03 Apr 1947
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1947
Page
1
The piece reflects on Easter origins from Anglo Saxon and Constantine to modern churchgoing. It traces dressing up for services, the spring goddess Kostre, and the symbolism of eggs for new life and red color representing redemption. It ends with a light note on the Easter bunny and bonnets.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces a rural carrier examination for Amelia Ohio. Applications close April 24 1947 and admission cards will note exam date. Salary on a 30 mile route is 2020 per year plus 20 per mile for each mile over 30. Mrs Grace Moore of Hamersville visited Batavia last Tuesday.
Merchants in Milford discuss forming a Chamber of Commerce to coordinate village business activity. A committee led by Charles Rozenweig Rodney L Scott and Russell W Barnard will study chamber operations and plans include hiring a promotional director for joint advertising.
Batavia prepares for a two week Clean Up and Paint Up drive led by Mayor A C Munden. A May 2 meeting will organize officers and committees with local groups asked to contribute funds for banners and parades while urging residents to tidy homes and clear vacant lots.
Final meetings of Selective Service Boards 1 and 2 were held at the Batavia joint office on Main Street on March 31. Clerks Martha Minnich and Alluy Liven good remain on duty with closing instructions but no definite date yet set.
Easter week events include nightly 8 pm services at Pilgrim Holiness Church Afton through Easter. Rally Day comes Easter Sunday at 1 30 pm led by Pastor Rev Charles Rutherford. Stonelick Baptist Church offers Resurrection messages Sunday 11 am and 7 45 pm by Rev C W Jessee. Lindale Baptist Church hosts Easter Sunrise Service 6 30 am. A youth program and church meeting for teachers and officers are set for Saturday April 5.
Mr and Mrs Albertans announce the forthcoming birth of a daughter in a notice noting an imminent arrival and family joy.
Residents of New Richmond Ohio and Kentucky fear loss of the long running ferry operated by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad after an Interstate Commerce Commission filing to discontinue the New Richmond to New Richmond ferry route. The village staged protests with support from the Kiwanis Club as hearings approach.
Representatives from Clermont County high schools attended a traffic safety school in Batavia Armory run by the American Legion Auxiliary Highway Patrol. Col L Letzelter led with assistance from local Auxiliary members and listed attending students from Moscow New Richmond Felicity Owensville Williamsburg Amelia.
Newtown faced a wave of crime with a holdup and two service station robberies in consecutive days. At Roy Smith station on Route 74, attendant Vernor Gilbert was bound and gagged. six dollars and merchandise including a tire and radios were stolen. Police, led by Chief John Tucker, and investigator Yockey pursued leads while noting a possible hoax regarding the staged attack.
Williamsburg Post 4897 hosts the 4th District Meeting of the Veterans of Foreign Wars on April 13 1947 at Williamsburg public school and I O O F hall. Eight counties will send delegates. program begins 10 am and runs to about 5 pm with lunch by the VFW Auxiliary. Kerstin O Day Drum Corps leads the morning parade.
The Felicity Franklin School senior class sponsors a three act comedy Be lieve Me Professor on April 4 1947 at 8 p m in the school auditorium. Cast includes Nola Johnson Terry James Mary Jane O Connor Sheba Smith Ruth Ring Laura Lane Douglas Masters Tommy Holden Dwight Emmons Jack Miller Donald Waters Stewart Wiltsie Margaret Ellis Mrs O Brien William Winkle Rafferty Paul Fisher Madame Yvonne Andrew Roberts Proxy Balantine Shirley Clinger Mrs Rafferty Wanda Bolender Dottie Dorn Betty Rogers Stella Reed Letty Lythe Florence Owen and Dr Cutter.
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