Clermont County Scholarship team chosen for district test
Seven of ten county high schools place students on the Clermont County Scholarship team to compete at the May 2 district test at Miami University Oxford Ohio. Elimination exams held April 24 named first and second place finishers in each subject with ties broken by chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Miami University
Oxford
E. H. Pattison
Ralph Scott
Bethel
Robert Dunn
Batavia
Charles Ertil
Amelia
Ralph Hulick
Betty Jane Fille
Edward Wiederhold
Ernest Peak
Harry Lampe
Owensville
Dixie Lou Norris
Marie Richie
Milford
Louis Speidel
Babs Essex
Moscow
James A. Ciardello
Helen Evans
Bob Harlan Marriott
Felicity
Alma Aicholtz
Marjorie Turner
Verna Phillips
Mary Aicholtz
Helen Larkin
Margie Brinkman
Violet Craycraft
Ella Maye Linville
Lucile Meranda
Althea Moyer
Norma Davis
Pauline Lanham
Martha Budd
50th Anniversary for Mr and Mrs John Brown of East Batavia
Mr and Mrs John Brown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 26 at their East Batavia home with children Frederick and James at home, and relatives including Rose Moore Dayton Mary E Snyder Lebanon and Sebastian Brown Camden NJ. Mr Brown age 77 and Mrs Brown 80 with long Clermont county life. a family dinner followed. That same day Mrs John Brown and twin Fritz Buerkle marked her 80th birthday. Over 125 friends attended the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
East Batavia
Frederick
James
Rose Moore
Dayton
Mary E. Snyder
Lebanon
Sebastian Brown
Camden
New Jersey
Brown
Clermont County
Fritz Buerkle
Batavia Churches Schedule and Bake Sale Notice
Batavia Presbyterian Church led by Samuel Huecker holds Sunday services May 3 with Sunday school at 9 40 and morning worship at 10 46. Monterey Presbyterian Church hosts regular public worship on May 8 at 7 30 p m followed by a congregational meeting. Batavia High School Junior class plans a bake sale at Nash's Pharmacy Thursday April 30 at 2 o'clock.
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Batavia Presbyterian Church
Samuel Huecker
Monterey
Batavia High School
Nash’s Pharmacy
Farmers Union Meeting Set for May 5 at Court Room
Local 14 of the National Farmers Union will hold its next meeting in the Probate Court room on Tuesday evening May 5 at 8:80.
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The
National Farmers Union
Probate Court Room
Newtonsville man awarded bridge contract on Sugar Creek Road
Newtonsville resident A. Bigam secured a county contract to construct a new bridge over Sugar Creek Run on Sugar Creek Road. The amount bid was 175.50 dollars, against an estimated project cost of 179.50 dollars.
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Sugar Creek Run
Sugar Creek Road
A. Bigam
Newtonsville
Batavia Locals Brief Round of Sunday Visits
Miss Mayme Alfrey and mother are home from Pittsburg. Jimmy Griffith spent Sunday with Miss Amelia Griffith and mother. C. H. Robinson and wife visited her parents in Williamsburg. Elton Elrotland and wife of Williamsburg visited Mrs. E. E. Peterson West Batavia. Nial Ulrey of Cincinnati visited his parents in West Batavia. Harry Hutson of Bethel visited his sister Mrs Ivy Robinson. Frances Deter moving into First National Bank flat this week. Alice Keen of Tennessee visited her mother Mrs Sarah Keen. Dan and Sam Maham of Williamsburg visited Robert Foster and family. Sebastian Buerkie of Mason visited Batavia friends for Brown anniversary. Ella Lane returned from Dayton visit. son in Hamilton. Belle Hulfick and Nettie Conklin entertaining sister Mrs Creeters of Middletown. Mary Jane Zimmerman omitted from Batavia schools honor roll by mistake. Charles Fagin and family and Henry Marshall and family visited Lillian Reisinger and mother.
