18 Aug 1937
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1937
Page
1
The eighty-ninth Owensville Fair opens with record crowds and noisy celebration. Businessmen close shops to attend as exhibits from Grange 4-H Club livestock and poultry displays attract wide interest.
Eight young men on motorcycles and autos visited Bata via and were arrested for disturbing the peace. They pled not guilty, then guilty, and were fined 10 dollars and costs. John Rapp Jr fought Jack Grube and was knocked unconscious. Rapp was injured.
Prosecuting Attorney Frank A. Roberts left Wednesday for a month long vacation trip in Montana. Dr J W Mott of Aemlin and granddaughter Betty Belle were pleasant callers in the Courier office Thursday afternoon.
County court house will close all day Thursday and Friday after noon to allow public officials to attend the Owensville Fair. The building will reopen Friday morning for routine business.
Sunday visitors and callers are listed across Stonelick and neighboring towns. Names include Hartz family, Hardoefer, Wehring of Milford, Ada Meyers of Cincinnati, Dayle Elliott family, Rose Evanchyck, Anna Carpenter, Leroy Hartmett, Milt Haulk and Clyde Anstaett, Elmer Wilson, Balzhier families, Mike High, Frank A Roberts group, Libby Gene Curtis, Nemo Kenton, and plans for a two week vacation at the Hiawatha Club in Michigan.
Miss Pearl Ayer returns to Youngstown with Mrs. Rose Ayer. Mrs. Edward Marion of Springfield Mass visits after weeks with Mrs. Rose Ayer. Mrs. Sanders and Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Meyer spend Tuesday at Clifty Falls. Clifford Nash and family visit J. D. Cross and wife from Newport Ky. Mrs. Myrtle Hendrixson and family attend a birthday party for Mrs. Cora Baldwin in Ross Ky. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schwey and Mrs. Wilson attend a Bethel Dr Thompson showing. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lipp visit son Earl in Gatunning Ohio for his 21st birthday. Houston Bradbury and family of Walnut Hills are Sunday guests of Charles Schwey and wife.
Batavia public schools will open Tuesday September 7 with a half day session. Buses depart routes at 8 am and around 12 am for the half day. Seventh and eighth graders register Tuesday morning. ninth through twelfth graders register Friday September 3 with multiple time slots, with Thursday evening or Tuesday morning as alternatives. Parents urged to attend registration for grades 9 and 10. CARD OF THANKS expresses gratitude for sympathy after the loss of Rosa Anna Halbisch and thanks to supporters, clergy, singers, pallbearers, florists, and funeral staff. Bereaved Husband and Children.
A satirical column rails against tax evasion by prominent figures, mocks New Deal critics, and muses on radio, war naming, and political hype. It previews a tough highway safety stance and hints at civic skepticism about leaders and policy.
Mrs Precosia Jones was surprised with a birthday party last Wednesday marking her 81st. Attendees included Mrs F Redmont Mrs Wm Meier Mrs T Tallentire Mt Auburn June Redmont and others from Glen Rose Newtown Norwood and Ports mouth with several listed as sick. Also notes the Friendship Club gathering at Mrs N Mead’s in Newtown the previous Thursday.
Leaders of the newly reorganized County Epworth League praised record attendance at the Amelia M E Church on August 12. One hundred ten young people from twelve Epworth Leagues enjoyed the program. The league, sponsored by Rev Wall and led by President Roger Budd, will meet next in Loveland M E Church on September 2.
Marathon Grange moves its next regular meeting to Friday evening August 27 due to the Owensville Fair date. The shift keeps members informed and preserves the planned agenda and community involvement.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Rowan and daughter Allie Marie return from a two week motor trip to Yellow Stone National Park and western places. Mr and Mrs Ralph D Fuhr and two children spent the weekend at the Great Lakes Exposition in Cleveland. Miss Virginia Lee and Miss Jean McAfee of Cincinnati visited Miss Alice Davidson last week. Charles Tipps and daughter Love visit his parents in Tullahoma Tennessee. Friendship Circle met at Mrs Elizabeth Mudge home Thursday afternoon. Dan Prewitt of Columbus recently visited his parents Mr and Mrs J W Prewitt. Birthday dinner for Mrs Karl Sentman attended by Wm Hauck family Doris Moorehead Roy Hiles Mt. Washington and Albert Wilson. Harry Dennis and daughter Virginia visiting Buffalo New York. Marie Morgan of Nebraska visiting sister Ruth Hulick. Rebecca McKibben of Bethel spending days with Mrs Walter Bogart south of town.
Mr and Mrs Wm Duchemein attended a birthday dinner at Mrs A Haskell in Batavia. Dr and Mrs T W Needham and Mr and Mrs Frank Needham vacationing in Tennessee and Washington DC. Mrs Ellabell Hobson and Lucille Duchemein spent Monday in Cincinnati. Mrs Cora Malott entertained Mr and Mrs George Kramer of Hollywood California. G C Steward and family attended a shower for Mr and Mrs George Coombs in Carthage. Mrs Margie Weaver of Norwood visited her mother Mrs Emma McDonough. Sunday callers to Mr and Mrs Oscar Balzher included Mr and Mrs Krimeir and sons of Cincinnati and Mrs Lucille Vogt of Perintown.
Edenton marked its centennial last Saturday with about 3000 residents in attendance. Frank Aible, speaker of the House, and Dusty Miller of Wilmington addressed the crowd. Blanchester High School Band provided music during the event.
Taylor Horton, 84, was found dead in his auto in the driveway at his Batavia home Thursday morning by his wife. Coroner Sam White ruled death by own action due to monoxide gas. He was a city garage mechanic with a wife and three children surviving. Funeral services Sunday at Moore Funeral Home, burial in Batavia.
As two weeks remain to file petitions for township and municipal offices, Batavia Bethel and Williamsburg show complete candidate slates. The list includes township trustees clerks constables mayors and council seats with names from Monroe Goshen Miami Union and other local townships and towns.
Reports from the county treasurer’s office show about half of real estate taxes collected with the total passing the $55,000 mark on Tuesday. J. M. Fitzpatrick expresses satisfaction with last month’s results and asks taxpayers not to wait until the last week. Office hours include noon for those who cannot leave work. Deadline is September 10 at 4:00 p.m.
The Nicholsville community gathered for a reunion at the schoolhouse with a McGuffey program. Local residents like Mrs. Westerman and daughter visited from Price Hill while others attended from Lebanon and Terrace Park. Family visits included Raymond Jackson's funeral and relatives from Richmond, Batavia, and Indianapolis sharing time with local households.
The 19th annual American Legion department convention drew 5000 visitors to Columbus for three days of business and festivities. Attendees included Pacin Frank Weaver Post delegates Ed Parrott Wm. Brossart and Auxiliary members Mrs J W Kincaid Helen Iles, plus Clermont County reps. The drum corps from Leland Barnett Post Norwood placed among eight finalists. Events opened with the 40 and 8 banquet and parade. past commanders banquet at Deshler featured Governor Davey and Mayor Gessaman. The convention concluded with officer elections for the next year.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for an Indian Field Service weaving instructor job at 2000 dollars yearly and safety instructor roles at 1800 and 1620 dollars yearly. Full details available from the Secretary of the Civil Service Board of Examiners or the commission in Washington, D.C.
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