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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1927

Page

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Interest on tobacco deductions sent to growers

Checks totaling about 800000 for interest on deductions from growers’ tobacco pounds are mailed this week by the Burley Tobacco Grower Cooperative Association Sec Treasurer B P Anderson announced. Payments go to growers with clear titles or to lien holders when liens exist. disputed cases await Kentucky Court of Appeals decisions. A letter from James G Stone accompanied each check.

Burley Tobacco Grower Cooperative Association Sec-Treas Pp. Anderson Anderson Kentucky Court of Appeals James G. Stone The Burley Association

Is Zat So Comedy at Town Hall for Charity

A Place to Go announces a performance of the comedy Is Zat So at Town Hall on Thursday evening August 4 under the M E Guild. Proceeds aid Children and adults in need.

M. E. Guild

Fender Snyder Wed in 1927 Bethel Ceremony

William M. Fender of Mowerys town and Edyth Pearl Snyder of Bethel were married by Rev. Burdsall at his Batavia home on Thursday July 28 1927 at 1130 a m. They dined at the hotel then began a brief wedding tour in their auto and will reside in Bethel.

William M. Fender Mowerystown Edyth Pearl Snyder Bethel Burdsall Batavia

Carthage Fair Opens With Boy and Dog Parade Aug 10

The Carthage Fair begins on Wednesday August 10 with a boy and dog parade and mutt show. Hamilton county boys are urged to bring their dogs for ten prizes for the ugliest raggedest skinniest and saddest looking dogs. The event features more than 15000 in premiums and enhanced educational exhibits.

Hamilton County D. L. Sampson Myer’s Cooper Ohio Fair Managers Association Sampson Court House

Ohio's Duplicate Figures Show Tax Increase This Year

Columbus July 26 Ohio's total tax duplicate stands at 18 350 000 000 officials of the Ohio Institute report the figure reflects reappraisal of real estate and natural growth exceeding last year by 670 000 000. I thank all who helped save my home from fire July 4 and praise Amelia Fire Company Bata vians and neighbors. H B Poe on Davis Pike. Frank Livengood visits from Columbus with his mother and relatives and is pleased with his position.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Institute Amelia Fire Company Batavians H. B. Poe Davis Pike Frank Livengood

Clermont Chickens and Clermont County Tax List

The record notes Clermont county townships and villages are listed for taxation with chicken counts and values. It also recalls the 1927 State Convention of the American Legion at Canton Ohio with attendees from Clermont county and elections of officers and delegates to Paris.

Clermont County The American Legion Canton Coleman Mr. Fox Loveland Homer Wymer Bethel Harold Nichols Col J. A. Penn Lawrence Austaett Herald Iles Kenneth Hillen Batavia Punty Harold D. Nichols Paris France

Veteran William Lewis Dies After Illness

Civil War veteran William Lewis died after a long illness at his home west of Batavia on Thursday in his 86th year. He leaves a widow and several children. Funeral services at Batavia M E Church Saturday afternoon followed by burial in Union Cemetery with the American Legion in attendance.

William Lewis Batavia Batavia M. E Union Cemetery American Legion

Boys Return from Camp Perry Camp

The Headquarters Company of Batavia returned Saturday night after two weeks at Camp Perry. Soldiers enjoyed the camp life, are tanned from sun exposure, and report all well and looking fine after the trip.

Batavia Camp Perry

Titus Family Sets Return To Mission Field In India

Dr and Mrs M T Titus and their young daughter Carol begin travel on an Overland Whippet from Claremont to New York to be crated for Bombay The family then sails August 4 from London to Bombay and August 19 back to London before continuing to Port Said Suez Canal Aden and Lucknow Travel ends 900 miles by rail to Hardol where they will drive an Overland fifty miles to the new station There are no nearby white residents except the Titus family

M. T. Titus Carol Hardor India New York Bombay Mediterranean Sea Port Said Suez Canal Red Sea Aden Arabia Lucknow Hardol Titus Mr. T Frank Titus Williamsburg Batavia

Chevrolet Distributors Open Batavia Agency

New Chevrolet Distributors The Miami Chevrolet Co will occupy a new building within a week or ten days at Water and Main Streets Batavia. Manager Mr Krekeler invites Chevrolet owners and prospective buyers to visit and notes his lifelong Batavia roots and eighteen years in the auto business. Careful service will be the motto of the new company.

Miami Chevrolet Co Water and Main Sts Batavia Krekeler Chevrolet

A Job by Any Other Name feature in The Courier

The Courier highlights how occupations gain fanciful labels such as beauticians morticians and tonsorialists to disguise the plain job. Elia Scott Watson’s feature explains the modern tendency and offers other insights into why these names are adopted.

Elia Scott Watson The Courier

Batavia Band Concert Friday Evening

The Batavia band presents a Friday program at 8 15 featuring Star Spangled Banner and selections including March Washington Grays Overture Northwestern Wasner Baritone Solo Cliftonian Mexican Dance Merida intermission and more pieces by May Ray and Jay James Wasner Govotte Intermezzo Polka The Anvil March Great Lakes to the Sea and America.

