Afton Man Fatally Struck By Hit Skip Driver on Route 74
Reed Crume a 48 year old carpenter from Aftonville Clermont County died at Christ Hospital after being struck by a hit and run driver on State Route 74 near his home. He was dragged for a distance and later died. Deputy Sheriff Frank Abbott said the license number was obtained and the driver’s arrest was expected. Crume leaves seven children two sons in the Army and one in the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed Crume
Carpenter
Aftonville
Ohio
Armed Service
Christ Hospital
Hitskip
Cincinnati
L. G. Lane
Crume
Lane
Frank M. Coppock
Frank Abbott
Clermont County
Army
Navy
Batavia P T A Plans April Meeting at High School
The Batavia P T A will hold a regular meeting Thursday night April 13 in the Batavia High School cafeteria. It will elect officers for 1944 45 and hear committee reports with plans to continue activities through the end of the school year. All parents and teachers are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia P.T. A
Batavia High School
Well Qualified Man Seeks Office as Lieut Governor
Dale Duniton, a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in the May primaries, shares a biography detailing birth in Van Wert Ohio on August 12 1898 education at local schools Ohio Northern University and Cincinnati Law School twenty two years as a practicing attorney and prior public service including roles as assistant attorney general legal secretary to governor and other posts. He lists extensive party activity and professional memberships with current law practice in Columbus and residence in Upper Arlington.
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Dale Duniton
The
Courier
Clermont County
van Wert
Ohio
Ohio Northern University
University of Cincinnati Law School
C. C. Crabbe
Myers Y. Cooper
John W. Bricker
Thomas J. Herbert
Franklin County
American Legion
Shrine
American Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association
Charity Newsies
Young Business Men’s Club of
Columbus
Methodist Church
Spahr
Barrington Road
Upper Arlington
Batavia Woman's Club to Meet for China Exhibit
The Batavia Woman's Club will meet at Mrs. Harold D. Nichols home Thursday afternoon April 18. Mrs. Harry A. Kahle will present a paper on China and Her First Lady. Mrs. E. S. Rush will oversee a Chinese exhibit and asks members to bring items of Chinese origin to contribute.
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Batavia Woman’s Club
Harold D. Nichols
Harry A. Kahle
China
E. S. Rush
Batavia High School Senior Class to Present The Mad Hatters
Batavia High School seniors stage the three act farce The Mad Hatters on Friday night April 21 at 8 o clock. Tickets cost 35 and 15 cents with no reserved seating. Directed by English instructor Mrs David Branch and featuring musical numbers.
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Batavia High School
David Branch
Wilmington College gains two accreditation memberships
Following recognition by the North Central Association, Wilmington College was admitted to full membership in the Ohio College Association. A dinner honored faculty and students, with remarks by Dr. S. A. Watson. Local students Lola Jacobs Merrill Pattison Batavia R No.5 Christy Holland and Maxine Woodmanse were in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Wilmington College
Ohio College Association
S. A. Watson
Lola Jacobs
Merrill Pattison
Batavia
Christy Holland
Marathon
Maxine Woodmansee
Felicity
Truth and Consequences at Amelia High School Auditorium
Parents of Amelia Grade School sponsor On the Air at Amelia High School Auditorium on Thursday April 20 at 8 00 PM a full day radio program featuring a fac simile of the Truth and Consequences show The audience will participate with news plays and musical acts Don Feagan serves as master of ceremonies with a local talent cast Tickets are available in advance from students
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Grade School
Amelia High School
Don Feagan
O P A Outlines Sugar Program For Coming Season
OPA plans for home canning as the sugar allotment for individuals rises to 25 pounds per person for fruits and vegetables. Five pounds available now with Stamp 40, valid until Feb 28, 1945. Applications for the extra twenty pounds may be filed on Form R 328 with Spare Stamp 87 as ID. one form can cover a family at the same address. Local boards in Cincinnati District warn sugar use, endorse letters, and remind correct stamp usage amid wartime rationing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
OPA
Clermont Rationing Board
Mt Carmel Glen Este P T A Dance and Card Party
The Mt Carmel Glen Este P T A sponsors a community dance and card party at Mt Carmel Glen Este School on Friday April 14 at 8 PM. Square dancing and modern dancing with card games for all ages. Prizes, a top local orchestra, and a 30 cent admission. Bring children to enjoy the old time dancing. Large crowd expected. arrive early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel
Glen Este
Home Economists to Meet April 22 in Ohio
Clermont County home economists receive invitations to the Ohio Home Economics Association meeting at Ohio State University on Saturday April 22 from 10 A M to 3 P M. Miss Lita Bane director of the Illinois university home economics school will speak on Cultural Values in Home Economics. Seven discussion groups will address various phases and exhibits are arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Ohio Home Economics Association
Ohio State University
Lita Bane
School of Home Economics
University of Illinois
Clermont County War Fund Drive Reaches Quota Exceeded Expected
Blythe Jones announces Clermont County met its 27700 goal in the 1944 Red Cross War Fund Drive with most townships reporting strong fits. Several districts yet to report may push the total past the target by a few hundred dollars as over 500 volunteers aided the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blythe Jones
Clermont County
Jackson
Miami
Ohio
Tate
Red Cross
Jones
Absentee Voting Opens for Clermont County Primary
Clerk of the Board of Elections J. Wiseman announced a ballot booth at the Court House for Clermont County absentee voters to cast their ballots in the upcoming primary election.
