Prisoners At Large Escape Probed As Sheriff Trips Prove Fruitless
Four prisoners escaped from the county jail via a ventilator and blanket rope. Sheriff Auxier and a deputy hunt in Virginia failed to locate them, amid criticism of the jail, extra deputies, and an earlier escape. A Batavia bridge project faced delays from a late lumber contractor before completion by Pringle Construction.
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Auxier
Virginia
Tom Brooks
Prisners
Batavia
Route
Up State
Pringle Construction Company
Clermont County Tennis Tournament Opens at Burke Park
The annual Clermont County Tennis Tournament began at Burke Park Bethel on Monday with seven singles matches decided. Play runs every evening through August 24 starting at 4 PM. Over sixty players from across the county entered. Monday results include Hewitt over Davidson 6 3 6 1 Gatch over Dr Wymer 6 0 6 4 Scott over Wallace 7 5 6 2 Althaus over Davis 6 3 6 3 Brooks over Canter 6 0 6 0 Girls singles Fisher over Perkins 9 7 4 6 6 4 Keller over Hill 6 3 6 3.
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Burke Park
Bethel
Hewitt
Davidson
Gatch
Dr. Wymer
Scott
Wallace
Althaus
Davis
Brooks
Can
Clermont Pony Beats Silver King at Carthage Fair
Clermont Pony owned by Louis Burger of Williamsburg defeated Latonia's favorite Silver King by one length at Carthage fair on Friday. May he win again at Clermont county fair this week.
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Toy
Louis Burger
Williamsburg
Silver King
Latonia
Carthage Fair
Clermont County Fair
Mt Pisgah Embroidery Club to Host Fancy Work Show
The Mt. Pisgah Ladies' Embroidery Club sponsors a Fancy Work and Flower Show at Mt. Pisgah M W A Hall on September 9. Exhibitors from the surrounding community may bring items by 10 a.m. The event is free except for tea room refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pisgah
Mt. Pisgah M. W.A
Bull Gores Farmer in Tate Township
Walter Bee a leading Jersey cattle owner and Clermont Dairy operator in Tate township was gored by a bull on Friday afternoon. He was handling the animal without a staff when the attack struck in the groin and arm. A collie dog likely saved his life. Dr Davison treated him at the scene and he was sent to hospital in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bee
Tate Township
Jersey
Clermont
Davison
Clermont County Fair Opens With Diverse Attractions
The Clermont County Fair opened its gates on Tuesday with full departments and grand plans. Highlights include excellent ring shows, high class racing, appealing Floral Hall and Quilt Show, a robust dining hall, and livestock displays. Daily music features the County School Band, Clermont County Band, and Mt. Crab Band across the week.
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Clermont County
Clermont County Band of State
Mt. Crab
Laurel Couple Wed at Laurel Community Church in August Ceremony
Miss Elizabeth Burgett and Mr. Larry Smith united in marriage August fifth at 4 30 in Laurel Community Church with Dr George of Wilmington and Rev Harmer officiating. The ceremony featured August lilies and roses, a Worthington choir song, and a reception at the Nott home. After August 20 they reside at 3405 Cleveland Court Apartments Avondale Cincinnati.
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Laurel Community Church
Elizabeth Burgett
Larry Smith
George
Wilmington
Ohio
Ruth Burgett
Irene Nort
Margaret Snider
Betty Lou
Naomi Lee Hughes
Nerces
Sammy Burgett
Lord Fauntleroy
Frances Wilbey
Helen
Elsie Ireton
Melvin Heil
Harry Nott
Burdsall Chapel District Home Coming Set for Sept 8 1983
The Burdsall Chapel District will hold its annual Home Coming on Sunday September 8 1983. Preparations are underway for an enjoyable event with an exceptional program and an anticipated large crowd.
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Burdsall Chapel
Batavia Falls To Undefeated N R Tramps In Series
Batavia lost 3 to 0 as Crowder scattered four hits and Williams walked a tight line in a pitchers duel. Amelia kept in the race by beating N A Merchants 8 to 2 with Borgel pitching better than Hawkins. Batavia Jr Coca Cola team won three games, defeating Mel's Tire Co 18 8, Owensville 5 0, and N R Boy Scouts 12 7. Next week Batavia plays Amelia in a 1 30 double header at Batavia and Withamsville remains a key survivor with three teams left in contention.
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Batavia
N. R. Tramps
Crowder
Kinner
Williams
Batavias
Amelia
N. A
Borgel
Hawkins
Withamsville
Tramps
Rail line sparks drive to improve crossing safety
Norfolk and Western Railway reports spending over 700000 on wigwag signals and protection at grade crossings. It notes 18 percent of its 1982 crossing accidents were caused by autos colliding with trains and 148 vehicles breached lowered gates. It argues solutions depend on drivers and the public.
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Norfolk and Western Railway
Annual Meeting Batavia August 25 Red Cross Officials Invite
Clermont County Red Cross invites workers to Batavia Ohio for the annual meeting Friday August 25 1938 at 7 p m Judge H L Nichols is chairman and will report on chapter activities Refreshments will be served at the residence of Judge Nichols in Batavia Ohio
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Red Cross
Clermont County
Batavia
Ohio
H. L. Nichols
American Red Cross
Clermont County Appraiser and HL0C attorney named
Clermonters named E. C. Manning of Bethel appointed Clermont County Appraiser and Harry McKeever of Williamsburg named attorney for the Home Owners Loan Corporation. The Federal program assists owners in default on mortgages or taxes and may aid with repairs. Local appraisers will provide information and application blanks. applications expected after August 11.