Washington Grays Northwestern Wasner Merida

State pike from Batavia to Owensville opens to public

The new state pike from Batavia to Owensville is now open and praised as a key county link. Clark hill traffic capacity is strong and the road supports anticipated fair traffic. Owensville fair runs August 17 to 21 with exhibits races and attractions, and many noted race horses are booked.

Batavia Owensville

Corn Borer Pests Hit Brown County Fields

Reports from the News Democrat outline a surge of corn borers in Brown county fields and gardens. The common striped borer is identified as the pest, with larvae from moths migrating from bluegrass to crops in spring. Despite damage, the pest will enter its pupal stage soon, ending infestations for the year.

Brown County News Democrat Taylor John Lang Lewis Township Parks

South Main Street Painting Credit Goes to Daughter

Residents of Batavia on South Main observe John McTammany’s porch being painted swiftly by his daughter Tessa while the father claims credit. Local commentary notes the union issue and praises her skilled stroke as the decisive act. Mrs Roland Lewis is mentioned as assisting her husband in painting two years prior.

South Main Street John McTammany Tessa South

Batavia Oil Station Opens with Free Oil Promotion

Opening Day at the Batavia Oil Station featured a free quart of oil with every five gallons of gas purchased. The station, centrally located and attractive at day or night, reported liberal patronage as Batavia remains well supplied with filling stations.

Batavia

Clerk Takes Seat As County Clerk Elect Assumes Office

Claude Coyle was sworn in as county clerk with Wm. Fomorin serving as deputy. The youngest man to hold the post, Coyle is a Batavia High School graduate and recently worked in the State Highway Department office in Batavia. Retiring clerk R. D. Gallagher has not stated future plans.

Claude Coyle Wm. Fomorin Mr. C Batavia High School State Highway Department Batavia R. D. Gallagher

U B Picnic At Ow ensville Draws Wide Attendance

The U B picnic at the Ow ensville fair grounds last Saturday drew church members Sunday school visitors and outsiders. Rain dampened outdoor amusements but the indoor program pleased attendees. The event is looked forward to as a highlight of the season.

U. B Owensville Fair Grounds

Ohio governor race teased but Kearns declines candidacy

The News Democrat of Georgetown notes Congressman C. C. Kearns of Amelia as a favored potential governor candidate. He remains content in his present role and does not plan to seek the Ohio governor's chair. Charlie recognizes a good situation when seen.

Georgetown Ohio C. C. Kearns Amelia Mr. K Charlie

Batavia Defeats Williamsburg 16 to 3 in County League

Batavia won 16 to 3 against Williamsburg as they racked up 14 hits and drew several walks. Craver went 4 for 5, Cover 3 for 6, Fishback 2 for 4, Nichols 1 for 2 while De kraai at third made standout plays. Next Sunday features Batavia at Williamsburg and New Richmond at Owensville with league standings tightening as Watson of New Richmond hits his home run to lead county league.

Williamsburg Dekraai Kramer Craver Cover Fishback Nichols Batavia New Richmond Owensville Mt. Carmel Felicity Watson

Auditors barred from issuing license tags outside courthouse

Attorney General Edward C. Turner issued a formal opinion Wednesday ruling county auditors lack authority to issue automobile license tags outside their offices in the courthouse. In counties needing branch stations, the state motor vehicles commissioner may appoint deputy registrars to handle the work.

Court House Edward C. Turner State Commissioner of Motor Vehicles

Fall Garden Produces Fresh Vegetables Into Frost

August through September plantings yield cucumbers for pickles endive kale Welsh onion and early peas in Ohio tests. Late crops like cheri corn salad lettuce radish spinach turnip and mustard do well when sown in August or September. Extend harvests by cabbage and cauliflower in garden then move to a cold frame. Union service at U B church drew a large crowd with a male quartet tenor solo and instrumental. Next Sunday Union service moves to Presbyterian Church with Rev Herman Otto preaching.

Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station U. B Salo Presbyterian Church Herman Otto

Ohio farmer co operatives boast strong feeder stock facilities

F G Ketner of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation notes five years of progress in cooperative livestock groups in Ohio. They now pool orders for feeder cattle calves pigs sheep and lambs through cooperative channels with options to source from western ranges direct feeder ing service or western markets. The shift toward intensive farming increases the need for western feeder stock.

Ohio Clermont County Farm Bureau F. G. Ketner Livestock Marketing Department Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Ketner West

Pomona Grange Initiates Large Class in Clermont County

The Pomona Grange met at Williamsburg on July 30 initiating 75 members the largest class yet in Clermont County. County drill team led by Mrs. Edith Whisner performed the initiation with beauty and precision. Lunch baskets were managed by the lunch committee. The county picnic was planned and the 6th degree will be given in Williamsburg in October. Members wishing to pursue the degree must file applications by September 1 with State Grange Secretary.

Pomona Grange Williamsburg Clermont County Edith Whisner State Grange J. A. Ashton Co. Grange

County Fair Opens at Owensville August 17 Four Days

The Clermont County Fair opens in Owensville on August 17 and runs through the 20th with four days of special attractions. A fine exhibition and generous premiums are planned. Grounds improvements include graveled driveways and walks, and the grand stand capacity will accommodate a large crowd. A surprise feature and top race horses are promised along with popular exhibitor booths. Weather is the deciding factor for a successful event.

Clermont County Owensville

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