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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-06-11
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE No. 1899

EMERGENCY ORDINANCE No. 1899
Authorizing and directing the City Manager
to contract for improvements to the Muni-
cipal Electric Light Plant of the City of
Hamilton, Ohio, covering Contracts 8 to
Is. both inclusive, shown by plans and
specifications file with Council and
prepared by Froehlich & Emery Engineering
Company.
WHEREAS, The subject matter herein con-
tanned constitutes an emergency in that the
improvements and betterments to be made in
the electric light plant of the City of Hamil-
ton, Immediately necessary for the daily
operation of said plant, to provide for
the public safety and welfare of the inhabi-
tants of the City of Hamilton, Ohio
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the
Council of the City of Hamilton, Ohio:
SECTION I: That the City Manager is here
by authorized and directed to contract in the
manner provided by law and the ordinances of
the City of Hamilton. Ohio, for improvements
to the municipal electric light plant of the
City of Hamilton Ohio, covered by Contracts
s, Piping. 8. Generator Cooling Air Duet. TO-
Chlornator, II. Road to Intake and Cleaning
of Intake Forebay, H. Services of Marine
Diver and Helper, 13, Cell Structures, a. Motor
Starters and Bleeder Valve Control and Alarm
Cabinet, 15 Additions to Station Wiring and
Miscellaneous Electrical Work, shown by
plans and specifications now on file with Coun-
ell and prepared by The Froehlich & Emery
Engineering Company.
SECTION II: That the money necessary for
the purpose of paying the cost and expense
thereof be and the same is hereby appropriated
out of money appropriated or to be appro-
prated for such purpose.
SECTION III: This ordinance is hereby de-
cared to be an emergency measure and shall
be in full force and effect from and after its
passage.
Passed: June 2, 1887.
r. II. BURKE. Mayor
Attest: ADELE EDMoNDS,
Clerk of Council.
.ltIn,a 1I-lt
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-06-11
TRADES COUNCIL

COOPERATIVE Trades and Labor
Council met in regular session Tues
day night with we'll attended gath
ering.
A communication was read from the
Ohio State Federation of Labor and
signed by the executive board, in
which they advise that the fifty third
convention of the state organization
will be held in Dayton, Ohio, begin
ming Monday, July 26. Stanley Ogg,
first vice president Of the state or
ganization and corresponding secre-
tary of the central body, will again
represent the council at this conven-
ton.
A communication was read from the
Amalgamated Clothing Workers, Gin
cinnati, in which they enclosed list
of all union tailoring firms in Cincin-
natl.
A communication was read and re-
ceived rom the Federated Trades of
Milwaukee, Wis. The same was in
regards to bringing about unity in the
labor ranks.
A communication was read from
Jack Hurst, president of the Central
Labor Council Of Cincinnati. He stated
that he would appreciate it very much
if the central body would endorse
George f. Dorster, of that city, for
appointment as labor representative
on the claims board created by H. B
235. Received and forwarded to the
secretary of the State Federation OF
Labor.
The COOPERATIVE Trades and Labor
Council voted and went on record en-
dorsing Stanley Ogg, of this city, fol
appointment on the claims board.
]. E. Chapman, general organizer
for the Retail Clerks Union, was al
lowed the floor. Chapman in a briet
talk appealed to the delegates to ash
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-06-11

Monroe.
(Transfer) w. H. Jeffries, 240 S.
5th St., Hamilton, to Fred Reiff, 24O
S. 5th St., Hamilton.
Elmer Sorber, 800 Monument Ave-,
Hamilton.
Leona Brennan, 129 Chestnut ST.,
Hamilton
Eugene Smith, 125 S. 7th ST., Ham
ilton.
Carl S. Lansing, 21O2 Yankee Rd
Middletown.
(Transfer) Len Nicley, State St.
Trenton, to Len Nicley, Main ST., Mon.
roe.
A. & P. Tea Co., 223 Central Ave.
Middletown.
]. Gene Mayer, lao High St., Hamil.
ton.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-06-11