Property Transfers in Felicity Tate Bethel and Miami Areas
Several parcels are conveyed including Daisy Wiley to Charles Wiley in Felicity and Mary Wittstein with T M Jacobs to Joseph Jacobs in Felicity. Transfers cover land in Goshen Tate Bethel Miami Union townships involving multiple grantors and grantees to various individuals and trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Wiley
Chas. Wiley
Felicity
Mary Wittstein
T. M. Jacobs
Joseph Jacobs
Richard Gramball
Emma Gramball
Goshen
Phoebe Fite
Ella E. Gatts
Tate
Lola
Chas
Kautz
Land Tate
Ella
A. P. Gatts
Bethel
H. BE
Kathryn Evans
Clarence
Pauline Sells
Bethel Alander
Ida Blanton
A.M
Maud Holmes
Alfred Holmes
J. L
Bell Fagley
Belle Fagley
Mary L. Blackburn
Amelia Huber
F. R. Crowe
Trus'ee
Miami
Henry J
John H
Mildred Druseell
Ida Rigge
E. K. van Pelt
Union
Voting Slow and Sincere Thanks to
Absent voters have shown little activity with only one ballot request. The note expresses gratitude for neighbor support during the illness and death of Mrs Barbara Reichle, naming Rev. HE. L. Smith, Mrs. Walter Bauer, Mrs. Wm. Brothers, pallbearers, and funeral director Ww. S. Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Reichle
HE. L. Smith
Walter Bauer
Wm. Brothers
Ww. S. Moore
Parole Eligibility For Ohio Burglary Convict Is June 1 1986
No 69812 Benjamin Ellis an inmate at the Ohio Penitentiary Columbus admitted from Clermont county convicted July 2 1985 of burglary and serving 1 to 5 years is eligible for a hearing before the Board of Parole on or after June 1 1986. The Board of Parole 2012 D J Bonzo clerk.
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Benjamin Ellis
Ohio
Columbus
Clermont County
Board of Parole
D. J. Bonzo
Attendance at Clermont GOP meeting signals unity for 1936 election
About 100 sit down to dinner and many more attend the Laurel gathering of the Clermont County Republican central committee. Attorney George Kearns of Cincinnati spoke on Roosevelt promises, with county candidates introduced and praised. James W. Walker led as meeting chairman. District candidates Mack Sauer and Albert Daniels were present.
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Clermont County Republican Central Committee
Laurel
George Kearns
Cincinnati
Roosevelt
James W. Walker
Mack Sauer
Leesburg
Albert Daniels
Greenfield
Clermont Y P D camp set at Woodland Park Newtonsville
The Clermont Y P D camp will run July 12 to 19 at Woodland Park near Newtonsville with a full week fee of 10 dollars. Targeting 40 registrants, leaders include Rev. Meredith M. Hogue dean and director and James Perin in charge of recreation. Registra tions should be mailed to Louise Humphrey Miamiville CO registrar and business manager.
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Clermont Y. P. D
Woodland Park
Newtonsville
Lydia CC. Perin
Meredith M. Hogue
Madeira Presbyterian Church
James Perin
Ray Cartlidge
Wilmington
Louise Humphrey
Miamiville, CO
Amelia May Event Draws Local Attendance at School
Amelia residents recall May 8 date in a PTA chaired program Where's Grandma at the Amelia Baptist church school auditorium. Door prizes offered Admission 25 cents. Local residents hosting family dinners and bridge club gatherings noted along with travel and public meeting updates from Clermont county Republicans and area families.
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Wilhameville Pta
Amelia Baptist Church
Albert Sturer
Ida Hutson
John Francis
Bridge Club
Roy Gaskins
Detroit
Chas Wolfe
New Richmond
Earl Huling
Joe McLean
Philathea
J. R. Carlisle
Jennie Mae Hutson
Clermont County
Laurel
John E. Mattox
St. George
Utah
Carl Slye
Karl Mattox
Helen Fagin
Business College
Cincinnati
Robi Flora
Florida
Annabel
Goodman
Local Social Notes Highlight Marital Moves and Visits
The notice book records move to Monterey by Mr and Mrs Berwanger and family. Gladys Garman visited Milford with the Judds. Ralph Curtis and wife dined with the Chaneys in Buford. Elizabeth Morgan spent the weekend at Mt Auburn. Ralph Coleman and wife visited his parents I F Coleman in Kentucky. The Girls Friendship class meets at Miss Clara Steward's on May 19. Rev and Mrs Sharpton of New Vienna visited B S Slater. Helen Slater vacationed with her mother in Cincinnati. G C Steward and family visited Middletown. Irma Slater of Miamiville spent the weekend with home folks.
Plan for cement highway links routes through Felicity and Owensville
Plans are under way to build a cement highway connecting U. S. Routes 52 and 50 via Felicity Bethel Williamsburg and Owensville. State routes 133 and 276 are in poor repair and urgent action is needed to keep travel possible.
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Felicity
Bethel
Williamsburg
Owensville
O B burg Bridge Dedication Set For May 8
Williamsburg will dedicate its new 70000 bridge on Friday May 8 at 2 pm. The program includes Williamsburg Band concert invocation by Rev David Markle opening remarks by John W Smith mayor John McKeever speeches by Rep John J Hayden Sen Harold D Nichols music by the band chief engineer J R Burkey of the State Highway Department address by Burkey introduction by Attorney Hugh M Davidson DAR tablet presentation by Mrs Estella Norris Ochiltree and benediction by Rev Clarence Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
David Markle
John W. Smith
John McKeever
John J. Hayden
Harold D. Nichols
Williamsburg Band
J. R. Burkey
Columbus
Bridge Division
State Highway Department
Burkey
Hugh M. Davidson
Daughters of the American Revolution
Estella Norris Ochiltree
Benediction
Clarence Stewart
Maid and the Middy operetta at Amelia school
The Glee Clubs led by Miss Lucile F Collier and the school band under J A Justin present The Maid and the Middy operetta and a program of orchestra and band music at the Amelia school auditorium Friday night May 1 at 8:00. Principal parts are played by Dickey Mattox James Nobis Wayne Fitzpatrick Charles Erdel Edwin Boehme Clifford Morris Bill Gabriel Earl Lally Tom Anderson Virginia Nelson Jerry Edwards Margaret Groh Marjorie Hyser and Merle Clare.
