4-H Clubs Shine At Clermont County Fair Winners Earn State Trip
Fourty 4-H clubs in Clermont County showcased the county's largest ever fair exhibits, with over 600 displays across categories including clothing, vegetables, pigs, calves, sheep, poultry, flowers, and handicrafts. Winners of contests and health tests earned trips to the State Fair. Audrey Harris and Sue Spiedel led clothing and individual demonstrations. The parade and Goshen Boosters baseball game capped the event amid light showers.
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Clermont County
Audrey Harris
Harmony Club
Marathon
Mises Sue Speidel
Nimble Thimble Club
Batavia
Charles and
Robert Stuart
Newtonsville
Wide Awake Club
Freda Tucker
Clara Simms
Chatter and Stitch Club
Goshen
Eugene Ansteadt
Goshen Boosters Club
Reforestation Efforts Surface in Brown County Camp
Brown county reports reforestation work mainly on paper as 169 men at Ripley have accomplished little. Workers have surveyed the land and area of operation, with several sent home for undisclosed reasons. Pay runs thirty dollars monthly, some pensioners, reflecting a favorable position.
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Brown County
Ripley
Jones Reunion Held at Burke's Woods Bethel
Descendants of Jacob Jones plan the ninth annual reunion at Burke's Woods Bethel on Sunday August 27 1988 with Lena Roehm listed among contacts.
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Jacob Jones
Burke's Wood’s
Bethel
Lena Roehm
Wheat plan links cash payments to acreage reduction
The government wheat program offers cash payments to farmers for contracting to reduce fall seeding while aiming to raise market prices. Parity insurance shifts prices toward a 1909 1914 level, with limited crop insurance and land use for home consumption or soil improvement.
Mt Carmel I O O F Wins Loving Cup At District Outing
Mt Carmel lodge won the loving cup at the annual home coming for district lodges held Sunday at the Springfield I O O F home. Mt Carmel had the largest attendance with over 35 members totaling about 60 percent attendance, taking the trophy from Lynchburg lodge which had held it for several years.
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Mt. Carmel
Springfield
Batavia Man Charged With Assault After Watch Dispute
James B. Scott, a sewler, reported an assault by John Carter of Batavia Saturday night. Carter fled after throwing a billiard ball and hitting Scott, who defended with a knife and revolver. Carter was caught later with his mother and Pete Hahn in Milford, and jailed on a suspended sentence for prior drunken driving.
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John Carter
Batavia
James B. Scott
Sewler
Auxier
Brooks
Milford
Pete Hahn
Carter
Scott
Main Street
Squire Larkin
Haworth Reunion Marks Sixth Annual Gathering in Ohio
The sixth Haworth Reunion met August 18 1983 at Alva Achor home New Vienna Ohio with 65 attendees. Honorary member Aunt Deliah Haworth age 92 enjoyed the dinner and program included recitations readings a speech and a string band. Next year’s reunion is set for the second Sunday in August at Stroup Picnic Ground Dodsonville Ohio.
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Haworth
Alva Achor
New Vienna
Ohio
Deliah Haworth
Heathly
Hale
Kathryn Osborn
Will Thornburg
Lou Bilis
Rosalin Osborn
Gladys Haworth
Stroup Picnic Ground
Dodsonville
J. W. Haworth
Clermont County Names New County Agent E B Baugh
Clermont County selects E B Baugh as new county agent succeeding H N Wilson and moving to Batavia with his wife and two children. Wilson will become field manager for 26 counties, and will relocate to Wilmington. Baugh is a former B&O Railroad employee and a Purdue graduate bringing experience. Residents regret losing Wilson but welcome the Baugh family locally.
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E. B. Baugh
Clermont
H. N. Wilson
Batavia
Wilson
Wilmington
B. & O. Railroad Company
Purdue University
Clermont County
Batavia Defeats Williamsville 4 to 2 in Elimination Series
Batavia took a 4 to 2 win over Williamsville in the elimination series with all runs scored in the second inning. Batavia had 6 hits off Mullenx and Lindsey, Williamsville had 5 off Ansnett and Alice. Garner had 2 hits for Batavia in front of a large crowd. Next Sunday N A Tramps and Williamsville meet at New Richmond with Amelia and Batavia on byes. Jr Coca Cola League Batavia’s team won 6 to 4 for their seventh straight victory and chase the title by winning 2 of 3 this week.
