Five Girls Food Clubs Formed Across County
The county forms five girls food clubs organized by Carl Anstaett in Miamiville Ruth Sorin in Owenaville Ama Stats in Goshen G M Roudebush in Newtonsville and Goldie Hutchinson in Marathon Boys plan to feed pigs for the county fair with liberal prizes offered by the fair board. Oats smut spray guidance from the Ohio Experiment Station Bulletins and Farm Bureau office in Batavia. Prize winners Elsie M Eggert Mazie Crossin Nellie Conover Goshen High School seniors and Goshen junior are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Anstaett
Miamiville
Ruth Sorin
Owenaville
Ama Stats
Goshen
G. M. Roudebush
Farm Bureau
Batavia
Ohio Experiment Station
Elsie M. Eggert
Farmers’ Institute
Mazie Crossin
Nellie Conover
Eggert
Conover
Goshen High School
Miss Crossin
B. Stowe
Masonic Dance Planned at Batavia Armory May 2
Batavia Masons with Eastern Star Chapter announce a May 2 dance at the Batavia Armory. Committees for entertainment reception lunch and music are set, with the Pork Chop Band of Cincinnati providing the music for an up-to-date event expected to draw a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Armory
Eastern Star Chapter
Pork Chop
Cincinnati
Batavia
Republican County Committee backs Felicity candidate for state election post
The Republican County Executive Committee met in Bata via on Monday and endorsed Bruce Daughters of Felicity for appointment to the Board of Deputy State Supervisors of elections. Two members are chosen each year, one Democrat and one Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Executive Committee
Batavia
Bruce Daughters
Felicity
State Supervisors of Elections
Batavia M E Guild Dinner Menu in Sunday School Room
On Friday evening April 4, the Batavia M E guild will serve dinner in the Sunday school room of the church. The menu for 40 cents starts at 5 o'clock and includes Chicken Pie Mashed Potatoes Apple Sauce Cold Slaw Bread and Butter Coffee Pickles and Jelly. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia M. E. Guild
Batavia Woman's Club Plans Saturday Meeting and Elections
A Batavia Woman's Club gathering at the Behool Auditorium Saturday afternoon at 2 30 calls for all members to attend for officer elections and dues. The program includes Roll call Current events a piano duet by Thelma Searls and Marjorie Halbisch and folk dances by Miss Townsley’s pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Woman’s Club
Behool Auditorium
Thelma Searls
Marjorie Halbisch
Kentucky Tobacco Acreage Curtailed Planners Meet
Frankfort March 26 the State Agriculture Department will push limits on Kentucky tobacco acreage for the year. Commissioner Cohen called a meeting of tobacco warehouse men on the 28 to discuss methods to curtail their crops and reduce output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
State Agriculture Department
Kentucky
Cohen
Proved insane in Hillsboro murder case
At a hearing Harry Barnes of Hillsboro was found insane after testimony from specialist and home physicians. He was committed to the Lima insane asylum for criminals with slight recovery hopes, but potential exists with proper treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry, Barnes
Hillsboro
Lima
Western Ohio superintendents seek state aid for school funds
Dayton March 29 concluding session of the Western Ohio Superintendents conference approved steps to enlarge educational funds for communities. The Legislative Committee will visit Columbus to push legislation for state aid to counties whose local taxes fall short of school demands. RK McVey of Sidney led the discussion. five Clermont county schools serving 1000 pupils may close next year without funds. Committee includes Schwarz Minnick Probst Aultman Harris Solomon. Funds are strained by investments in non taxables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Ohio
Columbus
RK. H. McVey
Sidney
Shelby County
Clermont County
John Schwarz
Hamilton
Dean H. C. Minnick
Oxford
J. H. Probst
H. ©. Aultman
Batavia
P. B. Harris
Lebanon
R. W. Solomon
Middletown
Enquirer
Clermont Odd Fellows to Attend 100th Anniversary Parade
Arrangements planned for Clermont county Odd Fellows to march in a body at the Cincinnati 100th anniversary meeting on April 26. The delegation will assemble at a suitable place, include Rebekahs, and march with as many bands as possible. Further particulars to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Clermont County
Order
Cincinnati
Clermont
Rebekahs
Tanks to Tour Cities for Liberty Victory Loan Drive
More than 200 five ton tanks will tour cities and rural roads during the Victory Loan campaign. Each district will receive 12 to 20 tanks manned by two soldiers with machine guns and loan posters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
War Department
Liberty Loan Organization
Federal Reserve
Free Mail Delivery For Milford and County Offices
Milford is set to receive free mail delivery and other county third class offices may follow if requested. The country town post office serves as a social hub at mail time while clerks sort the mail. The delivery work may be assigned to veterans unable to perform labor. Batavia has not filed an application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Batavia
Obituary of Margaret L Holmes of Williamsburg Ohio
