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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1932
Page
6
Hamilton faced heavy winter conditions as ice and snow crippled roads. authorities reported about 1 600 families unable to reach services or shops, underscoring a severe holiday disruption and ongoing relief efforts. Emergency crews worked to clear arteries and restore essential mobility across neighborhoods.
Staite fire department officials may be summoned to Hamilton to assist Fire Chief Conlin in investigating a fire of incendiary origin at 103:16 Saturday night. Damage was under $200 to Fannie Thompson’s home, saved by quick firemen from two companies. Oil soaked rags and magazines found. four rooms affected. Firemen thwarted the plot as authorities labeled it incendiary. Damages totaled about $100. owner Mrs Thompson was absent. Other fires Sunday and Saturday caused minor damage with no injuries.
Freezing drizzle over snow left Hamilton and Butler County nearly ice bound. Crews spread ashes on crosswalks and intersections as traffic slowed to a crawl. One youth injured in a sleding accident. another collision on South B Street caused minor damage. Police warned against coaster use. two additional auto accidents blamed on slick streets.
Charity ball planned at Jeff's Garden this Thursday evening to benefit Christmas In Every Home. Edward Downey reports the high pavilion ready. Ohio Bus Lines offering free transport. Nohi Bottling to donate soft drinks. Lewis Cigar Company to provide cigars and candy. Fred H. Motzer directing 12 musicians for dance music. Proceeds go to the charity. attendance urged due to strong community needs.
A police dog and six puppies were towed at 2 oclock Sumlay afterwoon at Van Stook at St. Cairo avenues outside the city limits. Patrolman Herb Crowthers made a flying trip over ice coated atroots with no blanket to cover up the mother and her pups. The officer was forced to retreat. Later Sheriff John Selumasher arrived and took the dog and pups to shelter.
Plans announced Monday merge state highway resident engineer duties with Butler County engineer. Fred Hammerle to become county engineer, saving over $4,000 annually and up to $20,000 over four years. District office cooperation and partial staff retention will shape the new arrangement.
Deputies of Sheil and Middletown police conducted two raids during the weekend at an old-fashioned brown-covered bar one and a half miles north of Lefourdsville. Larry Lickert, reported as barkeeper, was arrested for possession of liquor around 1 100 o clock Sunday morning. Equipment included a bar, serving outfit, draft beer, two barrels of beer, one gallon of gin, one gallon of whisky, and two dozen half pint bottles. raid details describe the scene and confiscated items.
Butler County officials announce staff reductions and new appointments to county offices beginning January 2. Conrad Strah will replace George Roberts as clerk of courts with a smaller staff including Ralph Jeffries, Joseph Kiep, John McCain, Ruth Hufnagel, Evelyn Wright, and Elsie Kiley. Robert Braun’s recorder office also trims, while engineer and surveyor staffs see key changes under Fred Hammerl. Sheriff John Schumacher keeps current deputies and secretary. Probate Judge Gigeon Palmer is re-elected, with deputies retained, and Treasurer Joseph H. Dubois to start term in September.
The Frail Darwin Post No. 138 Junior Auxiliary held its inaugural Saturday gathering at the new Legion hall on the New London pike and A street. Ten juniors joined, with Mrs. Herbert Getz and Mrs. Fred Randall presiding. No officer slate was chosen yet, as elections are planned for January 1. The pledge was given and the group sang America. next meeting aims for January 1 with planned officer elections and guest speaker Mrs. Ruoff expected to attend.
Paweafully, a Hamilton woman known for civic and community work, Lillian F Matthias died at 183 South 19 street at 7 30 Saturday evening after a heart attack that struck Wednesday. Born July 9 1873 she belonged to a pioneer Hamilton family and was a longtime journalist for the Journal before teaching kindergarten in Ta Grange Illinois for 13 years.
City officials led by City Manager Russell P Price and Millikin Shotts met with Governor George White’s relief commission in Columbus to seek a 49000 Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan to cover relief expenses through year end. They presented city council legislation authorizing 943000 in hand and a resolution stating exhaustion of other relief avenues. If approved, a_rf application will be filed in Washington with Fred C Crozton from RF in attendance.
The women’s organization of the Christmas in Every Home movement has planned a party at the Fanmont Center on Thursday afternoon and evening December 18. Card games will be played both sessions with two prizes per table. Funds raised will buy food for the Christmas basket. The group thanks the Fanmont Center board for the building space.
Four Hamilton residents were hurt in icy conditions on slippery sidewalks. Injured include Attorney W. Shepherd of 105 Dayton Street, Henry Hammerle of 115 Ludlow Street, Mrs. Margaret Morton of 2240 Freeman Avenue, and Roscoe Miller of 412 Fallert Avenue. Shepherd slipped on icy steps at home, injuring his hip and was confined to bed.
Wage contracts for milk drivers and dairy plant employees across Greater Cincinnati Hamilton Middletown Northern Kentucky were signed in Cincinnati on Saturday. The pact runs retroactively to November 1, 1933 and holds until November 1, 1993, with arbitration by Fred Keightly of the U S Conciliation Service.
Rev Edwin Hamann and Sylvester Huser are to receive church orders at Mt St Marys Seminary chapel Cincinnati on Saturday morning. Hamann, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Hamann, is to receive the Order of the Deasonsts. Huser, son of the late Mr and Mrs Frank Huser, will receive the Order of the Subdeaconate. Both studied at Hamilton Catholic High School Xavier University St Gregorys Seminary and Mt St Marys before entering priesthood.
Hamilton's Christmas in Every Home effort expands to about 1600 needy families this year as Barrels Ready Communities place barrels in 80 groceries. Volunteers urge gifts of food or money to the Chamber of Commerce office and plan fundraising events at the Anthony Wayne hotel to ensure baskets reach poorer families.
Roberta Roberts of 938 Scotts Street reported a theft Sunday afternoon while joining police in the search for the thief as cold weather persisted Monday. A warrant was issued at end of month and name appears in sparse docket notes with unclear details.
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