Batavia Council Reports Regular Session Actions and Bills
Batavia council met in regular session with full quorum led by Mayor Winter. Minutes from prior meeting show no street improvement details or materials. several payroll and construction bills were approved. Receipts total 24.50 with funds from service and gas tag allocations. discussions touched on Main Street lighting, town hall furnace, fire hose needs, and public-record governance.
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Batavia
Winter
R. Lupith
P. Chendler
Rice Newberry
Sochdor
Erate Encenea
Pringle Construction Co
Broadway
Market St
Fourth St
Eri Aest
Main Street
Scop
Relief In Sight for Rural Roads and Gas Tax Hike
The editorial argues a one cent gas tax will aid rural roads and municipalities. It outlines a distribution plan with 60 percent to the State Highway Department, 10 percent to municipalities, 10 percent to counties, and 20 percent to townships. About 1,425 townships would gain roughly $1,400 each or more.
Birthday Surprise for 80th Birthday in Nicholsville
Easter Sunday celebration at Nicholsville marked John Watson's 80th birthday. Frank Idlett and wife hosted fourteen friends and relatives including Clifton Cook and family, C Day and kin, Amanda Watson, Minnie Lindsey, Mary Frazee, and Fr Thomas relations for a boun teous feast. We wish Mr Watson many more returns of the day.
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Frank Idlett
Nicholsville
John Watson
Clifton Cook
C. Day
Fr. Thomas
Amanda Watson
Minnie Lindsey
New Richmond
Mary Frazee
William
Mr. Watson
Owensville man buys Dawherty farm on Owensville Pike
Harry Collier of Owensville purchased the Thomas Daugherty farm on the Owensville pike. The property is described as one of the county’s nicest country homes and well located.
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Harry Collier
Owensville
Thomas Daugherty
Owensville Pike
Body of Woman Found In Milford River Mystery Unfolds
Floater found by Eddie Yagen on the Little Miami near Milford leads Sheriff Roberts and deputies to recover a woman’s body from the riffle below town. Coroner Cucliss could not be reached. The unidentified corpse wore a silk dress and black stockings with no shoes. Later identified as Stella OCon nell of Madisonville.
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Eddie Yagen
Milford
Little Miami
Roberts
Meinken
Kain
Johnson
Cincinnati
Cucliss
Heri
Mey
Ohio River
Shariff Croswell
Stella O’connell
Madisonville
Batavian Appointed Loveland City Solicitor
Batavia's Joseph Garl was named Loveland city solicitor to fill the vacancy left by the death of McLean. The council also banned poultry running at large due to new garders, and the article questions the status of dogs.
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Garl
Joseph
Batavia
Loveland
Dos
McLean
County Protective Association Board Meets at Batavia Court House
The Clermont Protective Association County Executive Board held its regular quarterly meeting Saturday night at Batavia courthouse. President Chas Ludlow presided with Secretary Albert Mathews. The seven local county companies operate under supervision to pursue clues.
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The
Clermont Protective Association
Court House
Batavia
Chas, Ludlow
Albert Mathews
Hartwell Couple Wed in Milford Ceremony
Herman L. Corris of Hartwell and Miss Alice M. Schradin of Milford were married Thursday afternoon in the Probate Court room by Rev. W. B. Bonham using the ring ceremony.
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Herman L. Corris
Hartwell
Alice M. Schradin
Milford
W. B. Bonham
The
Presbyterian Church
Call of Grand Jury Off and Jail Population
The grand jury call was canceled with notices to appear at Batavia this week as bills were read. Ten inmates, mainly liquor violators, remain jailed with sentences totaling about three years for those serving full terms. Some inmates work on county roads and ditches improving public safety and upkeep.
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Batavia
Batavia Woman's Club to Meet at Mrs Sprague Home
The Batavia Woman's Club will gather Saturday April 18 at 2 30 p m at Mrs Sprague home. Program includes Responses and Children Sayings with Miss Edna McChristie as guest.
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Batavia Woman's Club
Curee Colyer Wed In Batavia Parsonage Ceremony
A wedding ceremony was conducted by Rev. Burdasall at his Batavia home on Friday April 6. Groom Joseph R. Curee and bride Evelyn P. Colyer of Loveland Ohio were present with Vernon and Mrs. Scott who gave the ring. Family members Florence Cree ree and Minnie Bath attended. The couple returned home for a celebratory dinner.
