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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1953
Page
4
Amherst Village will participate in a state wide Civil Defense Aircraft Observation test Sunday afternoon. Sirens will signal start and completion, traffic will be stopped at village limits, and an all clear signal will follow with multiple blasts.
Amherst church begins basement upgrades with widened access and redecoration. A new warm air gas heating system is installed, with plans to redesign hymn rack areas and add cup holder features. Exterior work includes waterproofing and landscaping to enlarge the entrance area.
Mayor Hogrefe Police Chief Pikey and Ground Observers Corps supervisor urge Amherst residents to cooperate Sunday afternoon during the state wide Civil Defense test. The effort aims to reveal any defects and ensure effective execution with Amherst High School students aiding at the observation post.
Amherst village council raised the tax rate to 24.76 from 21.96 and approved a charter commission. They discussed purchasing the Hagen property to ease parking and potential use of its garage for village equipment. Officials addressed septic odor issues on South Main and planned sewer work, with reports on finances and fines totaling 503.90 in fines and 57.50 in state case shares.
The First Evangelical United Brethren Church in Amherst announces Advent sermons by Rev R E Appel during December. The Wise Men's quest for Christ frames topics Divine Denoument Deadly Deterrents Destined Delight and When the Angels are Gone. A children’s Christmas service is planned for Christmas Sunday evening and a choir program directed by Mrs Richard Cooley with Miss Esther Sick at the organ on Christmas Eve at 7:30.
SOUTH AMHERST The American Legion and Auxiliary plan a children's Christmas Party at the Legion Home on December 17 at 8:00 p.m. A Christmas tree, treats, refreshments, and a 30-cent gift for each child’s gift exchange are planned. Mrs. E. M. Hyatt presided as members reported on sales tax profits, charity boxes sent to Korea and veterans hospitals, membership totals, and other fund actions. Eighteen members attended with prizes awarded during the social hour.
South Amherst prizes in the Quarrytown Review subscription contest were awarded to Michael Badnar Dawn Jones Emery Sexton Raymond Soroka Ruth Vargo and Barbara Snezek at the school event.
The Amherst Eagles travel to face the Norwalk team this evening. Members depart club rooms at 7 p.m. for the matchup expected to draw local dartball fans.
Fred Hubbard, longtime Amherst Branch manager of Lorain County Savings and Trust, will retire December 31 after a half century in banking. He began as janitor and stenographer in Elyria in 1902 and rose to manager in 1946. He plans to move to California with daughter Grace and son Robert remains in Amherst.
South Amherst High School students completed ten weeks of dancing instruction with a Monday evening party. Nearly 100 students attended the refreshments and watched progress shown by the pupils as mothers served cookies and punch. The Parent Teacher Association sponsored the program.
Amherst high school bands and choir present a Christmas concert on Sunday December 13 at the Central School gymnasium. Russell Peterson directs the band and Alma Wellman leads the choir.
Amherst residents note the Stone City Chapter O.S. holds officer installations at Powers Elementary School at 8 p m December 1. New officers include Dora Barris as worthy matron and Earl Bailey as worthy patron among others. The seniors of Central School plan a party Saturday evening at the high school auditorium with underclassmen in charge and a refreshment committee listed.
Mrs. Mary Burdue and Mrs. Lawrence Holmes joined the South Amherst Handicrafters at a recent meeting. The group will not meet in December due to participation in the Christmas at Home exhibit at James Brand House in Oberlin. On January 26 Elyria home demonstration agent Miss Lois Simonds will discuss synthetic fabrics. Sixteen members worked on Christmas decorations for the home to be used on trees or as table decor.
Amherst couple announces the engagement of Dorothy Ann Dial to Jack Bruce. Miss Dial, Oberlin College graduate now in Ohio State University graduate studies for a master in social administration. Bruce, Amherst High School and Iowa State College graduate, studies at Oberlin College Graduate School of Theology and assists Fairview Baptist Church pastor Dr Samuel Cassell.
SOUTH AMHERST Rev Robert Clay pastor of the newly formed Church of the Nazarene is one of six brothers all ministers in the same denomination. He graduated from Van Wert High School and studied business at Griffin Junior College. He lives in Berea with his wife Laura Clay who also pastors a Nazarene church there. The church will meet at Hungarian Hall North Lake Street while a building is planned. Trustees are Ervin Jones Foster Hutton James Ward. Mrs Clay Virginia Hutton Devial Perry are stewards and Mrs Hutton secretary Eva Jones is Sunday School superintendent.
South Amherst board members met at the town hall with Superintendent Carl Obenour presenting water plant reports. A representative of a transite pipe company discussed pipe merits and offered to show a film, date to be set. Nick Gigliotti reported on water line installations while Roy Candito discussed Marcy Drive installations. Mayor elect Henry Garland and board member elect Calvin Ruth attended.
SOUTH AMHERST The annual Farmers' Appreciation banquet will be held in January with date to be announced later. Beaver Creek Sportsmen club met at Swiss Hall with Herbert Schneider presiding to plan the event. The group also decided to send flowers to a farmer in the hospital.
Amherst offers seasonal earning chances for residents. Substitute rural mail carriers are needed between 8 AM and 2 PM at the post office. Applicants must be 18 or older and must have a car. An allowance of nine cents a mile is offered for car use.
The South Amherst Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual family Christmas party at Swiss Hall on December 19. Members were asked to RSVP by December 10, with committee chairs coordinating the fish supper, decorations, and children's program. Santa will visit with gifts, and adults will exchange gifts before a dancing program led by local musicians Wayne Smith, Jon Glaser, and the Dickinsons.
SOUTH AMHERST The Young Peoples Fellowship from the Church of the Nazarene met to elect officers. Miss Ruth Hutton Amherst is president, Thomas Patterson vice president, Luis Hammond treasurer, Zula New secretary. A prayer service followed. Social Evening On Saturday the Fellowship met at Mrs. Eva Jones Quarry Road home for games singing and refreshments. Mrs. Jones served 300 young people and the Rev. Robert Clay. The evening closed with prayer.
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