Death of Nicholas Longworth Shocks Nation
Nation mourns the death of Nicholas Longworth of Cincinnati at age, former speaker of the U S House, after a pneumonia bout. President Hoover and Princess Alice stood by as crowds paid final respects in Cincinnati before his burial at Spring Grove Cemetery.
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Aiken
South Carolina
Nicholas Longworth
Cincinnati
United States
House of Representatives
Washington
Carolina Hills
Princess Alice
Roosevelt
White House
Hoover
Republican Party
Congress
Spring Grove Cemetery
State to drill four wells in each drouth county
A sum of $10,000 has been appropriated for drouth stricken Southern Ohio counties to drill four wells per county. Clermont county will fund four wells at Pt. Pleasant Afton Marathon and Williamsburg. Start date pending, contingent on Governor White not vetoing the bill.
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Ohio
Clermont County
Pt. Pleasant
Afton
Marathon
Williamsburg
White
Garden Contest Invites Entries This Season
Garden contest urged readers to watch next week for premiums on flowers vegetables and the finest lawn and surroundings. Get in the race and enter.
Births and Deaths in Clermont County March Report
County Health Commissioner Dr Colburn notes 29 births and 41 deaths in March in Clermont County. Six deaths were due to flu and pneumonia. Record suggests no extraordinary change as many elderly residents pass away and births run slightly slow possibly linked to hard times.
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Clermont County
Colburn
Clermont Pomona Grange delayed meeting date to April 25
Due to conflicting dates the Clermont County Pomona Grange will hold its regular meeting on Saturday April 25 at Marathon instead of April 18. The Mt. Carmel degree team will confer the fifth degree in full. A large class of candidates is expected with strong growth in all subordinate Granges. Master F A Riehle notes farmer interest in organization and attendance. Lecturer Mrs J A Ashton will deliver a strong program, and complete secretary minutes by Miss Alice Boyce will be shared for those who missed Bantam.
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Clermont County
Pomona Grange
Marathon
Mt. Carmel
F. A. Riehle
J. A. Ashton
Bantam
Alice Boyce
Batavia Post rifles win in Hamilton district contest
The Frank W. Weaver Post of the American Legion Batavia rifle team won first place in the April 12 match at Hamilton for the 4th district of Ohio. Members were Donald Jamieson Kyle Moyer Wilbur Cousins Guy Craver and Clyde Tom. Jamieson earned 5th place individually. the silver loving cup is on display at Nash Pharmacy.
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Frank W. Weaver
American Legion of
Batavia
Hamilton
American Legion of Ohio
Donald Jamieson
Kyle Moyer
Wilbur Cousins
Guy Craver
Clyde Tom
Nash Pharmacy
Jamieson
Butler
Hamilton Brown
Warren
Clinton
Clermont
National Rifle Association
Anniversary of Odd Fellow Ship Observed in Hill District
The Odd Fellows in the Hill District commemorate their ship anniversary on April 25 at Batavia I O O F hall. A program with speakers and music is planned. A basket dinner will relieve the home lodge from duties. dinner is at noon. District lodges urged to attend. program continues next week.
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Odd Fellowship
United States
Hill District
Batavia
I. O. O. F. Hall
Farm loan applications surge in Clermont County
About 59 loan applications have been filed for farm loans in Clermont County ranging from 45 to 575 dollars. Applicants must apply by April 30 in Washington. Tenants need landlord waivers and ink signatures. loans in drought areas go through the Red Cross. all loans must be secured.
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Clermont County
Washington
Drouth
Red Cross Office
Davis hill rebuilding plans on Route 133 denied
State Highway Department chief engineer says Clermont county has no Route 133 improvement planned. If funds were available the project would be considered, but many state roads need attention and the public is told to expect no immediate action.
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Davis Hill
Batavia
Hamlet
Courier
State Highway Department
Elmer Hilty
Bureau of Construction
Clermont County
P. S
Route Change in Ohio Marking State Route 9 to 127
O W Merrell announces that State Route No 9 will be redesignated as U S Route No 127 across Ohio starting April 10 1931 The route enters Ohio at Cincinnati passes through Hamilton Eaton Greenville Celina Van Wert Paulding and continues into Michigan An official routing change notice from the Courier Batavia Ohio dated April 9 1931.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Courier
Batavia
O. W. Merrell
Hamilton
Eaton
Greenville
Celina
van Wert
Paulding
Bryan
Michigan
New Officer Elected Secretary and Treasurer James W Walker
James W Walker recently joined the local bar and was chosen as Secretary and Treasurer of Clermont Publishing Company by the board at their April 4 meeting.