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E. C. Manning
Bethel
Clermont County
Harry McKeever
Williamsburg
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Gas Find Near Ellsberry Brown County
State highway workers drilling for a water well at the Brown County stone quarry struck a natural gas vein at 127 feet. When ignited the flame rose six and a half feet from a five inch pipe before being quenched. Further tests may follow, reported division engineer G M Anderson.
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Ellsberry
Brown County
G. M. Anderson
Four Bills Ready Details in Ohio Special Session
Governor White announced four tax bills to fund poor relief would be introduced in the August 16 special session. After talks with House and Senate leaders he did not reveal specifics and rejected a stock transfer tax as economically unjustified. Carlton Dargusch of the State Tax Commission is examining a utilities excise tax. federal electricity tax remains at three percent for industrial use.
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Columbus
White
House
Senate
Carlton Dargusch
State Tax Commission
Spennelle Home for Funeral of Daughter
Lee Spennelle of the Ohio Penitentiary was permitted to come home today to attend the funeral of his daughter who died of blood poisoning Monday in Cincinnati.
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Lee Spennelle
Ohio Penitentiary
Cincinnati
Milk Producers Night Says State and National Officials Weigh Pool
Last Friday night a Batavia meeting of milk producers yielded optimistic reports. Today state and national officials plan a meeting to decide on the pool question. The pool price is expected to provide producers a reasonable profit above cost. Producers await the pools report.
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Batavia
New School Superintendent Named for Moscow School
Paul G. Miranda of Hamersville was hired last week as Moscow School’s new superintendent replacing the retiring Carl G. Pemberton. Miranda comes well recommended from teaching posts in Owensville Newtonsville and Loveland, while Pemberton ends a very satisfactory tenure on the retirement list.
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Paul G. Miranda
Hamersville
Carl G. Pemberton
Miranda
Owensville
Newtonsville
Loveland
Pemberton
School openings announced for several townships
Schools at Bethel Felicity Williamsburg New Richmond Tate Union and Monroe twps Pt Isabel Neville open Sept 5. Owensville Bata Perintown start Sept 11. Remainder not reported but likely to open Sept 6 or 11.
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Bethel
Felicity
Williamsburg
New Richmond
Tate, Union
Monroe
Isabel
Neville
Owensville
Batavia Village
Perintown
School Bus Drivers Salary Rules and Licensing
The State aid district has not yet mailed salary schedules for school bus drivers to counties. Existing drivers must be paid per those schedules when received. Boards may insure drivers if desired. A new law requires each driver to hold a chauffeur license, including substitutes, and the County Board will revoke any certificate if an unlicensed person operates a bus.
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Boards of Education
Board of Education
County Board of Education
County Offices Close for Fair in Batavia
County offices in Batavia will be closed Thursday and will close early Friday for the county fair by order of the Commissioners.
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Batavia
Mt. Holly School Alumni Homecoming Set for Aug 27
The annual gathering of former teachers pupils and friends of Mt. Holly school will be held at the school house now Community Building in Mt. Holly on August 27. Everyone is welcome.
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Mt. Holly School
Mt. Holly
Home Coming at Branch Hill Church of Christ Sunday
The Miami Township Sunday School Convention meets at Branch Hill Church of Christ on Sunday August 20 at two o clock. The event includes an all day home coming program with a picnic dinner and an interdenominational meeting in the afternoon led by Clinton Meininger and chaired by Chas Holland. All interested are invited to attend.
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Miami Township
Branch Hill
Farmers in Clermont County to figure wheat allotments
The plan uses three year base yields 1930 1931 1932 combined then averaged and reduced by a sequence of multipliers 54 percent 7 percent and 71 percent to determine individual farm allotments. The process aims to raise payments for farmers with higher yields and larger allotments.
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Clermont County
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry Wallace
Clermont
Wheat Administration
Clermont County Day at Cincinnati Zoo Plans Details
Clermont County Day at the Cincinnati Zoo on Friday August 25 grows with a designated picnic area for locals and basket lunches. Forty children from Xenia’s Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home will join the Legion, followed by a Woodlawn Theatre elephant show at 3 pm and a Clermont County Band concert. Tickets are sold via American Legion Posts and county organizations.
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Cincinnati Zoo
Zoo
Clermont
Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home
Xenia
Legion
John Robinsons
Woodlawn Theatre
Clermont County
American Legion
County tour to the Century of Progress in Chicago
A three day trip to Chicago for August 24 to 26 offers round trip rail fare hotel lodging grounds admission and Chicago bus sightseeing for 10 dollars and 45 cents. All meals in Chicago are not included. Reservations must be made with H N Wilson County Agr Agent by August 21.
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Clermont County
Chicago
H. N. Wilson
County Agr
Edenton 4-H Girls Grade Work with Leader at Pierce Home
Four 4-H Club girls met with leader Helen Fleischer and helpers Mrs Hendrixson and Miss Ayers to review their progress at Michie Pierce's home on August 7.
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Edenton
Helen Fleischer
Hendrixson
Miss Ayers
Michie Pierce
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