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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1945
Page
8
Advertisements list 4 percent land bank loans from Lebanon Ohio with long terms and flexible payments. Services include well drilling and pumps, used bicycle sales and repairs, office equipment for sale, farm supplies, concrete and construction offerings, and Hereford cows for sale near Nicholsville with calf prospects in a few months.
Mrs Rose Hahn and Miss Ruth Wilkin returned from a two week vacation with Pfc A Hahn stationed at Cape May Point New Jersey. Mrs Jessie G Dixson visited her daughter Mrs Charles Maultsby in Chicago for three weeks. Mrs C B Smith returned from a Cincinnati hospital after a week as patient. Joe McCoy Jr on leave after boat training at Great Lakes Illinois. FOR SALE Potatoes Ray Hultz Williamsville Phone Ba 5794. Mrs Franklin D Morrison and son visited Batavia home of Mrs H L Nichols. Attorney Calvin Cramer of Cincinnati transacted business in Batavia Thursday. Mrs Laura Peterson hosted a picnic supper Tuesday. Judge Britton takes vacation in Michigan. W Stirling Moore Jr finished boat training at Great Lakes Illinois and is home on leave. FOR SALE Plymouth Sedan 1935 $150 Newtonsville 2595 8-16-11.
Paul Warman of Marathon, released on parole from Mansfield Reformatory for auto theft, is jailed in Clermont County for operating an automobile without owner consent. He and Robert McDonough drove a 1936 Plymouth from Marathon to Blanchester, car owned by Russell Werring. McDonough pled guilty. Warman denies guilt but admits the trip. Both are bound over to the grand jury after a mayoral hearing. Warman had previously stolen another car while at liberty on bond.
Funeral services for Mollie Melvin widow of James Melvin were held Sunday in the Felicity Methodist Church. She died at her home near Felicity after a long life in Kentucky and nearby areas leaving six sons and sons in Detroit Beach Frank and Roy. Joyce Ann Cornwell, three, of Newtonsville died from mobile injuries after being run over outside a garage by a car driven by her uncle. The Broadwell funeral home of Felicity arranged Mollie Melvin's services and Joyce Ann Cornwell's services were held Saturday.
Kathleen Holliday unknown address is notified that Raymond C. Holliday filed for divorce in Case No. 21546 in the Common Pleas Court Clermont County Ohio. The hearing date is set for on or after September 18 1945. Attorneys Nichols Spidel Nichols represent the plaintiff. August 9 71.
James W. Walker of Batavia appointed executor for the estate of William Henry Tedrow deceased of Batavia Township Clermont County Ohio. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months or be barred. Dated August 2 1945 Probate Judge Orville W Halbisch. James W Walker Attorney.
The Clermont Eagles plan a mortgage burning and initiation on Sunday August 19 at Fifth and Main Batavia Ohio. Deputy Grand President Jos G Dickard from Cleveland will speak. A chicken dinner follows. The Aerie reports its best year financially and in membership reaching 375 with 75 in service. Instituted seven years ago the officers elected for 1945 46 include Worthy President H Gallagher and a full slate of 1945 46 officers.
Safety Director Harry Pontious of the Ohio Farm Bureau urges precautions to prevent accidents during canning. He cites oven canning as most prone to spoilage and poisoning and offers tips: follow manufacturer directions, inspect jars and equipment, use safe peeling tools, lift hot jars with tongs, avoid rapid cooling, and ensure pressure canner valves and gauges are clean and vent steam before opening.
A Farm Bureau Advisory Council survey shows a five to one majority of farmers favor some form of price control through the postwar readjustment period. Respondents say unregulated markets fail to deliver fair prices, and support parity-based adjustments to keep farm income in line with other groups.
Charles Seibert of Batavia, back from twenty six months service in the South Pacific, opened The Elks Cafe on Main St in the Hartman Building. He aims to provide regular meals and light lunches daily and offers high grade steak and chicken dinners every Sunday to meet Batavia’s dining demand after Kramers’ closure.
C P Matty Altman acting Mayor and Justice of the Peace for Franklin Township resigns both roles effective immediately. He cites time constraints from other duties and recommends Oliver Frambes, unopposed for mayor, be appointed acting mayor. Altman has served as Justice of the Peace for 12 years.
Summerside Church will host a Sunday evening service on August 19 at 8:00 led by the Ambassadors from Columbia Methodist Church. A Daily Vacation Bible School runs August 20–31 at 9:30 each morning with evangelistic services each evening at 8:00.
An ice-cream festival will be held on the church lawn Saturday August 18 starting at six o'clock. Homemade ice cream and cake will be served to benefit the Building Fund. Pastor J D Shirer will present a Kodachrome slide show in the auditorium at 8 30.
The East Hill Farm Club gathered at Stella Moor's home on August 8 with twelve members and two guests. Luncheon was served by the hostess. Contests were won by Mrs. Thornton and Mrs. Budo. The September meeting will be hosted by Lena Lung.
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