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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1932
Page
6
A steady early turnout is reported across Butler County with about a third of the vote cast in several precincts before noon. City officials note rising interest as voters line up to exercise ballots.
Committees outline a full Armistice Day program in Hamilton led by Frank Darwin Post 188 and Post 198 American Legion. Morning parade to Greenwood Cemetery for memorials led by Sam Levin, luncheon at the new American Legion Home, afternoon parade led by Wesley Whlzer, then a Commander’s Ball at Delf’s Garden with Johnnis Brock’s Rhythm Boys. Gilbert Betton to speak at the luncheon. Ohio’s attorney general to headline events.
A survey of Butler County voters finds early turnout heavier than usual with steady poll visits across Hamilton Middletown and surrounding villages. Democratic and Republican leaders predict varying margins in county races and national contests as weather aids turnout and precinct officers report ongoing vote counting through the day.
Fragmentary climate table lists several years and numbers with place names and temperatures. Readable items include Mex and a set of figures such as 88 8 51 HH 4 6. The legibility is poor for precise interpretation.
Mrs. Paul Vollmer, 28, wife of Paul Vollmer of 1207 Clay Street Cincinnati, attempted to end her life by poison last Friday. Doctors at Bethesda Hospital fought to save her life as her husband, citing prior attempts and possible mental illness, arranged transfer to the hospital after her condition worsened. The couple, married in 1929, previously lived in Manhattan two years ago.
Mattie Brown, 35, colored, of Walnut Street, was dismissed on liquor possession charges after Judge Alphonse Water ruled police lacked a valid warrant to raid her home. Patrolman Chronve Holden testified officers deviated from liquor search purpose. Bronston and Lester Denson, both colored, were arrested on peace charges.
An inspiration committee of the Business Girls club plans a Wednesday evening world fellowship banquet at the YWCA. The meeting will feature sketches representing various countries.
At a Monday luncheon of the Ministerial association in Hamilton pastors agreed each church will sponsor its Thanksgiving Day service. The event will begin at 9:30 o clock on Thanksgiving Day, with neighborhood churches hosting the service.
The Journal will provide up-to-the-minute Butler county returns via telephone 5600 from the board of elections office. A staff will tabulate votes as reported, with full AP wire reports from across the country also available by calling. Special equipment from BE. C. Davis of Underwood-Elliott-Fisher enables the tabulation.
Washington Lodge No. 17 F and AM held a regular meeting at the Masonic temple. The entered apprentice degree will be conferred on November 16 and the master Mason degree will be conferred on November 8 in a special meeting. Election of officers for the coming year is set for November 29.
Funeral services for William Schuler, 80, were held at his family home in Cincinnati with interment at Spring Grove Cemetery. Hamilton relatives attended. the Cincinnati Post recalled Schuler’s Vine Street gathering place and its social role in the city’s history.
Luther Bisler, 70, was exonerated in the killing of George Lemmon 21, after he claimed Lemmon and an accomplice planned a holdup at an air night filling station on U S Route 40 near Lewisburg. Lemmon was killed as Bisler fired in self defense. the second youth fled. Columbus police aided the search and may charge the companion with auto theft after the stolen car was found. Relatives of Bisler doubt his story. the incident remains under investigation.
Town residents attend Fenmont event hosting real time election returns on local and national races. The Fenmont cooperative will provide soup and sandwiches while the Music Store installs a radio to secure up to the minute results. Local and state contests expected to be announced.
Election returns will be provided by the Associated Press to Hamilton readers via the Journal and local stations WLW WSAT WKRC and Columbia. The Journal promises authentic AP results with a large reporting staff and frequent updates as contests across Hamilton and Butler County unfold.
John Moore director of the League for Nations Association of Olio Branch will speak at the Y Foremen's Smoker on Thursday evening November 10 at 745 in the Y auditorium. Moore recently returned from his fifth Europe trip visiting Liverpool London Paris Geneva. He spoke from Geneva as a special correspondent opening doors for him. His talk, The Gains of Twelve Years of International Co operation, examines postwar institutions especially the international labor office at Geneva and its impact on workers worldwide.
Honor will be paid to fathers as Hamilton area groups schedule father and son banquets from November 9 to December 2. Churches lodges and clubs nationwide back the observance started in 1909 by the YMCA in Providence Rhode Island. Local events include St Paul Evangelical November 9 and Emanuel Lutheran November 17 with others on November 10 16 18 and December 2. The program aims to strengthen father son bonds deepen respect and foster Christian fellowship at home and in the community and to support world peace through Christian brotherhood.
A fire at 9 40 pm Monday damaged the residence of Fleury Roysbem located at 520 South Fourth Street. Estimated damage was 25 dollars. No injuries reported. Firefighters contained the flames quickly after arrival.
Music filled the Y Monday Club event on November 7 with ninety attendees enjoying an instrumental trio from the High Street Church of Christ. Miss Pailin Umbaugh, Jershing Wells, and Ely George Gantemiller performed while Elmer Fetter led songs and June R Gorham sang with piano accompaniment by Anna Margaret Yale.
A county agricultural agent and an Ohio State economist report burning corn is not cheaper than coal. Nebraska tests show coal must cost $12.50 per ton to match a 20 cent per bushel price, and corn stoves need special equipment. Farmers asked for guidance amid rumors on fuel costs.
At Mt Aubin Baptist church a missionary report before the Jennie Sandidge chapter of the First Baptist World Wide Guild urged increased funding or missionaries would be recalled home. Miss Kathryn Stitsinger, president, led devotions by Mrs Leifheit who spoke on lowering the business meeting cut supper meetings for several months. The next meeting will be a White Elephant party at Mrs Katherine Newkirk 943 Cleveland Ave with Margaret Devine as assistant hostess. The Junior Guild initiation is set for Friday with officers and aunts Geosthalian. Miss Betty Tankersley named chair of the Continua Ga Pag.
Albert C Banker age 25 died Monday at Meter hospital after an illness of four weeks. He was born in this city November 25 1907 and was known among younger residents. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Eugene A Banker two sisters Mrs Earl Gett and Miss Lorraine Banker and many relatives. Funeral Thursday 2 pm from 312 Bella Avenue with Rev F J Knother officiating burial Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call after Wednesday morning.
Candidates for congress are filing preliminary expense accounts with South Trimble, clerk of the national House. In the Third Ohio district Byron B Harlan Democratic candidate for reelection reported expenditures of 54 and Edith McClure Pat saan Republican reported 1012.51. George Williamson public services for Mrs Rebecca Williamson, 91, daughter of Mr and Mrs Nathan Bean, who came from Virginia in a covered almost century ago, were held Tuesday afternoon at their home 150 Tyton Avenue Middletown with a parlor service.
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