Wage Rates Ascertained and Determined by
The Department of Industrial Relations applc-
able to State Highway Department Improve
ments in accordance with Sections 1913, 17-4
of Ohio"
The bidder must submit with his bid
certified check in amount equal to five per
cent of the estimated cost but in no event
more than ten thousand dollars.
Plans and specifications are on file in the
department of highways and the office of the
resident district deputy director
The director reserves the right to reject any
and all bids.
JOHN JASTER, JR
June AIT State Highway Director.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-06-11

for the clerks button when making
purchases, and see that the store card
is in the window. He stated that the
clerks local organization has started
their campaign and will organize
every large store in the city.
Bartenders' business manager,
George Tenbush, stated that they were
successful in having agreements with
Hoppy Newman Cafe, Greenwood ave-
nue.; Russell Dig, Millville avenue,
and Gradolph's Cafe, opposite the
Estate stove plant.
Carpenters report all but few of
their men employed.
Machinists report their organizing
campaign is meeting with success, and
is more than encouraging. They sign
ed up 100 new members and the meet
ings are well attended.
Milk and ice cream wagon drivers
report all firms are fair and that
digs Dairy continues to be non
union.
Molders 68 report that all their
members are working.
Molders' 283 delegates report that
they have practically all employees in
the Estate organized.
Musicians reported they have raised
their scale for dance orchestras be-
ginning July l, $500 per man.
Painters are all working.
Plasterers are all working.
The chair appointed Lester Long,
Joe Spaulding and jim Solomon to
call on Riley & Riley, grocers, regard
ing the employment of non-union men.
Truckers report the Butler County
Lumber Company signing their agree
ment.
1t was with pleasure the delegates
heard the news of the j. Pabst Sons
Company having all their drivers
joining the union.
Joe Gallagher and VIM. Uttrect, A
F. of L. organizers, reported their
j efforts in organizing the gasoline sta
/ tion attendants which is meeting with
success. Many of these attendants
have already signed up and more are
coming in at the next meeting. They
asked for the cooperation of all dele
gates when purchasing gasoline.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-06-11
EAGLES TO INITIATE 100

Middletown- Several hundred mem
bers of Eagles lodges in Hamilton,
Eaton, Lebanon, Wilmington, Blan-
chester, xenia, and Middletown, COM
prising the Second Ohio District, are
expected to attend the initiation of a
district class in the F. o. E. hall here
Sunday at o'clock. Approximately
100 candidates will receive the degree,
which will be conferred by the Eaton
team.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-06-11
MORE BORN, FEWER DIE

There were 81 more births than
deaths in Hamilton during May, ac-
cording to Marie H. Sohngen, registrar
of vital statistics. Births numbered
81 and deaths Sd. Births showed an
increase of % over the same period
last year. The death rate decreased
slightly during the first five months
of 1887, with 324 recorded deaths,
compared with $40 last year.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-06-11
EXAMINE CHILDREN
FOR KIDDIES' CAMP

The first of three examination pc
riods for children planning to enroll
at the Children's Health Camp, Will
son Hill, June %, was held at Mercy
Hospital at 8 o'clock, Tuesday morn
ing, by group of Hamilton physic-
ians. Examinations were also given
Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
The highest test of labor union 10y
atty is the buying of union label prod
ucts.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-06-11

June At
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-06-11
OHIO STATE F. OF |.
Hold Convention at Dayton

1t is being announced by Secretary
Thos. ]. Donnelly, that the 0. S. F..
of L. will hold their annual conven-
tion in Dayton, beginning at 10 o'clock
Monday, July 26, 1887.
A large delegation of union men
will be present.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-06-11
TheCherry
- Where with our
we tell the truth
about many things, sometimes pro-
foundly, sometimes Aippantly,
sometimes recklessIy. !.