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Amelia School
Lucile F. Collier
J. A. Justin
Dickey Mattox
James Nobis
Wayne Fitzpatrick
Charles Erdel
Edwin Boehme
Clifford Morris
Bill Gabriel
Earl Lally
Tom Anderson
Virginia Nelson
Jerry Edwards
Margaret Groh
Marjorie Hyser
Merle Clare
Locust Corner Social Notes Highlight Regional Visits
Locust Corner reports that Wilbur Mattox and family head to Jacksonville Florida with Ed Mattox. James Perkins of Hamersville visits Arch Knause. Hyde Park brood Holton Bradbury and family spend Sunday with Mrs. R B Wilson. A large gathering includes Wilbur Mattox wife Lena Guild Marian Alice Fisher Jose Eppert Frank Mattox Edward Guild W M Eppert and others visiting Mt. Washington New Richmond and East End.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Perkins
Hamersville
Arch Knause
Holton Bradbury and
Hyde Park
R. B. Wilson
H. R. Eppert
Lena Guild
Marian
Columbus
Wilbur Mattox
Jacksonville
Fla
Edward Guild
New Richmond
Alice Fisher
East End
Jose Eppert
Frank Mattox
Mt. Washington
Ed Mattox
W. M. Eppert
Ww. Brown
Clermontville
Wm. Weaver
Myrtle Hendrickson
Orville Troy
Evanston
Batavia Juniors Sponsor Show At Town Hall
The Batavia high school Junior class will sponsor the showing of Voice of Bugle Ann at Batavia Town Hall on Tuesday May 5. Tickets are available from Junior class members. The film stars Lionel Barrymore with Maureen O'Sullivan and Eric Linden and is adapted from MacKinlay Kantor's novel about a hunter jailed for life to avenge his dog's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia High School
Lionel Barrymore
Batavia Town Hall
MacKinlay Kantor
Maureen O’sullivan
Eric Linden
Bethel Social Highlights From Ter race Park to Cincinnati
Bethel residents hosted and visited familiar faces from Ter race Park Batavia Cincinnati and Georgetown. Mrs C L Page led the Jolly Sewing Club gathering while Deputy Grand Matron Mary Stephens of Georgetown inspected Susan B Anthony Chapter C E S with attendees from several chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Bass
Terrace Park
Josephine Hicks
Louise
Batavia
Winifred Davis
E. E. Eastwood
C. L. Page
Jolly Sewing Club
E. R. Beck
Goldie Taylor
Children’s Hospital
Cincinnati
Louise Wielert
Dayton
Rose Frazier
Baptist Circle
Mary Stephens
Georgetown
Susan B. Anthony
Ruby Adams
Francis Meek
O. C. Davison
Maggie Beach
Chicago
Deter to Speak at Alpha Epsilon National Convention
F H Deter principal of Batavia High School has been chosen as the main speaker for Alpha Epsilon National Fraternity’s annual convention. The event will be held May 9 at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Deter
Batavia High School
Alpha Epsilon
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso
Ind
Farleyon Roosevelts pledge and a Chicago mortgage gag
A November 1932 remark by Jim Farley about Franklin D Roosevelt is cited as a classic political joke. A Chicago foreclosure case reveals a judge quipping about legal costs and politics, noting a possible Republican in the room during questioning about a mortgage.
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Jim” Farley
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Phooey
Chicago Tribune
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Chicago
Farley Promises Clean Mud Defense This Summer
Jim Farley vows to denounce opponents who sling mud this summer and insists his group values deeds over words as they navigate political tensions.
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Jim Farley
Mock Trial Presented at Bethlehem Church Monday
A dramatic trial Prisoner at the Bar will be staged at the Batavia U B Church Monday evening May 4 at 8 pm. Over 20 participants join in the cast with Rev Samuel Huecker as judge James W Walker prosecutor E L Smith sheriff Walter Bauer Mary Harmount Charles Needham and Betty Jane Bauer as the defendant s daughter. The plot centers on a man charged with murder for his wife s death during drunken condition.
