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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1934

Page

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Clermont Young Republicans organize at Batavia

A Clermont County Young Republican Club was formed in Batavia with officers elected: President Kenneth H. Turner New Richmond Vice President John H. Owens Bethel Secretary Jasper R. Shipp New Richmond Treasurer James W. Walker Batavia Committee chairs named Entertainment John King Bethel Election Ebert Carley Felicity Publicity Ralph Fuhr Williamsburg Membership Earl Kincaid Mt. Carmel Finance Robert Huber New Clermont.

Clermont County Batavia Kenneth H. Turner New Richmond John H. Owens Bethel Jasper R. Shipp James W. Walker United States John King Ebert Carley Felicity Ralph Fuhr Williamsburg Earl Kincaid Mt. Carmel Robert Huber

Political Machine in Ohio State Government scrutinized

Columbus report by George A Smallsreed accuses Governor George White and Democratic officials of building a large state bureaucracy to sustain power. It cites 18 050 state employees on March 1 and 7 686 in the highway department, with rapid growth in April in liquor control and highway payroll projections reaching nearly 7.77 million dollars. The piece notes Republican charges of inefficiency and suggests a 10 million pool from 1933 carryover used for political ends in 1934.

Ohio Canada Sweden Geo. White Hillsboro News-Herald Columbus George White White U. S George A. Smallsreed Columbus Dispatch Smallsreed State Highway Department CWA State Machine State Liquor Control Motor Vehicle Bureau Highway Department Ed D. Schorr Schorr

Cars collide on bridge near A B Nichols residence

Saturday crash on the cement bridge below A B Nichols’ residence involved Walter Ward of Perintown and Frank White of New Tonsville. Ward’s car rolled over injuring his party. White’s car damaged but stayed on the road. Misjudging bridge width caused the collision. a guiding white line is urged.

Walter Ward Perintownj Batavia Frank White Newtonsville A. B. Nichols Ward White

Mt. Carmel P T A Meets for April 20 Election

The Mt. Carmel Parent Teachers Association holds a regular meeting Friday April 20 at 2 pm. Officers for next year will be elected and a program on Leisure Time is planned. The event is the last meeting before schools close. attendance is urged.

Mt. Carmel Parent Teachers’ Association

Felicity Franklin High presents Hobgoblin House mystery play

The Senior Class will stage Hobgoblin House at Township Hall on Friday night April 20. Tickets go on sale at the Felicity School Building on Wednesday April 18 at 1 p.m. Be sure to see this mystery comedy.

Felicity- Franklin High School Township Hall Felicity School

Goshen P T A Elects New Officers After Successful Year

The Goshen P T A met Friday April 13 with 41 members and 2 visitors. Election of officers was the key item. Mrs G W Sullivan, retiring president, was praised for a record year raising 1001.00 for the treasury. The group lauded the Saudins for their untiring efforts during 1988.

Goshen P. T. A G. W. Sullivan Treasury Sullivan

Alphabet Tax and Political Paradox in a Retrospective

Column voices mixed views on farm policy and taxation. Critics debate department split approaches and a proposed 10 percent recovery tax tied to New Deal programs. The piece mocks political posturing and questions voter competence compared with Filipino self governance.

Dugan Files Candidacy for County Commissioner

J Dugan a Democrat of Williamsburg filed his petition on Monday to run for county commissioner in the local election filing details show an official candidacy declaration by the Williams burg resident.

J. Dugan Williamsburg

Annual Sunday School Convention in Batavia

The Clermont County Council of Religious Education schedules its annual convention at Batavia United Brethren Church on Friday and Saturday May 11 and 12. Host pastor Rev. Ludwick invites all interested in Church School Work to attend.

Clermont County Council of Religious Education Batavia United Brethren Church Ludwick

Amelia High School Baccalaureate and Commencement Highlights

Senior Baccalaureate at Amelia High School scheduled for Sunday night April 22 in the school auditorium with Rev. Geo Hazelwood delivering the address. Senior Class Play Everybody's Getting Married set for Wednesday night April 25 with reserved seats and 10c and 26c admissions. Commencement Friday night April 27 features Dr. E Ashbaugh dean at Miami University delivering the address with reserved seating at 26c.

Amelia High School Geo. Hazelwood M.E. Church Amelia E. Ashbaugh Teachers’ College Miami University

County relief committee members thanked for a year of service

County Commissioners County Auditor and Relief Director express heartfelt thanks to the county relief committee for over a year of service aiding the poor. The letter, signed by Fred Croswell Chas Stroup Frank Willis Chas Ross and B L Ketchum, extends best wishes to all.

County Relief Committee Fred Croswell Chas. Stroup Frank Willis Chas. Ross B. L. Ketchum

Batavia High to Stage The Thirteenth Chair Play

Batavia High School seniors present The Thirteenth Chair at Batavia town hall Friday April 27 at 8 pm. The play, a mystery with a seance and murder, has a long stage history and is produced by Samuel French of New York.

Batavia High School Batavia Town Hall William Harris, Jr 48Th Street Theater New York S. K. Walker Edward Wales Spencer Lee Roscoe Crosby Madam la Grange Lee Wales Tim Donahue Samuel French United Brethren Church

Batavia Woman's Club Meets At Ivy Robinson Home

Batavia Woman's Club gathered Saturday at Mrs. Ivy Robinsons home. Mrs. Massey spoke on Brahms while music came from Mrs. Mary Wurtz Miss McKever and Miss Stein of Williamsburg and Olin Maxfield of Bethel. Frederick Kramer, Batavia native and Ohio State instructor, spoke on Germany. Guests attended and refreshments followed.

