Pledges Kept in Ohio Tax and Highway Legislation
Columbus, April 1 1928 The 85th general assembly has advanced pledges from the 1922 platform with tax reform measures including Taft Robins and Albaugh bills and four tax bills signed by the governor. Highway policy vows priority with Green and Freeman bills aiding county roads and higher truck utility taxes. An appropriation of 5 150 000 annually for road construction follows the abolition of a half‑mill highway levy amid surplus from Governor Davis's era.
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Columbus
Ohio
85Th General Assembly
Republican Party
House
Freeman
McDonald
Harry L. Davis
Jamison Bridge Disaster Damages Settled
The Jamison bridge collapse case against Brown County commissioners was settled Wednesday after a Monday start. John Grover of Bethel to receive 600 dollars for truck damage and driver Bethymer 1000 dollars for injuries. The suit arose from the September 16 incident on the Ripley and Arnheim pike when the bridge broke under Grover’s loaded truck.
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Jamison Bridge
Ripley and
Arnheim
John Grover
Bethel
Adams County
Grover
Bethymer
Brown County
Goshen Holds Senior Class Play and Baccalaureate Sermon
Goshen high school seniors staged the class play Always in Trouble at the town hall on Friday and Saturday. Rev M Q Ladd delivered the baccalaureate sermon at the M E church Sunday evening. Commencement will be April 27 with Walton B Bliss as speaker and Tate Huebner Trio providing music. Mrs M J Backus sells household furniture at her Amelia home on April 28. Frank Rust auctioneer. G B Hunting, clerk.
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Goshen
Goshen High School
Town Hall
M. E
M. Q. Ladd
M. E. Church
Walton B. Bliss
Columbus
Tate Huebner
Europe
America
M. J. Backus
Amelia
Frank Rust
G. B. Hunting
Free Batavia Lodge entertainment at town hall
Batavia Lodge No. 186 O O F announces a free program at the town hall on Friday April 27 at 7 30 p m. A short Batavia high school play will be staged followed by a social and banquet at the school auditorium for ticket holders.
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Batavia Lodge
Batavia High School
State Rejects John Bryan Farm Bequest in Green County
Ohio Governor Donahey vetoes bill to accept a 600 acre Green County farm donated under the will of John Bryan. The bequest demanded no religious worship on the reserve known as The John Bryan Natural History Reserve. Previous governors refused the acceptance citing constitutional protections of religious freedom.
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Columbus
Ohio
Green County
John Bryan
Cox
Davis
Donahey
Calvert
Clarke County
John Bryan Natural History Reserve
Loveland High Plans May Commencement Exercises
Loveland High School announces commencement exercises on Wednesday May 28 with a 13 member graduating class and a baccalaureate sermon on Sunday May 20.
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Loveland High School
Leesburg Educator Wilson Named Fayette County Superintendent
Supt. M. E. Wilson of the Leesburg schools was hired by the Fayette county Board of Education as County Superintendent at $2800 annually. He succeeds O B Nelson, who was not a candidate. Wilson, a former Fayette county worker, previously led Bainbridge schools and served in rural assignments.
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M. E. Wilson
Leesburgh
Fayette County
Fiery Crosses Reported Near Manchester Ohio
Excitement rose Monday night as three large fiery crosses appeared in the area around Manchester Ohio. One shone from Ellison hill, another from the Kentucky hill, and a third from the Davidson farm near Isaac's Creek bridge. Crosass were visible between eight and nine o clock and were believed to warn certain evil doers. The message warned residents to watch for the Goblins.
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Manchester
Ohio
Ellison Hill
Kentucky Hill
Davidson Farm
Lower Isaac’s Creek Bridge
New Books at Batavia Public Library
The Batavia Public Library adds many new books to its popular collection. Notable titles include The Devi Lantern by Temple Bailey, Drums of Doom by Robert Wells Ritchie, Spineter of this Parish by W B Maxwell, and Life of Christ by Giovanni Papini.
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Batavia
Taxpayer Urged to File By May 1 for $100 Exemption
A local warning urges residents to file their tax returns by May 1 or lose a $100 exemption. Officials say county returns are slow and delaying filing will overload the auditor’s office.