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Batavia
Williamsville
Mullenx
Lindsey
Withamsville
Ansnett
Alice
Garner
N. A Tramps
New Richmond
Amelia
Coca Cola
Felicity Franklin Schools Open On Labor Day
The Felicity Franklin Schools will open on Labor Day September 4 at 8 45 a m for organization. School will last until noon with no lunches needed and buses run on last year’s schedule. Pupils should bring used textbooks and new textbooks are sold for cash only. Parents may visit for advice anytime.
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Felicity-Franklin
Felicity
R. G. Little
Amelia School Opens With Early Start and Bus Schedule
The Amelia School begins September 5 at 8 45 with buses on last year’s timetable. Dismissal is at noon on the first day. Pupils with used textbooks should bring them to the office. Teachers must be in rooms by 8:00 a m. A teachers meeting is at 1 30 p m in Room 12 of the high school.
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Amelia
H.S
W. J. Tabscott
Clermont County Indebtedness Losses and Tax Figures
Clermont county total public indebtedness began the year at 1 054 328 dollars and ended 1931 at 1 097 768 dollars a gain of 43 440 dollars in the effort to reduce debts. The advance data shows six Ohio counties failed to cut indebtedness in 1922. Clermont's obligations include county 316 324 dollars villages 163 884 townships 4 560 and schools 569 560. The Auditor notes local interest items from 1932 show inheritance tax 3 769.69 and cigarette tax state share 1 406.04. Dog and kennel receipts 2 977 expenditures 3 459.84 with 1 087 male and 700 female dogs licensed.
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Clermont County
Ohio
J. T. Tracy
Auditor of State
County Band Performs for Bethel Garden Club
The Clermont County Band furnished music for the Bethel Garden Club at Community Park last night. A large crowd attended and proceeds benefited the Community Building and Park project.
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Clermont County
Bethel Garden Club
Mt Carmel P T A Social Supports School Fund
The Mt Carmel schools P T A will host a social on the school grounds Thursday night August 81 to entertain a large crowd. Proceeds benefit the school with the Clermont County Band providing music. Everyone is invited.
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Mt. Carmel
Clermont County Band
Clover Progressive Farm Women Hold August Picnic
Clover Progressive Farm Women’s Club with 87 attendees and families gathered at Star Lake Park for a noon dinner and vaudeville show. On August 10 the Profits and Pleasure Club hosted 15 members and 5 visitors at Mr John Howerton’s home for another entertaining program and lunch.
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Clover Progressive Farm Womans Club
Star Lake Park
Clover Progressive
John Howerton
4 H Club Plans Picnic at Blue Sky Park
The 4 H Club met at Allie Ree Browns home with president in charge. Members approved a picnic at Blue Sky Park on the 26th. Mrs. Hazel Harris led the business and Helen Holland served as reporter. The next meeting will be at Marit Minnick’s home.
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Allie Ree Browns
Blue Sky Park
Hazel Harris
Marit Minnick
Helen Holland
Doughman Family Reunion Held in Middletown
The Doughman family reunion convened in Middletown last Sunday with attendees from Clermont County and many from the northern region.
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Doughman
Middletown
Clermont County
Clermont Day At Zoo Attend Clermont County Day Event
Captain Harold Hayes announces Clermont County Day at the Cincinnati Zoo on Friday August 25. About forty children from the Ohio Soldier and Sailors Orphans Home in Xenia will join the American Legion Auxiliary for a noon picnic and a day of activities including a food show animal visits a trained show and a Clermont County Band concert. Governor White cannot attend due to a legislative session. The event runs until 5 p.m. followed by a baseball game and advance ticket purchases are encouraged for group credit.
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Harold Hayes
Ohio Soldier and Sailors Orphans Home
Xenia
Cincinnati Zoo
Clermont County
American Legion Auxiliary
P. F. Jamieson
White
Batavia Garden Club Hosts Third Annual Flower Show
The Batavia Garden Club sponsors the third annual flower show in the Armory on Saturday September 9. The event is a community affair and entrants with flowers are urged to enter. Cash prizes will be awarded and rules will be printed later.