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James W. Walker
Clermont Publishing Company
Batavia Township Sunday School Convention Set at U B Church
The Batavia Township Sunday School Convention will be held at the U B church in Batavia on Sunday April 19 at 2 p m. The program includes devotions led by Rev Ludwick a violin duet by J B Carlisle and Mrs G O Reed a period of worship and a talk on the vital influence of the home by Mrs W A Williams with remarks by Rev G L Fox and H H Reed presiding. Business and reports of the County S B Association will follow along with a benediction.
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Batavia Township
U. B. Church
Batavia
Ludwick
Ceerees
John Huntington
W. A. Williams
J. BR. Carlisle
G. OC
Reed Agatess
G. L. Fox
H. H. Reed
County
S. 8
Association Business and Reports
The Churches Batavia Township U S Convention
Sympathy was extended to Mrs Belle Hullck and Miss Nettie Conklin after their sister's death. A Batavia Township U S Convention meeting is set for Sunday April 19 at 2 p m in U B church. The pastor begins a Lords Prayer sermon series next Sunday morning. Circle 2 will serve a noon dinner on Wednesday April 15. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 to 8 p m followed by an official board meeting.
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M. E
Cherrington
Belle Hullck
Nettie Conklin
Batavia Township
U. S
U. B
George
Easter Week Services At United Brethren Church
The Church of the United Brethren in Christ lists Sunday events with Sunday school at 9 a.m. morning worship at 10:30 a.m. and Junior Church for children. April 12 marked by Easter Inspiration and branch convention echoes. A public card party is planned Friday April 17 in the Grant Memorial Building by the American Legion Auxiliary.
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Church of the United Brethren In Christ
Lewis G. Ludwick
Walter Bauer
Ed Ross
Devine
M. W. A. Christian Endeavor
Grant Memorial Building
Bethel
American Legion Auxiliary
Batavia Town Shines At Annual O E 8 Inspection
Clermont county towns praised for clean streets shade and water. Batavia Chapter O E 8 held its annual inspection Monday night with Elizabeth Sticksell of Newtown serving as Deputy Grand Matron and several visitors in attendance.
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Batavia
Elizabeth Sticksell
Newtown
Obituary for Eliza McAnally Young in Williamsburg
Eliza McAnally Young born December 7 1849 died March 29 1981 at 81.7. She married James Young January 18 1874 and had two daughters Lizzie Snell and Roah Ferrer. A Christian New Light Church member, she was a devoted wife and mother with a quiet, loving home. Survived by husband, two daughters, five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, with thanks to those who offered kindness and floral tributes.
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Eliza
Henry
Elizabeth McAnally
James Young
Lizzie
Charles Snell
Roah
George Feree
Norwood
Ohio
Christian New Light Church
Williamsburg
Rev. Fisher
J. Isaac Maham
Lizzie Snell
Roah Ferrer
Eighth Grade Examinations Winners Named in Clermont County
State Department of Education held the eighth grade exam in Clermont county on April 6 with 630 pupils. Top finishers include Alva Simmerman Moscow school first with 168. tied seconds Gertrude Scales Tabasco Janet Stamats Bethel and Ruth E Bush Milford at 167. third Mary Bauer Batavia and Harry Metzger New Richmond at 165. fourth Geraldine Wasner Batavia 164. fifth Joseph Long Felicity and Ruth Hitchcock Amelia at 162. sixth Charles Hartsock Milford at 160.
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State Department of Education
Clermont County
Alva Simmerman
Moscow
Gertrude L. Scales
Tabasco
Janet Stamats
Bethel School
Ruth E. Bush
Milford School
Mary K. Bauer
Batavia
Harry K. Metzger
New
A Tribute to George Meyers Beacham
Memorial notice for George Meyers Beacham born January 20 1906 in Williamsburg died at age 25 expresses grief from family and community. He was son of George B and Theresia Beacham member of Presbyterian church and Masonic order with a loving home life and prayers for comfort. Card of Thanks thanks Isaac Maham undertaker and family ask for sympathy from friends.