Margaret Lurinda Holmes born May 1837 in Bloomrose C died March 18 1910 near Williams burg Ohio at age 81. She married Cornelius E Holmes in 1856 and had two children Flavious Wilbur and Jessie who died young. A lifelong church member she lived in or near Williamsburg and resided with her son in later years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Lurinda Holmes
Fergus and
Lurinda Moorhead
Bloomrose
Williamsburg
Erastus
Thomas W. Moorhead
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
Subie
Fairy A
Watch Stolen After Highway Meet with Strangers
Elton Elton of Olive Branch reports a watch theft involving two men in a new one ton truck. As he studied prices for calves and cattle, the pair drew near, one brandished a revolver and a large roll of bills, then drove off toward Batavia with the watch and money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton Elton
Olive Branch
Mr. E
Mr.e
Erion
Batavia
Mary Jane Scott, Milford Widow, Dies at 75
Former Williamsburg resident Mary Jane Scott aged 75 widow of Col. George H. Scott died the 21st at her Milford home after living there over 20 years. She survived six children: Mrs. Rachel Reidy of New York, George H. Scott Milford mail carrier, Harry Scott veteran of the Spanish War of Dayton Ohio, Charles Scott, Walter Scott, and Mrs. J. H. Kain of Milford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Scott
George H. Scott
Milford
Williamsburg
Rachel Reidy
New York
Harry Scott
Dayton
Charles
Walter Scott
J. H. Kain
Milford Doctor Admitted To Battle Creek Sanitarium
Dr. J. Spence of Milford was taken to Battle Creek Sanitarium, Michigan, Monday for further treatment. His condition is not improving, but officials hope the treatment at Battle Creek will restore his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Spence
Milford
Battle Creek Sanitarium
Battle Creek
Mich
Mrs Monroe Wiseman Hosts Thimble Club Meeting
Mrs Monroe Wiseman entertained the Thimble Club at her North Street home on Friday afternoon with luncheon served.
Adams County Man Reports Record Tobacco Sale
John C. Fite of Adams County is said to have raised and sold from one acre of measured ground tobacco valued at 902 dollars and 16 cents. Skeptics doubt the extraordinary claim of high yield and earnings.
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John C. Fite
Adams County
Memorial of Mrs Mary E Slade Concord Ohio
Mary E Burnett Slade widow of Jas H Slade born Sept 21 1844 in Concord Ohio spent life near birthplace. She married James H Slade of Concord died March 1 1917 leaving children Ireton Reinhardt Irvin and Frank Brown among grandchildren and kin. She was a devout Christian at Concord M B church later Old Bethel. Her Bible and hymns sustained her through long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Burnett Slade
Jas. H. Slade
Concord
Clermont County
Ohio
Wesley Burnett
Old Concord
New Jersey
United States
Ben
John
Miss Burpett
Ireton
Reinhardt
Irvin
Frank Brown
Slade
Concord M. B. Church
Old Bethel Church
East Fork Progressive Farm Woman's Club meets at Mrs Caldwell home
Saturday night March 22 the club hosted a guest meeting at Mrs Kate Caldwell's home. Members enjoyed a varied program including songs readings recitations and duets with a lunch of chicken sandwiches pie and coffee. The Alpine Farm Woman's Club met March at Mrs Nettie Runyan's. a later program featured John Heath of the 88rd division speaking on experiences in France. The April meeting is planned for April 10 at Mrs Metta Storer's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Fork Progressive Farm Woman’s Club
Kate Caldwell
America
Alice Hutchinson
Gretta Caldwell
Washington
Cecil Glavey
Elizabeth Harlow
Mabel Malloy
St. Patrick
Lena Hite
Alpine Farm Woman's Club
Nettie Runyan
Viola Storer
John Heath
Myrtle Harry
France
Metta Storer
Guest Day at Country Club No 50 Hosts and Guests Meet
The March 27 gathering hosted by Mrs Mollie Medary drew 22 members and guests. Activities included an Irish joke, stories The Shirk and The Woman behind the Man, songs The Rose No Man's Land and a sandwich lunch. April meeting set for Mrs Innie. Sunshine Club on March 20 hosted by Mrs Gertie Runyan with guests and prize won by Miss Hazel Wise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club No. 50
Mollie Medary
John Foster
Hibbs
Sunshine Club
Gertie Runyan
Childs
Lou Risley
Mat Rapp
Wise
Hazel Wise
Iva Hesler
Jennie Jester
Curry
Daugherty
Hattie Runyan
St. Patrick
Soldier H. H. Hamilton Returns Home From War
H. 8. Hamilton formerly of Batavia per an August Defender report enlisted from Adams county and served in France with the 29th Engineers in the sound ranging unit. He fought in the St. Michael offensive and remained on the Metz front until the armistice, and has now been mustered out and returned to Eekmannville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Batavia Acvolt
United States Army
Adame County
France
Eekmannville
29Th Engineers
St. Michael
Metz
Sophomores Entertain Seniors at Batavia High School
The Batavia High School Sophomores hosted the Seniors on Friday night in the school auditorium with 60 attendees. Decorations included pennants, with dancing, games, and recitations forming the evening's program. Outside guests included Prof. Lee, James Patchell, Roland Lewis on furlough, Ralph McAfee from Annapolis, Kirk Hamilton, Agnes Nichols, Virginia Todd of Newport. A luncheon was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia High School
