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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1918

Page

8

Local notes from Clermont County residents and visitors

The Clermont Courier lists social visits and travel notes from Clermont County and nearby towns. Highlights include Miss Elizabeth Kennedy of Dayton visiting the Ashburns, Mises Ruth Kain leaving for Maryville College, and Carl Miller entering the aviation camp at Fairfield. Also noted are sock drive needs for soldiers, hospital staff changes, and a flower sale by Charles Pommert with a $10.20 donation to the war chest.

Charles Pommert Amelia War Chest Fund Mr. Pommert

Election of Williamsburg Red Cross Officers at Chautauqua

During the Williamsburg Chautauqua the Williamsburg branch of the County Red Cross elected officers for the coming year. C A Frazier was chosen president Ella Williams vice president W T Elrod secretary J B Cover treasurer. Executive committee members include Mrs H L Britton Mrs M F McNutt Mrs T G Foster Dr J J Holden and T S Moorhead.

Williamsburg County Red Cross C A. Frazier Ella Williams W. T. Elrod J. B. Cover H. L. Britton M. F. McNutt T. G. Foster J. J. Holden Moorhead

Knitting Drive Seeks Sock Makers in Batavia

Batavia calls for sock knitters with a quota of 160 pairs due by September 1. Yarn available at H. B. Glancy's store or the Red Cross work room at the armory for volunteers.

Batavia H. B. Glancy Red Cross Armory

Clermont County Day At Cincinnati Zoo Draws Big Crowd

Clermont County residents plan a big day at the Cincinnati Zoo on Saturday. Clermont Society president A C Roudebush leads arrangements with judges and locals welcoming visitors. A 3 45 patriotic address, 2 pm ball game against Edna Brass Co, vaudeville and ice skating entertainments, free parking, and Red Cross fundraising are noted features.

Clermont County Cincinnati Zoo Clermont Society Zoo Zoological Garden A. C. Roudebush Cincinnati Roudebush Clermont James B. Swing Charles Jones W. W. Prather Albert Swing Chas Burdsall Edna Brass Company Ito Clermont Red Cross

Clermont County Normal School Offers Free One Year Training

The Clermont County Normal school in Batavia offers one year of normal training free and certifies teachers for one year with renewals of one or three years. It provides required training through 1921 and requires 36 weeks for certification after 1921. The program promises at least $55 monthly on completion and saves travel costs of $300 to $400. It enables mid career teachers to take a leave, complete the course, and gain higher salaries as demand rises.

Clermont County Normal School Batavia Ohio

Dance at Armory Friday Night

The Armory hosts its regular monthly dance on Friday evening August 23 with music promised. The committee invites all lovers of the pleasure to attend.

Batavian Township Louise Haum Batavia Township Woman’s Committee of National Defense

Laurel boy earns top war stamp title in Ohio list

Lawrence Armacost, 13, son of I. W. Armacost, is Laurel school’s first war stamp general. He has sold nearly $8,000. The 8th grader is described as energetic and businesslike. Among Ohio’s 11 generals, two hail from Laurel in Clermont County. Mr. A is nephew of Mr. Mofford. The other general’s name is not provided.

Lawrence Armacost I. W. Armacost Laurel Ohio Clermont County Mofford

Fletcher's Castoria Ad Promises Gentle Sleep

An old fragment advertises Fletcher's Castoria for children with claims of gentle sleep. Mentions tires and a car tour sale and haltingly references Jersey and Dillon without clear context.

Pleasant Surprise For Miss Helen Shelton At Home Near Olive Branch

Friends gathered Saturday night to surprise Miss Helen Shelton at her home near Olive Branch. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Shelton, Mr. Foster, Mr. Ore baugh and wives, Mrs. Frank Bach, Ida Foster, Hazel Foster, Delia Bach, Irene Bach, Florence Krekeler, Irene Krekeler, Lela Hart Metz, Lydia Berz, Minna Ungethuer, Anna Ella Ungethuer, Robert Foster, Roy Craver, Carl Bizzantz, Ezra Seyler, Clarence Ungelhuer, John Brothers, Eldon Erion, Page Dawson, Walter Krekeler, Wm. Krekeler, Louis Krekeler, Geo. Geron. Refreshments were served and guests enjoyed a pleasant evening.

Helen Shelton Olive Branch Louisach Mr. Shelton Foster Orebaugh Frank Bach Ida Hazel Foster Delia Irene Bach Florence Irene Krekeler Lela Laura Hartmetz Lydia Berz Minna Anna Ella Ungethuer Robert Foster Roy Craver Carl Bizzantz Ezra Seyler Clarence Ungelhuer John Brothers Eldon Erion Page Dawson Walter Louis Krekeler Geo. Geron

Mary Elizabeth Still 1819 1918 obituary notes

Mary Elizabeth Still daughter of Merrick and Sarah Verney born in Greenberry July 24 1819 died August 4 1918 at her son’s home in St Bernard aged 69 years 11 days Married to Thomas D Still July 16 1878 mother of twins Sarah and Robert Sarah died young Left behind son daughter-in-law and grandsons Leon 17 and Marion 14 Leon served overseas in the army and fought for liberty Longtime United Brethren church member Described as quiet meek and conscientious She finished her work and rests in reward.

Mary Elizabeth Still Merrick Sarah Verney Greenberry St. Bernard Thomas D. Still Sarah Robert Leon Marion United Brethren Church

Phone fragment hints at office address and street details

Fragmentary OCR notes include a reference to an office, a residence, a street name, and a date phrase ending with May. The text is incomplete, with unclear names or events, but points to a bureaucratic or personal contact entry rather than a full news item.

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