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Batavia U. B
Samuel Huecker
James W. Walker
E. L. Smith
Walter Bauer
Mary Harmount
Charles H. Needham
Betty Jane Bauer
Milford Seniors Win Top Exam Score in Clermont County
Rebecca Gregg of Milford School led the Clermont County senior exam with 324 points. Pauline Lanham of Felicity School scored 290 in second, Lillian Hook of Williamsburg School 289 in third, Mary Kathryn Ryan of Owensville School 278 in fourth, Helen Bauer of Amelia School 274 in fifth, and Marvin Schobert of Owensville School 271 in sixth. Twenty two seniors took the test.
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Clermont County High School
Rebecca Gregg
Milford School
Miss Gregg
Pauline Lanham
Felicity School
Lillian Hook
Williamsburg School
Mary Kathryn Ryan
Owensville
Helen Bauer
Amelia School
Marvin Schobert
Mefford Kolde Wedding Held In Kenwood
Miss Selma Jennie Mefford daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Mefford of near Batavia and Charles G Kolde of Cincinnati were united in marriage Saturday afternoon April 25 in Kenwood C Following a reception at the bride’s parents home more than 75 relatives and friends attended The couple will reside in Kenwood.
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Selma Jennie Mefford
Harry Mefford
Batavia
Charles G. Kolde
Cincinnati
Kenwood
Kenwooge
Representative Hayden Calls for Fast SR 125 Berm Repairs
The article notes frequent crashes on State Route 125 between Amelia and Williamsville and urges residents to write Highway Director John Jaster asking for immediate berm repairs.
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Amelia
Williamsville
John J. Hayden
John Jaster
Clermont County Plans Mass Road Repairs
Clermont County Commissioners approve a program to patch all 66 miles of county black top roads. Deputy surveyor Carl H. Rush will oversee the work, start by Friday, with force account at an estimated cost of about 7000 dollars after a severe winter damaged highways the most in fifteen years.
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Clermont County
Carl H. Rush
Mild Primary with Low Turnout Expected in Clermont County
May 12 primary eyes a quiet election with little candidate activity. Republicans focus on national convention delegates to be chosen in Cleveland. Favorite son slate includes Clarence J. Brown Walter F. Brown LeRoy Bundy Myers Cooper Gertrude Jones Alice Roosevelt Longworth Frank Ransbottom Carmi Thompson Henry Bannon Verner Morgan as county votes loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Cleveland
Ohio
Clarence J. Brown
Walter F. Brown
LeRoy N. Bundy
Myers Y. Cooper
Gertrude Jones
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Frank N. Ransbottom
Carmi A. Thompson
Henry Bannon
Portsmouth
Verner M. Morgan
Manchester
Batavian Man Carl Griffith Dies After Illness
Carl Griffith, 53, eldest son of Mrs Ida Griffith, died at his Batavia home after several weeks of illness. He was born in Batavia and lived there all his life. Survived by his mother, sister Amelia, and brother Simpson. Funeral from Moore Funeral Home Monday with burial in Union Cemetery.
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Carl
Ida Griffith
Batavia
Amelia
Simpson
Moore Funeral Home
Union Cemetery
No Meeting Held for Clermont County Union
The Clermont County Labor Union meeting at Batavia town hall Saturday at 2 p m failed to occur with only two attendees. Dana Williams of Loveland, the temporary chairman who called the meeting, did not appear. The group was to include WPA workers.
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Clermont County
Batavia Town Hall
Dana Williams
Loveland
WPA
Zimmerman O'Dell Couple Wed Quietly in Bata Via
Naomi Zimmerman daughter of Mrs Belle Zimmerman wed Willis O'Dell of Detroit at Second M E parsonage by Rev A L Clark. Attendants included Mesdames Belle Zimmerman Frank Shepard Henrietta Zimmermann Fanny Thomas Charles Jackson Harvey Rush among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Zimmerman
Batavia
Willis O'Dell
Detroit
Michigan
M. E. Parsonage
A. L. Clark
Belle Zimmerman
Mesdames Belle Zimmerman
Frank Shepard
Henrietta Zimmermann
Fanny Thomas
Charles Jackson
Harvey Rush
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Sholarship
Miami U
Farmers’ Meeting
Miss Mayme Alfrey
Mother
Pittsburg
Jimmy Griffith
City
Amelia Griffith
C. H. Robinson
Elton Elrotland
E. E. Peterson
West Batavia
Nial Ulrey
Harry Hutson
Mrs
Ivy Robinson
Frances Deter
First National Bank
Alice Keen
Tennessee
Sarah Keen
Dan and
Sam Maham
Wilof Williamsburg
Robert Foster
Sebastian Buerkie
Mason
Ella Lane
Mrs. Seaman
Hamilton
Mary Jane
Clarence Zimmerman
Chas. Fagin
Henry Marshall
Lillian Reisinger
O’burg
Locust Corner
Jacksonville, Fla
Ed.Mattox
Deter
Courier Comment
Mefford - Kolde
Carl Rush
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