McCowen to Speak at Clermont Republican Women Meeting
U S Congressman Edward O. McCowen will be principal speaker at the Clermont County Republican Women’s Club and Republican Veterans Club gathering in Bethel August 18. The 8 PM event at Burke Park Shelter House also features Mrs Arthur D Lynn, Portsmouth Republican Women’s Club president. Public invited.
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Clermont County
Republican Women’s Club
Republican Veterans’ Club
Pep Edward O. McCowen
U. S
Burke Park
Bethel
Arthur D. Lynn
Portsmouth, Ohio
Batavia Schools Set to Open September 8
Batavia Public Schools begin on Monday September 8 with an open house on Sunday September 7. A new flag donated by the Weaver Post of the Legion will be dedicated and refreshments served by the PTA. Parents must show immunization evidence for entering students. exceptions made if vaccination occurred earlier.
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Batavia
Franc W. ‘Weaver Post
The
Legion
Par
Ent Teachers Association
Youth Drowns In Little Miami River Near Batavia
Henry Whitt Jr. 19, son of Henry Whitt Sr. and Mrs. Whitt of Olive Branch, drowned early Sunday in the Little Miami River near Batavia after feeling ill. John Retzler 21 and George Crume 22 of Glen Este were his companions. his body was recovered later. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Moore Funeral Home in Bata via. He is survived by two sisters Irene and Lillian and two brothers Ralph and Milford.
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Moore Funeral Home
Batavia
Henry Whitt, Jr
Henry Whitt, Sr
Olive Branch
Little Miami River
Red Bridge
John Retzler
George L. Crume
Glen Este
Frank Hutchinson
Allan B. Rapp
Irene
Lillian
Ralph
Milford
Amelia to Hold Public Meeting on Water Service
Residents of Amelia will meet in the school auditorium at 8 p m on August 21 to discuss water service options for Williamsville and nearby rural areas. Officials will present plans and seek public input at the session.
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Amelia
Amelia Eres
Williamsville
All-Electric Show Featured at Clermont County Fair
At Owensville Cler mont County Fair the all-electric show draws visitors. Cincinnati Gas Housewives inspect the Make a Wish Kitchen allowing them to select home appliances that appear with a wave of a wand in a novelty exhibit.
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Clermont County
Owensville
Cincinnati
Street repairs completed in Batavia, says mayor
Batavia streets repaired after three weeks of work. Mayor A. C. Munden reports all damaged areas filled with black top and alleys improved, improving overall conditions. State highways through the village to be repaired by the state.
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Batavia
A. C. Munden
Accident Claims Life of Fay First at Rapps Corner
Fay First of West Union was killed in a two vehicle crash on Route 125 at Rapps Corner about 9 30 p m Tuesday. John McNoon, the other occupant, was injured. First's body was taken to Kennedy Funeral Home Bethel. McNoon received treatment from Dr A A Gruber Bethel. State Highway Patrol investigated and County Coroner Dr Allan Rapp responded.
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Fay First
West Union
Rapp’s Corner
John McNoon
First
Kennedy
Bethel
McNoon
A. A. Gruber
State Highway Patrol
Allan Rapp
Rice Cafe Reopens After Extensive Remodeling
Rice reopens his cafe on Main Street Batavia after interior remodeling and added storage rooms. The store now appears modern with attractive color fixtures while Mr. Rice and his family have long operated in Batavia. A Clermont County Fair crowd filled the grandstand as harness races and a horse show begin with daily features and a Friday grand parade.
C. G. & P Railway Reunion Scheduled
Former employees of the Cincinnati Georgetown and Portsmouth Railway to meet August 24 at 10 a.m. for a picnic at Brown County Fairgrounds in Clermont County to recall old times. All former railroad workers are invited to attend.
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Cincinnati, Georgeown and Portsmouth
Clermont County
Brown County Fairground
135 Year Old Barn Destroyed by Lightning
A 135 year old log barn on the Ohio Gravel Co farm at Camp Dennison burned last Wednesday afternoon after a lightning strike during a storm. Wilbur and Henry Myers, who till the farm, had just left minutes before. Firefighters from Miamiville, led by Chief Frank Wiederhold, faced heavy flames and used 1500 feet of hose but prevented the blaze from reaching a nearby corncrib. Loss estimate not available.
