Home Census Begins in Clermont County With 26 Enumerators
Clermont County started the decennial census Tuesday with 26 enumerators named to cover the county's 14 townships and all incorporated villages. Each enumerator carries a list of 34 to 50 questions on employment housing age birth citizenship marital status and education. Harry L. Hopkins oversees the census from Washington with William Lane Austin directing field operations in the Sixth Ohio District under Wray Beven of Waverly. Enumerators are appointed through local Democratic organizations. about 28 positions expected in the county and the field period will last roughly three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Harry L. Hopkins
William Lane Austin
Ohio Congressional District
Wray Beven
Waverly
Beven
Chemont County
Batavia
John Miller
Little Miami
John Boles
Eldon Studer
Franklin
Felicity
Trene Shaw
Homer Faucher
Bethel
Goshen
William Gaynor, Jr
Jackson Township
Dorothy Malady
Marathon
Miami Township
Loveland
Pearl Johnston
Milford
Marcellus Chandler
Lee M. Lohr
Roger Earley, Jr
Monroe
P. A. Ireton
Moscow
Ohio Township
New Richmond
William R. Denham
Ralph Monson
Pierce
Amelia
Olive Davidson
Emerick Bradbury
Stonelick
Dorothy Whitmer
Tate
Clyde Hesler
Ethel M. Chapman
Pedestrian Deaths Drop on Holidays Versus Weekdays
The report notes fewer pedestrian fatalities in traffic incidents during holidays than on regular weekdays, suggesting holiday travel patterns reduce risky pedestrian exposure.
Golden Anniversary for Henry and Lydia Lindsey
A reception marked the Lindseys golden wedding anniversary, dated March 12, 1890, celebrated Friday at Olive Branch. Miss Ann Marie Lindsey traveled from Fredonia to attend. The couple, born in Clermont county, married in Rising Sun Indiana and later lived in Cincinnati before settling back in Clermont county and entering real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Lindsey
Olive Branch
Ann Marie Lindsey
Fredonia
New York
Lindsey
Rising Sun
Indiana
Lydia Beaty
Clermont County
Lindseys
Cincinnati
Mr. L
R. G. Dun & Co
Mercantile Agency
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Spring Tests Begin in Clermont County Seniors Lead
Clermont County schedules spring exams starting last Saturday with the General Scholarship Test for high school seniors. Upcoming tests include April 18 Eighth Grade Test, April 19 Selection Test, May 4 District Scholarship Test, and May 18 Ohio Scholarship Day. Winners advance to Columbus for awards and state competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Frank B. Hoggatt
Ohio
Batavia High School
State Department of Education
Ing
Columbus
Miami University
Adams
Highland
Brown
Hamilton
Butler
Warren
Memorial Hall
Batavia Lodge to Confer Degrees Friday Night
Batavia Lodge will confer initiatory degrees on four candidates and three guests from neighboring lodges on Friday night April 5. Several Grand Lodge officers will attend. All Odd Fellows are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Lodge
Grand Lodge
Odd Fellows
Adjustment of Wheat Crop Losses Scheduled to Begin
Clermont County farmers insured their 1940 wheat harvest under the Federal crop insurance program will begin loss adjustments. The process includes inspection to determine total or partial losses, with indemnities payable for total losses and options for deferred settlement. Final adjustments occur after threshing and yield determination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Edward C. Saxton
County Aaa Committee
Saxton
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
Schoolmasters to Meet on Thursday in Clermont County
The Clermont County School Masters Club will gather Thursday evening April 4 at New Richmond School. Roy C. Thompson, Superintendent, oversees arrangements with Stanley Pattison, secretary. A banquet at 6:15 precedes a round table on questions from the February box, chaired by Supt. M. H. Burkholder of Milford. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Schoolmasters Club
New Richmond School
Roy C. Thompson
Stanley Pattison
Carmel
Supt
M. H. Burkholder
Milford
Three Hurt In Auto Crack-up On Rt 5 West Of Marathon
Three people were injured Saturday afternoon when a steering mechanism failed on a Pontiac driven by Dr. H A Connor elderly New Richmond physician. Mrs Waters and Dr Connor were taken to Dr Mate in Williamsburg. Mrs Waters treated for two broken wrists. Dr Connor had cuts and bruises. Mr Waters suffered shock and bruises. Mrs Waters later moved to Bethesda Hospital and is recovering.