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George Meyers Beacham
George B
Theresia Beacham
Williamsburg
Presbyterian Church
Masonic Order
Meyers
Isaac Maham
J. H. McNutt
Chevrolet reports record March production and growing lead
Chevrolet Motor Company announced March output of 79 603 cars and trucks, lifting total 1931 models to over 826 000 through April 1. The gain over February exceeds 18 percent and March beat preliminary figures by more than 4 900, while leadership in registrations remains strong across states. Two other notes recount three youths indicted for stealing 24 Rhode Island Red hens and receiving prison sentences.
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Chevrolet Motor Company
Ww.s. Knudson
Chevrolet
Mulberry
Rhode Island
White
Clermont
Ohio
Known Here and Batavia Passings in Owensville
Andrew P. Buerkle 71 of Owensville dies Sunday after weeks of illness. Widow and several children survive. Funeral held today. Batavia Kate Larkin dies Sunday in Batavia after months of illness. Survived by one son Ss. L. Larkin. Funeral 2:30 Tuesday from residence, Union Cemetery burial. Joseph Fetter dies at daughter Mrs Spahr’s Milford home after long illness. Survived by widow, four sons, three daughters, and sister Mrs Chas Lagros. Funeral Monday at St Louis Church Owensville.
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Andrew P. Buerkle
Owensville
Batavia
Kate Larkin
Ss. L. Larkin
Union Cemetery
St. Louis
Joseph Fetter
Spahr
Milford
Chas. Lagros
Otis D. Crane Former Batavian Dies in Dayton Funeral Held
Otis D. Crane a former Batavian died in Dayton on April 7 and was buried in Batavia Union Cemetery Saturday at 2 p m from the Moore Funeral Home Rev Cherrington officiated He leaves a daughter Mrs Blanche Harris of Dayton a sister Mrs Cassie Walt of Batavia and is survived by relatives and friends who acknowledge thanks for support and funeral arrangements by Mr and Mrs John Harris
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Otis D. Crane
Dayton
Batavia
Moore
Cherrington
Blanche Harris
Cassie Walt
Union Cemetery
John Harris
Grange Program Highlights April 3 Readies Milford Talent
Marathon Grange featured songs the Flag ceremony and a historical pageant with names such as George Washington Betsey Ross and Prudence. The Jr C U A M presented a silk flag, and a Milford talent hour was planned for April 16 at 8 p.m. with community encouragement to attend.
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Marathon Grange
Milford
Mr Curry
W. H. Jones
George Washington
C.S. Burdsall
Robert Morris
L. F. Coleman
George Ross
R E. Reynolds
Betsey Ross
Homer Johnson
Prudence
Ohio Farm Bureau elects officers and forms credit corp
L B Palmer of Petaskala reelected president of the Ohio Wool Warehouse Company with W G Vandenbark as vice president and R A Hammond as secretary treasurer. Seven directors reelected. Ohio Farm Bureau plans about 25 legislative meetings April 20 to discuss tax policy and government affairs. A new Farm Bureau Agricultural Credit Corporation was organized in Columbus to lend funds to farmers under federal programs.
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L. B. Palmer
Petaskala
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Ohio Wool Warehouse Company
Columbus
Ohio Wool Growers’ Co-operative Association
Clermont County Farm Bureau
W. G. Vandenbark
Zanesville
R. A. Hammond
George Wilber
Marysville
J.T. Bowman
Chesterhill
J. M. Wilson
Fredericktown
R. E. Ascham
Findlay
J. F. Walker
Gambier
A. Erman
Coshocton
A. S. Canfield
Millersburg
Farm Bureau
Ohio General Assembly
E. J. Bath
Farm Bureau Agricultural Credit Corporation
Carter
Ohio
Grouth
United States
Department of Rural Economics
Ohio State University
Murray D. Lincoln
Ohio Arm Bureau Bureau Federation
New Credit Corporation
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Nicholas Long
Great Witea
Grange News
Stone Lick
Stone Lick Township
Grange
Miami Granger
All Grangers
Marie Mayer
Farm Bureau News
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