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Burdasall
Batavia
Joseph R. Curee
Evelyn P. Colyer
Loveland
Ohio
Vernon Scott
Florence Creree
Minnie Bath
Pittsburg
Reforestation Efforts Begin in Clinton County Area
Clyde Tom and Harold D. Nichols of Batavia buy Bernard Muel farm near Crosstown to plant about 71 acres for reforestation over five years. They will establish 15 000 trees yearly, starting with 25 000 ash, locust, oak and pine varieties. Locust timber to become posts in about a decade, trees raised with State Forestry Department aid, land deemed thin but productive. Locust beetle issue noted, calomel treatment suggested.
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Clermont County
Clyde Tom
Harold D. Nichols
Batavia
Bernard Muel
Crosstown
Brown County
Chase
State Forestry Department
Worater
County Commissioners Meet Approve Contracts and Road Plans
County commissioners on April 1 approved bids for a Ford contract at 598 with 125 credit for old car and painting probate court for 100. They authorized 200 for Cozaddale road and directed plans for a 1.6 mile traffic bound macadam on Batavia Elktime road. Bids for Culverton Round B Bottom Road were ordered advertised and three miles of Felicity to Brown county line road to be built as Felicity Higginsport pike. Rows Ely awarded 6 per week for dependent child care.
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Sam Ausman
Adams
Neliet
Edith Ausen
Batavia Realty Co
Ruth Bigam
Children’s Board
Delia Bell
sau_e
Edmund Burdsall
Sol
Columbus B. B. Co
Christ Hospital
Abbott
Ollie Clemons
Relief
Claud Coyle
Courier
Dr. Colburn
Riley
Advace Ee
Mary Combs
Geo. W. Gregg
J. W. Gardner
Anna Haas
Myrtle Hendrixson
Edith Hodges
Anna Hutchinson
Finley Jacobs
L. D. Kennedy
M. E. Homan
Joshua Kilgore
Mies
B. L. Ketchum
W. KE. Kain
L.C. Ludlow
Lyle 8. B. Co
Dorothy Mckee
Dora Monjar
Anna Merice
A.W. Marion
Laura Morgan
Clara Molott
Mary KE
Mardis
Katherine Marthas
Robert Roberts
Rice
O. H. Rhinehardt
Herbert Richards
Standard Oil Co
Emma Sprague
Raines Smith
Stakalto Mig Co
Remus Smith
Luda Schiotterbeck
W.L. Stevick
Vincdes Oms Rosa
Probate
Court House
Cozaddale
Macadam
Batagla-Elktick Road
Red Bridge
Galen Weaver
Culverton Round
Bottom Road
Batavia High Alumni Holds Preparations For Spring Gala
Everything is set for the Batavia High School Alumni event scheduled for Saturday night April 27 in the banquet room of the U B church. Committees and officers are named with David McDonald Lemon Larkin Donald Jamieson Forest Ely Louise Hicks and others leading programs dinner necrology and resolutions while Col Julius A Penn serves as president and Judge Chas White as vice president with Amelia Griffith as treasurer and Nina Behymer as secretary.
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Batavia High School
U. B. Church
David McDonald
Lemon Larkin
Donald Jamieson
Forest Ely
Louise Hicks
Dean Nichols
Walter Bauer
Qglive Davidson
Gertrude Spencer
Grace McDonald
Bessie Glaney
Louise Lytle Anetaett
Harold Nichols
Lou Baum
Julia Elizabeth Hoerner
Nannie Parrott
Myrtle Wilson
Russell Speidell
Elizabeth Paxton
Ruth Kain
Carl Joseph
Clarence Slade
Julius A. Penn
Chas. G. White
Amelia Griffith
Nina Behymer
Spray Information Service Aids Clermont County Growers
A spray information service is set up in Clermont County in cooperation with Hamilton County and the State University. P J Kra mer of the extension department will cover both counties during the growing season. Broadcasts from WLW will share when to spray and what materials to use every Monday and Wednesday at 11 50 AM and Friday at 12 noon. The program aims to improve fruit quality and marketability amid insect and parasite challenges in the region.
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Clermont County
Hamilton County
The
State University
P. J. Kramer
University
WLW
Locust Corner Grange Hosts OSU Soils Specialist
Locust Corner Grange will host John Sliper from Ohio State University as guest speaker at 8 30 P M on Thursday April 11. He will discuss soy bean culture and soil management.