Prof. Lee
James Patchell
Roland Lewis
Ralph McAfee
Annapolis
Kirk Hamilton
Agnes Nichols
Oxford
Virginia Todd
Newport
Lancheon
Tax Classification Debate Drives Local Tax Protest
Farmers and town real estate owners oppose prop erty classification proposed for taxation. They warn a May 2 vote against the plan and urge taxing all stock at 6 percent or more. They argue corporations’ tax exemptions shift burden from non taxable stock to local taxpayers and demand reforms for Building Loan Associations and stock shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Building Loan Associations
Mrs Slade Dead At Elklick After Prolonged Illness
Mrs Mary Slade widow of Jas H Slade of Elklick died at her daughter’s home Thursday after a long illness. She lived on the farm for over 40 years and is survived by two daughters Mrs Rhinehart and Mrs Milt Ireton a son Irvin Slade and several grandchildren. Funeral from Mrs Milt Ireton’s residence Sunday afternoon with interment in Union cemetery Bata via. She was 75. Mrs Y O Lytle hosted a Sewing Club gathering Friday afternoon with light refreshments. illness kept some members away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Jas. H. Slade
Elklick
Fred Rhinehart
Rhinehardt
Milt Ireton
Irvin Slade
Union Cemetery
Batavia
Seniors of Batavia High Host County Senior Party
The Batavia high school seniors plan an Armory party next Friday evening for county seniors. A program is in preparation with decorations by a committee and many invitations returned. Music interspersed with program numbers and refreshments will be provided for a fine evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia High School
Armory
Ice Plant Repairs Underway After Fire
Batavia ice plant undergoes repairs following last fall’s fire that halted business. The city will run the plants at full capacity to meet home demand while lake ice remains scarce. Ice prices are not fixed but likely to equal or exceed last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Meat spoiling warns readers to inspect stored home cured meat
Reports spread that home cured meat spoiling due to mild winter and insufficient cooling after butchering. Readers with meat from last fall urged to check supplies, as meat holds value in today's economy. Clayton Cartmell and wife visited relatives in Indianapolis last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Cartmell
Indianapolis
Adams County Lawyer Appointed State Legal Adviser
Attorney E. A. Scott, a leading Adams County Bar member and former Adams County prosecuting attorney, is named legal adviser in the Secretary of State’s office by Harvey C. Smith. He will assume the post on April 1, after a fourteenth year in West Union and a career in law and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Scott
Secretary of State
Harvey C. Smith
Adams County
Scott
West Union
Ohio Northern University
Mt. Union College
Literary
Larason
Newark
Ohio
Arrangements Progress for Batavia Soldier Homecoming
Batavia prepares to welcome returning soldiers with a townwide reception. Arrivals will come in small numbers and the armory event will grant the soldiers keys to the town. A large celebration is planned as dates are announced and the community rallies to honor the veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Joint meeting on water plant tanks approval
Batavia town council and the Board of Public Affairs will hold a joint meeting next Monday night to discuss providing the water plant with two new concrete settling tanks. The old ones are worn out and must be replaced. The issue affects all citizens as water is essential. Possible funding options will be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
B. of P. A
Are You An Applicant For the Cler Mont County Institute
A notice asks residents if they will apply as hosts by selling the most associate membership tickets for the Cler Mont County Teachers Institute to be held this summer. The post remains the starting point as no institute has taken place recently and organizers promise a week of sessions with good talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Teachers’ Institute
Platter couple buys Amanda Hambleton property on Wood Street
Jos. Platter and his wife of Peebles have purchased the Amanda Hambleton property on Wood Street. The house is under repairs and the family plans to move here soon, prompting a welcome to new residents in our town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Platter
Peebles
Our
Amanda Hambleton
Wood Street
Offer for Adams in Weat Union and Porta mouth Courts
Judge W A Joseph presides in Weat Union this week replacing Judge Stephenson who is in Porta mouth. Joseph will be absent most of the week while hearing part of the February docket. Mins Clambell Groves of Oxford visits spring vacationing with her parents below town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Joseph
Weat Union
Stephenson
Joseph
Mins Clambell Groves
Oxford
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M. E. Guild
Woman's Club
Mortey
Mrs. Slade
Y. O. Lytle
Broadway
Senior Party
Adams
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