Petition Seeks Removal of County Home Superintendent
Petition asks county commissioners to remove the County Home superintendent near Batavia. The resignation withdrawal was ruled improper, leaving the official in charge without county approval or pay since January 1, 1948. The petition also seeks his family moved from the superintendent’s apartment and notes alleged bond deficiencies. Commissioners named are Manly Hill Ernest Ruffner and Homer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hockathorn
Batavia
Manly Hill
Ernest Ruffner
Homer
Swine Tour Set for County April 20
Ohio State University swine specialist Herbert Barnes will join county agent W. W. Hamilton for a swine tour on April 20. Six veterans' classes at Felicity, Goshen, Owensville, Will, and Will parale 3 aim to help farmers learn housing and management of swine drawing interest from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Barnes
Ohio State University
W. W. Hamilton
Felicity
Goshen
Owensville
Wil
Brotherhood meeting scheduled at Laurel Church
The April meeting of the Cle mont County Methodist Men's Brotherhood will be held at the Laurel Methodist Church on Route 932 next Thursday, April 22, at eight o'clock. Attendees are restricted to men. Howard Friedrich, president, notes a planned program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemont County
Welcome Danger to Be Presented at Mt. Carmel Glen Este
Due to the success of the play Welcome Danger a melodrama farce in three acts presented by the Batavia High School Junior Class last weekend it will be repeated at Mt. Carmel Glen Este School at 8 pm Tuesday April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia High School
Mt. Carmel- Glen Este
Bingo Party Planned by Frank Weaver Post at Batavia Armory
The regular bingo event sponsored by the Frank Weaver Post will take place Saturday evening April 17 at the Batavia Armory. The Auxiliary women will provide lunch with chairwoman Mrs Kyle Moyer aided by multiple members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Weaver
Armory
Batavia
Kyle Moyer
Jake Lafleur
Charles Miller
Dusty Miller
Theresa Feree
Richard Didday
Maxine Dean
Richard Grace
Bertie Hendrixson
Clyde Tom
Batavia Men Caught After High Speed Truck Chase
State Patrolman Mark Trees pursued a runaway truck on Route 74 near Roudebush Lane. Richard Richards and Jess Beebe, both Batavia residents, were captured after a gunshot fired by Trees. The truck was returned to owner Gerald Iles after the chase ended. Richards was fined for driving without a license and resisting arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Mark Trees
State Highway Patrol
Gerald
Bunk) Iles
Richard Howard Richards
Jess Daniel Beebe
Roudebush Lane
Luther Canter
Bethel
Richards
Question to be answered at April 21 meeting
The 11 o'clock meeting will address the question at the home of Mrs. Jane Logan on April 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Logan
Locust Corner Grange 2428 Meeting Scheduled
A notice indicates the next meeting at Locust Corner Grange 2428 will be held on the upcoming date with members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locust Corner Grange
Vaught Strauss Nuptials Saturday at Holy Trinity Batavia
Miss Peggy Lou Strauss daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter H Strauss of Afton Ohio married Carl Vaught of Williams burg last Saturday at Holy Trinity Church Batavia The ceremony was by Father Thomas F Coleman The bride wore white satin with seed pearls The maid of honor Mary Jane Strauss wore gold moire taf feta The best man was Ralph Jordan Ushers included Mr Carl Strauss A reception followed at the bride's home The couple left for a Florida honeymoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Lou Strauss
Walter H. Strauss
Afton
Ohio
Holy ‘Trinity Church
Batavia
Carl Vaught
Williamsburg
Thomas F. Coleman
Europe
Mary Jane Strauss
Ralph Jordan
Robert
Carl Strauss
Mrs. Strauss
Florida
CARD PARTY OF HOLY TRINITY CHURCH BATAVIA
The Ladies Altar Society of Holy Trinity Church Batavia hosts a card party to raise funds for church activities. Proceeds support parish programs and upcoming community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ladies Altar Society of
Holy Trinity Church
Batavia
Will
Pre-School Health Clinic Roundups In Progress
The Pre-School Health Clinic for fall term eligibility opened in Milford last Monday and moves through Batavia Goshen Edenton Amelia Locust Corner Bethel Williamsville St Thomas More St Bernadette New Richmond Owensville Newtonsville Marathon Felicity Moscow with specified morning and afternoon sessions led by Dr. W H Gaskins and nursing staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Batavia
