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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1932
Page
8
Two proposed ordinances on bus franchise plans reach council with October action anticipated. One plan features Hamilton men, the other backed by C and L. E. Capital, both addressing five year programs and insurance protection. Critics note similar frameworks but differ on coverage, while officials predict a council decision by month’s end.
Hamilton council considered two franchise ordinances to run a five year motor bus system. City Coach and Hamilton City Lines proposals mirror each other on fare and service area while differing in passenger insurance limits. An October 11 vote looms with a public hearing after final readings anticipated by end of October.
The report lists yesterday’s high 68 and low 62 for Hamilton with historical comparisons. It notes multiple year temperatures and rainfall totals, including a 4.08 inch rainfall to date and scattered high and low records across several years.
City officials trace a four year study of municipal transportation begun in 1928. The piece outlines drafting a new transportation franchise ordinance and the push toward a unified system for Hamilton. City Manager Russell P. Price notes the survey aims to establish a citywide transportation network. Continued on Page 3.
A 60 year old Monroe school bus driver, Glenn Harkeater, collapsed at the wheel while on route and, after assisting a student to drive, was found unable to speak with paralysis. He was taken to his home on the Cincinnati and Dayton Pike after the incident on Wednesday afternoon.
A social organized by the Ladies Aid Society Sewing Circle Brotherhood and Men’s Bible class was held at St John Church on Wednesday evening to celebrate Rathamitiversary. More than 500 people attended a program featuring the augmented orchestra under Louis Pippert, a Ladies Aid playlet, an impersonation of The Real World by the Sewing Circle, and a Latin sermon by a congregation member. Toys and cakes were served afterward under Mrs. Virgie Tashoff’s committee.
An open meeting for Hamilton area Junior High boys interested in forming neighborhood football teams is announced at the Y M C A Boys' department Friday at 7 15 p m. Attendees will organize teams and leagues coaches and officials will be assigned schedules arranged soon every neighborhood group should be represented.
The Hamilton High School Booster association will again reserve a special section in the bleachers for all football games at the high school athletic field. Seats for this section can be secured at the gate before each game from Torii Gilmore, president, and David Schogen, secretary.
Afirt and final account was submitted Thursday to probate court by Charles Demaret as administrator of the estate of Alfred De wortt, showing 1,401.85 received and 488.65 expended. Distribution reported $28,047 and being paid Charles, William, Louis, John and Frank Desnovel-e.
At a meeting of Father Butler Council No. 94 K of Gy on Howth Third Street members focused on October 12 Columbus Day plans. The discussion followed other routine committee reports and adjourned with agreed next steps.
Hamilton and Butler county residents are invited to a Saturday night Prosperity Days program produced by Crosley Stars from iTV Cincinnati. The event starts at 10 PM with stage in front of the Anthony Wayne hotel. Police will close Court Street for safety as McCormick's Old Time Fiddlers and the Movin Sisters perform, promising top entertainment and shopping opportunities.
Plans outlined to dedicate the Bow American Legion Home on Sunday October 16 at the Bow Home site with speakers to be confirmed. Building trustees were named Gordon Henninger three years Michael Galligan two years and Joseph Schoeler one year. Furnishings plans are progressing with some furniture to be recovered and repurposed to match the overall color scheme.
Gustav Bartel a longtime Hamilton moulder died at his home 408 Bouth Fifth Street Wednesday afternoon aged 61 after eight years of ill health five months confined to bed He was born in Richmond Indiana and leaves widow Katherine four sons LeRoy Elner Clyde Kenneth two daughters Mors Brown Hughes Mers Huston Pugh and eight grandchildren Services Saturday 2700 p m at Webb Funeral Home Rose Hill Cemetery Rev Allwardt to officiate. Walnut Aid Society elects three new members and plans social October 8 with euchre and five hundred
Dollar Day drew Hamilton and Butler county shoppers as two days of rain ended. Stores opened to long lines and brisk buying as men, women, and children sought season’s merchandise. Merchants conducted the event as a courtesy to patrons.
A hit and run on High Street and the Miami River Bridge left two teen girls injured and the driver at large. Mary Gentile and Bertha Rich, both 16 or 17, were struck as they crossed the bridge by a westbound car. Authorities described the vehicle and driver and sought witnesses.
Final account filed in probate by administrator Robert D Gillespie shows 26248.67 total receipts including 15125 from farm sale with no claims against John F Gillespie estate. Document prepared by the late Walton Bowers. Diptheria cases reported in Union Township two cases. Starin fever in the Hant on family.
Members from Hamilton Building and Loan associations attend a district meeting in Miamisburg Ohio. Attendees include Frank Richter William Pfau Nulton Parrish from Homa Loan W J Breda Vernon Cruzen from Columbia Loan Morris Taylor H T Kenuth William Griesmer F E B Weaver Dr F M Barden Mark Brillant George Barkman Holdefer Charles Peolzer J A Ralston and Miss Fannie Wing from Hamilton Homestead and Loan HF Warndorf FW Giragor and C J Jones from Temples Loan.
World famous aviator Hugh Herndon, 42, guest speaker at the Hamilton Lions Club gathering at the Anthony Wayne, recalled the aircraft flight across the Pacific with Glandis Pangborn from Floyd Bennett Field to Moscow. He described the perilous voyage, including their route over Japan, and the challenging moments that followed.
Hamilton board of education awarded the general contract for the new Woodrow Wilson Junior High on Eaton road in three parts to A. Benzing and Son, H.R. Blagg Co, and Edward T. Honnert, saving $12,357 from the lowest single bid. One bidder asked to withdraw from separate branches, and the board planned Friday actions on mechanical contracts.
Earl Beaver reports that the duck season will open October 16 under federal proclamation, lasting 60 days to December 15. Hunters are said to have taken many squirrels during the wet spell, while the squirrel year closes October 2.
Ira Hetzler, 11, son of Armel Hetzler Sr, addressed at 400 Millville Avenue, was bit by a dog Wednesday. The dog, believed owned by George Blomaker of 506 Mais Avenue, caused the injury.
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