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J. Ms. Wiseman
Board of Elections
Court House
Clermont County
Ohio State U Advances Summer Quarter Dates
Teachers in Clermont County receive notices that Ohio State University summer quarter runs June 13 to September 1. The term starts a week earlier to align civil dates with Army student schedules. University officials say the summer term emphasizes courses for teachers, offers accelerated degree work in three calendar years, and expands full credit night courses for employed students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Ohio State University
Ohio State
Ohio Names Final Judges for State Poetry Contest
The Ohio Department of Education announces the final judges for the state poetry contest. Dr. Virginia Sanderson of Ohio State University, Miss Justina Eich of Capital University, and Dr. Frederick H. Adler of Cleveland College will select the best poems submitted through schools and writers' groups. May 1 is closing for schools and June 1 for writers' groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Department of Education
Ohio
Virginia Sanderson
Ohio State University
Justina Eich
Capital University
Frederick H. Adler
Cleveland College
Methodist Women’s Society Rummage Sale Set in Batavia
The Society of Christian Service at the Methodist Church of Batavia will hold a rummage sale on Saturday April 15 at 9:30 AM. Proceeds support church service programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Women’s Society
Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church of
Batavia
Batavia Fire Dept Receives $2000 Federal Equipment Grant
Batavia Mayor Munden announced the village has been allocated 2000 dollars in federal funds for new fire equipment. The grant covers pumps hoses and connecting devices of the latest type to supplement the department’s existing gear.
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Batavia Fire Department
Munden
Batavia
New Richmond Man Ships Out for Navy Duty
Randall Lees of New Richmond leaves after a nine day leave with wife and family to join active duty aboard the SS Wm. Seiverling. He enlisted as a Ship's Cook after training at Norfolk Virginia and now operates a New Richmond restaurant.
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Randall Lees
U. S. Navy
New Richmond
S. S. Wm. Seiverling
Mr. Lees
Norfolk
Virginia
Attorney General Rules No Sales Tax For School Lunches
The attorney general holds that sales of lunches or refreshments to teachers in school lunchrooms, if not for profit by a Board of Education, are not subject to sales tax. School boards are not conducting business in operating lunch facilities and need no vendor's license. The exemption for food sales to students in school lunchrooms adds to the general exemption for the public school system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Thomas J. Herbert
William S. Evatt
Easter Services and Local Visits Highlight Williamsburg Week
Mrs. Mabel Patton of Cincinnati visited the Elrods. Families moved between Newtonsville and Williamsburg. W R Ireton and Oukuri attended a Watkins meeting in Hamilton. Mrs. Curry hosted son-in-law Brandenberg of Franklin. Marie Lippert suffers bronchial trouble. Grandchildren David and Joyce Urban visit Lyons. Conner family from Wilmington attended services. Chaney from Norwood visited J B Cover. Harley Walker of Eastwood spent Easter with daughters. South Dakota snow left two feet with more atop. mail halted and animals unfed briefly. Ward Lakemire visited Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Patton
Cincinnati
Elton Elrod
Brunson
Newtonsville
Williamsburg
W. R. Ireton
Oukuri
Watkins
Hamilton
Mary Curry
Brandenberg
Franklin
Marie Lippert
Lyons
David
Joyce Urban
Springfield
Robert Conner
Wilmington
John Chaney
Norwood
J. B. Cover
Harley Walker
Eastwood
South Dakota
Ward
John Lakemire
Batavia Garden Club Meeting Set At School Cafeteria
The Garden Club of Batavia will meet in the School Cafeteria. Due to officer elections all members should attend. The Arbor Day program follows the business meeting and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club of
Batavia
Scout Finance Drive Nearing Completion in Clermont County
The Boy Scout Finance Drive advances with five neighborhoods meeting quotas. Clermont County since 1941 has paid only two fifths of Boy Scout supervision costs. A full time rural executive is needed to expand troops and programs and train leaders. Wallace H. Maw serves now. funds of 1944 total 2325 dollars. Contributions can go to Russell F. Speidel in Batavia, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persent
Wallace H. Maw
Clermont County
Russell F. Speidel
Batavia
Ohio
Owensville Residents Attend Weddingsand Dinners
Mr Frank Schobert and Miss Velma Anstaett wed at the Methodist parsonage in Owensville. Easter guests included Mrs Anna Ulrey and daughter Mayme. Local social notes report visits, funerals, and teaching staff changes in Owensville and nearby areas.