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The
Batavia Garden Club
Armory
Prospective Candidates Urged to File Petitions by Sept Eight
Notices urge prospective candidates to file petitions by 6 p m September 8 with all blanks filled and ink used. Many have filed, some delay until last minute. Clerks remind signatures and acceptance, avoid ditto, fill five member committee, and time of filing. Township committeemen asked to send judge and clerk recommendations. Also reports a free picture show at Court House corner and Brown County Fair dates October 4 5 6 7 at Georgetown. A cloud burst last Thursday caused floods in Batavia with toppled elm, damaged gutters, and overwhelmed sewers.
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Brown County
Georgetown
Batavia
Nan Parrott
Philip B. Swing
Clermont County Boys to Perform at Ohio State Fair
Six Clermont county youths join the All Ohio School Band training for a concert at the Ohio State Fair August 28 to September 2. The 300 piece band is directed by Prof Louis B ete of Ashland. Honored Clermont members include Elmer King Clarence Stewart John Hugo George Huling Hugh Lanham and Sanford Dandon from Williamsburg Batavia Amelia Felicity.
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Clermont County
All Ohio
Louis B. Ete
Ashland
Ohio
Clermont
Elmer King
Clarence Stewart
Williamsburg
John Hugo
Batavia
George Huling
Amelia
Hugh Lanham
Sanford Dandon
Felicity
Ohio Masonic Home Boys Band to Tour Williamsburg Concert
A 35 member band from the Ohio Masonic Home in Springfield will visit Williamsburg on August 29. They will give a free concert from 10 30 a m to 12 noon at Fuhr s Hardware corner. The public is invited to hear the music and see the training at the Home. The band, on a vacation trip, then heads to Ripley to play a baseball game with the Ripley team.
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Ohio Masonic
Springfield
Ohio
Williamsburg
Fuhr’s
Ripley
Clermont County Teachers Hold Fall Meeting at Batavia
The Clermont County Teachers Association will meet September 1 at 9:30 a m in Batavia High School Auditorium. Director of education B O Skinner will give the main address. Supplies and teaching materials will be distributed, especially to rural district teachers. A large turnout is expected.
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Red Cross
Clermont County
Judge Nichols
Batavia
Clermont County Teachers’ Association
Batavia High School
B. O. Skinner
Final Teachers Examination Set for August 25 at Batavia High
The final teachers examination for the school year will be at the Bata via High School Building on Friday August 25. Teachers should note that this examination is on Friday, all others being on Saturday, and that it is the last chance for obtaining a county certificate for the coming year.
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Batavia High School
Camp Meeting Sponsored by Ludwick Families
A week of Camp Meeting sponsored by the Ludwick families of Highland and surrounding counties will be held at Ludwick Reunion Grounds four miles west of Hillsboro Route 50. It begins Sunday evening August 27 and closes September 3 as the Annual Reunion with evangelists Rev. Ludwick of Batavia and Rev. Herschell M. Ludwick of Loveland. Public is cordially invited.
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Ludwick
Highland
Hillsboro
Batavia
Herschell M. Ludwick
Christian Church
Loveland
Ohio Farm Bureau Joins NRA Blanket Code
Organized agriculture and industry in Ohio formed a partnership last week as the Ohio Farm Bureau and its subsidiaries signed the NRA blanket code to support the Recovery Administration. President Carter of Clermont County Farm Bureau and executive secretary Murray D. Lincoln emphasized cooperation while state office staff began implementing the code.
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Organized Agriculture and Industry
Ohio
Ohio Farm Bureau
NRA
President Carter
Clermont County Farm Bureau
Recovery Administration
Murray D. Lincoln
Sec. Farm Bureau
Columbus
Lawn Fete at Owensville M E Church Aug 30
Owensville M E Church hosts a lawn fete on the church lawn Wednesday evening August 30 to benefit the church. Clermont County Band will provide music and everyone is invited.
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Owensville
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