Labor Day Events at Clermont County Fair Grounds
Labor Day program at Clermont County Fair Grounds begins 2:30 with motorcycle and bicycle races for various ages, AMA sanctioned motorcycle contests, stock car race, Band and drum corps events, boxing, fireworks and a 5:80 to 7:30 picnic. Admission 60 cents, under 15 pay 25 cents. Riders report by 1 p.m. to Henry Cushard or Harold D. Nichols. Evening program features Batavia Concert Band drum corps contest boxing and fireworks.
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Clermont County Fair Grounds
Clermont County
Batavia
Henry Cushard
Moscow
Ohio
Harold D. Nichols
Batavia Town Hall Meeting Program for September 1
The Batavia town hall hosts a program starting at 9:80 with music, followed by invocation by Rev. Cherrington at 9:45 and the address Seeing Ohio by B. A. Aughinbaugh at 10.30. Prof. C. A. Keith delivers the 11 oclock address. adjournment at noon.
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Batavia Town Hall
Cccese Association
Cherrington
Ohio
B. A. Aughinbaugh
C. A. Keith
County Fair Brings County Products to Fore Despite Rain
Rain dampens turnout at the county fair but displays showcase sheep swine cattle horses and chickens. Racing pony events attract crowds while three premium awardees from Stonelick and Ohio townships win cash prizes. Floral mechanics fruit and farm products needlework and culinary displays impress though weather hampered attendance.
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Goldie Jones
Bettie Hoag
Stonelick Township
Mildred Edwards
Ohio Township
Breaks Wrist In Spring Street Accidents
Mrs Lena Seyler widow of Mack Seyler living with Miss Edith Bauer on Spring street fell last Saturday and broke her right wrist after slipping on a rug. Mrs Chas Miller of Spring street is recovering from a sprained ankle after slipping on a stone in her yard weeks ago.
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Lena Seyler
Mack Seyler
Edith Bauer
Spring Street
Chas. Miller
Home Coming Meeting of Donham's Hill School Association
The fifth annual meeting will be held at the old school house on Donham's Hill Sunday August 30 1981 at 10 a m to 4 p m Families and friends are invited to lunch on the lawn. School starts at 1 30 p m A program includes music readings and a short address by Speaker E A Townsley President Louise Golter Kromer Secretary Location between New Richmond and Amelia in Pierce Township.
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Donham’s Hill
New Richmond
Amelia
Pierce Township
E. A. Townsley
Louise Golter Kromer
Batavia Garden Club Flower Show at Armory
Amateur gardeners from Batavia and nearby areas are invited to enter a show at the Armory on Thursday September 8 from 3 to 10 pm. There is a junior exhibit, cash prizes for artistic flower arrangement and best specimens. Exhibitors supply containers. setups must be in by 10 am September 3. Light refreshments will be sold. Admission is free.
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Batavia
Batavia Garden Club
Armory
Something To Eat in Clermont County Farmers Prepare for Winter
Clermont county farmers report ample supplies for winter with good hay and corn crops, above normal bean hay, and a very large fruit harvest. Prices are low but provisions support families and allow some selling. Apples and peaches are especially abundant in Ohio this year.
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Clermont County
Ohio
Beautiful Flowers Draw Town Beautification Attention
Residents showcase ornate flowers enhancing homes with many visitors to Mrs. William L. Grace’s night-blooming series. A growing number of townspeople display similar blooms.
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William L. Grace
New Doctor Takes Over Milford Practice
Public notices announce that Dr. Kenneth B. Hanson will continue the Milford medical practice of the late Dr. Joseph H. Kneisley. Hanson is identified as a physician and surgeon taking over the duties and patients of Kneisley.
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Kenneth B. Hanson
Joseph H. Kneisley
Milford
Beckett Family Reunion Set for September 7
The Beckett family reunion will be held September 7 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martin, 1 mile west of Amelia on State Route 125. All relatives are invited to attend.
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Beckett
Charles Martin
Amelia
Burglars Hit A. and P. Store in New Richmond
Robbers entered the A. and P. store at New Richmond through a window last Friday night and unlocked door to steal about 900 dollars worth of groceries. They fled by truck or automobile as winter approaches, with ample theft risk noted.
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New Richmond
4 H Club Exhibit Lights Up Clermont County Fair
4 H club members from Clermont County showcased the largest and best fair exhibit yet with projects in clothing food flower growing garden vegetables and more. Judges praised the quality of work while Home Economics team Goshen won a free trip to the Ohio State Fair for state competition.