Robert Hoffman
James DeFelice
Goshen
Edenton
Amelia
Locust Corner
Bethel
Williamsville
St. Thomas More
St. Bernadette
New Richmond
Owensville
Newtonsville
Marathon
Felicity
Moscow
Miss Creager to Marry Mr Earl Wolf
Betty Corvin Creager of Lorado to wed Earl N Wolf son of Mr and Mrs Wright N Wolf of Bethel in an early summer wedding. Miss Creager a Owensville High School graduate and 4 H active worker employed at the County Treasurer’s office in Batavia. Mr Wolf a Bethel High School graduate and Harlow Tractor Sales employee, active in county Grange work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Creager
Lorado
Betty Corvin
Earl N. Wolf
Wright N. Wolf
Bethel
Miss Creager
Owensville High School
Batavia
Wolf
Bethel High School
Harlow Tractor Sales
County Grange
Military Funeral Planned for Arthur I Bachelier
A private military funeral will be held at 2 pm Saturday April 17 at White's Funeral Home Mt. Washington for Arthur I Bacheler 21 killed in action December 13 1944 in Mitelwihr France. Entered service April 1943 with the 73rd Tank Battalion 36th Division. Body aboard Robert Burns returned to Cincinnati. Friends may call after 4 pm Friday. Burial by Bacheller Coslett VFW Post Amelia. Survived by parents Amelia and August Bacheller Sr three brothers Clifford August Jr and Richard and four sisters Mrs Mildred Taylor Mrs Antoinette Colonel Mrs Marcella Link and Miss Lorrain Bacheller.
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White
Mt. Washington
Arthur I. Bachelier
Mitelwihr
France
73Rd
United States
Robert Burns
Cincinnati
Bachellor-Coslett .Vfw
Amelia
August Bacheller Sr
Clifford
August Jr
Richard
Mildred Taylor
Antonette Colonel
Marcella Link
Lorrain Bacheller
Garden Club to Hear Speaker at Batavia Meeting
The Batavia Garden Club plans an Easter Monday meeting at Batavia Methodist Church starting 8 PM. Regional director will present Arrangements Both Formal and Informal For All Occasions. Tea committee includes Mrs. James Gregg Mrs. Joseph C. McCoy Mrs. Vernon P. Martin and Mrs. Earl South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Naish Couple Announce Son’s Marriage in Oakley Home
Mr and Mrs Robert J Naish formerly of Mariemont announce the marriage of their son Ralph Jr to Miss Marjorie Todd on April 10. Miss Todd is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Todd of Coraddale. The couple reside in an Oakley apartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Naish
Mariemont
Cara Nome Farm
Pleasant Plain
Ralph Jr
Marjorie Todd
James Todd
Coraddale
Oakley
Adams Heads Saddle Club President at Clermont County
Bob Adams elected president of the Clermont County Saddle Horse Association as it enters its fourth year. Jean Laffleur named vice president with Laura Hall as secretary Florence Riehle as treasurer and Alice Rapp as corresponding secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Adams
Clermont County Saddle Horse Association
Jean Laffleur
Laura Hall
Florence Riehle
Alice Rapp
Williamsburg Senior Wins Third Consecutive Superior Rating
Miss Sue Morse, a Williamsburg High School senior, earns the State Music Auditions superior rating for the third straight year in voice. Semi final rounds at Miami University select finalists for the Ohio State University final. Morse has held district and state superior honors for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Morse
Williamsburg
The
State Music Association
Miami University
Oxford
Ohio State University
Columbus
Miss Morse
Joyce Dethridge
Rosemary Donaworth
Linda Fisher
Helen Bell Howell
Margaret Ann McNair
Betty Lippert
Frieda Vaught
Helen Northington
Louise Kruni
Williamsburg School
Kermit Hutchinson
Marian Jones
Mrs Elizabeth Johnson Dies in Batavia
Mrs Elizabeth Johnson nee Fleck dies Monday April 12 at her sister Mrs Percy Newberrys home in Batavia. Remains at Moore Funeral Home with services Thursday April 15 at 1 30 PM and interment at Reading Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabth Johnson
Fleck
Percy Newberry
Batavia
Moore Funeral Home
Reading
Ohio
Funeral services for Edward McKinney Held at J Isaac Maham
Edward McKinney died Friday morning after a two week illness. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at two oclock by Rev Forrest at the J Isaac Maham Funeral Home. He leaves a wife Helen Ruth erford a son Jimmie his father J W McKinney a sister Mrs Allan Page and a brother Floyd McKinney both of Detroit Michigan. Burial followed at Williamsburg Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward McKinney
