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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1936

Page

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Republicans Map Plan for Laurel Meeting on Consolidation

Clermont County Republicans outline a plan to merge Batavia and Tate Township districts into two new consolidated districts Bethel Tate and Batavia while dissolving current boards. The action follows April 6 hearings with consolidation effective May 6 and future meetings set by Melvin Busch at the Laurel Community church on April 23.

Laurel Batavia Townships Tate Township County Board of Education Batavia Batavia Village Batavia Township Batavia Consolidated Bethel Bethel Village Bethel-Tate Afton Olive Branch Elk Lick Greenbrier Bantam Antioch Crane Macedonia Clermont County Laurel Community Church Melvin Busch Monroe Township New Richmond

Hayden Returns From Vacation and Delivers Busy News

Clermont County state representative John Hayden returns from Florida looking fit and ready to work. He arrives with his son Bob who is praised as a champion saltwater fisherman after a huge catch off Fort Lauderdale.

John Hayden Clermont County Florida John Bob Ft. Lauerdale

Tax Collection Closes Today

The final day for paying current real estate taxes without penalty is Wednesday April 15. The treasurer’s office is open until 4 p m today and checks or money orders mailed before 4 p m will be accepted without penalty. Collection totals will be known after several hundred letters are reviewed.

Season Work Planned by 4-H in Batavia Basememt

Forty 4-H club advisors and assistant advisors met in the basement of U B Church Batavia to map the coming season. Talks were given by Mrs Mary Wurtz Williamsburg F B Hoggatt Goshen High School Supt Clint Caldwell Hamilton County 4 H Club Agent and Carl R Bibbee Hamilton County Agricultural Agent. Officials expect 4 H membership to exceed last year s 505 record.

U. B Batavia Maves Roy Battles Mary Wurtz Williamsburg F. B. Hoggatt Goshen Clint Caldwell Hamilton County Carl R. Bibbee 4-H

Forward Workers of Goshen Hold Second Meeting

The 4 H Club notes that on Saturday April 4 the Forward Workers of Goshen held their second meeting with 20 members present. Special work was assigned until the next meeting on April 18 at 2 30 pm at the regular place when project books are expected. Phyllis Humphreys reporter.

Forward Workers of Goshen Phyllis Humphreys

Brotherhood Meeting Set for April 21 at Mulberry Church

The county wide Brotherhood meeting now scheduled for April 21 will be held at Mulberry Methodist church. Rev C E Turley district superintendent of the M E church in Wilmington will be the principal speaker.

Mulberry Methodist Church C. E. Turley Wilmington M. E. Church

Dance Entertainers at Amelia School Auditorium

Wekler's famous Barn Dance Entertainers present an evening of fun at the Amelia school auditorium on Wednesday April 22 at 8 o'clock. The troupe features former WLW stars including The Southern Sisters Hayiott Fiddle Band Silas Perkins Champion fiddler Jim Hawks World Champion Roder Red Pen Comedian Lem Hawkine Jean and Glen Hughes and Shuffling Sam. Admission 10¢ and 26c.

Pop Wekler Amelia School WLW Southern Sisters Hayiott Silas Perkins Jim Hawks Roder Red Pen Lem _Hawkine Jean Glen Hughes Sam

Hobby Fair highlights Batavia Woman's Club event

The Batavia Woman's Club hosted a Hobby Fair at Mrs Claude Smith's home drawing strong interest. Maud Horn won first in Glass and China for slippers, Allen and Hugh Nichols topped Junior Needlework, Thomas Colburn led Junior Handcraft with an airplane, with other prizes to Dorothy Binning Lillian Colburn Mary Louise Gunderley Dorothy Daugherty W S Moore Maude Horn Laura Frances Daugherty Lucy Keen and Sallie Keen for various crafts and displays.

Batavia Woman’s Club Claude Smith Maud’Horn Allen Hugh Nichols Dorothy Binning Lillian Colburn Colburn Mary Louise Gunderley Dorothy Daugherty Castle Heidleberg W. S. Moore

Stage Show to Open at Batavia Town Hall Next Week

Jack Jamieson brings the first in a series of stage and picture shows to Batavia Town Hall on Wednesday and Thursday April 28. Holy Trinity church sponsors a 50‑member cast led by Ruth Violet and Davy and Jonnie and the Savages. The program features six vaudeville acts and a screen feature with George Raft and Joan Bennett in She Couldn't Take It. Two shows nightly at 7 and 9 pm with standard prices of 10 and 25 cents.

Jack Jamieson Batavia Town Hall Holy Trinity Church Grace Krantz Robert Cowboy) Nichols Hobo Band Ruth Violet Davy Jonnie The Savages George Raft Joan Bennett

Lodge Inspection at Buckeye Lodge No 150 New Richmond

Buckeye Lodge F. and A. M. No.150 of New Richmond holds inspection Saturday April 18 at 8 o'clock. Candidate for Fellow Craft degree expected. Refreshments. Visitors welcome.

