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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1933
Page
1
Batavia First National Bank received its license to open through the Comptroller of Currency via the Federal Reserve Bank after a five week holiday. No deposits were withdrawn and by each day’s close funds returned. Stockholders approved issuing 80000 in preferred stock with full Government instruction. Residents express relief at normal banking operations resuming in Batavia and Clermont County.
Norris receives endorsement as the party backs him to fill a county vacancy. The nomination centers on replacing the outgoing representative and shaping the upcoming council slate. Local officials and party members expect a quick selection process.
Edward Norris a Franklin township Democrat and farmer receives endorsement from the Clermont county Democratic Executive Committee to fill the vacancy in the General Assembly created by the resignation of Claude Coyle who had been recommended for Batavia postmaster. The committee met Tuesday night.
Simeon O Weaver 65 ex postmaster of Batavia and Democrat leader died of apoplexy in front of his home at 4 30 am Tuesday. He is survived by a widow two children Hugh and Mrs Garald Iles two sisters and three brothers Funeral Thursday at 2 30 pm Moore's Funeral Home with Masonic services at the grave.
Labor personnel in maintenance and road repair will work five days a week from 8 a.m. to 11:80 a.m. and 12 noon to 2:38 p.m. effective Monday April 17 1988. The move aims to stabilize employment under the 80 hour week plan.
Wm Fomorin clerk of courts reports funds finally available after a bank holiday delay. Criminal case witness fees and jury fees are payable now. Philadelphia resident Joseph McVoy visited Judge Nichols while Columbus guest Anna Ferguson stayed with Mia Anna Tatman and friends.
The Annual Home Coming and Inspection of Hamer Lodge in Owensville Ohio is set for Saturday evening April 29 1933 at 7 30. The event features the basing of an only son by his father and the narration of the lodge history. Preparatory rehearsals are April 20 and 28 with member attendance requested.
About 160 Pomona Grange members gathered in Bethel’s school auditorium for the quarterly session. Morning focused on routine business. afternoon discussed Ohio budget cuts affecting agriculture and approved a protest resolution. The day included a health talk and musical numbers.
Congressman James G. Polk visits Batavia then returns to Washington and overruns local party wishes by naming S. O. Weaver as postmaster over four rivals. The move draws Brown County ire for the committee backed choice, while Polk asserts Weaver’s suitability and vows to remain at his service.
Irving Bacheller has been a major American author since 1900 known for vivid portrayals of American character and history. His works center on the north country of New York and historical figures, with recent praise for The Master of Chaos, a romance set around Washington and the Revolutionary era.
Six bids were received for the Williamsburg Electric Light Plant construction, totaling $90,000. The board will review and select the lowest bidder, with labor aimed at local hiring and rapid completion once the contract is awarded. Engineer Bryan has preparations ready to proceed.
Resthaven Memorial Park in Cincinnati on Glendale and Milford Road plans a fountain dedication on Decoration Day. Directors offer $100 for a suitable fountain name approval. Attorney Allen Roudebush, a former Bethlehem pastor, serves as board president and will attend.
The Annual Senior Dance takes place Friday evening April 28 at the Armory. Cliff Burns Orchestra provides the music and dancing runs from 10 to 1 with admission set at 60 cents.
The Batavia High School senior class presents A Full House a three act farce by Fred Jackson in the Town Hall starting at 8 p m Tickets go on sale at Nash Pharmacy April 19 with Cliff Burns orchestra providing music for the Senior Dance April 28 at Batavia Armory Admission 60 cents per person.
Ohio Pupils hold Reading Circle Day on April 28 and a full day picnic on April 29. Commencement events run from April 21 through May 5, including Baccalaureate on April 30, high school commencement May 1, class play May 2 and Homecoming field meet with a basket dinner and school closing May 5. Graduates include Charles Leonard Guynn, Roland R. Simon, Myrle A. Pumpelly, Loren C. Liming, Clifford A. Yates, Allie C. Bays, Margery Glaser, Frances G. Budd, Anna Belle Porchard, Joan M. Van Der Veer, Glenaolyn E. Budd and Alleta A. Bays.
Clermont County will host a county wide all county baseball league named the Southern County League. Ten teams enter including Williamsville Bethel Aces Williamsburg Jrs Laurel Batavia New Richmond Merchants Ten Mile Amelia Nobis Supply and New Richmond Tramps. Next meeting in New Richmond April 24 to post forfeit money and draw schedule. opening game set for Sunday April 30.
Citizens of Batavia gathered at the school auditorium last Thursday to organize a Parent Teacher Association. Officers elected include Mrs Colburn president Mrs Dowadney first vice president Mrs Helen Iles second vice president Myrtle Wilson recording secretary Mrs Daugherty publicity secretary and Mrs Wm Moore treasurer. The group plans to meet monthly.
Batavia Masonic Lodge hosted a Saturday night inspection led by Inspector Ryan from Ripley. Homer Wilson was raised to Master Mason. James B. Wasner presided, with praise from the inspector. Visitors came from many county lodges. refreshments were served. Bethel inspection slated for Thursday April 27.
Locust Corner Grange visits Bethel Grange on April 26 for an exchange program of interest to all. May 3 features the next regular meeting with nine candidates in first and second degrees and third and fourth in full.
Basal Johnson, formerly of Aberdeen school, has been appointed superintendent of Williamsburg school. He is an Oakland City University and Indiana University graduate and comes with strong recommendations.
Henry Welch and Nellie Mounts of New Richmond were bound over to the grand jury in $500 bonds each after a night of alleged threats and a personal safety defense. Prosecutor Roberts led the case concluding that threats of death by their own actions were cited.
Batavia forms a Rail Club with players from Batavia area in the Southern Clermont County League. Most games will be at home to minimize travel, and the club will not charge admission but will take a collection.
Final tabulations show 464 pupils took the Eighth Grade test with medians around 114. Averages vary by school as Milford leads with 183 median from 29 contestants and Goshen records 120 for 28 pupils. The top six honor students include Orpha Gateh of Milford and Louis Spelder of Milford among others.
Clermont County Milk Producers met in Batavia with strong attendance. Officers elected include J. H. Pollitt as chairman and William McKay as secretary treasurer. The group covers Clermont Brown Clinton Hamilton and part of Highland with over 2000 members.
John F. Grant, once a Batavian, left years ago and now visits his old area. His former home is now occupied by Wm Halbish and family near the Marsh harness business. He stayed with General and Miss Jennie Penn last week as friends welcome his return and note few remain. Mrs Louise Norton of Xenia spent Sunday with Mrs Nancy Parrott.
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