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Taxpayer
Military Outing for Fifth Corps Area at Camp Knox
Citizens' Military Training Camp for Indiana Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia will be held at Camp Knox Kentucky from August 1 to 30 1928. Authorized strength 3600 young men with applications via Major General J H McRae or Col H B Glancy. War Department runs camps under the National Defense Act with government paying all expenses. The program aims to foster citizenship patriotism and Americanism through outdoor life athletic coaching and military training.
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Fifth Corps
Camp Knox
Kentucky
Indiana
Ohio
West Virginia
J. H. McRae
Fort Hayes
Columbus
H. B. Glancy
Batavia
Important Liquor Decisions Won by Village Prosecutor
Village Prosecutor H. B. Stevenson won two liquor cases. Mil ton Fisher was fined 800 dollars and costs for possessing a stit. on appeal, Common Pleas reversed, then District Court of Appeals affirmed the mayoral ruling. Henry Gehrke was fined 500 dollars and costs for beer over 4.1 percent. appeals upheld Miller as de facto judge and sustained the decision.
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H. 8. Stevenson
Little
Milton Fisher
Common Pleas Court
District Court of Appeals
Henry Gehrke
Miller
Gehrke
Stevenson
Herald
Tobacco Warehouse Sale Promises New Start At Sheriff Sale
The Batavia Loose Leaf Tobacco Warehouse is slated for sale at sheriff’s sale due to a $18,000 indebtedness backed by local bank notes and labor costs from construction. The building appraises at $82,000 and the sale aims to clear securities and expense, offering a central, ample facility suitable for tobacco storage and shipping.
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Batavia
Loose Leaf Tobacco Warehouse
Batavia Embraces Baseball As Season Opens
Batavia and surrounding county flood to Redland Field as the Reds start the season. New Richmond hosts the home team Amelia-Ohio Peps in Sunday play with a large local turnout and fine weather. The Peps, in full uniform, will play Saturdays at Batavia as soon as possible.
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Batavia
Reds
Redland Field
New Richmond
Amelia-Ohio Peps
Spring Street Repair Under City Supervision
Batavia council directed Mayor Ross to supervise repairs on Spring Street after a long broken water main made the road impassable and work began to restore it to good condition.
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Spring Street
Batavia
Ross
Burley Tobacco Growers Coop to Celebrate Second Anniversary
Membership in the Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association climbs as 310 new contracts push total to about 83 000. Growth comes from Eastern Kentucky, southwestern Ohio, and numerous Burley district counties. The association marks its second anniversary at Ripley on May 8, 1923, in a large event.
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Burley
Lexington
Kentucky
Ohio
Burley Tobaccoo Growers Coopera Sive Association
Ripley
Farms Change Ownership Across the Nation
Washington reports that about one farm in sixteen changed ownership last year while one in five farms saw a change of occupant. Of 2.8 million farms, over 625,000 tenants shifted operations, with 76 percent of transfers in fifteen southern states. Tenants’ farms gained 70,000 dollars net, while over 230,000 tenants left farming or moved to unknown destinations.
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Washington
Farm Wages Rise and Farm Labor Shortage Warns
The piece notes higher farm wages nationwide and reports difficulty securing help as young men leave for cities. It laments aging farm labor and low production, urging better pay and prices to keep workers on farms or face worsening conditions.
Sleep sickness cases rise in early 1928 weeks
The Public Health Service reports 575 sleeping sickness cases in the first three months of 1928. The peak week ending March 8 saw 69 cases, and the week ending March 15 recorded 87 cases.
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Washington
Public Health Service
Afton Schools Closed For Friday Evening Program
Afton schools closed Monday and held a Friday evening entertainment organized by Mr. Innis' pupils. Miss Helen Rush directed the program, with ice cream and cake sold after the event.
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Afton
Pike Repairs Urged on County Road Between Williamsburg and Hamilton Line
The county pike from Williamsburg to the Hamilton county line needs repairs while holes are small. Areas near Patavia and Batavia to Mt. Carmel show rough spots and growing holes. Traffic is heavy, and quick, small fixes with crushed stone and tar will save money. Overloaded trucks threaten road integrity. timely action benefits all residents.
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Williamsburg
Hamilton County
Patavia
Batavia
Mt. Carmel
Cemetery Cleaned Up at Batavia Union
The Batavia Union cemetery under Fred Smith has been cleaned and improved. Past funds were short and no sexton was regularly employed, but the old part also received attention with brush cleared. Contributors may send funds to the Cemetery Trustees in Batavia, Ohio.