Buckeye Lodge F. & A. M. No.150 New Richmond

Saxton Named Chairman of Farmer Group

The new soils conservation act county association organized in Batavia with E C Saxton Byron Ross Carney Roush and Earl Groppenbacher as alternates forming the county allotment committee. Miss Alice Dumford and Walter Smith were elected secretary and treasurer respectively. The committee will travel to Dayton this week for instructions then meet in Batavia Monday to begin field work. A Bigam of Newtonsville won a $173 bid from county commissioners to build a bridge on Sugar Camp Road.

New Soils Conservation Act Batavia E. C. Saxton Byron Ross Carney Roush Earl Groppenbacher Bethel Alice Dumford Walter Smith Monroe Dayton A. Bigam Newtonsville Sugar Camp Road

Easter gatherings brighten Willowville and nearby towns

Easter Sunday social rounds span Willowville to Marathon with visits from families including the Nesslers, Nelsons, Edwards, and Gates. Residents report illnesses, fresh welcomes, and a few injuries while extended families share meals and attend church events.

Farm Credit Discussed by Clermont County Committee in Portsmouth

Clermont County Farm and Home Protective Committee members led by Albert Kellum and Roy Battles met in Portsmouth with Farm Credit Administration officials. The group reviewed district progress, praised debt adjustment efforts, and urged continued activity. absent members included Eli Speidel, Rev. R. L. Budd, James F. Robinson, and R. R. Caldwell.

Clermont County Farm and Home Protective Committee Albert Kellum R. F. Turner Perintown Bert Swing Bethel Roy Battles Portsmouth Farm Credit Administration Paul Bangham Field Reprre Federal Land Bank Farm and Home Protective Committee Ohio Lawrence R. Young Farm and Home’ Protective Committee Clermont County Eli Speidel Batavia Rev R. L. Budd James F. Robinson Locust Cornery R. R. Caldwell Owensville

Milford hosts Vesta Club and Progress Club gathering

The Vesta Club of Williamsburg and Progress Club of Milford met at Terrace Park Country Club with Dr. Pearl Minning presenting Modern Poets. Guests included many local women ledgers and social hosts such as Mrs. Lillian Scott and Mrs. N. J. White. The Elizabeth Fuhr and Dr. E. A. Walker marriage was solemnized at the Presbyterian Church.

Vesta Club Progress Club of Milford Terrace Park Country Club Pearl Minning Milford Club Mina White Ella Holmes Mesdames Waller Tage] Cock Kermit Hutchinson J. W. Lytle J. W. Foster Ralph D. Fuhr J. W. Smith Walter Curry M. Curry S. Walker J. White Arthur Ruffner David Knight Minnie Wise Maggie White Katie Ellis Robert Tucker Elizabeth Fuhr E. A. Walker Donald Dailey Hill Denver Col Edgar Stockton Helen Walker F. F. B. Club Inez Burger Lillian Scott Dayton Taxon. Briggs N. J. White Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Sunday School Elsie Foster Taxon Briggs J. A. Sander Oakley Edwin Burger W. A

Easter community notices and local gatherings in Owensville

Local residents report visits and gatherings across Owensville for Easter weekend. Names include Edna Philhour, Marie Ahret, Louise Favret, Louella Burdaal, J Sisley, Ralph Lemon, Helen Ann Spyder, and Raymond Favret with families. Locust Corner Grange hosts a mixed program on April 15, with a ladies versus men contest and a surprise female feature. everyone invited to Locust Corner auditorium for a joyful evening.

Edna Philhour City Marie Ahret Louise Favret Louella Burdaal J. Sisley Dayton Ralph Lemon Helen Ann Spyder James Fetter Raymond Favret Glare Anstead Henry Binning MocKay Belfast Geise Sanday Carrie Utter Locust Corner Grange Locust Cor- 001

Secretarial Appointment for Clermont County School Head

Miss Jennie Mae Hutson of Amelia has been named secretary to Frank B. Hoggatt of Goshen, who will take over as county superintendent of Clermont County Schools on August 1. Hutson is a Amelia High School and Miller's Business College graduate and comes highly recommended.

Jennie Mae Hutson Amelia Frank B. Hoggatt Goshen Clermont County Amelia High School Miller’s Business College Cincinnati

Clermont County Young Republican Club to celebrate anniversary

The Clermont County Young Republican Club marks its second anniversary with a Thursday banquet at Amelia school on April 16. The program includes musical entertainment and the election of officers.

Clermont County Young Republican Club Amelia School

Field and Track Meet Planned at Amelia Grounds

A Field and Track Meet is scheduled for Saturday May 9 at 9 am on the Amelia school grounds. Events for girls and boys in Grade 8 have been arranged with Mt. Carmel Locust Corner Glen Bete Lindale Nicholsville and Amelia entered. A championship baseball game will follow in the afternoon. County schools may enter by calling Amelia school or writing to Box 243 Batavia Ohio.

Amelia Mt. Carmel Locust Corner Glen Bete Lindale Nicholsville Amelia School Batavia Ohio

Trial Date Set For Cherry In Batavia Jail Case

Cherry now in Batavia jail after identification. He pleaded not guilty before Judge Charles G White with a $5000 bond. Grand jury indicted Cherry and brother Wilson Cherry alias Church on six counts of burglary larceny and receiving stolen goods. Jury met Thursday and Friday. The brothers broke from Batavia jail in July 1932 while awaiting action on receiving stolen goods near Milford where about 2000 dollars of building materials were found.

