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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1936

Page

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J W Kincaid Dies at Home in Mt Carmel

John W. Kincaid, 68, Batavia Motor Co. secretary treasurer and Mt Carmel school board clerk treasurer, died Friday after eight weeks of heart trouble. Funeral at Summerside M E Church, burial in Mt Moriah. He retired from C&O Rail Road in 1905 after 20 years as engineer and helped invent an automatic stoker. He leaves wife Harriet, son Earl Kincaid, deputy auditor of Clermont County, and two brothers.

John W. Kincaid Batavia Motor Co Union Township Mt. Carmel Kincaid Summerside M. E. Church Mt. Moriah Allegheny County Virginia Masonic Lodge Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Harriett H. Kincaid Earl Kincaid Clermont County

Newtonsville tops Glen Este in elimination series 15 to 6

Newtonsville won their second elimination game defeating Glen Este 15 to 6 with Thirey and Parsons on the mound. Owensville won by forfeit to 10 as Batavia withdrew. Marathon has a bye. Standings: Newtonsville 2, Owensville 1, Marathon 1, Glen Este 2 losses, Batavia withdrawn. Next schedule includes Owensville at Marathon and Newtonsville on bye. League draws for fourth round set August 11.

Newtonsville Glen Este Thirey Parsons Oveneville Batavia Marathon Owensville

Old Friends Meet in Amelia at Mrs Cornlly Home

Wednesday July 29 a group of lifelong friends gathered at Mrs Cornllys Amelia home for a day of enjoyment. Guests included former Amelia residents Olive Harding Greenwade Lake Worth FL and Josie Tuttle Cord Orlando FL along with H C Laub Will Mehl Kate Amann Joan Herron Nellie Coleman and Dale McKinney. The afternoon continued at Mr and Mrs J BR Hicks home and Greenwade and Cord visited with Ely and Nellie Coleman for several days.

Cornlly Amelia Florida Olive Harding Greenwade Lake Worth Josie Tuttle Cord Orlando H. C. Laub Will Mehl Dale McKinney Kate Amann Joan Herron Nellie Coleman J. BR. Hicks Mrs. Greenwade Mrs. Cord Ely

Batavia Junior Garden Club Plans Exhibit at Owenaville Fair

The Batavia J G C met last Thursday to update gardening books, conduct a brief business session, and critique a bouquet arrangement of suckers. They finished record books, planned a project for the Owenaville fair, and scheduled a Thursday picnic.

Owenaville Fair Batavia Junior Garden Club

Death notices and a wedding announced in local notices

John Kuauer died at his mother in law Mrs Carrie Davidson s home in Williamsburg Sunday August 2. Services from the Reformed church Danville Tuesday Aug 4 at 2pm. Remains at J Isaac Maham Funeral Home until Tuesday noon. He was well known here where he had many friends. Miss Lulu Belle Smith of Mt Pisgah and Wm Hare of Mt Holly were married Saturday Aug 1 by Justice of Peace Warren Liston at Batavia.

John Kuauer Carrie Davidson Williamsburg The Reformed Church Danville J. Isaac Maham Lulu Belle Smith Mt. Pisgah Wm. Hare Mt Holly Warren Liston Batavia

Laurel Man Injured When Auto Leaves Road

Dale Pence of Laurel was seriously injured Monday morning when the car carrying Walter Barnes and Harry Idlett also of Laurel left the road and plunged down a 40 foot embankment between Laurel and Pt Pleasant. Pence was taken home in serious condition. the other two occupants escaped with bruises and cuts.

Dale Pence Laurel Walter Barnes Harry Idlett Pt. Pleasant Pence

No Verdict Yet In Greger Death

Coroner Sam White of Felicity said he was still investigating the death of Everett Greger a coal dealer who died from a revolver wound last Tuesday. He held to an accidental death angle as the bullet entered Greger's right temple and exited at the back of the head with the shot found in the ceiling.

Sam [White Felicity Everett Greger Holly Ie Greger

Farmers Flock to Clermont Farm Bureau Grange Picnic

About 450 people from Clermont County attended the Farm Bureau Grange picnic at Owensville Fair Grounds. Highlights included games led by Lemon, beauty and talent contests, 4 H softball results, a girls softball match, and a county line ballgame won by the southern team. John P. Kelser urged stronger rural organization. E L Carter and Allan Ashton led the event.

Clermont County Farm Bureau-Grange Owensville Fair Grounds Batavia Township Lemon John P. Kelser Kelser Ohio State Grange Grange Pleasant Hill Owensville Milford E. L. Carter Pres Clermont Farm Bureau Allan Ashton Pomona Grange

Seventh Annual Jackson school reunion set for August 16

The 7th annual reunion of Jackson school teachers and pupils will be on Sunday August 16. Attendees are asked to bring their dinner and enjoy a good program. Also the Turton families reunion will be Sunday August 9 at Bantam Fair Grounds with all friends invited.

