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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1938
Page
8
Editor R P Althaus advertises subscription options for Clermont Courier with marketing bundles. One year six months and three months combination deals include Cincinnati Post Times-Star Enquirer and other papers. Prices listed reflect bundled rate offerings.
Clermont County farms report 6267 acres of wheat production. Randolph Reynold's young paper won second place at Troy, with a State Fair pacing appearance noted for Thursday. Dr. A. A. Sprague of Silverton visited his sister Mrs. Etta Brooks who remains ill, accompanied by his daughter Edna and niece Ester Eakland.
Charles R. Stamfler 31 of Garrison Kentucky died after a collision on Route 126 near Amelia while returning from Cincinnati. His two sons Charles 22 and Blaine were in the car. the father died en route to Bethesda Hospital. Sheriff Auxier and Wm Moore's ambulance responded and transported the survivors.
Alonzo L. Miller 90 lifelong Brown County farmer died after a long illness. Services were at 2 PM Tuesday at Feesburg Christian Church. He leaves three sons Clyde of near Morrow Clarence at home and J Lowery of Middletown, former state senator, and a half brother Wilbur Miller of Felicity.
The Courier notes a tense political climate as voters in Clermont county rally behind Davey and Barkley while Paige Roosevelt backers push for nominations. It recalls corn quota debates led by Wallace and questions future alignments with Sawyer and the CIO amid wartime loan talk and farm pressures.
A $50 reward is offered for information about the missing Jacobsene power lawn mower taken from Mt Moriah cemetery on Tuesday night June 21. Serial number H6 9543 14 with pneumatic tires. Call Union Township trustees Bat 2569 with any details.
Graduate teachers received diplomas at the August commencement in Clermont. Four year B.S. graduates include Claribe Hall of Bethel, Nelson Patghell of Owensville, and Stanley Ansteadt of Batavia. Two year graduates are Milton Behymer of Amelia, Clara M Brannock of Felicity, Alice J. Leslie of Bethel, and Bernard E. Sims and Clara E. Sims of Goshen.
A Batavia Baptist gathering is set for August 28 at 10 30 a.m. in the courthouse conference room to discuss forming a church to serve the village, replacing the 1st and 2nd East Fork and Olive Branch churches. All former members and Stonelick valley members invited. The plan aims to unite suspended members into a stronger congregation.
Norman Irvin announces plans for a motion picture theater in Blanchester. A 400 seat showhouse will be built within four months on East Main Street on land purchased from Clay Patterson, who will lease the building when completed.
The Clermont County Board of Education announced at its last meeting that the school year will begin on Tuesday September 6. The decision establishes the opening date for students and staff in the district.
Howard H. Dumford of Newtonsville began duties as Vocational Agricultural teacher in the Tully Convoy public schools at Convoy last Monday morning August 15. He is the son of Mr and Mrs William Dumford near Newtonsville.
Amelia School will open on Tuesday September 6 at 8 45 with the cafeteria open on the first day. Bus riders should be ready at the same time as last year until the new schedule is ready. School will dismiss at 3 30 on the first day. W J Tabscott.
J. W. Fisher of Williamsburg was arrested in Bethel by Justice Ralph Parker for hauling furniture without a P U C 0 license. He was fined 25 dollars plus 8 dollars costs.
The Cincinnati Reds begin a long home stand at Crosley Field as the NL race nears the stretch run. They face Phillies, Bees, Giants, Dodgers, Cubs, Cardinals, and Pirates in a 19-game stretch, with several dates including ladies days and a mix of doubleheaders and night games.
Seven State Highway road projects in Clermont and Brown counties on routes 131 222 749 and 756 were awarded to Central Ohio Road Construction Co. The seven projects cover 81.86 miles with bituminous treatment. The bid totals 28061.59, about 3700 below the estimate. Work must be finished by September 15.
Batavia Ohio firm Willie Coal and Supply Co offers cement building blocks, including details on availability and usage, with faint indications of pricing or procurement terms.
A PWA project for adding and altering Williamsburg School in Clermont County Ohio was approved by Grace Glascott Ohio State Director of the National Emergency Council. The two story addition will include equipment at an estimated cost of 90909 dollars with 40909 dollars grant from the Public Works Administration. Construction must start before January 1 1939 and contracts should be awarded promptly.
An English ministry of agriculture circular urges against killing centipedes as they feed on destructive insects. The guidance notes centipedes serve as natural pest control, reducing the need for chemical measures.
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