the Coates home. Mrs. Maxwell was ', presented with a ; gift handkedchlef from each member of the guild as. well as purse of money. The Amherst Rotary club and the Amherst Noonday club pass ed a resolution requesting the council to give the fence around Cleveland-st cemetery to the scrap drive to help meet the vil lage's quota. All members of the club voted for the project it was announced at the Rotary meeting Monday noon. The Rotary members .discussed the building of a stone fence to replace the one of iron. A talk on osteopathy was given at the regular Rotary meeting by Dr. Robert J. Mulford, presl dent. Guests at the meeting were Harry H. Howett, a repre sentatlve of Gates Hospital, Ely ria; Dr. Krajee, W. Salem, 111 F. J. McFadden, Lorain; H. Cook, Oberlin; and Clayton Springer, Amherst. Mrs. James B. Quigley, Jr. and daughter Linda, who have been the house guests of Mr. and Mrs, B. A. Jenne, have returned to their home In Chicago. Lake Too Rough For Park Regatta Due to the lake being too rough for the safety of small craft, "The Biggest Little Regatta On Lake Erie" scheduled for August 23 at Beaver Park was postponed until Sunday, Sept. 6 at which time it is hoped to be able to conduct the program on the same schedule as published in this paper last week. Several professional drivers from outside of Lorain-co were present last Sunday with their crafts to give the local boys some competition but due to the rough going, only the special 22 h.p. outboard race was run. Five, boats entered this race which was of 3 laps over a straight course. Over 1000 spectators were on hand to witness this thriller. Rnh TOoVila warn thik first rtlaro winner of this race with Harold Beal, second and J. L. McCready, third. McCready carried an ex tra passenger while Nehls and Beal rode alone. Red Ward made several trips up and down the river in a Hydroplane equipped with a 22 Vi h.p. motor for the benefit of those who'd never seen this type of craft at close range. The committee Invites the public to attend the next event on the 6th. "And if good weather prevails, it will surely be the Biggest Little Regatta On Lake Erie," stated Ray Broduer, Commodore of the regatta. Three trophies and six gold medals are to be awarded to the nine first winners and a choice of 20 fine miscellaneous prizes will be the awards for the second and third prize winners. Initiation will be a feature of the meeting of the Eagles auxll I a ' iary lonigni. Members of the Women's Missionary Endeavor of St. Paul's church heard Miss Martha Boss, r the Lutheran Gospel Mission, their (meeting this afternoor t VA - K s...