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Batavia Union Cemetery
Fred Smith
Mr. Smith
Batavia
Lovell v Gibson Real Estate Commission Case Reaches Second Trial
Arthur Lovell of Loveland, a real estate agent, sues Robt Gibson for a land sale commission. Tried twice in Clermont county Common Pleas court, first ruling reversed on appeal, second trial again faced on the same grounds, with an appeal likely. It is difficult to force payment of a commission when a contract exists.
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Arthur Lovell
Loveland
Robt. Gibson
Common Pleas Court
Clermont County
New Bus Line Between West Union and Cincinnati Opens
A new improved highway to Cincinnati spurred the creation of a West Union to Cincinnati bus line. The 18 passenger bus with electric lights and heat made its first trip Friday, arriving in Ripley around 6:50 AM and reaching Cincinnati about 9:80.
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Cincinnati
West Union
Ripley
Local Citizen Dies After Illness in Amelia Area
A Batavia township school board member and noted farmer and chicken raiser died at his home near Amelia on April 19 after several weeks with pulmonary oedema. Survived by widow and daughter Mrs. Clifford Reed. Funeral on April 21 with burial in Amelia I. O. O. F. cemetery.
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Amelia
Batavia Township
Clifford. Reed
Amelia I. 0
Former Batavian Christ Kauer Dies at 78
Christ Kauer formerly of Batavia and vicinity died at his sister Mrs Strieff home in Dayton on April 19 and was buried at Spring Grove cemetery on Saturday He left Batavia years ago with his sister and lived with her until his death He had lived near Amelia on a farm before moving to Batavia His sister and three nephews survive him aged 78 years.
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Christ K_auer
Batavia
Miss Flora Burnett Leads Summit School Term Close
Miss Flora Burnett of the Summit schools closed the term Friday with exercises on Saturday night. Refreshments were served.
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Flora Burnett
Summit Schools
THAT STREET OIL
Spring brings street dust and dirt that fills homes and eyes yet no one oils the streets. Private individuals are urged to take up the cause to oil the town for sanitation and labor savings as wind erodes un oiled metal.
Farmer Charles Brown Faces Repeated Cruelty Charges Near Maineville
Charles Brown, a Maineville area farmer, was cited by Squire Jamieson after Humane Officer Silas Asher found livestock in poor condition again. Brown was fined and may be required to dispose of animals or have them ordered killed, with the State Veterinarian likely to be notified.
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Charles Brown
Maineville
Squire Jamienon
Lebanon
Silas Asher
Brown
Squire Jamieson
Money for Farmers Loans Featured by Federal Land Bank
Farmers seeking loans from the Federal Land Bank can apply at 634 percent interest through contact with J. A. Hartman at 1807 First National Bank Building, Cincinnati. The notice appears amid local listings with reference to Williamsburg resident Mrs. Charles Prasier and sister in attendance on Saturday.
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Federal Land Bank
J. A. Hartman
First National Bank
Cincinnati
Novivel
Clermont County seeks better flour via milling wheat varieties
Clyde F. Tom County Agent notes local millers and housewives dispute flour quality. Research points to wheat variety as key, naming Gladden Portage Trumbull Falhio among best for bread. Questionnaires to county women will gauge flour use to decide introducing quality milling wheat to the area. A State University specialist will help guide the project with millers and residents.
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Gladden
Portage
Trumbull
Falhio
Clermont County
State University
Clyde F. Tom
Special Session In Sight For Ohio Law Changes
Governor Donahey seems poised to veto both Sullivan and Liggitt election bills prompting talk of a special session. The Sullivan measure bars defeated primary candidates from running as independents. the Liggitt bill would require independent petitions five days before primaries and extend to cities over 2 000 population. If voided, independents lose ballot access in many municipalities, steering voters to partisan lines. Some foresee an extraordinary session to resolve the dispute amid constitutional questions and pending court interpretations.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio General Assembly
A. V. Donahey
Sullivan
Liggitt
Ohio Supreme Court
Thomas J. Conner
Cincinnati
General Assembly
Ania
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Clermonter
Goshen Schools
O. O. F. Entertainment
New Books
Pike
William Rogers
Charles Prasier
Mra
Clermont Farm
Edw. Piau
Smith
East Walnut Hills
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