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Newspaper

Hamilton Evening Journal

Location

Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1932

Page

8

Hamilton city council approves bus franchise for Hamilton interests

Hamilton City Council gave first reading to an ordinance granting City Coach Company a five year bus franchise with a straight five cent fare. The vote was 4 to 3 with Ferguson Hurke Biermann and Warndorf in favor and Welsh Millikin and Benninghofen against. Public hearings set for November 2 at 8 p.m. prior to second vote.

Hamilton S City Coach Company Flys City Caseh Company Homer C. Ferguson Raymond H. Hurke August Biermann Ed Warndorf Leo Welsh Mark Millikin Paul Benninghofen Louis Solingon Allan Iyer Coach Company, & Company Council Hell Pasard Somethag Millikin Transportation Syatem Harmilton Counsil Hamilton City Lines City Coach Company Legislativa Bten Jouneilnecht

No Rate Increase Vote Again In Year Pledge By City Council

Hamilton city council adopted a two fold pledge to voters ahead of the November election. If the charter amendment is approved the city would transfer excess gas and electric revenues to cover operating costs with no rate hikes. If voters reject the amendment funds would be tight affecting police fire garbage and hospital services.

People of Hamilton Wea Noverm Council Nort Yaar Hamilton Einriell Muniicipal Gas Dleality Iaid Haymond H. Burke Nis Mark Millikin Millikin Burke Nob OarTy Pas Wpolk Gaa Othat Poinket

Convention Report To Odd Fellows Continues On Page 2

F M Zilios Ohio State Secretaries association treasurer gave a report on the Springfield convention proceedings held October 17 and 18 at Hamilton lodge 17. Invitations were extended to Miami lodge Manres and Standon lodge for upcoming visits. Final plans were set for a gel gathering meeting sponsored by Odd Fellow Past Grands and Knights of Pythias. A regular meeting was scheduled for October 20 with the club degree to be conferred by chase of candidates.

F. M. Zilios Ohio State Springfield Hamilton Lodge South Third Street Charles J, Btundel D. G Kafball North Becond Street Odd Fellow Knights of Pythias sMlen

Councilmen Debate Franchise Vote At City Hall

City leaders including Mayor It Hy Burka and five councilmen spoke Wednesday night on a transportation franchise ordinance. Ferguson and Millikin voiced opposition, Millikin urging municipal ownership, while Welak supported granting a franchise to an outside traction company.

Brighy Hy Burka Ordine Ange Burks Focal Cownchlman Ferguson Saingon and Iyer Traction Company Dr. Millikin Welak

Spanking Scuffle Ends With Stones On Vine Street

A man and his wife, Joe Meyers and Mrs Meyers of Vine Street, were involved when a rock shattered near their car during an evening incident described as two spankings for two youths. Police searched Vine Street for the thrower, and a father defending the other youth faced reprimand from an officer. A separate note reports a Glendale man, Harlin Combs, sought by police while his mother lies ill in Middletown, and a cigarette fire scorched leaves near Second and Ludlow streets with no injuries.

Joe Meyers Vine Street City Service TLL Harlin Combs Logan Agento Middletown, i

Mayor Burke Endorses Hamilton Bus Franchise Vote

Hamilton city council hears Mayor Raymond H Burke explain his support for a local streetcar franchise with the Conch company After a four year study he argues a public utility needs a franchise to unify transportation at low cost for a city with many riders who rely on short rides and free transfers for school access.

Burke Hamilton Raymond H. Burke City Conch Company

Wages Of City Employes Cut Twenty Per Cent For Next Year

City officials announce a twenty percent wage reduction for all city workers next year to help balance a strained budget. Donations by employees to relief funds will total about forty four thousand six hundred fifty five dollars, aiding a projected fifty two thousand dollar relief expenditure.

Hamilton Jissell P. Priest Thurgéay Sity Mark Milikin Eond Cin Association of Prica

Milford P T A Meeting Set Next Tuesday at Darrtown School

Milford township Parent Teachers Association schedules a meeting next Tuesday evening at 3 40 at Darrtown School. The program promises an interesting agenda and a meal.

Milford Township P.T. A Milford Township Darrtown

Rally Day Plans at Grace M E Church

Rally day events at Grace M E Church Sunday at 10:00 a m feature a Washington bicentennial program an appealing program has been arranged and the public is invited

Grage M. E Grace AL KB Washington Peblic iv

Exemption Rate Tops Local Real Estate Amid County Tax Study

More than a quarter of Butler County real estate is tax exempt, with an estimated 22.2 million dollars in exemption value. County auditor Johnny Barlan reported to the state tax commission, noting Ohio counties generally show higher exemptions due to Miami University and Western College. Exemption categories include federal, state, county, townships, schools, churches, cemeteries, and various institutions.

