One to Ten Years Sentenced in Ohio Indebtedness Case
George Maxfield former deputy county auditor and Charles Pringle president of Pringle Construction were sentenced to one to ten years at the Ohio Penitentiary by Judge Charles White for presenting false evidence of indebtedness. B L Ketchum pled not guilty with bond set at 7500. May 7 set for trial. others await further action. Felicity junior Joseph Frederick Long tops county scholarship list with 287 of 400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Maxfield
Charles Pringle
Pringle Construction Company
Ohio Penitentiary
Charles White
Frank A. Roberts
W. H. Howland
Columbus
B. L. Ketchum
Pringle
Maxfield
White
Clermont County
Pringle Instruction Company
Ketchum
Long Sentence Handed Down In Bethel Burglary Case
Bethel man John Hargett pleads guilty to seven burglary counts and receives 1 to 15 year terms from Judge Charles G. White in Ohio Penitentiary sentences. Co defendants include Charles Leffler awaiting trial and Garland Handlen and Clarence Moore given 1 to 15 year terms with varied outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hargett
Bethel
Ohio
Charles G. White
Hargett
Charles Leffler
Garland Handlen
Clarence Moore
Cincinnati
Handlon
Reformatory
Moore
White
Foster Lanham
Albert Miller
Sedric Waters
Dudley Dixon
Omer Myers
Robert “Red” Johnson
H. A. Rice
Batavia
Lloyd Black
Linley Johnson
Rosanna Hie
Johnson
Special Election Set For Three School Districts On April 23
A special election will occur April 23 in Tate Jackson and Ohio Townships to decide a current year levy to cover operating debts. If approved, funds will be collected with June taxes 1935. The failure to carry last November left deficits and cut state aid eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Jackson
Ohio
Senate
Ohio Townships
Gov Davey Under Fire Yet Inspires Weekly Material
The Courier criticizes Governor Martin L. Davey for seeking extra funds and pushing statements while noting his stumbles. It highlights tax requests, party dynamics, and the cost of state operations amid snow and policy talk. It also mentions relief funds, public works, and Clermont County seeking a new courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Kent
Martin L. Davey
Nickles
Clermont County Baseball League Opens 1935 Season
The Clermont County Baseball League launches the 1935 season on Sunday April 28 with nine teams four new Bethel CCC Goshen Miamiville and Bethel Merchants and five returning Amelia Owensville Newtonsville Edenton Batavia. Batavia opens against Bethel CCC while Goshen sits out. A separate Pt Isabel squad organized by John Day and Cambria holds its second workout inviting new players at 1 30 p m Sunday at the Pt Isabel diamond to develop talent for pro ranks and farm clubs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Baseball League
Bethel CCC
Goshen
Miamiville
Bethel Merchants
Teas Amelia
Owensville
Newtonsville
Edenton
Batavia
Bill Baish
Amelia
Anderson
Schuster
Aicholtz
Bethel
Pt. Isabel
John Day
John E. Cambria
Alberry, N. W
Albany
Cambria
Day
Breakfast at Terrace Park Country Club Attended by Batavia Ladies
A Friday breakfast at Terrace Park Country Club drew Batavia ladies including Mesdames A. B. Nichols H L Nichols EB Ely W H Alrey S L Larkin and others. Also present were members from Milford Terrace Park Cincinnati and Williamsburg. The club house rooms received new decorations and several members joined this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrace Park Country Club
Batavia
Mesdames A. B
H L. Nichols
EB. Ely
W. H. Alrey
S. L. Larkin
H. C
H. D. Nichols
R. E. Gifford
Geo. Gregg
W. C. Bishop
E. Rush
Milford
Terrace Park
Cincinnati
Williamsburg
Owensville High to Present Correspondence Courtship
Owensville High School Senior Class Play will be performed Saturday evening April 20 at 8 16. The class of 1986 presents the comedy Correspondence Courtship in three acts. An evening of fun and amusement. Admission 10 and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensville High School
Amelia High School Alumni Banquet Announcement
The Amelia High School Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday at 8 pm on April 27 in the high school building. Membership includes dinner and dancing with a guest invitation available for a charge. Reservations due by April 24. Nellie Coleman, secretary, Amelia Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia High School
Nellie Coleman
Amelia
Ohio
Milford Student Tops Clermont County Eighth Grade Test
John N. Gatch of Milford won the Clermont County Eighth Grade exam held March 29 with a score of 176 percent. A total of 510 pupils participated and the upper quarter will receive county certificates. several may earn district and state honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Gatch
Milford
Clermont County
Milfer
Ralph C. Scott
Bethel
Southern Ohio lawmakers back fish and game bill in house
Conservation-minded citizens in Southern Ohio approve a bill by Representatives Marshall Aible and John Hayden. The measure, already passing the house 103 to 3, would grant the State Conservation Council power to zone and regulate hunting and fishing. A second bill would cut fishing licenses from 1.00 to 50 cents.
