Possum Care at Clermont County Fair Tent
Attendants from the Clermont County Sportsmen’s tent at the county fair cared for a month-old possum after a mother was killed jay walking near Owenville. Don Feagan and Pete Palan fed the young marsupial with a medicine dropper while nine orphans reached the tent. drivers delivered them hoping to find homes, some planned with litters of kittens. The caretakers warned mothers that the young might lack hair on their tails and may hang by it.
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Don Feagan
Pete Palan
Owenaville
Clermont County
Court Adjourns After Two-Week Civil Session
One hundred years ago the court adjourned Wednesday morning after a fortnight of sessions largely civil in nature. Much business was disposed of and the murder case of Martin was continued to the fall term as he swore he was not prepared for trial.
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Martin
Ben nets and Withams Family Reunion at Ball Island
Fifty years ago on August 19 1896 the Ben nets and Withams families held a reunion at Ball Island in this county. The two clans boast about 1500 relatives with annual journeys from most states to attend the feast. Originating from the South they settled at Withamsville, a small settlement referenced in the note.
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Bennets
Withams
Ball Island
Union
Withamsville
Truck Crash Ren ders Lafe Powell Unconscious on Bridge Collapse
Twenty five years ago Lafe Powell of Mulberry was rendered unconscious when a rock truck he drove collapsed a bridge over Red Bird Hollow on the road to Mt. Carmel. The rear of the nearly 50 foot bridge sank as the front wheels stayed on the road. Powell was revived and returned to work.
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Lafe Powell
Mulberry
Red Bird Hollow
Mt. Carmel
Powell
Terrace Park
Mrs Helen Dial Returns Home From Hospital
Mrs Helen Dial has returned home from Good Samaritan Hospital on Friday August 16 and is reported to be doing very nicely.
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Helen Dial
Good Samaritan Hospital
Clermont County Fair Sees Strong Exhibits Despite Rain
Rain cut attendance at the Clermont County Fair last week while favorable weather drew a large crowd. Races were rained out Thursday and Friday but exhibits improved over last year. Four H displays were among the state’s best. Fair Board officers were reelected: F. W. Schobent president, C. L. Jones vice president, J. W. Evans secretary, A. F. Keyser treasurer.
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Clermont County Fair
Fair Board
F. W. Schobent
C. L. Jones
J. W. Evans
A. F. Keyser
Batavia High School Adds Five New Faculty Members
Batavia announces five new teachers to join the Batavia High School staff for the opening of the school year. The roster includes Myrtle Wilson as principal of primary grades, Ruth Murray, Mary Rubey, Helen Evans, Marjorie Harrion, Ornella Summers, and Ruth Cobbler in the lower grades, with Elmer Kramer Alfred Rigner and Paul Hopping among upper grades, plus Edmond Parrott as superintendent. Janitor Robert Jones remains. First Grade expected to be the largest ever, split between two teachers. Classes start with 9 15 to 12 00 on Tuesday and Wednesday, amid optimistic postwar facilities' peak.
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Myrtle Wilson
Ruth Murray
Mary Rubey
Helen Evans
Marjorie Harrion
Ornella Summers
Ruth Cobbler
Elmer Kramer
Grace Little
Ernest Havrilla
Alice Witteried
Lillian Dill
Ralph Green
William
Batavia
Photography Contest Extended by Weather at Clermont County Fair
Unfavorable weather limited entries at the Clermont County Fair. The Courier extends its photo contest to include amateur photos taken in the past year. Entry deadline is August 30 with prizes of 10 for first and ten other prizes.
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Clermont County
Owensville
Courier
Ito the Courier
Mosbacker to Return Home for Discharge
Albert P. Mosbacker of Batavia Ohio a Technician Fifth Grade in the Eighth Army in Japan was selected with the 1st Cavalry Division to return to the United States for demobilization after 19 months overseas He is a two campaign veteran and bears the Asiatic Pacific and Philippine Liberation ribbons two stars each along with the Good Conduct Victory and Combat Infantryman badges He attended Bethel High School and joined the Army August 11 1944 with basic training at Fort Riley Kansas His parents Mr and Mrs Mosbacker live on R R No 2 Batavia Ohio.
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Eighth Army
Japan
Albert P. Mosbacker
Batavia
Ohio
1St Cavalry Division
United States
Tokyo
Mosbacker
5Th Cavalry Regiment
Bethel High School
Army
Fort Riley
Kansas
Mrs. Mosbacker
Batavia, Ohio
Legion Carnival in Batavia to Support Post Building Fund
The Frank W. Weaver Post 237 of the American Legion will sponsor a carnival in Batavia from August 26 to 31. Proceeds support the Post Building Fund and the event will be on Fourth Street.
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Frank W. Weaver
The
American Legion
Batavng
Post
Fourth Street
County 4 H Style Show Winners To Model Clothing At State Fair
Clermont County 4 H style queens head to the Ohio State Fair in Columbus August 28 to showcase dresses they made as first place winners at the Clermont County Fair in Owensville. The event features demonstrations and a photograph of winners with entries including sport suits cotton dresses tailored dresses and complete costumes.
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Queens
Clermont County
Columbus
Gust
Owensville
Jean Leslie
Harry Leslie
Bethel
Thelma England
Daniel England
Milford
Mary Hornbeck
Harold Hornbeck
Williamsburg
Attention to Child Health Recommended by Department
Clermont County Health Department urges parents to prepare children for school with physical exams focusing on sight hearing and dental health. Parents should obtain diphtheria and smallpox vaccines from family doctors due to the absence of a school immunization program. The 20 mile Stand Homecoming Reunion is scheduled for Sunday September 1 at the 20 mile Stand School.