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Ohio Gravel Co
Camp Dennison
Wilbur
Henry Myers
Miamiville
Frank Wiederhold
Livestock Emphasized at County Junior Fair Program
The County Fair adds focus to the livestock phase of the Junior Fair with a full day of judging on Thursday August 14. Ber man Ross of Warren County will judge 4-H livestock entries and showmanship in swine beef sheep and dairy with awards from breed associations. An improved swine project and a pig club at Milford aims to boost interest and support a swine sale on Friday August 15 around 3 00 p.m. The livestock tent serves as headquarters for 4-H demonstrations on prevention and control of pests and diseases.
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Berman Ross
Warren County
4-H
Milford
Bert
Elaine Matthis
Clermont County Fair
Owensville
Fred Matthis
Williamsburg
Few Changes in Filings for Office
Official county report lists additional candidates for township village and school posts. Names include J Hall trustee Union Township J H Hibbs trustee Williamsburg Township Herman Fagley Edward Wichard Bethel board of education Carl Clinger Felicity Franklin Edgar Fisher Williamsburg Gordon Rittenhouse Williams ville Tabasco Fréd Henry Amelia Howard Swope Ralph Metzger George Clinger Felicity Loveland clerk Harry Nordman Loveland clerk Earl Maxwell Bethel Harley Kidd Chas Knauer Stewart McCollum Williamsburg council.
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Courier
County Board of Elections
J. Hall
Union Township
J. H. Hibbs
Williamsburg Township
Herman Fagley
Edward Wichard
Bethel Village
Carl Clinger
Felicity-Franklin
Edgar Fisher
Williamsburg
Gordon
Services Held for Mrs Jennie Lever Pioneer Loveland Resident
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon August 10 at Taft's Funeral Home Loveland for Mrs Jennie Turner Lever 73 wife of Dr Frank H Lever a Clermont Hamilton and Warren County physician She died August 7 after months of illness Born July 21 1874 in Loveland she was daughter of Nathaniel Porter Turner and Sarah Burgess Turner Married June 26 1902 in Loveland she was a longtime member of Loveland Presbyterian Church and active in local clubs She collected antiques and was an authority on Loveland history Survived by husband four children and five grandchildren Burial followed at Miamiville Cemetery
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Lever
Taft
Loveland
Jennie Turner Lever
Clermont County
Frank H. Lever
Clermont
Hamilton
Warren County
Ohio
Nahaniel Porter Turner
Sarah Burgess Turner
Dr. Lever
Sarah McKinney
Mary Bard
Marshall Nelson Lever
John C. Laske
Loveland Presbyterian Church
Milwaukee
Wis
Miamiville Cemetery
Tragic Pt Pleasant Murder Suicide Involving Sharp Family
Barbara Jean Sharp, 4 percent, and another family member were found murdered at their home in Pt Pleasant. A note alleged Sharp would kill himself with a 22 caliber rifle borrowed earlier. Dr. Allan Rapp and Deputy Marvin Bissantz investigated to confirm identity while Sharp’s De Soto car was located.
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Barbara Jean
Sharp
Pt. Pleasant
de Soto
Allan Rapp
Marvin Bissantz
Three Die In Auto Crash In Williamsburg Area
A report from Williamsburg records three young people dead in a motor vehicle accident. One victim identified as a local clerk in Glancy’s store is named in dispatches from the scene, with preliminary details indicating a fatal roadside collision.
Rabies Warning Issued as Batavia Dog Quarantined
Dr J C Fitzpatrick declares a dog in Batavia rabid and held at Elmer Mayo’s home. Mayor A C Munden urges closing dogs, countywide dog quarantine remains in effect, authorities to pick up the animal. Cincinnati Stockyards farmers and truckers plan a picnic at La Sourdsville Lake on Saturday afternoon and evening August 16.
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J. C. Fitzpatrick
Amelia
Elmer Mayo
Batavia
A. c. Munden
Mayo
Cincinnati
la Sourdsville Lake
Dorsey Plans Modern Self-Service Grocery Opening
Robert Dorsey, former Kroger manager, has purchased the Applegate property on Main Street Batavia and will open a modern self service grocery and meat market. Remodeling will create a 40 by 60 foot storeroom and a five room upstairs apartment with lockers. Dorsey served 18 months in the Navy during World War I in the South Pacific.
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Robert Dorsey
Applegate
Main Street
Batavia
Mr. Dorsey
Kroger’s
Dorsey
South Pacific
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House of Representatives
Joseph Martin
Mass
Little Miami
Rice Cafe
B. Ward
C. G. & P. Railway
Duane New
Harold New
Mont County Fair
Neu
Brown
Glancy’s A Ye Vlna
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