Today there are about six million
members of organized labor. Six mil
lion, in two camps. Two main camps.
Minorities are found outside of the
major camps.
An organized total of some ten mil
lions is possible within a matter of
months.
And the stronger the two main
groups grow, the more confused the
situation will become
Six months ago there seemed possi-
bilities that peace could be engineered.
But that's washed up-gone with
the summer breezes, probably to where
the woodbine twineth, which is place
nobody exactly located
No peace is on the edge of the sky
| line today.
Some day there may be re-uniting
For some unknown reason two years
is the period generally selected as the
probable waiting time.
1t won't be just waiting time. 1t
will be fighting time.
A lot of broken heads are likely to
result.
| A lot of hates already have grown
up.
Some say it all makes for livliness
for thinking, for desire to get some
where, for more of that commodity
called militancy.
But meanwhile everybody says its
too bad.
It's too bad, but it seems it has to be
And those who today get in the roae
of the conflict will get no thanks from
anywhere
| So, it seems, it has to be.
| Meanwhile the purge of A. F. Of L
ranks is on. Central bodies and state
federation are being purged Of CIC
local unions.
| All A. F. of L. groups in one camp.
al wv SiOuPo III LIE OlHSl.
| Nobody with leg in each camp
| Not any more.
| And yet, it is one Of the peculiaritie
of the situation that lot of co-opera
ton across the fence is to be observe,
around the country.
There are some who refuse to fight
Up to this time, anyway.
What that means remains to be seer
But, by and large, it is war today, a
it hasn't been up to this date.
More vigorous war seems in store.
The command goes down the lin
that there is to be no compromising
that there is to be war.
. Strange, how union membership
| grows on this foundation of interna
struggle.
/ One of these days the CIO will hav
| convention, pick name for itsel1
, adopt constitution and go into bus
mess as a federation.
What will be its name?
How closely will it follow the A. I
of L. form of federation?
II Will there be an entirely new forl
of grouping brought into the labo
picture?
The next few weeks are so full {
possibilities that many labor ma
/ will have headache trying to kee
track of his own movement and whs
is expected of him.
/ The next few weeks are making hi!
tory that will affect all industry.
II 1t is surprising how calm everybod
| is about it.
II More than that, it is surprisin
world we live in and SO maybe it ism
surprising after all that the outloe
toward this special problem should
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-06-11
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
STATE OF OHIO
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS.
Columbus. Ohio. May %. 1897
Clerk of Sales Legal Copy No. 37-i59
UNIT PRICE CONTRACT

UNIT PHICE CUNTRACT
Sealed proposals will be received at the
office of the State Highway Director of Ohio
at Columbus. Ohio. until ten o'clock a. m
Eastern Standard Time, Tuesday, June %,
1887. for improvements in:
Butler County. Ohio, part Of Section C-2
and part of Section C-l of the Oxford MillviIle
Road, s. H. No. 1872, u. S. Route No n, in
Oxford RELY and Hanover Townships. by
widening and resurfacng with hot-mixed hot
laid asphalt mat.
Width: Pavement 20 ft
Length 2O.45O #. or 3.873 miles
hstlmated cost So 35
Contract to be completed within forty (4O)
working days.
The minimum wage TO be paid to all labor
employed on this contract shall be in accord
ance with the Schedule of Prevailing Hourly
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-06-11
NEW BEER PERMITS

Albert T. Huelemeier, lot 80, Ross
Twp.
(Transfer) Park Abrams, Pike St.,
Monroe, to Ollie Griffith, Pike St.,
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-06-11

be in full force and effect from and after its
passage
Passed: June 2. 1887.
r. H. BURKE, Mayor.
Attest: ADELE EDMONDS.
Clerk of Council.
June Hit
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-21
Ashe Teachers
To Attend Meet
Convention OF Northwestern
District Assn. To Be Held
In Winston Fri.

A large number of teachers and
principals in Ashe are planning to
attend the fifteenth annual conven-
ton of the Northwestern District
Teachers Association which will be
held in Winston-Salem tomorrow,
Supt. J. B. Hash stated yesterday.
Starting at 9:45 o'clock in the
morning with general session, a
full days and evenings program
has been arranged, featuring out
standing speakers, group discussions
a banquet, etc. The general ses-
sion will be held in the R. J. Rey-
nolds Memorial Auditorium.
The convention theme is Good
Teaching" H. A. Helm, principal
of the junior high school in Green's
boro, is president of the district
association.
It is understood that one or two
schools in the county are planning
to close Friday.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-21
Beautiful Nuptial Ceremony
Held In First Baptist Church
Here. Many Attend.

A wedding of interest in North
Carolina and Virginia was solemn
lied at the First Baptist Church
here last Saturday afternoon when
Miss Ruth Reeves became the bride
of Samuel Pannill Wilson, of Cas-
cade, Va.
The church was beautifully dec
grated with a profusion of ever
greens and ferns interspersed with
softly glowing cathedral candles.
Prior to the ceremony, Mrs. Eu-
gene LeGrande, of Winston-Salem,
sang 'Mispah," and "Entreat Me
Not to Leave Thee" She was ac-
companied by Mrs. J. S. Thomp-
son at the piano and Miss Anna
Mary Sanford, violinist, both of
Danville, Va.
Preceding the bride to the altar
were the ushers: Floyd Grouse, of
Sparta; Gwyn B. Gambill, of West
Jefferson; DR.. Tom Wilson, of Drap-
err; and John Mellow, of Danville.
Junior ushers were Master Edwin
Duncan, of Sparta, and Joe Choate,
of Salisbury. The ushers were fol-
lowed by the brides attendants,
Miss Reba Doughton, of Washing
ton, D. c., and Miss Blanch May
Volger of Winston-Salem. Miss
Doughton was attired in a gown
of royal blue and carried yellow
roses; Miss Vogler wore similar
gown in peach and carried yellow
roses.
Miss Reeves entered on the arm
of her father who gave her in mar
riage. She wore white satin, tight
ly fitted, with lace and seed pearl
trimmings. She wore the tradition
al bridal veil and carried an arm
bouquet of white roses. She was
met at the altar by the groom and
his best man, Malcolm K. Harris,
of Danville, Va. Rev. George M.
Reeves, of Spartanburg, S. c., an
uncle of the bride, performed the
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-21
Miss Ruth Reeves And Samuel
~PanniIl Wilson Married Sat.

