Voter Pamphlet for Municipal Building Bond Issue - August 9, 1938 front & back
Voter Pamphlet for Municipal Building Bond Issue - August 9, 1938 inside p.1
Voter Pamphlet for Municipal Building Bond Issue - August 9, 1938 inside p.2-3 with floor plan
[Front:] A Message to the Voters of the Village of New Vienna, Clinton County, Ohio. --Issued by the Village Council
[Back:] Vote "YES" for the bond issue Tuesday, August 9, 1938
DO THESE THINGS:
- Discuss the needs of the new Municipal building with your Village Council.
- Understand the facts.
- Save the taxpayer approximately 1/2 the total cost of the building by taking advantage of this Government gift of $13,000.
- Maintain a community center for various organizations of this community to meet.
- Provide New Vienna with this much needed improvement. Let us make the Village of New Vienna a community to be looked up to by its neighbors.
Expenses incurred in printing and distribution of this pamphlet are being paid through private contributions.
[Inside Page 1:]
Facts pertaining to the building of a new
Municipal Building at New Vienna, Clinton County, Ohio
It has been proposed to the Village Council of New Vienna that a new Municipal building be erected. This being the case, it is wise and necessary to issue this pamphlet that through this medium public opinion will be enlightened concerning the outstanding facts and questions in connection with this matter, and in general, the importance of this issue may be placed before the voters of this Village. Before arriving at a conclusion it is always wise for an individual to weigh both pros and cons in connection with the construction of a new Municipal building. Inasmuch as the desirability of a new building is apparent to everyone, the proposition in this case revolves itself into this question. Why is it advisable and sensible to construct a new Municipal building in the Village of New Vienna at the present time?
The Village of New Vienna has passed the century mark and during this time a great historic background has been built up by this Village. Before the year 1912, this town had a central meeting place in the old opera house. However, in 1912, this opera house was demolished by fire and has never been replaced. Seeing the great need for an auditorium in this Village where community activities could be given, for various meetings and clubs holding forms of entertainment, it is deemed wise by the Council of this Village to propose a bond issue for the erection of same. In this new building there is to be composed an auditorium to seat approximately three hundred people, mayor's office, fire department, and the other various rooms necessary for a Municipal Building.
The Mayor's office at the present time [1938] consists of nothing more than a small brick building, which was erected only as a temporary measure at that time.
The total cost of this complete project, including heating, electric, plumbing, equipment, etc., is to be $30,000. However $13,000 of this amount will be donated to this community by the Federal Government in the form of a gift. It is the policy of the Public Works Administration of the Federal Government to lend assistance to various communities where worthwhile projects are being fostered. Furthermore, and so far as possible, local workers will be hired and material bought from local dealers, thus stimulating business in this district for approximately eight months.
[Inside Page 2-3:]
To make use of this donation of $13,000 from the Federal Government, it is necessary that the Village of New Vienna pass a bond issue of $17,000. To maintain a fine community spirit it is necessary that a common meeting place be erected in order that the community as a whole be held together. Therefore, let us maintain our fine community spirit in the futures as we have in the past.
Questions and Answers pertaining to the
new municipal building of New Vienna
Q. Of what is the new Municipal building to be composed?
A. The new Municipal building will be composed of an auditorium, which will be rented out to a theatre company thus bringing a very desirable form of entertainment to our community. By renting the auditorium to a theatre company this will maintain the overhead expenses and also help pay on the principal of this new structure. Other units in the building are the fire department, mayor's office, jail, and in other words, a modern up-to-date Municipal Building.
Q. How much will this new proposed building cost the taxpayers?
A. The total estimated cost of this new project will be $30,000, of which $17,000 will be voted upon in the August Primary election. To raise this, a tax levy of 2.50 mills will be necessary. The remainder, named $13,000 will be given as an outright gift by the Federal Government.
Q. Would you refuse an offer of $13,000 to bring about such a much needed improvement in your Village?
A. ? ? ? ? ?
Q. How will this building affect the employment of our Village?
A. By providing work for the unemployed, and materials being bought as much as possible, from local dealers. It is the intentions of the Federal Government that this labor be given to local people and every capable and available man needing employment will receive work on this project, thus keeping this money all, or as nearly as possible, in our local community.
Q. How will a new Municipal building at New Vienna benefit the people of this Village?
A. By providing an auditorium where community activities might be held. Also this new Municipal building
Q. Can all the statements in this pamphlet be verified?
A. Yes, any member of the Village Council or the Committee, or anyone connected with the operation of this Village will be glad to go over the matter with any interested person.
Therefore, let us continue in the future as we have in the past in maintaining a fine community spirit by providing a modern Municipal Building of which the people of the Village of New Vienna might rightfully be proud.
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