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Clermont County Department of Health
Ioner
Meeting on Rural Fire Protection Called by Batavia Mayor
Batavia mayor calls a rural fire protection meeting for September 6 1946 at 8 00 PM in the Court House basement conference room. Assistant State Fire Marshall Chas R Scott will attend and urge unified rural fire efforts across Clermont County. Local fire departments village mayors township trustees and interested residents urged to participate.
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Batavia
Clermont County
Court House
Chas. R. Scott
Mundew
Batavia Auxiliity Regular Thursday Evening Meeting
The Batavia group will hold their regular Thursday evening gathering at FP W Post 3954 and Aux ilety of Batavia. Attendance details and agenda to follow in subsequent notices.
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Batavia
VFW Auxiliary Instituted at Felicity
The VFW Auxiliary of the Cpl. Herman Haughton Post in Felicity was instituted last Sunday with 200 attendees. Officiating were Winifred Gluhn and Mrs. Katherine Kain, listing officers including Margaret Snider as president and Genevieve Lea as senior vice president.
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Cpl
Herman Haughton
Felicity
Winifred Gluhn
Hamilton
Katherine Kain
Batavia
Margaret Snider
Genevieve Lea
Marilyn Stevens
Florine Schaeffer
Helen Rae Wahl
Wilma Stevens
Mae Day
Alma Bailey
Zelma Louderback
Lulu Stevens
Louise Barber
Ruth Armacost
Margaret Ellis
Jewell Fancher
Betty Ann Norris
Mabel Masters
Marie Ellis
Bessie Boys
Rotary Rodeo Benefits Crippled Children at Owensville Fairgrounds
The Batavia Rotary Club and Clermont County Saddle Club sponsor a rodeo on September 12 at Owensville County Fairgrounds. Proceeds support Lake Allyn for Crippled Children. Events include bronc riding roping wild steer riding and trick riding. Also notes dinner guests Mr and Mrs James Anness hosted with relatives from Campden N J and Amelia.
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Batavia Rotary Club
Clermont County Saddle Club
Owensville
Lake Allyn
James Anness
Russell Behymer
Ann Os
Campden
N. J
Nina Behymer
Olive Behymer
Amelia
Amelia Schools Set Fall Opening Date and Upgrades
Amelia Elementary and Secondary Schools plan a September 3 start with half day sessions on opening day for registration and textbook assignment. Buses run previous schedule. Two new teachers join staff Loree Steele teaching Home Economics and French Joseph Kruse overseeing physical education and athletics Industrial Arts offered again. Buses repainted and overhauled cafeteria decorated mimeograph machine stage equipment purchased administration seeks larger enrollment and higher educational development.
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Amelia
Loree Steele
Joseph Kruse
Ucation
Fhe
Williamsburg School Adds Four New Faculty Members
The Williamsburg Schools welcome four new instructors for the upcoming term in Physical Education Music History and Junior High Science. John E Hubeey heads Physical Education and will also teach math Louise K Crum leads Music and directs the band Thomas C White teaches History and oversees the Dramatic Club Herbert R Hare joins Social Science with elementary supervision The term begins with a September 2 Teachers Meeting and new courses include General Mathematics Industrial Arts Chemistry Journalism Civics and two Foreign Languages Classes run 9 00 am to 3 30 pm with a 12 15 dismissal on opening day
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Williamsburg
John E. Hubeey
University of Cincinnati
Louise K. Crum
Thomas C. White
Herbert R. Hare
Mt Carmel Glenn Este School to Open for Pupil Registration
The Mt. Carmel-Glenn Este School opens Tuesday September 3 at 9 a m for pupil registration. Sessions run 9 to 11 30 a m on opening day and Wednesday with full day sessions and cafeteria service thereafter. Birth certificate required for first grade enrollment. Parents with school problems may visit teachers or the principal on opening day.
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Mt. Carmel-Glenn Este
Veterans Information Booth At Ohio State Fair
Veterans visiting the Ohio State Fair at Columbus State Fairgrounds from August 24 to 30 will find an information booth with VA representatives on hand daily to answer questions about veterans rights and privileges.
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Columbus State Fairgrounds
Veterans Administration
Owensville School Delayed Opening to September 9
Owensville public schools will not open until September 9 due to extensive painting and decorating. Superintendent J. W. Evans says the past custom of opening after Labor Day is overridden this year to complete work before classes begin.
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Owensville Public
J. W. Evans
Amelia Baptist Church Hosts Bryan University Gospel Singers
The Amelia Baptist Church will host the Bryan University Gospel Singers at 8 p m on Friday August 23. The five student singers will be joined by Dean D W Ryther who will deliver a gospel message with color slides of England and war torn Europe. Public invited.
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Amelia Baptist Church
Bryan University
D. W. Ryther
England
Wartorn
Europe
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Batavia High School
Kramer
Service
Legion
Betty Creager
Emmett Creager
Virginia Henke
Hugo Henke
New Richmond
Elaine Snyder
Thornton Snyder
Loveland
Pat Groves
John Groves
Cotaddale
Nharten
Freeteenth
Rose Florea
Marion Burke
Bonnie Lee Hill
Mary Hawke
Virginia van Camp
Irene Rosselot
Mary Price
Janet Clark
Ana Hawke
Marilyn Manning
Jackie Lemon
Allan Lemon
Larry Neil
Denis Deimling
Bobby Seibert
Sonny Lemon
Nora
Bea Flores
Howard Davidson
Jerry Cartier
Rosswald Head
Paul Berger
Virginia Glins
Alice Runyan
VFW
Rotary
Amelia Schools
Williamsburg School
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