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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1946
Page
1
In Batavia the mayor faced unwarranted credit after a photo of his swearing in the new chief of police circulated. The piece notes left handedness confusion, jokes about photo manipulation, and reassures readers about the ceremony’s legality. Local business notes follow with tavern, service station updates and new columnists at The Courier.
William McCarty of Amelia was recently discharged from the Naval Service. Weed
Clermont County Pomona Grange meeting drew Masters from all over the county last Saturday in Felicity. Pictured are Mrs. Carrie Sater Miami Mrs Florence Campbell Marathon Mr W Owen Bethel Mr Stanley Patterson Mr Carmel Mr William Brothers Batavia Mr Elmer Norris Williamsburg Mr Francis Grossnickle Wayne Photo by George C Ankermiller.
Dr Allan Rapp of Owensville has been named by the Republican Central Committee for the Clermont County coroner post and will appear on the Republican ballot in the fall election. He currently fills part of the late Sam White’s unexpired term. A recent Attorney General decision requires the office be filled at the first regular election.
Clermont and surrounding counties are invited to enter The Clermont Courier Amateur Photo Contest during the Clermont County Fair in Owensville August 13 to 16. Open to non professionals and Courier staff, with prizes from 10 dollars to a one year subscription. Prints must be submitted by August 30 1946.
The Clermont Grange No. 2377 postpones its next regular meeting from August 13 to Wednesday evening August 7 due to a clash with the Clermont County Fair. Members are urged to attend as a productive gathering is planned.
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting at Batavia Armory on August 5 at 8 p m.
One Jack Reeves was stabbed and killed by a Mr. Cook at the People’s Theatre in Cincinnati on Tuesday night. The parties were on the stage behind the scenes. Cook escaped.
Last Sunday marked the peak of summer heat with 96 degrees in the shade. Despite the heat, church attendance remained strong as residents sought spiritual refuge from the furnace-like conditions.
In Batavia the water underwent tests during the dry spell and was cleared by the State Board of Health. A state official confirmed the water is free of germs and safe for use. Tests will continue weekly to monitor quality.
Mrs Fay Wulfeck and son Peter of Madisonville sue Mrs Emma Rapp and Allen Rapp of Owensville in Clermont County Court for 8500 dollars claiming injury to character from false accusations. The dispute stems from a road across the Wulfeck property closed by Mrs Wulfeck after years of use. Peter was recently acquitted on a firearms charge connected to the matter.
Farm Bureau women in 42 Ohio counties form a multi level committee system to promote rural health. Led by J. E. Garretson the education department in Columbus the organizers plan projects through county district and state channels. They study county public health and welfare operations to start programs.
Miss Merion Emrick daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Emrick 3693 Paxton Road Cincinnati and William E Smith son of Mr and Mrs Earl Smith Amelia were united in marriage at 8 p m July 27 in the United Brethren Church Cherry Grove Ohio The Rev Earl Stockslager pastor of the Church performed the ceremony Maid of honor Lavore Jones Cincinnati Best man William Hitt Batavia They honeymoon in West Virginia later residing with the bride's mother Earl Smith owns Smith's Radio Shop Batavia.
The Rev G F Bauer D D pastor of the Presbyterian Church Sistersville attending a ministers conference in Louisville will be guest minister at the U B Church Sunday morning August 4 delivering the sermon in Rev I J Jenkins absence on vacation.
Congressman Edward O. McCowen announces Niel A. Buckley Jr. of New Richmond has been appointed to West Point for entry on or about June 1, 1947.
Clermont County 4 H Camp at Lake Allyn near Olive Branch opened July 31 for a three day session run by Rotary for crippled children. About 100 campers and 16 adult advisors from Clermont County attend as Rotary hosts prepare for the 97th Clermont County Fair at Owensville on August 13 with a bigger carnival, horse show, and increased purses in seven races. Local youth groups will join a Junior Fair program as entertainment from Renfro Valley Folks and Ohio State University livestock judging.
Dr. J. C. Fitzpatrick of Amelia was seriously injured in a head on collision with a Ford truck on Route 222 near Route 125 Monday morning. He sustained a broken arm and four broken ribs and was treated by doctors in Amelia before being taken to Christ Hospital in Cincinnati.
Work progresses rapidly on the Batavia store building with walls nearly finished and steel beams awaited for the roof. A second story will be an apartment, and owner William Parsons hopes to have it under roof this month.
Robert Kerr and his family, formerly of Cincinnati, moved into a remodeled home on State Route 74 near Batavia. They purchased the property from William Parsons. Mr Kerr runs several businesses including Kerr Dairy Bar in Batavia and Kerr Ice Cream and Neff Dairy in Cincinnati. Mrs Kerr is a former Batavia resident.
The Ohio State Fair in Columbus runs August 24 to 30 featuring the North American Sheep Dog Society indoor championship trials. Preliminary rounds begin August 28 at the Coliseum with three evenings of competition and a final Thursday show for the America's champion sweep dog title.
A county meeting led by Hugh C. Sauer of the Ohio Tuberculosis and Health Association formed The Clermont County Joint Committee on Tuberculosis Control. The group, with 22 representatives from Grange to Rotary, urged state legislation for subsidies, a central TB hospital in Columbus, four regional TB hospitals, and a $50,000 annual state appropriation. Earle B. Kincaid named president with John P. Friend and G. C. Ankermiller as officers.
The City Loan Company based in Lima Ohio plans to open a local loan office in Batavia. Office space is leased in the Tom Pancher building on Main Street under a six year agreement. originally a jewelry store was to occupy the room but material shortages caused a change.
Batavia Village Ordinance Section 3648 requires property owners or controllers to keep vacant lots free of weeds and rank vegetation. Owners must cut vegetation at least twice yearly between June 1 and September 1. If not done, the village may have it cleared and charge the costs as taxes. Mayor A C Mundew urges immediate attention to avoid village action.
Richard B Paschit of Batavia is a student at Ohio State University in the current term.
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