Clermont County Anniversary and Local News Snapshot
Clermont County marks V J Day anniversary amid global strife and shortages. Baby Susan Marie Lewis born at Christ Hospital to Ralph and Mrs. Lewis. Batavia area housing growth on Route 74 and Route 222 with plans for Millhaven subdivision. Local well drilling and a unique bouquet coloring method showcased by Virginia Aulen. Coney Island vacation memories tied to upcoming school year as local teachers joined the season.
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Clermont County
Palestine
China
Ralph Lewis
Batavia
Susan Marie
Christ Hospital
Cincinnati
A. H. Lewis
Coney Island
William Tabscott
Amelia High School
Stanley Anstaett
Amelia
Milton Dehymer
Locust Corner
Myrl Erdman
Mildred Love Amelia
Margaret Cramer
Moscow
Batavia W C T U Meeting Set for August 20
The Batavia W C T U will meet at 2:90 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Charles T. Shinkle on Tuesday August 20. All interested are invited to attend.
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Batavia
WC. T.U
Charles T. Shinkle
Tupadiay
97th Clermont County Fair Traditions Shown
George C. Ankermiller notes strong exhibitor turnout at the 97th Clermont County Fair. Grange exhibits from Marathon to Batavia impress, with School Scouts and Jersey cattle ready for judging and milking demos. Fanfare promises an outstanding fair with crowds likely to exceed past years.
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Clermont County
Marathon
Bethel
Williamsburg
Mt. Carmel
Batavia
Amelia
Bat Avia
Grange
Frank Schobert
H. C
Pop) Johnson
Merle
Radio
Johnson Twins
Pop
Walter Bee
Walter
Looking Backward August 14 1846 Courier excerpt
A Century ago column quotes a moral maxim about improvement and degradation as vice and virtue evolve with time. The note reflects small newspaper nostalgia from August 14, 1846, highlighting a saying about character always shifting toward better or worse.
Miss Dennison Injured on First Bicycle Lesson
Fifty years ago Miss Collie Dennison bought a bicycle and, during her first lesson, was thrown against a fence breaking the bones in her wrist. She will be disabled briefly but plans to master the machine once under a doctor's care.
Oil street maintenance costs vary in villages
Twenty five years ago on August 10 1921 reports show Williamsburg paid just under 5 cents per running foot for oiling streets with a 60 foot lot costing $3 Loveland charged from 2 to 8 cents per front foot. The figures are cited as inexpensive relative to benefits in street preservation and sanitation.
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Williamsburg
Loveland
Sanioer Point
Felicity-Franklin District Seeks 60000 Bond Issue
The Felicity-Franklin School District plans a $60,000 bond issue in the November election to add to the present building, create space for a library, establish a science department, and expand cafeteria services with interior remodeling. The measure failed narrowly in May. a district needs statement has been filed with County Auditor Blythe Jones. Board members include Byron Reary Joe Sargent Carl Clinger Raymond Evans and Dwight Marksberry.
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Felicity-Franklin
Mnney
Franklin-Felicity
Bible School Completed at Summerside Church
A Daily Vacation Bible School ran July 22 to August 2 at Summerside Methodist Church with 120 enrolled and over 90 average attendance. Five teachers led the Primary to Senior classes, with transportation by church ladies and a closing program held Sunday evening August 4.
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Summerside Methodist Church
Elsie Culbertson
Atwell
Vera Lang
Viola Maddox
O. W. Robbins
Methodist Men to Hold Family Night August 22
Clermont County Methodist Men's Brotherhood will host a family night at Laurel Methodist Church on August 22 at 8 30 p m Families and friends of every member are invited to hear an outstanding program Lt J Haske B London U S Naval Reserves will relate his story When My Ship Went Down Lt London a leading tenor singer and choir director.
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Methodist Men's Brotherhood
Clermont County Methodist Men's Brotherhood
Laurel Methodist Church
Brotherhood
Clermont County
Mot
J. Haske
B. London
U. S. Naval Reserves
Lt. London
America
Withamsville Firemen Carnival Planned for August 18
Preparations are complete for the third annual festival of the Withamsville Volunteer Fire Department to be held at the Withamsville Civic Hall on Sunday August 18. An entertainment program runs afternoon and evening with lunch, refreshments, bingo and games. An hourly attendance prize will be awarded and all proceeds aid the volunteer fire department.
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Unteer Fire Department
Withamsville Civic Hall
Volunter Fire Pas
V. F. W. Auxiliary Formed at Felicity
The Felicity VFW Auxiliary of Cyl. Herman Haughton Post 1946 holds a public installation at Felicity High School Auditorium at 3 00 p m Sunday August 18 1946 The first Felicity Auxiliary meeting will feature entertainment and free refreshments Mrs Virgil Stewart is visiting her Iowa parents
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Cyl
Herman Haughton
Felicity High School
V. F. W. Auxiliary
Felicity
Virgil Stewart
Iowa
Two Days Left for Clermont County Fair Photo Contest
Amateur photographers have two days to submit entries for The Courier Amateur Photo Contest at the Clermont County Fair. First prize is ten dollars with ten additional prizes. photos must be taken during the Fair on any subject and submitted by August 30.