Jackson School Nicholsville Turton Clermont Hamilton Butler Darke Bantam Fair Grounds

Seventh Home Coming at Nicholsville School Aug 16

The seventh annual Home Coming of the Jackson School at Nichols ville will be held August 16 featuring a basket dinner and program. All former teachers pupils and friends are invited.

Jackson School Nicholsville

Ohio National Guard encampment at Fort Knox slated

Headquarters Company of the 2nd Battalion 147th Infantry Ohio departed at 6 a.m. Saturday by state truck for a two week encampment at Fort Knox Kentucky with 18 enlisted men and two officers under the command of First Lieutenant Forrest Ely Second Lieutenant Frank Morrison and a list of sergeants captains and privates including Edgar Kinner Robert Moore Blain Moore Frank Scissler William Woods Elton Weaver Howard Livengood Harold Gallagher Gus Schissler Warren Wilke Elmer Kramer Ernest Sons Elmer Kinner Henderson Harrison Biehl McKee Hover Spaulding.

147Th Infantry Ohio Ft. Knox Kentucky Forrest Ely Frank Morrison Edgar Kinner Robert Blain Moore Frank Scissler Wm. Woods Elton Weaver Howard Livengood Harold Gallagher Gus Schissler Warren Wilke Elmer Kramer Ernest Sons Elmer Kinner Henderson, Harrison Biehl McKee Hover Spaulding

Tax books re opened by county authorities

County Treasurer J M Fitzpatrick announced the state extension of real estate tax payments to September 11 delaying the next settlement to political subdivisions by two months. Applications had been filed a month prior with no state word until now. The extension may require advancing funds for sub divisions operations pending distribution.

J. M. Fitzpatrick Columbus

Card Party and Dance at Williamsville Hall

A card party and dance will be held at the Williamsville Junior Order Hall on Friday night, August 7. Local residents are invited to attend this community social event featuring cards and dancing.

Williamsville Junior Order Hall

GOP Rally Thursday in New Richmond with Haussermann and Rich

A Republican rally is planned Thursday night at the school house in New Richmond. Judge John W. Haussermann and attorney Carl Rich will speak, expected to draw a strong county Republican turnout. Refreshments will follow, and the Milford High School Band will perform a concert of band music.

John W. Haussermann Carl Rich New Richmond S. Ent Haussermann Clarence Brown Milford High School

Water Curtailment in Batavia Water Works

Last Saturday Batavia citizens and water plant patrons faced low East Fork water levels. The B P A and Mayor issued a household use restriction. Clarence Wittenmeyer refused a board permit to drain pond water for the mill dam.

Batavia East Fork B. of P. A Clarence Wittenmeyer Red Bridge Mill Dam Batavia Water Works H. F. Buerkle Pike Afton Crossing

Milk Association to Hold August Outing at Zoo Gardens

The Cincinnati Cooperative Pure Milk Association will hold its annual outing at the Zoological Gardens in mid August. A recreation program is planned for attendees.

Milk Association Cincinnati Coperative Pure Milk Association Zoological Gardens

Willing Workers 4-H Cooking Club Hosts Dinner and Bird Bath Gift

The Willing Workers 4-H Cooking Club met at Owensville School on July 29. After business and a Zoo trip plan, Rosemary Davis and Anna Inderrieden demonstrated table settings. Leola Mae Ansteatt and others served lunch. Doris Fetter presented a bird bath to Owensville School to a warm reception from J. W. Evans. Several members and guests attended, including Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Lemon.

Owensville School Zoo Rosemary Davis Anna Inderrieden Leola Mae Ansteatt Helen Ansteatt Lillian Lucille Demoret Doris Fetter J. W. Evans Evans Lemon Ralph Lemon Noll Brunner Harry Carrier John Davis Victor Podersai R. Flischel H., Inderrieden R. Ruehlman Alvenia Fetter E. Yeager Anna Marsh Fred Pierce

Prosecutor Roberts Ill at Meade Hospital Rest Planned

Prosecutor Frank A. Roberts is a patient at Meade Memorial Hospital with sciatic rheumatism. He is not seriously ill and will stay this week for rest after which Forrest E. Ely, former prosecutor, will act as prosecutor during his absence.

Frank A. Roberts the Meade Memorial Hospital Forrest E. Ely

Cincinnati Concern Gets Milford Main Street Job

The DeSalvo Construction Co. of Cincinnati wins Milford main street project with a bid of 186412.90 dollars.

Cincinnati Concern DeSalvo Construction Co Cincinnati Main Street Milford

New Court House Progressing in Clermont County

Clermont County's new court house is advancing well and is expected to be occupied by county offices by late November. The County Commissioners named a Building Committee including W. Ross Ezra Seyler Frank Willis Carl H. Rush Frank A. Roberts and Blythe Jones with at least four members required for any action.