ceremony.
Lohengrin's Wedding March was
used for the professional and Men
delsohn's Wedding March for the
occasional. Believe Me If All
Those Endearing Young Charms
was played softly during the TAX
ing of the vows.
Lovely Reception Held
A large crowd of people from far
and near attended the beautiful
wedding and Immediately following
the ceremonies a lovely reception
has held at the home of the bride.
In the receiving line were the bride
and groom, attendants in the we'd
ding and several members of the
family. -, -
After an inspection of the many
gifts, the guests were directed into
the dining room where delicious
sandwiches, coffee, nuts and minis
were served.
After the reception Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilson left for an automobile tour
of northern states after which they
will be at home at Cascade, Va.
Mrs. Wilson is graduate of
Salem College and has post grad
uate degree from Columbia Uni
versity. She has been prominent
in political, social, and civic circles
in this section of the State since
she founded The Skyland Post, Ashe
@2''nty's weekly newspaper, six
years ago. She is the only daught-
err of DR.. and Mrs. B. E. Reeves, of
West Jefferson. Both her matern-
al and paternal ancestors were
among the prominent figures in the
growth and development of this Sec
ton of the state Her father has
long been a beloved and popular
physician and public man in Ashe
and Allegheny counties. Because
of the popularity of the family, no
invitations were sent to friends in
Ashe county but an en- masse invi-
tation was issued.
Mr.. Wilson is an alumnus of Oak
Ridge Military Academy and Wash
ington and Lee University. Until he
returned to his ancestral home at
Cascade, four years ago, he made
his home in Detroit and Flint, Mich.
and Travelled in various parts of
the world. At present he is a Vir-
ginia planter. Mr.. Wilson's ances-
tors are counted among the out
standing men and women in Vlr-
ginia. He is a son of Mrs. Samuel
Wilson and the late Mr.. Wilson.
Included in the long list of out
of-town guests were: Congress
man and Mrs. r. L. Doughton,
Gov. and mrs. :, n. Doughton.
Mr. and Mrs Claude McC &c, OF N.
Wilkesboro; Mrs. Julia Hairston,
Mss anna May Stanford, 55...r. La
NE Nc Rea, of Walnut Cove;
Miss Helen E. Volger and Henry
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-21
Martin Family
Given Assistance
Contributions Made By Local
People Following Fire Loss
Last Sunday.

Many citizens and several merch-
ants of West Jefferson responded
generously, this week in helping
Mrs. Biddie Martin and her two
children to become rehabilitated af-
ter the fire Sunday which ruined
most of their furniture and cloth
ing.
This was the second time that
Mrs. Martin has been burned out. "
About two years ago her home at
Buffalo was destroyed and she did
not have insurance. A total of about
$4,000 in cash have been raised and
merchants have given her groceries
and other things. The family has
moved to an apartment in Weaver
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-21
LOCALS