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Clermont County
Courier
Schmid Injured In Single Vehicle Accident In Glen Este
Karl Schmid general contractor of Glen Este was seriously injured when his car plunged over a 35 foot embankment on Nine Mile Road to avoid a backing car. He received ten stitches for a head wound and glass in his eye. No fractures were found. he was treated by doctors in Williamsville and Batavia. The wrecked car was towed from the scene.
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Karl Schmid
Glen Este
Schmid
Nine Mile Road
F. Paul Baymenter
Williamsville
A. J. Mastropolo
Batavia
Mayors Court Dockets Several Drunkenness and Domestic Cases
In a week in Batavia mayor's court Meyer A C Munden handled cases from drunkenness to wife beating. Curtis Van Winkle must post a 200 peace bond for threatening and beating his wife. Clarence Rhinehart fined 10 dollars for driving on the left side of the road. Woolery Campbell fined 10 dollars and costs for having an open bottle of whiskey in his car. Ray Simpson fined 25 dollars and costs for intoxication and disorderly conduct. Jake Hampton waived arraignment and was bound over to the grand jury after being charged with striking and threatening Roy Day. Hampton had filed charges which were dismissed.
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Meyer A. C. Munden
Batavia
Curtis van Winkle
Clarence Rhinehart
Amelia
Woolery Campbell
Ray Simpson
Jake Hampton
Tion
Srs
Roy Day
Hamptain
Day
Batavia Fire Department to Hold Practice Drills
Clermont County American Legion meeting set for August 19 at Bell's Lake Mt. Carmel. Batavia Fire Department plans drills under ordinance amendment and new fire chief guidance. 17 volunteers, one new engine, one outdated unit. State fire rep to demo rural fire prevention on September 6. all Clermont County marshals and chiefs invited.
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Batavia Fire Department
Clermont County Council of the American Legion
Bell’s Lake
Mt. Carmel
Legion
George Gregg
Batavia
Clermont County
Batavia Legion Post to Meet August 20
The Frank W. Weaver Post of the American Legion will hold its mid-monthly meeting at the Batavia Armory on Tuesday August 20. Refreshments will be served.
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Batavia Legion
Frank W. Weaver
The
American Legion
Batavia
County Roads To Be Repaired in Clermont County
Clermont County commissioners advertise bids for crushed stone on multiple roads with contracts to be let at 10 a m on August 30. Projects include Paxton road Stonelick Williams Corner Twelve Mile Olive Branch Stonelick Mt Holly Tealtown Deerfield White Oak road and surface treatment for Frank Willis Memorial Clermontville Laurel Fruit Ridge.
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Clermont County
Paxton Road
Stonelick-Williams Corner
Twelve Mile
Olive Branch-Stonelick
Mt. Holly
Tealtown
Deerfield
White Oak Road
Frank Willis Memorial
Clermontville - Laurel
Fruit Ridge
Clermont County Announces Lower 1947 Tax Rate
Clermont County will cut the 1947 tax rate to 2.70 from 3.60 based on a countywide re appraisal. The 1947 budget allocates 190174.59 for the general fund, 2270 for bond retirement and interest, and 164000 for motor vehicle and gasoline funds with 97000 expected from real estate public utility and general personal taxes. Appropriations for the new budget will be voted at the board of commissioners first meeting in January.
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Clermont County
Clermont County Board of Commissioners
No Batavia Concert Friday Night Cancelled
Batavia residents are told there will be no concert in Batavia this Friday as the Batavia Community Band performs at Owensville Fair this week. Starting Friday, Aug will bring a change in schedule.
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Batavia
Owensville Fair
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George C. Ankermiller
J. Moeller
J. W. Evans
A. F. Kayser Moscow
R.F.D. Prank
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AL. Kistner
Arthur Peed
Everett Haines
E. L. Carter
Wayne Two
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WM. Brothers
J. L. Jordan
Ralph Wehrum Franklin
L. G. Davis Union Two
John Haywood
Goshen Two
John Taylor Monroe
Robert Titus Stonelick
Franklin
Summerside Church
Emma Nash
Dorothy Walden
O. W. McBride
Genevia Cann
Lucie Riggs
Helen Andres
Schlosser
Whitsel
Withamsville Firemen Plan
County Legion Council
Martin
O. B. Martin
Cler
Mont” County
Democratic Central Committee
Allan B. Rapp
Batavia Township
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