Clermont County W. Ross Ezra Seyler Frank Willis Carl H. Rush Frank A. Roberts Blythe Jones

Plan Repair of Five Bridges Plan Repair of Five Bridges

County commissioners discussed five bridge repairs and ordered the surveyor to prepare cost estimates. Estimates are to be received next week. Bridges listed include Turkey Foot Road near Calvary Washington County Two and Denham Hill near Tom O Neals Ohio Two.

Turkey Foot Road Calvary Washington Denham Hill Bridge Tom O’neal Ohio Galley Hill Road Geo. Apgar Stonelick Tealtown Road Fred Loup Stonelick Road McConahey

Fruit Tour Planned for August by Clermont County Growers

The Clermont County Fruit Growers Association schedules a summer fruit tour on Tuesday August 11 at 10 15 A M starting at Jess Cross orchard Locust Corner near State Route 125. OSU officials J H Gourley and Frank Beach speak, with a Producers Cooperative rep and Miss Alberta McGee offering talks for ladies.

Clermont County O. T. Brown Jess Cross Locust Corner J. H. Gourley Theulture Ohio State Geo, Behymer J. F. Robinson Albert Coombs Robert Caldwell Roy Battles

Nickel Days At Coney Island Offer Five Cent Fun

Three Nickel Days in a row at Coney Island Cincinnati run Wednesday Thursday and Friday August 12 13 and 14 under the Laundry Owners Association of Greater Cincinnati Free admission tickets are being distributed good at the Automobile entrance or on the Island Queen The price of admission rides and most refreshments is five cents Reduced rates apply at the Coney pool The weekend closes with a spectacular fireworks display Saturday night August 15.

Coney Island Cincinnati Laundry Owners Association of Greater Cincinnati Coney Swimming Pool Coney

The Churches U B Church News and Service

The U B Church led by Rev. Smith holds Sunday services on Sunday July 26. Walter J. Bauer, 88, attends as superintendent of Sunday school at 9 80 a m. Morning service at 10 80. Sermon titled His Way. Christian Endeavor fellowship supper at 8 p m in the church basement. All members and friends invited with potluck lunch.

U. B. Church Rev. Smith Walter J. Bauer C. E.—Fellowship Friends of Society

Relief Force Reorganized by Clermont County Officials

Clermont County Commissioners re organized the relief administrative force from Aug 1 to Dec 3 1936 due to a new state relief bill. Fred Croswell becomes county relief director at 100 dollars monthly with Julia Ann Sprague as caseworker and Joe Barngrover as auditor. An August budget of 4000 dollars was approved. two caseworkers and two clerks were cut, including Edna Spear Frances Reese Harriet Dennison and Orpha Light.

Clermont County Fred Croswell Julia Ann Sprague Joe Barngrover Ofice Edna Spear Frances Reese Harriett Dennison Orpha Light

Four Damage Suits Filed Over Batavia Crash

Four damage suits totaling 31,106 dollars are filed in common pleas court against Rayline Oestreich of Milwaukee related to a June 21 1936 Route 74 crash four miles east of Batavia. Plaintiffs include William M Calvin Newport Kentucky $6000 Henry E Scheffer Cincinnati $2250 John S Calvin Cincinnati $22500 and Laura Adler Cincinnati $356. Three autos were involved with John Calvin driving one and Fred Lamping of Williamsburg driving another. Lamping and all four plaintiffs were injured and the Calvin vehicle was demolished.

Common Pleas Rayline Oestreich Saylor Madison Rd Cincinnati John S. Calvin Cincinati Laura Adler Clifton Ave John Calvin Fred Lamping Williamsburg Lamping Calvin

School board awards pupil transport contracts for Batavia routes

The Batavia school board awarded three transportation contracts Monday night. Afton Route goes to George Hauck for three years, Elklick Route to Gayland Weaver for one year, Olive Branch Route to Orville Green for three years. New 60 pupil capacity all-steel equipment is required. Batavia schools open September 14, a week after Labor Day.

Batavia Afton George Hauck Elklick Gayland Weaver Olive Branch Orville Green

Lawn Fete at Batavia Hall Park Friday Night

Batavia Eastern Stars plan a Lawn Fete in town hall park Friday night with home made ice cream cake and soft drinks. If rain arrives the event moves to the corner room of the Batavia Hotel Building.

Batavia Town Hall Park Batavia Hotel

St Peter Church Homecoming in New Richmond

The St Peter church in New Richmond holds its annual homecoming on August 8 and 9 on church grounds. Officers named to supervise the event include Chairman William Gracer Treasurer Chas Schenz and Secretary Mildred Strittmatter. A Sunday feature is a chicken dinner served from 12 noon to 7 pm.

St. Peter Church New Richmond William Gracer Chas., Schenz Tory Mildred Strittmatter

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. W. Kincaid TAX Books State Landon Topeka Alf. M. Landon United States Phillipines Phillipine Islands Meade Hospital Alker Croswell Lawn Fete
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