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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1924

Page

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Turton Family Reunion At Fruit Hill Home

The Turton family reunion gathered Sunday at W. N. Turton’s country home in Fruit Hill. Seventy two relatives traveled from Memphis Indianapolis Cincinnati Columbus Lebanon Moscow Newport Mt Washington Forestville and Fruit Hill. They arrived with baskets and shared a noon meal followed by social time and pleasant recollections.

Turton W. N. Turton Fruit Hill Memphis Tenn Indianapolis Cincinnati Columbus Lebanon Bethel Moscow Newport Mt. Washington Forestville

International Air Races at Dayton Under National Aeronautic Association

Prominent manufacturers and business men across the country support staging the International Air Races at Wilbur Wright field in Dayton Ohio. The National Aeronautic Association oversees plans for the three day meet from October 2 to 4 with twelve major racing and exhibition events and a total prize purse of $60 000 for winners.

Wilbur Wright Field Dayton National Aeronautic Association

Little Marabeth Mattox Hosts Yard Party in Amelia

Little Marabeth Mattox of Middletown gave a yard party for friends made during her Amelia summer stay with grandparents. Music, dancing, games, and a lunch of ice cream and cake followed by humorous contests. Prizes went to Jennie Mae Hutson and Dorothy Beckett. Souvenirs tied with ribbon were given. guests sat on grass cushions before departing for home.

Marabeth Mattox Middletown Amelia Jennie Mae Hutson Dorothy Beckett

Judge W A Joseph of Batavia Dies at 66

Judge W A Joseph a Batavia jurist died Tuesday morning after months of illness. He served 18 months as Probate Judge and ten years on the Common Pleas bench with high regard and respected decisions. He leaves a widow two sons Howard and Carl a father and one sister. Reared in Jackson township he taught school in youth. Funeral Thursday at 2 p m from the M E church with Masonic service. He was 66.

W. A. Joseph Batavia Common Pleas Cleveland Howard Carl Jackson Township M. E Masonic Order Joseph Clermont County

Clermont County Teachers Institute Opens Five Day Session

The Clermont County Teachers Institute begins a five day session at Bethel with an excellent program and strong attendance. The program committee recruited skilled instructors and the goal is full participation from all active county teachers to sustain the institute’s future.

Clermont County Teachers’ Institute Bethel

Bethel Baptist Church Dedicates Remodeled House of Worship

Bethel Baptist Church held all day services on Sunday August 10 for its dedication after remodeling costing about 6500 dollars, with 3500 dollars yet pledged. Dr W A Smith of New Richmond preached and urged funds. About 2500 to 3000 dollars was given or pledged, 1062 85 dollars paid in cash and checks. Rev G W Wiggin of Amelia and Rev Thompson of Granville led morning and afternoon services. George W Halse led afternoon devotional with sign language.

Bethel Baptist Church W. A. Smith New Richmond Baptist Church G. W. Wiggin Amelia Mr.ompson Granville George W. Halse

Colored voters organize in Highland County

A group of Black residents met in the K of P hall in Hillsboro last Friday and formed the Highland County Political and Civic Club to advance the interests of the race at county state and national levels.

Highland County K. of P. Hall Hillsboro

Batavia High School Pupils to Meet for Class Registration

All Batavia High School pupils are asked to meet at the High School building Friday afternoon August 29 at 2 o'clock to register in the various classes and finalize schedules before school opens September 8.

Batavia High School

Harrison Loses Appeal in False Stock Statements Case

The Franklin County Court of Appeals sustains Dwight Harrison of Columbus in a conviction for false statements about Phoenix Portland Cement stock. He remains under a three year Ohio penitentiary sentence and a $5000 fine. Harrison was indicted after the firm was placed in receivership. Dollings company president William G. Benham was indicted separately and tried in federal court.

Columbus Franklin County Court of Appeals Dwight Harrison R. L. Collings Co Phoenix Portland Cement Company Ohio Harrison William G. Benham The Dollings Company

Detour Route Reworks Grant Highway With Bigger Bridge

Ground keeper at Bantam fair grounds criticizes the narrow old bridge. A new four foot wider bridge is under construction near Bantam, requiring blasting to clear the old cement floor. He argues the wider span would have saved money and allowed continuous traffic.

Grant Highway Bantam Rapp Bantam Fair Grounds

Boulay Reappointed to Ohio Highways Post

Governor Donahey reappointed L. A. Boulay of Toledo as director of highways and public works for a one year term. Boulay's prior term expired June 30 but he served without an official appointment in the interim.