Cherry Batavia Charles G. White Wilson Cherry Church Milford

New Richmond Couple Married at M E Parsonage

Miss Clara Helen Burnett daughter of Mr and Mrs J N Burnett and Maurice Taylor son of Mr and Mrs John Taylor both of New Richmond were united in marriage Saturday afternoon April 11 at the M E parsonage in Amelia. Rev G W Hazelwood read the service in the presence of their parents and a few friends. The couple are graduates of New Richmond high school and known among the village youth.

Hamlet Frank Nessler Wallie Wait Williamsburg Chester Smith N. A. Nelson’s Edmund Nelson City Ester Nelson Bethesda Training School Kathleen Brook New Richmond Brumagen Mt. Washington Dale Charlot Cain Adam Heamay Gas Galen Coslet Jimmy Carlisle Carlisle Ludlow Ford Alice Gates Hameraville Heber Honaker Whitesville West Va J. K. Daly C. M. Edwards Grippe Howard Daly Jr Mott Frances Carlisle Kroger Amelia D.B Ellis Sudam Hyde Park Fritz Gatea Hiembolts Nicholsville Wiels Laurel Perry's Clara Helen Burnett J. N. Burnett Maurice Taylor John Taylor M. E. Parsonage G. W. Hazelwood

Masonic Lodge Inspection Dates Announced

Clyde C. Cox announces a schedule of Masonic lodge inspections across multiple towns. Dates include Goshen April 17 or 18. New Richmond April 18. Sardinia April 21. Ripley April 24. Batavia April 28. Moscow April 30. Edenton May 2. Tabasco May 5. Williamsburg May 8. Felicity May 13. Higginsport May 15. Owensville May 19. Russell May 22. Amelia date listed as well.

Clyde C. Cox Goshen New Richmond Sardinia Ripley Batavia Moscow Edenton Tabasco Williamsburg Felicity Higginsport Owensville Russell Jay Amelia

Eliza E. Kautz Rites Set In New Richmond

Eliza E. Kautz beloved wife of George T. Kautz of New Richmond died April 6 in her 88th year. Funeral services will be held at White's funeral home Friday April 10 at 11 am with Rev. Griffith presiding. Interment at Green Mound.

Hail storm causes $35000 loss in New Richmond

Insurance adjusters say total damage from a New Richmond hail storm exceeds 35000 with LeMontree Manufacturing the largest hit at 8000 and the Baptist church damaged by 600. Over 75 percent of village homes suffered roof damage, auto tops ruined, roofing material in high demand, and Red Cross ordering roofing for those unable to buy.

New Richmond Larkin and Hendrixson Batavia LeMontree Manufacturing Company Baptist Church The Red Cross

Lennin Estate Valued at 8000 in 1936 probate filing

J W Lennin former Sun editor died leaving an 8000 dollar estate. Probate filing names Amelia Griffith and Hugh M Davidson executors. Tangible personal property to Wm C Griffith and Minnie Griffith Batavia. remainder divided into 80 parts among listed beneficiaries with funeral cost cap of 200 dollars. Will written January 31 1936.

J W. Lennin Sun Amelia Griffith Hugh M. Davidson Wm. C Minnie Griffith Batavia Anna Ferguson Ollie E. Smith Robert A. Davis Nettie L. Phelps Anna Waldman Gertrude Yelton W. C. Griffith Minnie Griffith Florence Speidel Nora Krantz Daisye Suter Angeline Armstrong

Resolutions on the Death of S S Bagby

The Citizens Bank Felicity Ohio records resolutions noting the death of S S Bagby a director valued for his judgment and wisdom. The board extends sympathy to his family and orders a copy of the resolutions entered in the minutes.

S. S. Bagby Citizens Bank Felicity Ohio

Jury Awards $5,000 in Parlier vs Jones case

A common pleas jury awarded $5,000 to Raymond Earl Parlier against Moscow Contractor Charles R. Jones for injuries from a dynamite blast found on the Jones farm in October 1934 near Moscow. The Beech Forest Chapter D A R was hosted by Mrs. H. C. Rowan on Wednesday afternoon.

Common Pleas Raymond Earl Parlier Charles R. Jones Moscow Jones Farm H. C. Rowan Beech Forest

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County Hayden 4 H Club News Brotherhood Saxton Farmer Group Willow Ville Chas Hastings John Kellers Riddle Katheriie Rose Margaret Marshall Rue Baker Home Ralph Anthony Joanne Anthony Cleveland James Malott E. Kt. Rhein D. Palmer Franklin Hallie Lowell B. Jester’s Greanberry Dorothy Luther Samuel Malady Wer Ralph Currie Allen Hall W. E. Christie G. C. Steward Curtis Germantown Allen Moyer Dave Worstell Ralph Weaks Karl Judd Mre Harkn'a Bert Fomorin Ralph Coleman L. F Floyd Malotte Ray Morgan Coombs Carthage Young G. O. P. Club Lennin
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