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Ohio
Marshall, Aible
John Hayden
State Conservation Council
Williamsburg junior wins fourth district American Legion essay prize
Lillian Hook, a Williamsburg high school junior, takes first place in the fourth district essay contest for ninth graders on Why I Am Glad I Am An American. The district includes Hamilton, Clermont, Brown, Warren, Butler and Clinton counties. District winners advance to state finals and travel to Washington, D. C. for the competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Hook
Williamsburg
American Legion
Hamilton
Clermont
Brown
Warren
Butler
Clinton
Washingon
D. C
Williamsburg High School Announces Spring Commencement Events
Superintendent J W Prewitt lists baccalaureate at Presbyterian church on Sunday April 21 at 8 p m class play April 24 and 25 at 8 p m and commencement April 26 at 8 p m in the school auditorium
Batavia High to Hold Graduation Events in April
Batavia High School announces Baccalaureate services April 21 at Batavia Methodist Episcopal Church. Senior class play April 25 at Batavia Town Hall. Commencement April 26 at Town Hall with Dr. Howard F. Seely from Ohio State University as speaker. Tickets for plays and commencements go on sale April 17 and 22 respectively. An annual senior dance at Batavia Armory is scheduled for April 26 after doors open 9:30 PM.
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Batavia
Batavia High School
Batavia Methodist Episcopal Church
Batavia Town Hall
Nash Pharmacy
Town Hall
Howard Francis Seely
Ohio State University
Batavia Armory
Centenarians Noted in Local Row of Birthdays and Deaths
Mrs. Jennie Snook of Hennings Mills will celebrate her 100th birthday on April 18. Dr. Thompson of Bethel turns 100 on July 6. Neighbor John Wn. Moyer died recently after marking his 100th birthday in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Snook
Hennings Mills
Dr. Thompson
Bethel
John Wn. Moyer
Garden Club Speaker to Address Batavia Group
Victor Ries of Columbus will speak to the Batavia Garden Club at the Presbyterian church on April 80 at 2 p m. All garden clubs in the county and garden lovers are invited. No admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Ries
Columbus
Batavia Garden Club
Presbyterian Church
Batavia High Earns Prefatory Status With Cincinnati University
Batavia Public Schools superintendent Paul K Moore reports Batavia High School’s strong record has earned a place on the University of Cincinnati’s preferred list for college bound students. Similar recognition came from Miami University last year. The district credits citizen support, board leadership, and faculty effort for recent improvements in both elementary and high schools, with ongoing plans for yearly progress.
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Paul K. Moore
Batavia Public Schools
University of Cincinnati
Batavia High School
Moore
Miami University
Batavia
Mt Carmen P. T. A. Meets Friday at 2 P.M.
The Mt. Carmen P. T. A. holds its regular meeting at the school house on Friday April 19 at 2 p.m. Election of E section officers will take place. Full attendance desired.
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Mt. Carmen P. T. A
Clermont County Committee Purchases Two Wheelchairs
The Clermont County Infantile Paralysis Committee purchased two wheel chairs for victims of infantile paralysis. Proceeds from the President's Birthday Ball at the Batavia Armory on January 30th, 70 percent of the net went to the local committee, totaling 225.50 dollars for Clermont County, aiding those not fully recovered.
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Clermont County
Batavia
Crop Loans Open for Seed and Fertilizer Purchase
Government Emergency Crop Loans to fund seed and fertilizer are available. Applications may be made at K. B. Baugh's Batavia office in the coming weeks with FERA clerks assisting applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. B. Baugh
County Agri
Baugh
Batavia
FERA
Amelia High School Commencement Schedule Outlined
Baccalaureate service for the graduating class is set for Sunday night April 21 at 8 in the school auditorium with Rev George Reed delivering the address. On Wednesday night April 24 at 8 the class will present the three act play The Go Getter. Commencement exercises occur Friday night April 26 at 8 with Rev H O Folger of Indianapolis First Friends Church giving the address. Admission to the class play and commencement is 25 cents with reserved seats on sale in the superintendent's office starting Monday morning April 22 at 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Williamsburg High School
Supt
J. W. Prewitt
Presbyterian Church
Amelia High School
George Reed
H. O. Folger
First Friends Church
Indianapolis
Batavian Elected Loveland Farm Loan Officer
Forrest E. Ely of Batavia was elected secretary-treasurer of the Loveland National Farm Loan Association on April 8, succeeding A. M. Hatcher of Loveland who resigned. Ely will handle Federal Farm Loan applications from Clermont County residents at Batavia, moving the office closer to southern farmers. The Batavia office will process applications to the Federal Land Bank of Louisville and the Land Bank Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest E. Ely
Batavia
Loveland National Farm Loan Association
Ely
A. M. Hatcher
Loveland
Clermont County
Cincinnati
Federal Land Bank of Louisville
Land Bank Commissioner
Minstrel Show Set for Mt Carmel Schoolhouse
Mt Carmel will host a Minstrel Show by P T A Lady Minstrels on Saturday night April 27 at 8 o clock. Admission is 10 cents for children about 200 audience expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T. A. Lady Minstrels
Mt. Carmel
Aduite
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Felicity Senior
Joseph Frederick Long
Felicity High School
Felicity
Gertrude Louise Scales
Lucille A. Brotherton
William Andrew Estell
James E. Hancock
Clarence Albert Stewart
Courier Comment
Court House
Baseball
Leads County
Southern
Ohio Sportsmen
W’burg Girl
Garden Club
Batavia High
U. C
Amelia Schools
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