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Clermont County
D. B. Phillips
Iva Millard
J. F. Johnson
C. R. Bibbee
Chatter and Stitch Club
Goshen
Ohio State Fair
Kathryn Stagge
Mary Louise Holmes
Virginia McHenry
Helen Ann Snider
Owensville
Peaches Abound At Batavia Farm
Peaches were plentiful at the Fred Ungelheum farm above Batavia last Sunday with trees bearing fruit at 60 cents per bushel. The orchard drew many laboring pickers and shoppers, making for a bountiful harvest and plenty of good fruit.
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Fred Ungelheum
Batavia
County to Receive 2000 For Sick Poor Aid
Clermont county will get 2000 from the national government via the county health commissioner for indigent sick. Township trustees will divide the funds among 14 townships and place it in the general fund for use solely for the sick poor.
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Clermont County
County Health Commissioner
Birthday Surprise for Mrs E Rush Hosts Include Local Families
Mrs E Rush was surprised Tuesday night last week by friends who provided a delightful lunch. Guests included Mr and Mrs Reynald and family of Bond Hill Mr and Mrs Wolf and family Mrs Homer Patton and two sons of Pleasant Ridge Mr and Mrs Campbell of Norwood Mr and Mrs Newt and family of Kennedy Heights Mr and Mrs BE Peterson of Batavia.
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E Rush
Reynald
Bond Hill
Wolf
Homer Patton
Pleasant Ridge
Campbell
Norwood
Newt
Kennedy Heights
BE. <. Peterson
Batavia
Dog Racing Case Sent To Supreme Court On Track Work
Judge Charles L. Dawson in Cincinnati District Court adjourned the dog racing case brought by Prosecuting Attorney Forrest Ely. The case delays the track completion and authorizes officials to arrest gambling. About 1700 Middletown residents petition against dog racing in Butler County.
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Charles L. Dawson
District Court of Cincinnati
Forrest Ely
Falls City Massement Company
Ely
Supreme Court
Middletown
Butler County
Stroke Suffered by Dan Foster Near Perintown
Dan Foster of the Krippendorf estate near Perintown suffered a stroke last Saturday afternoon while in his yard. He is recovering slowly. Foster is employed on the Krippendorf estate south of Perintown.
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Dan Foster
Perintown
Krippendorf
Lightning Strikes Home On Water Street
A Thursday downpour saw a lightning bolt strike Mrs. Gomien’s Water Street residence entering near the meter and traveling along a wire to the roof. Mrs. G. was home and narrowly escaped harm as firefighters contained the small blaze. Damages were under $100.
Date Set for Pierce Township Centralized School Dedication
The Pierce Township Centralized School nears completion and will be formally dedicated on Saturday September 12 with an address by Joseph Fichter assistant director of education. County Superintendent Pattison program details follow. Bus routes contracted with R Frank and Harry Arnold for the event. A free entertainment and music program by Summerside Ladies Aid at Mt Carnie Presbyterian Church is planned. An August 2% event features homemade ice cream and cake sales.
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Pierce Township
Joseph Fichter
Pattison
R. ©. Frank
Harry Arnold
Summéreide
Ehurdi
Mt. Carnie Presbyterian Church
Funeral for Former Batavian Dr Frank P Hamilton
Former Batavian Dr Frank P Hamilton aged 69 died at Deaconness Hospital after a recent surgery. He grew up in Batavia studied dentistry and practiced for years. He was an Odd Fellow and church member with siblings Tom Kate Mrs Max Moore and Mrs J M Griffith surviving. Funeral Thursday 2 00 pm at Jacovbs Funeral Home Cincinnati burial Green Lawn Cemetery Milford.
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Frank P. Hamilton
Deaconness Hospital
J.H. Hamilton
Batavia
Tom
Kate
Max Moore
J. M. Griffith
Jacovbs Funeral
Cincinnati
Green Lawn Cemetery
Milford
Mulberry Home Coming Hosted All Day Sunday
A community home coming will be held at Mulberry on Sunday August 30. The event runs all day with a morning social time a big basket dinner at noon and an afternoon program. The public is cordially invited.
Branch Hill Girls Win 4 H Contest at Clermont Fair
Despite bad weather a near capacity audience attended the Clermont County Fair 4 H Style Show on Thursday. Martha Lewis of Branch Hill won with outfits selfmade except shoes and stockings. Sarah Spencer finished second. Jean Yeomans third. Ruth Grace fourth. The winner earns a silver medal and a free trip to the Ohio State Fair to qualify for the statewide contest in Chicago.
