Unofficial County Primary Results Reported in Clermont
Voters in Clermont County cast a light turnout on Tuesday with minimal activity beyond candidate names. The unofficial list shows party leaders and candidates for governor, U S senator, secretary of state, state senator, and local offices with only contested races noted. Democratic leaders listed include Vig Donahey for governor and Atlee Pomerene for U S senator.
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Clermont County
Myers Y. Cooper
James O. Mills
Clarence J. Brown
United States
Frank B. Willis
H. C. Minnich
D. C
R. D. Gallagher
Union
Fred J. Croswell
Franklin Twp
Henry Bergman Jr
Miami
Carl Z. Garland
Miami Two
Clarence O. Rice
Batavia
Vig Donahey
Batavian Band Concert Draws Large Out of Town Audience
The Batavian Band Concert was held Thursday evening with a large crowd, many travelers from outside the city, applauding Mrs. George Stewart who delivered a pleasing solo and drew favorable remarks.
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George Stewart
Legion reorganization meeting held at Felicity
The American Legion County Council met in Felicity last Friday to reorganize. Several Batavians attended, and another meeting was set for two weeks later.
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County Council of the American Legion
Felicity
One Fifth Fail Ohio Teacher Training Entrance Exam
Over 1900 youths sat the entrance exam for Ohio teacher training schools. One fifth failed to meet state standards and cannot begin teaching work. Seventy four of each hundred were eligible for unqualified admission, with six percent given probationary admission for six to eight weeks.
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Ohio
State Department of Education
Batavia Scene Beaten by Heavy Rain and Labor Day Plan
A Friday storm flooded Batavia with up to 18 inches of water along East Fork and heavy rains washing hillsides. Corn crops suffered but may produce the largest harvest yet. Local American Legion Post promotes Labor Day events with daytime games and evening shows under the banner Spend Labor Day in Batavia.
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East Fork
Batavia
Frank W. Weaver
American Legion
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Legion Post
M. E. Sunday School Picnic At Bantam Fair Grounds
The Batavia Sunday school picnic at Bantam fair grounds last Thursday brought joy to attendees. Both older folks and youngsters enjoyed games and activities, and the crowd was large with an abundant seasonable dinner considered beyond description.
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Bantam Fair Grounds
Batavia
Former Olive Branch resident passes away in Florida
Mrs. Max Klosterman longtime Olive Branch resident died at Orlando Orange Hospital Florida from peritonitis on July 26. She leaves four children a husband and many relatives and friends. Clermont friends regret the sad news.
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Max Klosterman
Olive Branch
Orlando Orange Hospital
Orlando
Fla
Clermont
Tank Installation at Sardinia For N&W Locomotives
A large 60,000 gallon tank is being placed at Sardinia to furnish water for locomotives. The Sardinia yards and trackage are rapidly being shaped to handle increased traffic between Portsmouth and Cincinnati as the division is double tracked.
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Norfolk & Western Railroad
Sardinia
Portsmouth
Cincinnati
Vote If Georgetown Bonds Drive Water Works Plan
Voters in Georgetown face a November ballot to approve a $50,000 water works bond. After a close prior defeat, recent fires increased urgency for the system. The proposal promises protection though its cost is high.
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Georgetown
Clermont Dogs Win Royal at St Louis Race Meet
The racing greyhound Royal owned by Mr and Mrs William Houghton of Felicity won high honors at a St Louis meet. The Houghton hounds reportedly secured five firsts and placed second or third in all events, reinforcing their status as leaders in the sport. The kennels will move to Erlanger Kentucky for training ahead of future races.
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Royal
William Houghton
Felicity
St. Louis
Houghton
Hough
Erlanger
Ohio Isaac Walton League plants 45000 forest trees
Twenty six Ohio chapters of the Isaac Walton League planted forty five thousand forest tree seedlings this year. Edmund Secrest state forester outlined the plan requiring each chapter to plant at least one acre annually. The league supplies trees, farmers protect young trees, and the effort aids game cover and reclaiming waste land. New Philadelphia planted 38.16 acres at Schoenbrunn Park. Springfield planted fourteen acres of the municipal forest.
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Ohio
Isaac Walton
League
Springfield
Carthage Fair Adds Circus Acts and Races August 11 14
Hamilton Co. Agri presents a Carthage Fair program with Myers Y. Cooper announcing ventriloquist mules ponies dogs and monkeys at the race track. Acts include the Helen Bach Trio the Aronte Brothers and the Five Glencoe Sisters.
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Myers Y. Cooper
Hamilton Co. Agri
So. Finks
Helen Bach
Aronte Brothers
Keith-Albee
Greater
Cincinnati
Public Auction At Hancock Farm On Chapel Street Amelia
R K Hawkins will auction on Saturday August 14 at 1 pm at the Hancock chicken farm Amelia. Items include 8 beds chifferode 8 cotton mattresses 2 grass rugs congoleum rug oil stove inlaid linoleum drop leaf table chairs 2 set springs cooking utensils 6 pillows range olive oil burner and more. Cash terms. Frank Rust auctioneer Bart Huntington clerk.