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Rt. 5
Marathon
H.A. Connor
New Richmond
Connor
Mrs. Waters
Dunkirk
Waters
iMate
Williamsburg
F.H. R
Bethesda Hospital
Batavia High School Basketball Banquet Honors Teams
The Batavia High School annual athletic banquet honoring the boys and girls basketball teams was held in the school auditorium. A P T A dinner, decorated tables, and service by Mrs. Gerald Iles accompanied by awards for meritorious service to players and managers. Toastmaster James Skelton led the program with speeches by Superintendent P. K. Moore and Assist Coach Robert J. White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Batavia School
Gerald Iles
James Skelton
Gerald Rockwell
P. K. Moore
Robert J. White
H. F. Buerkle
Jean Gregor
Lorna Dixon
Janice Sullivan
Doris Green
Murial Gallagher
Alpha Iles
Virginia Kain
Beulah Hygeima
Mary Gray
Jacobs
Jane Keller
Ruth Lewis
Charlotte Himes
Lloyd Rust
Charles Gray
Donald
Johnson Donates Lease for Community Building Project
Homer C. Johnson of Jackson Township donates a twenty year lease on two acres plus timber for a community building on the Marathon and Williamsburg Pike. The Board of Control, chaired by Johnson, oversees the project with members Dewdney Halbisch Hill and Ruffner, inviting public spirited groups to use the facility per rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer C
Pop) Johnson
Jackson Township
Marathon
Williamsburg Pike
Board of Control
Homer
Johnson
William, Dewdney
Orville W. . Halbisch
Manly Hill
Ernest Ruffner
Derricks Withdraws From Milford Sheriff Ballot
Clyde B. Derricks of Milford, a leading Republican candidate, petitions the Board of Education to withdraw his name from the May primary ballot. He has long served on the Milford village council and has consistently led in local elections. No reason was given for the withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde B. Derricks
Milford
Board of Education
Mr. Derricks
Commissioners Accept Bid for New Sheriff Car
The County Commissioners approved Croswell Transportation Company of Williamsport as the lowest bidder to supply a new Oldsmobile 70 for the Sheriff’s office. The trade in of a wrecked Buick valued at 517.25 plus $275 insurance left a cash difference of 225 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croswell Transportation Company
Williamsburg
Sheriff’s Office
50 Year Mason Honored At Batavia Lodge
P F Jamieson executive vice president of the First National Bank Batavia received a gold medal from Judge Charles G White for 50 years as a Mason. John Huntington led the evening with remarks as Hensey Howland sang and Donald Jamieson played piano. John C Fuhr of Williamsburg attended with other county visitors. Refreshments followed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Jamieson
First National Bank
Batavia
John C. Fuhr
Williamsburg
Batavia Junior Womans Club Hosts April Meeting
Mrs A P Garner hosts the Batavia Junior Woman's Club on Thursday evening April 4 with cohosts Misses Billie Wilson and Frances Oxley. The program centers on Home Economics with talks on Budgeting by Mrs Raymond E Ross Better Dressing for Less Money by Mrs Louis B Fishback and How to Buy Meats by Mrs Herbert Hogbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Garner
Billie Wilson
Frances Oxley
Raymond E. Ross
Louis B. Fishback
Clermont County Baseball League Opens Season Meeting
The Clermont County Baseball League will hold its first meeting of the season at the Courthouse on Friday evening April 5 at 8 pm. All managers of county teams from last season are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Baseball League
Republican Meeting at Batavia High School Auditorium
Regular Republican gathering set for Thursday night April 4 at Batavia High School auditorium. Reservations for supper requested. M. E. Guild will serve. Contact Mrs. Forrest Ely. Supper 50 cents. Attendees urged to bring friends. noted good speakers will be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia High School
M. E. Guild Guild
Forrest Ely
New Richmond High to Host Coaches Meeting for Spring Baseball Schedule
A meeting of High School Baseball Coaches will be held at New Richmond High School next Thursday to draft the spring schedule. The event precedes the School Masters' Club meeting as all ten schools are expected to enter the county championship race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Richmond High School
Batavia Underpass bid date moved with higher estimate
State Highway Department reams up bids for the Batavia Underpass project at the western Batavia line near the N and W Railroad on State Route 74. The latest estimate is 141 517 82 with completion moved to September 15 1941 and letting set for April 19. The project cost split includes Federal Aid with the N W Railroad county State Highway Department and Batavia sharing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Batavia
Western Corporation
N. & W. Railroad
4 H Advisors Planning Meet in Clermont District Session
Clermont 4-H Club Advisors from southwest Ohio will meet at Lebanon Grange Hall on Saturday April 13 with speakers Dr Frank D Slutz and A B Graham. Slutz discusses 4 H Club Work Builds Character and Graham on Rewards of Leadership. Final talk covers Working Effectively with Young People. Sessions run 9 45 A M to 3 30 P M with discussion and recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Ohio
Lebanon Grange Hall
Frank D. Slutz
A. B. Graham
Slutz
Dayton
Graham
Ohio Extension
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Geo. Young
Nicholsville
Doris Fetter
Owensville
Hazel Conover
Edenton
Mae Charleston
Iris Starkey
Moores Fork
Martha Cramer
Erna Atwood
David Shhueller
Pearl Danby
Branch Hill
Loree Danby
Eileen White
Williamsburg
Lafayette Culbertson
Williamsville
Ralph Lemon
Mark Atchley
Loraine Lewis
Batavia
Miami Township Sunday School Convention at Miamiville
The Miami Township Sunday School Convention will meet at Miamiville Methodist Church on Sunday April 14 at 2 30 p m Rev Eugene Biffle will lead devotional service Gaston Reed of Mulberry is chairman of the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Township
Miamiville Methodist Church
Gaston Reed
Mulberry
Eugene Biffle
Batavia Woman's Club to Meet April 11 With Hostess Wiseman
The Batavia Woman's Club will meet April 11 with Mrs. Wiseman as hostess. A Lincoln quotation precedes a brief front page item listing topics and names including Mrs. D. G. Jamieson and Mrs. Sprague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Woman’s Club
Wiseman
Abraham Lincoln
Ismis
U. S
D. G. Jamieson
Sprague
Horn
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Washington Township
Moscow- Neville
Russell Gates
Ray Stairs
Moscow Rt
Wayne Township
Minnie P. Cast
Williamsburg Township
John W. Smith
Orville Manning
Homer Johnson
Clyde Derricks
Mason
Batavia Junior Womans Club
Herbert Hogbert
B. B
4-H Advisors
Woman’s Club
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