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Clermont County Fair
Martha Lewis
Miami
Rally Postponed to September 4 at Judge Nichols Park
The Red Cross Rally scheduled for August 21 in Judge Nichols Park has been postponed to September 4. Organizers cited scheduling conflicts and weather concerns for the date change.
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Red Cross
Judge Nichols’ Park
Bethel Merchants defeat Batavia 10 to 2 at Burke Park
Bethel Merchants beat Batavia 10 to 2 at Burke Park Bethel showed hot hitting with 17 hits led by Joe Painter Sebastia and Tom Ginn Moser struggled on the mound Batavia's Anstead made a remarkable running catch Bethel plans a return game in Batavia next Sunday Roy D Goodwin
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Bethel Merchants
Batavia
Burke Park
Bethel
Hesler
Moser
Joe Painter
Sebastia
Tom Ginn
Z. Anstead
Batavia Boys
Merchants
Roy D. Goodwin
Accidentally Shot Boy Recovers at Home
Ralph Titus eight year old son of Robert Titus near Owensville was accidentally shot two weeks ago by his older brother with a flo bert rifle while inspecting a varnished stock. The ball shattered a rib, lodged in his back, and an X ray was taken. Doctors deemed operation too dangerous. he has returned home and is improving.
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Ralph Titus
Robert Titus
Owensville
Allan Rapp
Washington D H Fayette County Fair Goes Racing Free
Fay ette county fair officials plan the annual fair for Thursday and Friday with no horse racing for the first time on record. A pageant titled The Court of Agriculture will feature 600 participants from rural districts each night.
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Washington
D. H
Ohio
Fayette County
Court of Agriculture
Dis ‘Trieth
Delegates Named for National Legion Convention in Detroit
Bethel resident Dr H M Wymer is chosen as delegate for Clermont Brown Clinton and Warren counties to the National Legion Convention in Detroit Michigan this September. Blanchester's Geo Shanor is the alternate. W A Burlingame of Cincinnati is the newly elected District Vice Commander. Paul M Herbert of Columbus is State Commander succeeding John A Elden of Cleveland. Governor White and Major General Smedley Butler of the U S Marines will appear on the program.
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H. M. Wymer
Bethel
Clermont
Brown
Clinton
Warren
Detroit
Mich
Geo. Shanor
Blanchester
W. A. Burlingame
Cincinnati
Paul M. Herbert
Columbus
John A. Elden
Cleveland
Governor White
Smedly Butler
U. S. Marines
Bethel's Carnival A Three Day Town Event For Charity
Bethel hosts a three day carnival August 27 28 and 29 with daily entertainment and a big parade Thursday at 2 pm. Proceeds go to the Grant Memorial Building. Morrie Jones Vaudeville Co performs five acts each night with new programs and prizes. A Willys Six Coupe is awarded to the lucky number holder. Dancing starts at 10 pm each night.
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Bethel
Grant Memorial
Morrie Jones Vaudeville Co
Willys
Farm and Home Bulletins in Demand at County Fair
A Farm Bureau Extension Work exhibit at the Mont County Fair offered free extension service bulletins on livestock management crops and home farm subjects. Visitors acquired the latest authentic information while charts displayed the range of Farm Bureau supplies and services. The exhibit noted 99 new Farm Bureau members in the past year, highlighting farmer support for organization.
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Farm Bureau
Themont County Fair
County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Organization
Clermont County
Fair Brings Rain Delays At Clermont County Fair
Heavy rain hit Owensville delaying events at the Clermont County Fair. The crowd shivered through Wednesday and Thursday with racing canceled until Friday. Stock shows remained strong, halls filled Tuesday, and most races were rained out as horses returned home. The fair will resume next year as usual.
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Clermont County
Owensville
Flower Show At Anderson Township Draws Full Auditorium
Mrs Phillips president of the Garden Club hosted a Flower Show at Anderson Township Community School House Thursday night. Guests included Mr and Mrs H N Wilson and daughter Mrs J M Wiseman and Mrs B E Rush of Batavia. The auditorium overflowed with beautiful flowers. The Garden Club is praised for the event.
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H. N. Wilson
J. M. Wiseman
Rush
Batavia
Phillips
Anderson Township
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