Hitler County Johnny Barlan State Tax Commission Ohio Miami University Western College Oxford United State State of Ohio Institutio of Jearning American Legion Butler County

Tabulate Voters In Fifth Ward

Tabulation of new voter registration in Hamilton Fifth ward shows 21 voters this period versus 1025 in the presidential year. The Fifth ward counts 2494 eligible voters with roughly twice as many men as women, while four years ago the total was 2497.

Hamilton Board of Elagfions Agsinal Lasa Shaw

Butler County 4H delegates chosen for Ohio State congress

Eight Butler County delegates will attend the 4H Club Congress at Ohio State University from October 30 to November 6. A separate selection of 30 members for a secondary trig will be made by a county committee this afternoon. The committee comprises county leaders in medical, agricultural, banking, and civic groups. Selections hinge on achievements in 4H and community work, with sub grades, health scores, and offices held considered. Names will be kept confidential and assigned by number. The meeting is at 2 o'clock in the office of County Superintendent C. T. Williams.

Ohio State University Butler County Homer Gord Hamilton J.P. Clayson County Farm Bureau Ross Snyder County Bankers ‘Association Frme C. T. Williams

County Finances Warn of Shortfall in 1932 Expenses

Government expense exceeds income in Lex county facilities. Tax receipts, fees, licenses fall short, risking funds after November 1. Despite salary cuts and expense controls, delinquencies reduced tax collections. Auditor John M Harlen to delay payments to avoid cash overdraft. October 15 payroll completed, November salaries uncertain.

Butlex John M. Harlen

Mayor Burke Speaks at Lions Club Meeting

Mayor Raymond H. Burke addressed the Lions Club at the Anthony Wayne base outlining proposed city charter amendments and transportation issues. Introduced by Charles Brown the meeting planned an evening session at the Anthony Wayne hotel next week followed by a theater party with Vince Pater and Warren Jahst organizing arrangements.

Raymond H. ‘Burke Lions Club Anthony Wayne Base Burke Charles Brown Anthony Wayne Hotel Vincent Pater Warren Jahst

Crawford Suez For 60 on Note In Common Pleas Court

W H Crawford of Hamilton sued in common pleas court Thursday for judgment on a promissory note for 1860 dollars signed by John and Jenola Yater and secured by real estate in the First ward.

Crawford Suez W. OC. Crawford Hamilton Commom Pleas Court Ty John Jenala Yater

Y Roundup Teams Spurred on to Campaign Success

The Y Roundup reports progress toward a campaign goal with Friday's report due. Robert Cogswell and John Le Prosser spoke at a Wednesday dinner rally, urging continued effort to recruit members and support youth work in Hamilton.

Eam Robert Cogswell John le Prosser Char L. Meeks Chainnai Cagewell Hamilton Prosser Si Association Merk Fike Paul Ziegler

Moose initiate class of candidates at Hamilton Chapter No. 36

A Moose initiate ceremony occurred Wednesday evening at the Moose Hall with the Loyal Order of Moose, Hamilton Chapter No. 36. Routine business followed the initiation as a large fish fry is planned for Saturday evening October 23 at the Moose Hall. A bank asks for 485 dollars and a court case debt of 433 dollars on a note, argued by Thomas Kinney, appears in the common pleas court file.

MOOSE Loyal Order of Moose Hamilton Mouse Barrison Bank Bues Citizens Fask Harrison Geske Common Pleas Thomas Kinney

Ferguson Hurries to City Council Vote on Transportation Ordinance

Homer C. Berg son Ferguson faced a tight schedule in Chicago and Hamilton. He attended the council meeting in time for the first vote on the transportation ordinance, then returned to Chicago for a business conference. His remark, I just had to be here, underscored the urgency.

Homer Ferguson Homer C. Bergson Franspores Chicago Ofelook Ferguson Éoun

One Guilty Plea In Butler County Indictments

One man pleaded guilty in Butler County common pleas court before Judge E J Kentz after arraignments last Thursday. Charles Sales of Middletown was fined 200 dollars and jailed until costs are paid for issuing checks with insufficient funds. Several others faced charges including auto theft, obtaining funds, and bootlegging. some defendants were not found or released to other authorities. The arraignments were briefly delayed to Friday.

E. J. Kentz Common Pleas Court Charles “Sales Middletown Costa Marl Waller Tamilton County Maurice Waller Alrilee Vaughn Mickey McGuire Coster Smith

Weather notes from Hamilton yesterday and prior years

Fragmentary weather history from Hamilton reports yesterday record 71 and low 51. The text also lists incomplete figures for the same date in several prior years, including 1990 1998 1920 and other garbled data.

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