Hamilton to reduce municipal utility rates next year
The Hamilton city council indicated electric, gas and water rates from the three municipally owned utilities will be cut in 1943 after a thorough study of operation, bond retirement and depreciation. A competent engineer may be hired to help fix rates without harming utility finances. council emphasized economy for homeowners as it considers fair, long term rate design.
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Hamilton
Pas
Eleetris
Tassell
Price
Souneil
Conpeil
Public Hearing Set For Dec 21 On Transportation Proposals
Hamilton schedules a December 21 public hearing on two initiative petitions about municipal ownership versus Cincinnati and Lake Erie railway transportation. The City Council withdrew City Coach’s five year motor bus franchise proposal, signaling a February special election to decide whether to adopt municipal transit or continue with the rail service. Mayor Durka’s vote shift is noted, with council members absent during the withdrawal.
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City Coach Company
Burke
Hamilton
Cincinnati and Lake Huna Railway
Allen Hyer
Louis Solingen
Ehamyb Ty
Cincginnati
Lake Erie
Enunnors
Ab Atv Jaleetion
Pedru- Aty
Corbeil Andi
Rampany
Bayor Raymon H. Durka
Momer
Ferguson
Christmas charity card party boosts aid to families
The Democratic Women organize Christmas in Every Home project by selling charity cards at a Monday evening event at Fenmont club. Proceeds fund Christmas hampers for needy families. contact Mire Mayane Crookston at 32:3-W to donate or assist.
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Fenmont Dlab
Sama Amards
Mire
Mayane Crookston
A. A. A. Director Named for District Appointment
Antell Inffeld receives notice of appointment as A A A athletic commissioner for the territory of Thomilton. James He Conningham of Cincinnati, president of the Ohio Association of the Amateur Athletic Union, confirms the appointment. The U A U governs US amateur sports and will task Trfrul with forming several committees across sports.
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Antell Inffeld
Hamilton
A. A
Thomilton
James He Conningham
Cincinnati
Ohio Association of the Amateur Athletic Union
A.A. U
United States
Pritege
Trfrul
Junior Legion Auxiliary Meets at Frank Darwin Post
The first meeting of the Junior Auxiliary of We Americaa Legion auxiliary, Frank Darwin Post 138, will be held at the new Lesian home on New London Pike and Antecot Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock. Mrs Fred Krambahl will preside as officers are seated. Mrs Edward Raoff district president will speak on child welfare and Mr Healthy will discuss work accomplished by the Health department. Refreshments will be served.
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We Americaa. Legion Auxiliary
Frank Darwin
Lesian
New London Pike
Getz
Fred Kranbahl
Edward Raoff
Child Welfare Committee
Will . Rauek
T He Jicher
Healthy
Mb Healthy
Santa to Arrive in Hamilton for Friday Parade
Fire Chief William Covlin announces Santa Claus will land Friday afternoon at 4 in Hamilton in a big parade through the business district. Santa will be seen in a silver plane, then ride a fire truck escorted by firefighters, greeting residents before touring uptown. Children may write letters to Santa via Fire Chief Lin.
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Santa Claus
Hamilton
William Covlin
Santa
Himmilton
Sante
Sunty
Hamilton Kiddies
Ifire
Contin
Conlin
Old Bontu
William Conlin
Canha Lo Santa Priday
Santa's Visiting Board Names Mary Long Chairman
Mary Long is named chairwoman of the visitation and clearing committee by Veterans II Rentschler, chairman of the Community Civisions committee. Organizations seeking to steer names through the confidential exchange should contact Miss Lang at 007 or mail names to Miss Lang at the Community Christmas headquarters in the Chamber of Commerce.
Illness Delays City Council Regular Session
Illness altered the council routine with temporary officers stepping in for Mayor Raymond Burke and Vice Mayor August Biermann. Clerk Adela Edmonds recuperates post appendicitis while councilman Home is away on business. Resolutions and ordinances were deferred to next Friday night at Bo telook.
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Leo Welsh
August Biermann
Vica
Millikin Shotts
Lnn
Commell
Raymond IT
Burke
Adela Mdmonds
Moray Hospital
Plans for Joint Hi Y Celebration at City High
Preliminary plans outline a December 16 Young men’s Hi Y party to be staged by all four Ti-on chapters and a December 28 Hi Y dance at the high school gym. The four chapters agreed to cooperate with the girls’ organization and met after a council session to hear reports from delegates who attended the older boys’ conference at Columbus. Speakers included Adrian Mayer Will Heiser Gi Leifheit Louie Moyers Stanley Hammons George Kindred Harry Rosensweig and Bob Matre. Further discussion on conference issues will continue at next Hi Y meetings.
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Coluobus
Adrian Mayer
Will Heiser
Gi Leifheit
Louie Moyers
Stanley Hammons
George Kindred
Harry Rosensweig
Bob Matre
Gem Daughters Of America Elect Officers For Year
The Caliichie officers were elected at a Heerrmiir meeting of Geom Coil Now lf Daughters ai Amprien, Wednesday evening at the De of A. balloo Bent Stead streets Fstelle Thornton, counsellor, Lamise Tones, associate counsellor, My Brows, rite counsellor, Martha Tratusey, associate vice counsellor, Teii Gihutre, junior past counsellor, Eden Dilg, associate pst counsellor, Anna McSwain, vouducive, Alice Vorigan, warden, arte Gray, inside sentinel, Tivzie Spivey, outside sentinel, Nolan Vile, trustee for 18 months, with Edith McCormick, pianist. The died commutes reported plans for the lance which is to be ilt at the Anthony Wayne Hotel ballroom. Friday night, December 26, Acdelicions lunch was served.
