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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1925
Page
9
A comparative analysis argues Indiana’s city manager law is superior to Ohio’s, noting weaknesses in Indiana’s framework but highlighting its success in other states and detailing adjustments seen as beneficial. The piece centers on governance by professional managers and municipal control.
The article outlines petition thresholds for elections requiring ten percent of last election voters and a council certification timeline within 30 days, with elections held 60 to 90 days after filing. It lists City Manager duties including enforcing laws, attending meetings, recommending measures, appointing staff, budget prep, financial reports, and signing contracts and bonds.
A historical examination outlines Indianapolis city manager provisions including seven council members elected for four years with salary limits, annual tax budgets, and executive authority. It contrasts Indiana safeguards with Ohio rules, noting bans on political activities and appointments tied to service, and emphasizes enhanced protections in Indiana law.
The Harmonie Club under the Raper Commandery presents a recital at the Masonic Temple on Saturday night April 18 featuring solos duets quartets and two unique ensemble numbers led by Mrs James A Moag and Pauline Schell Schmidt with an assorted program from Carmen to La Boheme plus a second program by the Athenaeum Male Chorus April 20 and a spring concert by Joyce Bannerman and the Metropolitan School of Music on April 14 followed by a recital by Indiana College of Music and Fine Arts students on April 18
Special recitals to be held at the Odeon recital hall with free admission. On Saturday at 3 p m Earl Howe Jones will present his piano students in a program assisted by reader Ross Rissler.
City records report 1925 first quarter permits at 3 683 compared with 2 945 last year. Despite higher totals a few large projects dimmed the rise. If spread along one street the permits would cover four miles and house well over 1 000 families, signaling a strong home-building trend in Indianapolis.
The annual campaign, led by the Junior Chamber of Commerce, opens Monday with support from official agencies and civic bodies. It urges residents John J. Citizen to join, remove trash and debris, curb smoke nuisance, and restore the city’s face for better living and mortgage security.
The Indianapolis park board approves immediate improvements and equipment for five more playgrounds, bringing total in operation to forty this season. Officials stress outdoor play as essential for health and safer for children, noting no serious accidents on city playgrounds last year despite higher costs.
Final rehearsals for the Mendelssohn Choir concert at Caleb Mills Hall proceed under director Elmer Andrew Steffen. Marguerite D'Alvarez, renowned South American mezzo contralto, will assist. Over 125 singers participate in the event.
The program includes soloists and choir members from city churches. The concert will present a wide choral repertoire spanning ballads spirituals sacred motets and secular classics with Mlle D Alvarez performing a solo and a full song recital.
Leon Sampaix plans a concert at Caleb Mills Hall featuring pieces by Mozart Beethoven and Liszt among others. The third Teachers Federation Concert Course ends April 23 at 8:15 with the Teachers chorus led by Ernest G Hesser and violinist Albert Spalding. The Athenaeum Male Chorus and lyric soprano Charlotte Lieber are listed for a Sunday afternoon free concert.
The John Herron Art Institute concert in the sculpture court begins at 4 o clock with De Witt S. Talbert conducting the chorus and Paula Kipp accompanying both chorus and soloist. The program lists multiple pieces including Smiling Morn and Twilight Rhapsody, featuring several named performers.
Roll up your sleeves and trim bushes as winter fades. Sap rises and new grass sprouts. indoor wear gives way to outdoors gear. Spend time in the sun, work with cheer, and transform the back yard into a neat, beautiful space.
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