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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1932
Page
9
Overpeck reports 20 below zero with Hamilton at 18 degrees and noon readings near 3 above. Columns note colder spots, record lows since 1929, stretched across the county with many frozen pipes and autos. officials warn of increasing clouds and slowly rising temperatures as the cold spell continues.
Postmen appeal for public cooperation as Hamilton residents spread ashes along walks and around homes to deter otter carriers and other pedestrians amid icy conditions. The city slows postal service and officials seek aid to protect walkers.
Yesterday maximum reached 13 with a low near minus 10. The same date in prior years shows 1931 1920 1924 1928 1927 1926 with varied highs from 46 to 54 and lows from 38 to 5. Weekend readings cite Ma and D values around 8 and 4.
Washington December 16 report from the Washington bureau notes a $773.68 allotment for extra help at Christmas for Hamilton post office. The limit may rise if incoming mail volume requires larger staffing. Initially qualified substitutes and clerks will receive extra work, with pay at regular hourly rates, and postmasters may select those with dependents in need of the extra earnings. Extra work begins at midnight Christmas Eve and continues through December 26 for a post-Christmas cleanup of mail and packages.
In the last 24 hours only two fire alarms were reported. One at Thursday noon required two companies to reach the Capital Bitliard polars with no fire found. The other at 1 58 p m Thursday afternoon sent lava companies to Ed Hessenbroek at 1920 Harina ayonur to extinguish a fire starting in a flue cap. Damage was slight.
The Grace M E Church vested choir under Prof John D Lotz will present Orla Adams sacred cantata The Holy Child on Sunday evening December 4 at six o'clock in the evening.
A truck driver narrowly survived monoxide gas exposure while warming up a tank truck engine in a closed garage. William Afiller, 56, of Chessnut Street, was revived by Dr. A. T. Smedley after his truck muffler partially stopped, allowing exhaust to seep into the cab. He is expected to recover.
Mrs Nalesis Rice Clark 65 wife of Dr Frank Lowry Clark professor of Greek at Miami University died at home 202 Tallawanda Road Oxford after a cerebral hemorrhage. She was noted author and authority on the Bacon Shakespeare controversy and published works on the Dial stage. Survived by her widower a brother and others. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
Bethel church congregation in Witham TF Keppler was elected elder John Morgenthaler treasurer and Fred Stuck and William Graham vestrymen at the annual meeting held Thursday night The newly elected officers will be installed Christmas morning Miss Evan Lipp reported year receipts of 13460 with 13390 expenses nearly 2000 used for missionary purposes J C Gootrich recording secretary announced 61 new members were added this year pastor Rev FL Dickman organist and choir leader salaries remain unchanged for the year
Santa's Fund totals reach 1649 dollars with earlier gifts bringing the year to date to 91639.77. Donors include C.K Glaser 6, Hes 5, Mr. and Mrs. Homer 26, Mr. and Mrs. Brune 6, Ralph and Ruder 5, among others.
Members of the M Q Fl Bible class at First M E Church held their annual Christmas party in the church service room. A 1 pm chicken luncheon for 48 attendees featured scarlet tapers and festive decor, with hymns, a talk on Christ’s meaning, and a Christmas reading. The group planned further charity work for the needy.
Charles Letsche was elected president of the ex service men in a gathering at St Johns hall South Eleventh street thursday evening Other officers named include vice president William Shawhan secretary Karl W Stout recording secretary Gentry Cain treasurer Walter Betschey sergeant at arms dytis Engler officer of the day Jacob Lathes and executive board Gordon Blends and Russell Sutherland Earl W Stout secretary re elected for the third time Robert Brown county recorder elect invited members to a roast on January 5
Needy families must apply to the Chamber of Commerce by Saturday 6 PM for Christmas baskets. The In Every Home committee, led by Peter E. Rentschier, will assess needs, weather complicates work, and late applications may not be fulfilled. Donations include bread from Dr. W. M. Hayes and others, plus tickets for a benefit movie and a card party. Tickets go on sale holiday afternoon at local drug stores.
The Scare' Service class of the First Reformed church led by Miss Pearle Dowty met at 705 Gray Avenue with Mrs. Glan Wortendyke. During the business session coal for Christmas gifts was approved for needy families and all toys in the grab bag were allocated to the community. Refreshments followed.
Five Hamilton boys planned an adventure in a Pennsylvania box car on a city siding. Cold night, straw and makeshift bunks. a campfire kept them warm while they waited. The car caught fire, firemen arrived, railroad detectives nabbed two boys for arraignment in juvenile court. Ages reported as 10 to 14 years.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Campbell Gard Post No. 1089 will host a benefit dance Saturday at Boose hall. The event features five hundred euchre and bridge prizes, a popular orchestra, and is open to the public. Proceeds aid relief efforts for veterans and members in need.
Butler county commissioners Friday appointed a county welfare board to coordinate relief work. Neilan, recently named county welfare director, said committees will improve efficiency in distributing aid. The board includes leaders from Hamilton Middletown Madison Union Oxford and Morgan townships with city officials and welfare directors named.
Milton C Wolff a Hamilton youth of 1903 born to the late Dr and Mrs Salive Wolff died Friday at Mercy hospital of double pneumonia aged 30 He lived in Cleveland and Hamilton and was connected with the Bina Insurance Co He was a member of Beth Israel Hamilton Lodge 58 Knights of Pythian and Bnai Brith funeral services Sunday at 10 from Elana funeral home Interment in Jewish cemetery Rabbi Milton Grafman to officiate Friends may call after Saturday noon
Southwest Ohio public health officials met Thursday at the YWCA to discuss city and county health issues. Dayton health commissioner Dr A O Peters led the gathering with officials from Dayton Middletown Hamilton and Montgomery county present. County and city nurses and health staff including Miss Anne Doyle and Dr J Bald ridge attended along with state federation leaders.
Police probe a $300 loss at the Phoenix Caster Co plant in Millville and Edgewood Aves as machinery is wrecked and belts cut. Officials say products from a federal order were stolen or damaged, with a mystery motive and a possible insider key access. No forced entry found. investigators seek clues.
William Morscher, 37, on Minot Avenue, suffered a severe head injury early Thursday afternoon when his car was struck by a traction car opposite 1610 Pleasant Avenue. He was taken to Dr J B Grathans and then Mars Vy Hospital, and was reported in good condition the next morning. William Steelman of 808 Laurel Avenue, operator of the traction car, could not stop in time and rear‑ended Morscher, wrecking the gas tank and left fender. Ralph Asbury of 236 Laurel Park helped move Morscher to a physician's offices.
Frank Wright of 1130 Laurel Avenue, aged 30, was fined five dollars and costs by Judge A J Pater after being charged with illegally riding a train. Railroad detective W G Conk led the investigation and testified.
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