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R. K. Hawkins
Hancock
Chapel Street
Amelia
Frank Rust
Bart Huntington
Clermont County Teachers Institute Program and Officers
The Clermont County Teachers Institute outlines sessions led by J W Ficter J J Phillips and local superintendents. Highlights include daily schedules from 9:00 to 3:30 Central Standard Time, addresses on English teaching improvements and health of pupils, plus committee appointments and officer elections.
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Batavia
Ohio
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Sskepgrebseesectassaaea
Bethel
R. F
E. H. Pattison
A. G. Bagby
J. W. Smith
Teeconed
Aig Institute
J. W. Ficter
Arch Placed at County Home Entrance on Batavia Road
An ornamental cement arch 12 by 14 feet has been placed over the driveway to the County Home below Batavia. Fences along the avenue will be moved inward when rebuilt to gain cultivation ground and reduce lawn maintenance.
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Batavia
Moore and Livengood wed at U B parsonage
Everett L. Moore of Williamsburg and Mise Allyne L. Livengood of Milford married on Saturday morning July 31 at the U B parsonage. The groom’s best man and the bride’s sister as bridesmaid accompanied the couple who will reside near Williamsburg. Friends extend best wishes.
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U. B
Everett L. Moore
Williamsburg
Mise Allyne L. Livengood
Milford
Pike Work Starts on Batavia Owensville Pike
The state has a crew building the Batavia to Owensville pike to open an outlet to the county’s northern area. Minor changes involve widening and bank cuts, adding another good road to Clermont’s roster.
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Batavia
Owensville
Clermont
Beds Renewed for Strawberry Beds in Ohio Report
J H Shoemaker of the Ohio Experiment Station advises renewing beds of strawberries after a first year harvest when grass is controlled. First year plants yield more fruit. old plants are mowed, beds cleaned, and new fertilizer or manure applied to the rows to boost runners and subsequent yields. Read in The Courier.
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Shoemaker
Ohio Experiment Station
Fair opens next week with premier premiums at county show
The county fair starts Wednesday with top premiums across departments. Fine race horses from distant points are promised, show rings will host stock displays, and Clermont county fruit production is highlighted. Three bands will provide music, parking is ample, and the event is billed as the last before fall.
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Clermont County
Tomato Market Sizzles As Prices Hit 80 Cents
The week’s heat accelerated ripening. Tomatoes sold for 80 cents per bushel on Thursday. Victor Gaskins of Wilhamsville reported first picking at $10 per bushel and, after three weeks, a full truck load at 80 cents per bushel. He grows 7,000 Ruby King mango plants and ships a half truckload daily.
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Victor Gaskins
Wilhamsville
Poisoning Timber Sprouting in deciduous trees and girdling methods
County Agent Wm. G. Winemiller explains why many broadleaf trees sprout after cutting and outlines girdling with arsenic treatment as a means to prevent sprouts. He notes species variation, seasonal timing, safe handling, and cautions about risks to humans and animals.
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Forestry Department
Michigan State College
Wm. G. Winemiller
Shorts and Middlings in Ohio Test Results
Five hours from wheat to bushel marked the first combined harvester threshing test near Columbus in July. Ohio ranks high in dairy and butter production with strong yields from plowed sod after harvest. References to quotes by Sam and James Stephens appear among miscellaneous notes and sayings.
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Ohio
Columbus
Sam
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Wooster
Samantha
James Stephens
Fire Equipment Drive Gains Local Support
Plans by the Howe Fire Engine Company to equip Williamsburg and neighboring towns with chemical and auto fire engines drew early backing from Georgetown and Williamsburg business leaders. Captain McClelland and Mr. Howe announced the proposal last week and residents welcomed the drive, expanding available engines within five miles of Aha Ra across southern Ohio.
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Howe Fire Engine Company
Williamsburg
McClelland
Howe
Georgetown
Ohio
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Clermont Dogs
Carthage Fair
Clermont County Teachers’ Institute
J. W. Ficher
J. J. Phillips
Butler County
Lancaster
Floyd E. Dean
New Richmond
Dapstaecets
Frances Frazier
Phyllis Rader
Waverly
Board of Education
A. Eioume
Karesies Sendhaesevaseeces
Moscow
Lowell Roudebush
Pers Taopnooi
W. J. Burdsall
E. J. Swope
Institute
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Recesa Music
J. W. Ficter P. M
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W. Ficter
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Red Cross
Esther Hardy
Tremont
R. E. Crabtree
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Eeeeneee Institute
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