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Frank Schobert
Velma Anstaett
Eastern Star
Anna Ulrey
Mayme
John Rapp
Batavia
John Craver
Irma Ireton
Lloyd Harlow
Frank McCormack
Inlaw
Edward Arnold
Xenia
Jean Whitorth
Owensville
Portsmouth
May Koker
Harriet Lohrer
East Hill Farm Woman's Club Meets at Estella Moore Home
The East Hill Farm Woman's Club was entertained at Estella Moore's home on April 6. Fourteen members and one guest attended. A contest was won by Miss Thornton and a lunch was served. The May meeting will be at Mrs. Thornton and daughters homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Hill Farm Woman’s Club
Estella Moore
Rugged Cross
Miss Thornton
Bethel Man Awarded Medals In European War Theatre
Bethel Ohio resident Staff Sgt. Thomas C. Tolin received the Good Conduct Medal from Major General M S Eddy of the Ninth Infantry Division for fidelity and exemplary behavior with the division's field artillery unit. The award, given in Sicily after the Sicilian campaign, followed his earlier North Africa landings in November 1942 and actions in Tunisian and Sicilian campaigns. He also received the Croix des Services Militaires Volontaires from General d Armee Giraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas C. Tolin
Bethel
Ohio
M. S. Eddy
Ninth Infantry Division
Sicily
Tolin
North
Africa
Services Militaii
Rehl Urges Inoculation Of Soybeans To Boost Yields
Clermont County farmers are urged by Donald F. Rehl to inoculate soybean seed this spring, especially on land not repeatedly grown to soy. Inoculation is cheap and simple and usually yields higher production while aiding soil fertility and supporting wartime vegetable oils and proteins stocks. Commercial inoculants are easiest to use, though inoculated soil also works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Donald F. Rehl
Amelia Women Complete Red Cross Home Nursing Course
A group from Amelia and nearby communities finished the Red Cross Home Nursing course to address wartime medical care shortages. The second class graduates include Pauline Britton Georgia Day Reba Ellis Myrl Evanshine Mary Hammann Margaret Hinson Elizabeth Huling Edna Jones Thelma Snyder Mary Tennison Blanche Theisz Thelma Weaver Lula Wilson Mary Kaffenberg Ida Fee Dorothy Francis Mary Hughes R A Cropper taught the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia
Red Cross
The
Pauline Britton
Georgia Day
Reba Ellis
Myrl Evanshine
Mary Hammann
Margaret Hinson
Elizabeth Huling
Edna Jones
Thelma Snyder
Mary Tennison
Blanche Theisz
Thelma Weaver
Lula Wilson
Mary Kaffenberg
Ida. Fee
Dorothy Francis
Mary Hughes
R. A. Cropper
Birthday Party for Bobby Seibert Held at Owensville Pike Home
Bobby Seibert, son of Mr and Mrs Roman Seibert, celebrated his twelfth birthday on Saturday April 8 at his Owensville Pike home. Guests included Fred Diecman Jr Eileen Evans Albert Anstaett Carolyn Thirey Jerry Rosselot Inez Davis Jimmy Kutller Betty Jane Emery and Virginia Brothers. Presents were opened and ice cream and cake served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Roman Seibert
Owensville Pike
Fred Diecman, Jr
Eileen Evans
Albert Anstaett
Carolyn Thirey
Jerry Rosselot
Inez Davis
Jimmy Kutller
Betty Jane Emery
Virginia Brothers
Master Seibert
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Afton
P. T. A. Meeting
Batavia Woman's Club
Clermont Co
County Red Cross
Attorney General
Batavia Garden Club
Rehl
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