Batavia Woman’s Club Ivy Robinson Massey Brahms Mary Wurtz McKever Miss Stein Williamsburg Olin Maxfield Bethel Frederick Kramer Batavia Ohio State Germany

Case Workers Appointed by County Commission

Five relief investigators were appointed by the Board of County Commissioners from state-qualified applicants. The supervisors will visit homes to assess needs and create budgets for each relief case. Townships are assigned investigators and temporary relief is available through township trustees during the transition.

Board of County Commissioners Ruth Patchell Batavia Julia Anne Sprague Dorothy Schilling New Richmond Catherine Mefford Bethel Edna Spear Branch Hill Miami Goshen Spear Wayne Stonelick Jackson Williamsburg Patchell Pierce Union Miss Sprague Tate Washington Franklin Mefford Ohio Monroe Schilling Maude C. Stephens Fred Croswell

Town council urged to set cleanup date for trash haul

The text calls for a town cleanup with a designated date to haul away accumulated trash and debris at a convenient site. It suggests employing a truckman and having officers address undesirable sights while improving multiple locations, notably Main Street gutters.

Clermont Official Receives 24000 Lbs Pork For Relief

W W Dewdney food administrator for Clermont county reports 24000 pounds of pork received for relief and to be distributed to the needy. An additional 2000 pounds of cereal is due to arrive this week.

W. W. Dewdney Clermont County

Aged Lady Margaret Setty Dies At 88 In Batavia

Mrs Margaret Setty aged 88 died peacefully at her Batavia home Saturday morning after a brief illness. Funeral from Moore Funeral Home Monday afternoon. Burial at Mt Zion Highland County. Survived by two children Mrs Gee Schwab Massalon and Ed Setty Batavia.

Margaret Setty Batavia Moore Funeral Home Mt. Zion Highland County Gee, Schwab Massalon Ed Setty

Free Seed Offered to Families on Relief List

Relief families may obtain free seed by applying to the Federal Emergency Relief Administration. Seed expected this week. For details contact Fred J. Croswell in Batavia 160.

Federal Emergency Relief Administration Fred J. Croswell Batavia

Pomona Grange Meets Saturday at Bethel

Grange News reports Pomona Grange holds Saturday April 21 at Bethel. New officers expected by 10 a.m. Master Ashton promises a full day and four prize drawings at 11 a.m. with dues paid entrants present. Highland county Grange provides afternoon program. Basket dinner at noon. Mrs. J D Wood Corsp.

Pomona Grange Mets Bethel Ashton Highland County Grange Basket J. D. Wood Corsp

Periitown Girl Wins County Eighth Grade Test

Anne Armstrong of Perintown captured first place in the county Eighth Grade test with 167 points of 200. The June list shows nine runners up: Harry Lampe Owensville Betty Aichholtz Miami Consolidated Arnold Bolender Felicity Roy Davis Milford Chas Hauck Aston Dorothy Ellery Branch Hill Anna Corigin Paxton Albert Pollock Goshen Jack Dudley Glen Este. The exam occurred on March 30.

Anne Armstrong Perintown Miss Armstrong Harry Lampe Owensville Betty Aichholtz Miami Consolidated Arnold Bolender Felicity Roy Davis Milford Chas. Hauck Aston Dorothy Ellery Branch Hill Anna Coenig Paxton

New Richmond High Plans Week of Senior Activities

New Richmond High School outlines a week of senior events beginning April 19 with the senior play The Brat. The 29 member class will graduate April 23 at ceremonies led by Dr. William A. Cook of the University of Cincinnati Teachers College and Rev. Burton Garrett giving the baccalaureate sermon.

New Richmond High School William A. Cook University of Cincinnati Teachers’ College Burton Garrett New Richmond Baptist Church

Goshen Township Farm Bureau Receives 1933 Standard Award

William H. Hobson of Cozaddale and Goshen Township Farm Bureau have been notified by the Ohio State Farm Bureau Federation that the Goshen local earned the 1933 Standard Award for outstanding achievements. At Thursday’s Goshen meeting at E. C. Saxton’s home, members formed plans to pursue the 1934 award and appointed committee chairmen including Legislation Ray Ferree Economy Cliff Stouder Electrification John Heywood Roads Preston Ferree Co operative Farm Business W. H. Hobson Education Harrison Snider and Mrs Ray Ferree Recreation Mrs Ed Garbe Co operative Associations E. C. Saxton.

William H. Hobson Cozaddale Goshen Township Cliff Stouder John Heywood Preston Ferree W. H. Hobson Harrison Snider Ray Ferree Ed Garbe E. C. Saxton

Retaining Wall Project Scheduled in New Richmond

Relief officials announce Friday morning start for the New Richmond retaining wall with John Heath as superintendent and Leslie Lees as village engineer. Work began last Friday on the Williamsburg storm sewer.

Richmond John Heath Leslie Lees Williamsburg

Willis Coulter Sentenced for Williamsburg Store Burglary

Willis Coulter was indicted for burglary of the Geo. W. Barnes store at Williamsburg. He pleaded guilty and received an indeterminate sentence of 1 to 15 years at the Mansfield Reformatory from Judge Charles G. White last Friday.

Willis Coulter Geo. W. Barnes Williamsburg Mansfield Reformatory Charles G. White Coulter

Beavers and Muskrats Share Habitat Peacefully

Beavers and muskrats are described as living quite peaceably in the same areas, highlighting coexistence between these two species.

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