17 Apr 1940
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1940
Page
1
Three area superintendents released plans for tight year end activities in Moscow New Richmond and Felicity Franklin consolidates. F infant details include class sizes plays baccalaureate sermons and commencements with names and dates noted for each district.
The Williamsburg High School Dramatic Club stages The Adventures of Tom Sawyer in the school auditorium at 8 pm on April 19. Aimed at providing good entertainment, the event invites the public to attend and enjoy the show.
Foster parents of Clermont county will gather in the Court House Conference Room at 1 30 P M Thursday April 25. Miss Frances Reese executive secretary of the Clermont County Child Welfare Board says Dr Jack Hertzman Cincinnati based psychiatrist at the Child Guidance Home will speak on child guidance. All foster parents both men and women are urged to attend.
The Clermont County Baseball League schedules its second meeting of the year for Friday April 19 1940 at 8:00 P M in the county courthouse. Towns showing interest include Buford Winchester Newtonsville Mt. Carmel New Richmond Williamsburg Batavia Loveland Goshen Lynchburg and more. Officers elected last week were Taxon Briggs of Williamsburg president and Herbert Hogberg of Batavia secretary for 1940.
The Civic Association sponsors a dance at Williamsville-Tabasco School on Saturday April 20 at 8 p m. Enjoy good music and a door prize. Refreshments are served in the cafeteria. Bring family and friends for an enjoyable evening. Admission 25 cents.
The Goshen Ladies Aid sponsors a rummage sale at the town hall on Wednesday April 24 from 9 am until sold out. Chili home made candies doughnuts and coffee will be on sale with bargains for everybody. Phoebe Binkley secretary. Mr and Mrs N M Perry of Kenova and Mr and Mrs Hanse Finley of Afton called on Lillian Reisinger and mother Saturday afternoon.
Charles P. Taft of Cincinnati served as the club guest and speaker for the Ro tarians event. Last week the club elected officers with W. Hensey Howland as president, Hugh Nichols as vice president, J. A. Carter as secretary, and A. C. Nash as treasurer, with J. P. Friend Jr and others named as members.
The Batavian Masonic lodge held a regular session Saturday night with 78 members present. Grand Master Clyde B. Cox and Earl B. Kincaid attended. Geo. Nash was the candidate. Refreshments followed and Nash will receive the Second Degree next Friday night.
The last Clermont county Republican Council meeting before the May primary will be held Thursday evening May 2 at Goshen. Earl Eastwood, the Chairman, says the dinner meeting will feature a lineup of able speakers and all Republicans are urged to attend.
The Mt Carmel Glen Este PTA schedules its regular April meeting in the school auditorium Friday at 8 PM. Officers will be elected and plans made for a May dance and summer pre school roundup. Reports on motion picture equipment and a banquet for the undefeated Clermont County Class B basketball champions will be given.
School administrators and teachers from Batavia High School joined colleagues in Columbus for the Ohio High School Curriculum Study. The group, including Dr. Wilford M. Aikin, discussed revising aims and curricula to strengthen youth development and democratic education, with Batavia revaluing its objectives and planning curriculum revision.
Miss Jean Moyer will host the Batavia Junior Woman's Club on Thursday evening April 18 with co-hostesses Mrs Edna Perry Miss Sara Grimes and Mrs Paul L Hopping. Music features respond to My favorite Type of Magic Modern Composer Mrs Claude S Coyle Musical Contest with Mrs Robert V Kable and Mrs Luther Cole. Musical selections by Miss Althea Moyer.
Superintendent W. J. Tabscott announced the Third Annual Spring Concert for Amelia on Wednesday evening April 24. About 300 pupils from the school system will participate in choral groups solos specialties and in the band and orchestra. Rilla Mae Tayloo and Jean Gibson will perform a tap routine with the High School Mixed Chorus providing the music. Rita Kennedy will present a new tap routine.
The April term grand jury reported seven true bills and one continued case after two days of hearings. Indicted individuals include Maurice Henderson and Howard P Altman for improper car tags, J Frederick Kruthaup for reckless driving, Frank Turner for cutting with intent, Homer Glenroy Morgan for reckless driving and DUI, Richard Brooks for cutting with intent, Irwin Rhoades for concealing stolen auto parts, and Elmer Kennedy for intoxicated driving. Foreman Glenn Leach led a 14-member panel. several members were drafted in Batavia.
The county released a half year tax analysis showing total collections of $204 526 29 led by $170 211 53 current taxes and $28 330 97 old delinquencies. Current year delinquency fell from $116 702 47 to $108 560 62 with 8 5 percent of 1988 taxes remaining delinquent.
County Commissioners adopted a resolution to seek USDA approval to run a Food Stamp Plan in Clermont County. If approved, surplus commodities will be distributed through neighborhood groceries, replacing a separate storeroom system. Eligible recipients include general relief and aid groups, with participation voluntary and a minimum purchase requirement for cash assistance cases.
A Goshen High School Alumni event is set for April 17 1940 at 8 30 pm in the 0shen auditorium. The card party features Bingo with a 25 cent admission and a door prize. Proceeds support alumni activities and invites friends to attend.
Frank Hitchchock of Amelia presents the state with 10 000 sunfish to be released in Bullskin Stonelick and O Banion creeks by Gamewarden Ed gar Anstaett this week. There will be plenty of room for more.
Inspection of Felicity Lodge No. 102 F and A M set for Friday night April 19. Distinguished guest Harry Johnston Secretary of Grand Lodge will be present. All members invited to attend. Lee Colbert W M.
The First Degree Staff of the Norwood Odd Fellows lodge will visit Batavia to exemplify the work. The home lodge anticipates a large crowd with all brothers expected to attend. J. M. Fitzpatrick serves as captain of the team.
The 74th annual convention will be at the Church of Christ in Moscow starting at 10 AM. Reservations for noon and evening meals due by April 29 to Elizabeth Smith Route 1 Moscow Ohio. No registration fee. Special music by Washington Two churches. Rev H N Geisweil of Cincinnati to speak evening.
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