J. Isaac Maham
Forrest
Helen
Rutherford
Jimmie
J. W. McKinney
Allan Page
Maude McKinney
Floyd McKinney
Detroit
Mich
Williamsburg Cemetery
Otto Schmidt Dies. Services Held at Moore Funeral Home
Otto Schmidt died at his Apple Road home on April 2. Survived by two relatives. Services were held April 5 at Moore Funeral Home with Rev. I. E. Jenkins officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Schmidt
Apple Road
Moore Funeral Home
I. E. Jenkins
Mrs Rose Miller obituary notices
Mrs Rose Miller formerly Beagle died Sunday April 11 at home on Rumke Road. Services were held at Moore Funeral Home Batavia Wednesday April 14 with interment at Mt Moriah Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Miller
Beagle
Rumke Road
Moore Funeral Home
Batavia
Mt. Moriah
Funeral services for C Howard Rich in Loveland
Funeral services are set for 2 p m Thursday at Tufts Funeral Home Loveland for C Howard Rich 59 a Loveland resident who died of a heart attack He was a director of the Loveland Building and Loan Company and a past commander of the American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tufts Funeral Home
Loveland
C. Howard Rich
Loveland Building and Loan Company
American Legion
Owensville Dance Set by Local Club at School
The Owensville Home School and Community Club sponsors a dance at Owensville School Auditorium on Saturday night April 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensville
Owensville School
New Richmond Villagers Evacuate Ahead of Ohio Floodwaters
New Richmond faces a severe flood as the Ohio River rises prompting full evacuation of homes and businesses. Red Cross relief HQs open in village hall while district official Robert C. Harrison oversees aid for Brown, Adams and Clermont counties and state crews assist with moving household goods. Mayor Allan Rettinger joins residents in securing upstairs shelter as conditions worsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Robert C. Harrison
Brown
Adams
Clermont
State Highway Department
Lester Simmons
New Richmond
Fire damages Bulow Tractor Sales roof in Summerside
A Thursday fire at Bulow Tractor Sales in Summerside caused a $4,000 loss before fire crews arrived. A passer-by alerted owner John Bulow while he spoke with a customer. Fireproof walls remained intact and the roof, newly installed that day, was damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulow Tractor Sales
Summerside
Withamsville
Milford High Senior Wins Western College Scholarship
Milford High School senior JoAnn Fley won a four year scholarship from Western College for Women Oxford after competitive exams. Daughter of J H Filey Milford Board of Education president and Norwood teacher, she is noted for strong grades and active student involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JoAnn Fley
Milford High School
Western College For Women
Oxford
J. H. Filey
Milford Board of Education
Norwood
Miss Fley
Ludlows Take Over Batavia Meat Market Adds Dairy Fish
Mr and Mrs Carl Ludlow who recently purchased the Fishback Meat Market in Batavia have assumed management. They have added dairy and fish products and plan to sell delicatessen items. Mr Ludlow was formerly with the Kroger store in Batavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Ludlow
Kroger
Hillbilly Courtship staged by Batavia seniors
Batavia High School senior class presents Hillbilly Courtship a three act farce about feudin families Ma Peppin and Pappy Stilsby clash as letters to the wedding bureau seek a match. Cast includes Nancy Patchell Bud Erion Bill Parsons Larry Jones Peggie Koegler Edith Haney Mary Jane Hughey Carlf Hahn Watson Jacobs Annabelle Wiederhold Jack Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma Peppin
Pappy Stilsby
Nancy Patchell
Bud Erion
Bill Parsons
Larry Jones
Peggie Koegler
Edith Haney
Mary Jane Hughey
Carfl Hahn
Waston Jacobs
Annabelle Wiederhold
Jack Davis
Card Party Sponsored by St Philemena Church
The Ladies of the St. Philo mena Church in Stonelick sponsor a card party on Saturday April 18 at 8 p.m. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Ladies of the St. Philomena Church
Stonelick
Afton 4-H Club Hosts April Meeting at Spiess Home
The Afton Future Farmers 4-H Club held its regular meeting on April 8 at Philip Spiess's home. The program featured a discussion on differences between white and yellow corn. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afton Future Farmers 4-H Club
Philip Spiess
W F W Auxiliaries Plan Joint Installation