Columbus Donahey L. A. Boulay Toledo Boulay

Peebles Plans Free Five-Day Chautauqua

Peebles Ohio residents and local business leaders raise most of the funds for a five day community chautauqua August 20 to 24. Gates open at no charge to allow county residents to attend all sessions. This move aims to ensure full houses each session.

Peebles Ohio

County Fair a Success at Clermont County Grounds

The Clermont County Fair Board reports a highly successful event with a large crowd enjoying well arranged exhibits and races. Blooded horses competed in numerous races, and all departments were well filled, reflecting a hearty community effort.

Clermont County

Largest Crowd on Record At Mt Crab High Band Show

An immense Hillsboro crowd gathered Saturday for the Mt. Crab High School Band concert. An extra bandstand section was built to seat 72 musicians. The band, started six years ago by Roy Liston, impressed with rapid progress and strong applause. The BMA handed out drink tickets redeemable at local soda fountains for refreshments. Clyde Tom and wife attended the Tom family reunion in Lancaster on Sunday.

Hillsboro Mt. Crab High School Roy Liston

Republican Committee Meeting in Batavia August 25

The Republican township committees both old and new and the candidates nominated on August 12 are asked to meet in Batavia on August 25 at 10 a.m. for business and organizing the new committee. C. L. Ireton, chairman. Fred Bishop, secretary.

Batavia C. L. Ireton Fred Bishop

Fertilizer Plant Doubles Capacity Near Reading Ohio

Mr J D Van Houten visits a Lockland Ohio fertilizer plant built for the Farm Bureau. Since May its capacity doubled to 1600 tons daily with eight mixing and shipping units and 450 tons manufacturing. The plant runs two miles of switch track, owns a gasoline engine, and sources acid from Copper Hill Tennessee and phosphate from Florida. The facility employs three men to keep material moving, enabling larger daily tonnage. Located just west of Reading road between Reading and Sharonville.

J. D. van Houten Brown County Lockland, CO Farm Bureau Tennessee Copper and Chemical Company Copper Hill Tennessee Florida Michigan State Farm Bureau Indiana State Farm Bureau Reading Road Reading Sharonville Ohio

Flag System Installed In Hillsboro Under Legion Auspices

Workmen install a city flag system in Hillsboro with flag stands on twelve foot staffs and 4 by 6 foot banners. The Ameri can Legion Post oversees the project to allow local businesses a convenient flag display during city decorating occasions. The completed system is expected to enhance the town’s appearance.

American Legion Post Hillsboro

Burley Tobacco Election Set by Kentucky Growers Co op

The Burley Tobacco Growers Co operative Association announces mass meetings for August 30 to select delegates for August 30 and district conventions for September 15 to choose directors. The annual election of directors will be September 18 with ballots mailed to every member who may vote by mail or in person between 8 am and 4 pm.

Lexington Burley Tobacco Growers’ Co-operative Association

Milford Mayor hears liquor cases last week

Four liquor trials were heard by Mayor Hill of Milford. Herbert High and Emmet Driscol were arrested on Wooster pike while transporting liquor to Miamiville. Fines ranged from 200 to 260 dollars plus costs. Crawford faced 200 dollars, Barr 260 for possession and 800 for transporting moonshine.

Mayor Hill Milford Herbert High Emmet Driscol Wooster Pike Marshal Malsbury Miamiville High Driscol George Crawford Norwood Kenneth Barr Columbia Avenue Cincinnati

Club Week Trips And Soybean Day Highlight Clermont Fair

Four Clermont county youth won trips to Club Week at Ohio State University for top project work. Sixty others won cash prizes. leaders receive medals for one to three years. A Soybean Day at Ohio State University will feature 15 demonstrations and state and university experts. A playlet “A Woman Behind the Times” will be performed by Perintown Farm Bureau members with no admission fee. Clyde F. Tom.

Clermont County Ohio State University Paul Dean Tate Township Clara Dericks Miami Township Mary A. Bishop Goshen Township Mary Helen Ferree Jackson Township Industrious Sewers Club Harmony Club Marathon Bethel The State University Columbus Ohio Perintown Farm Bureau Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Farm Bureau Clyde F. Tom

Prohibition Figures Show Huge Convictions and Fines

Washington reports 41 000 criminal cases for violation of national prohibition act and 85 000 convictions in the first ten months of the fiscal year. Fines total 7 000 000 with 8 148 jail years imposed. more reports may raise convictions over 60 000. Clermont County board members elected include Jacob Heil Pierce Jp A F Kayser Fred Yeoman J E Christy and C E Brannock.

Washington Roy A. Haynes Haynes Clermont Countair Jacob Heil Pierce Jp A. F. Kayser Fred Yeoman Goshen J. E. Christy Jackson C. E. Brannock Franklin

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