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Locust Corner Grange
John Sliper
Ohio State University
Pasture Best Practices Warned By County Agent
County Agricultural Agent Alonzo W Marion urges delaying pasture start until grasses are well established to avoid meager forage. He notes that early or over pasturing leads to poor cattle and sheep condition, lower calf and lamb crops, and higher losses in drought years. He recommends soil amendments like 20 percent acid phosphate or ammonium sulfate and offers free bulletins on pasture improvement.
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Alonzo W. Marion
Agri
County soils and crops tour details and goals
County Agri Agent A. W. Marion announces a Batavia departure at 1 30 P M on April 10 for a tour visiting Joe Nobis farm to view Sweet Clover with Nobis aiming to raise 100 bushels of corn per acre Five years ago the land was poor and Clermont county flat This event urges every farmer to attend to learn soil improvement techniques.
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Batavia
Joe Nobis
Nobis
Clermont County
Higher Natures and the World’s Fortunes
Rufus Ellis asserts that the character of each person and the world fortunes rest with our higher natures, presenting a moral path out of chaos and darkness.
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Rufus Ellis
Sitka Spruce Timber Dominates Aircraft Construction
Sitka spruce and its availability in long straight grained pieces have made it the most valuable timber for airplane construction.
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Sitka Spruce
Arena Chapel Mystery In Padua Built 1908
The Arena Chapel in Padua known as Santa Maria dell Arena was erected in 1908 by a wealthy local on the site of a former Roman amphitheater.
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Padua
Italy
Santa Maria dell’Arena
Clermont County Base Ball Season Opens With Promised Quality
The Clermont County League Base Ball Season is ready to open with details by the committee. Teams are described as the best timber obtainable and the season is expected to offer fine sport for the public. The organization, perfected last week, pledges best efforts to ensure top performance and harmony among players and fans.
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Clermont County League
Batavia Girl Scouts Hold First Meeting
The Batavia Girl Scouts held their first meeting Thursday evening with 33 girls signing pledge cards. Prospective members were urged to attend the next meeting on Thursday night April 11 at 7 pm at the U K church. Leader Mrs Abbott and Assistant Edith Winspear noted.
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Batavia Girl Scouts
U. K. Sehurch
Abbott
Edith Winspear
Overhaul Sprayer Before Season Rush
Guidance from Ohio experts urges pre season sprayer overhaul to prevent delays. Cleaning pump and engine, replacing worn parts, and preparing hoses save time and money. Nitrate top-dressing for wheat shows profits. Ohio forest fires in six years burned 69 000 acres, causing 176 830 dollars in damage.
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J. S. Houser
Department of Entomology
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Ohio
State Forestry Department
State bids invited for road material in Clermont County
The Ohio State Department of Highways invites bids No 10A for 560 cubic yards of stone or gravel for resurfacing in Clermont County. Projects include ICH No 480 on State Route 133 3.87 miles and ICH No 2457 on State Route 138 6.06 miles. Bids open by the purchasing agent on Thursday April 11 at 10 o'clock a m.
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Ohio
State Department of Highways
Clermont County
Legislature closes with calls and forecasts from Ohio leaders
The Ohio Legislature ends its session as Columbus papers hail it as the best in years. Gov Office reception rooms bustle with seekers for preferment and greetings. Perry L. Green reports farm prices up 40 percent vs prewar four years, signaling better conditions. O. J. Bailey warns shoppers about tainted maple syrup and urges sanitation checks across dairies and food stores.
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Legislature
Senate
Columbus
State House
O. J. Bailey
Foods and Dairies
Mr. Bailey
Foods and Dairies Division
Drain tile history and adoption by age groups
Drain tile used in agriculture since 1400 B C in Cyprus and Asia Minor with a tradition in Babylon. The first drain tile was made in Ohio in 1831 near Lorain. A survey of 1,636 people finds age does not strongly affect willingness to adopt new farming practices.
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Cyprus
Asia Minor
Babylon
Ohio
Lorain
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Curee-Colyer
County Soils and Crops
A. W. Marion
County Agri
Girl Scouts
J. I. Falconer
Department of Rural Economics
United States
Sam
Wooster
Lawrence Pearsall Jacks
Journal of Adult Education
Graves
Perry L. Green
Department of Agriculture
Portage County
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