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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1921
Page
7
Amherst plan to enlarge the 1907 central school with a $725,000 addition due to rising enrollment. The project includes a three floor auditorium gym and a commercial department, with stone from local quarries, and upgrades to current facilities.
Amherst officials report one of the town's cleanest records with few arrests as Marshal William Miller serves his ninth year and aims for reelection. He notes limited disturbances, foreigners causing minor issues, and strict enforcement of temperance and prohibition laws to keep the community orderly.
Amid national business slump Amherst reports steady trade as local plants and farms sustain demand. Stores offer furniture fixtures and even coffins from stone calore and nearby brick works. The town’s economy remains buoyant as various plants in the immediate area operate and food from orchards supports trade.
In Amherst on October 12 an elderly resident pondered who holds town’s oldest age. He claimed Conad Bowald is near a nine score mark and has long claimed longevity, with the elder peers suggesting he may outlive many neighbors if health endures.
Dr Milo Parker's auto collided with another vehicle on a bridge near Em ria on the Telegraph road. Parker swerved to avoid head on impact, his front wheel and axle were wrecked while the other car, driven by Overlane section, suffered no injuries. both parties admitted fault and paid for Parker's damages before continuing toward North Davaes.
In Amherst on October 12 officials describe two banks as thriving and well patronized. The Amherst Savings and Banking Company reports paid in capital of 59,906 dollars, a surplus fund of 24,000 dollars, and saving deposits totaling 778,149 dollars. The Amherst Park Bank shows paid in capital of 756,000 dollars, a surplus fund of 4,000 dollars, and saving deposits of 786,724 dollars.
Amherst residents praise the press for advancing civic welfare as local officials consider reforms. The article notes support from prominent citizens and outlines town improvement efforts led by attorney A. J. Smythe and a committee including L. T. Hubbard and George W. Parker as members of the board.
Oct 12 report from AMBHECST notes Jerry Hit sa Chuv underwent an operation yesterday and showed improvement at the hospital. Earlier injuries from an incident are described as serious but the latest bulletin indicates he is expected to recover. further updates awaited.
The Amherst band will participate in the Knights Templar conclave in Cleveland today. Local musicians will represent Portsmouth Commandery and unite with other groups into a 1200 piece band to lead the parade.
Judge A. R. Webber of Elyria will address the Parent-Teachers' association at District Number 12 this evening at the schoolhouse.
Weal HlDtt West Ridge reports Mrs. John Prumby and her grandson Harry Hiows visited on Thursday. MeserMrys Pallas hosted the Ladies Aid Society Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Car Fowl were guests of Mr and Mrs James Tausphart Sunday. David Miller traveled to Mehees.
The Arcata Teigh will travel to LaGrange on Saturday to meet the local high school team. Tre Latiganese and the LaGrange squad are expected to provide a challenging test, but the Arcata lads are favored to win.
Amherst firemen present a benefit performance at the Empire theater on Thursday and Friday evenings. Tickets cost 10 and 30 cents with proceeds aiding the fire department. The program features James Oliver Curwood’s The Rivers End, produced by Marshall Neilan.
Lucile Stark served as hostess to the C. M. C. club at her Lincol n street home last evening. A social hour and a brief gathering followed refreshments.
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