Public installation to be held Tuesday evening April 20 at 8 o'clock in the Batavia Armory. Elected Batavia Auxiliary officers include President Emma Shinkle Minervia Metsger First Vice President Florence DeNire Treasurer Frances Hollerbook Chaplain Alma Simpkins Conductor Mary Humphrey Guard Flo Durbin. Refreshments will be served. All members and friends invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Batavia Auxiliary
Emma Shinkle
i\Minervia Metsger
Florence DeNire
Frances Hollerbook
Alma Simpkins
Mary Humphrey
Flo Durbin
Milford Man Freed After Habeas Corpus Proceedings
Vernon Armentrout, 55, was freed on a 200 bond Saturday following habeas corpus proceedings in Batavia. He was arrested in Milford Friday on a warrant charging grand larceny in Versailles Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Armentrout
Batavia
Armentrout
Milford
Versailles
Ind
Governor's Secretary to Speak at Republican Women's Club
The Clermont County Republican Woman's Club will meet Monday April 19 at eight o'clock in Milford Town Hall. Archer Riley secretary to Governor Herbert will address the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Republican Woman’s Club
Milford
Archer Riley
Herbert
Holman to Receive First ETO Medal Thursday
Glenn Holman will receive the first ETO medal in Batavia at 3 p.m. Thursday April 15. U S Army Brunton and Jesse Owens recruiting staff from Georgetown will present near the U S Army truck after touring Bethel New Richmond Batavia and Williamsburg. Holman chosen for long service in the Eastern Theater of Operations. medals not yet generally available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Glenn Holman
U. S. Army
Brunton
Jesse Owens
U. S
Georgetown
Bethel
New Richmond
Williamsburg
Holman
Owensville Methodist Church Supper Planned for April 17
Owensville Methodist Church will hold a supper at the church on Saturday evening April 17 starting at five o'clock. Menu includes chicken beef loaf vegetables salads pie and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensville
Morner Announces Birth Of Son Carl Louis
Mr and Mrs James Morner announce the birth of a son Carl Louis on Monday April 12 at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital Mariemont. The child weighed 8 pounds 3 ounces. Mr Morner owns Morner Photo Shop in Batavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Morner
Carl Louis
Our Lady of Mercy Hospital
Mariemont
Morner
Batavia
Soprano Nancy Parrott rated superior in state tests
Nancy Parrott of Batavia High School earned a superior rating as a soprano in the state music tests conducted Friday and Saturday in Columbus. The event highlighted top vocal talent from Ohio high schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Parrott
Batavia
Columbus
Revival Starts at Modest Church of Christ
A revival service will begin at the Modest Church of Christ on April 25. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Lakeview Dance Hall Destroyed by Fire Near Amelia
Fire destroyed the Lakeview Dansant near Amelia on Saturday causing over 30000 in loss. The 50 by 125 foot frame building housed a dance hall and rear second floor apartment where the fire began per proprietor Goebel Ellis. Insurance covered 7000 on the building. fixtures and stock were uninsured. Amelia and Williamsville fire departments failed to save any part. A veterans dance was planned for that evening and Clyde Trask was booked for April 24. Mrs Ellis said the hall would not be rebuilt but a restaurant would be constructed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeview Dansant
Amelia
Goebel Ellis
Williamsville
Clyde ‘Trask
Engagement of Miss Smythe Is Announced
Mr and Mrs Harry B Smythe of Batavia announce the engagement of their daughter Sue to Richard D Goller son of Mr and Mrs J R Goller of Fontana California Miss Smythe a graduate of Miami University Oxford Ohio is with American Airlines at Dayton He was a major in the Army Air Corps in World War II and spent four years in the Pacific theater He is also with American Airlines No date is set for the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry B. Smythe
Batavia
Sue
Richard D. Goller
J. R. Goller
Fontana
Calif
Miss Smythe
Miami University
Oxford, C
American Airlines
Dayton
Mr. Goller
Army Air Corps
American
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Mt. Carmel
Grange News
Vaught-Strauss
W. H. Gaskins
Mrs
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Garden Club
Adams Heads Saddle Club
Elizabeth Johnson
Riencing
Allan Rettinger
John Bulow
Carl Ludlow
Future Farmers
William Tait Paterson
William Tate Patterson
William
William T. Paterson
Am Argus -35
Lakeview
Airlines
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