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Caliichie
Geom Coil
Ai Amprien
de of A. Balloo Bent Stead
Ounseiley
Eden Dilg
Assoeinge Pst
Anna McSwain
Vouducive
Alice Vorigan
Arte Gray
Inside Sentinel
Tivzie Spivey
Outside Sentinel
Nolan Vile
Winh Edith McCormick
The
Lance
Anthony Wayne Hotel
Acdelicions
St Joseph P T A Children’s Party Planned
Plans for a party for the children of the school on Thursday December 22 were made at a St Joseph’s Parent Teachers association meeting in the school hall. Rev John F Copa spoke to the association chairing ministers and praised the women for attending the retreat led by Rev Joseph Schnsider at Timn. The second and fourth are awarded for the honor banner. A social hour with carla preceded the meeting.
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St. Joseph’s
Parent Teachers ‘Association
John F. Copa
Rov
Joseph Schnsider
Tima
Carla
Community Christmas fund chase faces slow gifts
A Hamilton relief drive appeals for funds two weeks before the Christmas basket distribution. Despite open donations of all sizes, the Community Christmas committee reports funds rising too slowly to meet a minimum need for essentials. The Christian organization plans several fund raising projects, a Christmas store at 736 High Street, and toy and food drives December 16. Firemen will repair and paint donated toys. The distribution committee, led by Ray Warndorf, seeks truck owners to help transport baskets as highway officials cut back truck allocations this year. Other members include Tor Nolloth and Roger Duffy.
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Hamilton
Community Christians Organization
Chamber of Commerce
Christiang
High Street
Aates
Oceania
State Highway Department
Ray Warndorf
Fem Tok
Firesdeaths and costs in Harwilton December report
City council heard a report from Fire Chief William Conlin showing 46 fires occurred in Harwilton during December causing about 1,246 in damage. The tally reflects urban fire activity and the financial impact for the month.
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Piro
William Conlin
Harwilton
Call Special Meeting on Bond Issue for Relief Funds
Two representatives support a 43000 bond for poor relief in Hamilton. A recessed Friday night meeting will consider a resolution to seek Ohio Relief Commission approval and authorize bonds. Absence of two members stalled action. Mayor Burke and Councilman Forgueira were unavailable. Passage would comply with relief commission rules before applying to the Reconstruction Finance Corp for a loan.
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Hamilton
Ohio Relief Commission
Raymund TH Burke Pox
Counsilman Homer OC
Forguega
Stte Relief Commission
Reconstruction Finances Corporation
Friday Legislation On Coal Dealers Passed Ordinance
City council recessed Friday night and prepared to pass an ordinance taxing coal dealers with a $50 annual fee and penalties for violations. First offenders face $25 plus costs. repeat offenses bring three to 30 days. The measure, backed by coal companies, aims to curb thefts of coal and protect railroads and the public.
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Coal Enters
Railroad
Coal Geneve
Onl
Etolen Coal
Perton
Inter
Martin Lingtor
Paul Maluofeki
TH. Pater
Buoil Goal Company
Liberty Coal_company
Booker Coal Company
Wirkx Goad ‘Company
H.W. Wolkir
Independent Coal Company
Sabwenn Coal Company
Duerch Coal Company
Anderson-Shaffer Cosl Company
Hawwiltott Coke and Tron
al- Ing Ise Company
Townbwll Fuel Compats
Duerr
Begin Hearing Over Woodrow Wilson Junior High Contract
Testimony opened in Common Pleas court on the Woodrow Wilson junior high school construction contracts. Taxpayer seeks injunction against heating, ventilation, plumbing bids awarded to Peck Hannaford Peck Cincinnati and W C Shafer Hamilton firms. Attorneys for defendants argue general specifications would risk the main contract's integrity. Witnesses include Charles Tiolafer and George Barkman with board of education officials present.
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Aga H Hamilton Schooly
Charles E. Holder
Tiark
Woodrow Wilson Junior High
Eaton Road
Peck, Hannaford, Peck Company
Cioginnati
W. C. Sha
Nichols, Morvill
1 Wood, Marx and Gintyr
Cincinnati
Millikin
Shalis
Inn
Board of Education
Schmidt Argurd Wat Coneldern
Elis
Harry J. Koehler
Shepherd
Iola
Charles Tiolafer
Harry Mighes
Baned
George Barkman
Santa's Fund, Contributions Reach 520 Total
Santa's Fund contributions have totaled 520. The list includes Harry To Ratkoyce 130, CG H Helvey 6, Walter A Rentsshler 5, Thomas G Nolloth 5, WB Loveltereeeeee 10, Miss Carofine Macredent 0, and Butler Ring No 0. Total to date 520.
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Lund
Harry To
Ratkoyce
H. Helvey
Walter A. Rentsshler
Thomas G. Nolloth
Wage settlement reached in Milk Wagon Drivers dispute
The milk wagon drivers and Cincinnati Mill Exchange dealers reached a year end wage accord after United States conciliation commissioner Fred Keightly issued the arbitrator's award. Basic driver wages drop to 35 cents per mile with various cuts for inside plant workers and foremen, while drivers retain certain allowances and bonuses totaling about 265000 dollars annually.
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Cincinnati
Hamilton
Fred Keightly
United States Commissioner of Conciliation
Nce
Anles
Milk Exchange
H. D. Hooge
Thomas J. Farrell
Lin
Mayor Borké Calls In Initiative Power On Franchise Vote
Mayor Borké addresses Tamiston citizens about the city charter enabling initiative and referendum. He notes two tribunals, citizen votes through polls and council action, and cites transportation franchise petitions as direct bearing on the issue. He says as a councilman he would not pursue further action given the charter’s provisions.
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Counril
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Ed Wheelan
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