The Parent Teachers Association
library and all parents, as well as
teachers are urged to be present.
OF the Jefferson high school will
meet tonight at 7:30 in the school
An all-day program will be held
at the Mt. View high school this
Sunday. The N. Wilkesboro Coun-
Gil Of the Jr. o. U. will present a
flag and Bible and all former grad
yates are requested to attend the
Homecoming event.
Postmaster B. D. Barr spent three
days of this week in South Caro-
lima.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Thomas and
daughter spent two days this week
visiting relatives in Sanford, N. C..
Miss EStella Greene, of Boone, is
spending few days with Mrs. c.
r. Goswick.
Mrs. Cordelia West, of Glendale
Springs, was in town yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pat Mcclure, of
Boone, visited in county Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. r. c. Barr, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert G. Barr, spent Sun
day in Lincolnton where they Wis
tied relatives.
Friends of Mrs. Glenn Parker, of
this city, will be interested to know
she was carried to Elkin to the
Hugh Chatham Hospital, Tuesday.
Miss Ruth Tugman left yesterday
for Chapel Hill where she will at
tend three-days State welfare con-
ference.
DR.. ]. c. Gambill and family spent
Sunday with DR.. and Mrs. Monta-
que Cox in independence, Va.
DR.. and Mrs. Plummer, of Colo,
are visiting Mr.. Plummer's par
ents, Prof. and Mrs. r. E. Plummer,
of Crumpler.
The condition of Mrs. Margaret
Woods, who is in the Wilkes Hos
pital, remains unchanged.
Elder c. B. Kilby, of Sparta, will
preach at the South Fork church
near Chestnut Hill on Oct 30 and
81. Other preachers are expected
to be present.
Avery Ashley has again assumed
the position as night policeman here
in West Jefferson. About two months
ago Mr.. Ashley resigned from the
force, but agreed to get back on
the job again. Local merchants are
contributing funds towards helping
pay for his valuable services.
L. S. Edwards, of Todd, who is a
graduate of A. S. T. c., has accepted
a position with the county Welfare
department as case worker. Last
year Mr.. Edwards taught school at
Taylorsville high school.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-21
building over vannoy's Furniture

building over Vannoy's Furniture
store.
Several years ago Mr. Martin was
killed, leaving her with two boys,
Samuel, and Albert. Samuel goes
to school while Albert works for I.
M. Cook store.
Due to the fact that their mat
tresses are still soaked, they have
been sleeping on the floor of the
apartment. Mrs. Martin states that
she deeply appreciates the gener-
Gus gifts and that she is in hopes of
getting another job soon.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-21

LADIES-if you want to save mon
ey on winter coats for yourselveg
and the girls, come to our store and
buy now! Children's Coats $3.50
to $685.; Misses Coats, 1898 to $3.50;
ladies' coats, $5.75 to 11.98. Oxfords
and sweaters for the entire family
at money-saving prices.
McNEILL'S, West Jefferson, N. C..
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-21
GIVE BREAKFAST PARTY

Mrs. Chessie Neal and her daught-
er, Mrs. Blanch Pless, gave a de-
lightful breakfast last Saturday
morning in honor of the Reeves
Wilson bridal party. The break
fast room was attractively decorated
with a color scheme of blue and ye-
low being carried out.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-21

Volger, from Winston-Salem; Mrs.
Lafayette Marsh, of Chicago; Mrs.
W.. R. Wellborn, of Elkin.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-25
Ringgold

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl GLADDEN. Of Nc.
Connelsville, the latter was the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Bertha
Christman, who is still in poor
health, and the former the guest oi
his sister, Mrs. Eva Pierce.
Mrs. Goldie Marshall Taylor, near
Portersville, spent one day in her
girlhood home, gathering nuts. She
was accompanied by her husband.
Butchering, sausage making
cold canning spare ribs, is the order
of the day.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. George Love
Eof Corning, recently, a daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. T. Taylor of
Glouster made a several days VISIT
recently with her paretns, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Van Horn, and enjoyed a
rabbit hunt.
The work of grading the road
from the Irwin bridge to George
Van Horns is under way, but not in
formed when the stone coating will
be applied. 1t seems that the roads
here have been graded rather too
late in the fall, like with the Chap
pelear and the Owen GLADDEN. roads,
and during the following winters
was almost impossible to travel
through, and made hardship ON
our rural mailman.
Elder Chester Parsons will con.
duct a meeting at East Branch
Church of Christ, the fourth Lords
day in November, at 1O:45, if no
further announcements will be stat.
ed. All are cordially invited to at
tend.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-25
NEWS OF 25 YEARS AGO

The following news is taken from
the Democrat. under date of Nov.
%, 1912:
Harold Clawson, son of Mr. and
Mrs. C. C. Clawson, was killed in an
automobile accident, near Zanes-
vile. His brother-in-law, JAS Mccoy,
who was riding with Clawson, had
very narrow escape from death.
Memorial services were held at
the Scientific society for their late
president, DR.. H. L. True. Quite a
number took part, among whom
were Capt. Irven Travis, C. H. Nor
ris, Geo. H. Black, A. G. Pyle, H II.
Drake and T. E. Mckinney.
Forest Parmiter, IA year old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. U. e. Parmiter, of
Meigsville township, is declared the
champion in the Morgan county
boys corn growing contest. He
raised 1910 bushels per acre. Sam.