Farmers, Take Warning, First Year Work at the County Fair
Farmers of Clermont County receive a roundup of fair winners across divisions including First Louis Elliott and First Hilda Bauer. Highlights cover pig contest victors, poultry exhibits, and state fair entries. A warning on fertilizer shortages urges timely orders amid plans to combat a hog disease and prepare for the second annual auto tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Elliott
Mildred Kelch
Helen Elliott
Alice Rosselot
Theresa Favret
Edith Moore
Columbus
Farureer
Hilda Bauer
Anna Hitch
Julia Hitch
Vivian Leever
Dorothy Rogers
Lucille Anstaett
Mary McAfee
Rosa Jackson
Sarah Sontag
Verex
Donald Snider
Owensville
William Meffors
Batavia
John N. Davidson
John A. Harlow
Franklin Mefford
Helen Connor
Thelma Wellner
Ohio
Clermont County
Baseball Series In Clermont County Draws Local Fans
Batavia and New Rich teams met in a close 7 to 12 game with the visitors winning. Batavia then played Wilmington on Sunday with Batavia losing 0 to 5. A Labor Day double header pits the LaBlondes against Cincinnati's Batavia team in what organizers call the season’s highlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
New Richand
LaBlondes
Cincinnati
Clermont County
Williamsburg Schools Unite Under Township Board Supervision
The Williamsburg schools are now under the township board of education forming one unit with the township high school. The first grade charter remains, improvements include a new laboratory and expanded library, with repairs and better facilities underway. The staff includes Supt. J. W. Smith, Principal Hilda A. Murphy, and teachers for grades 1 to 8, with school opening in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Township Board of Education
Williamsburg Township
Township Board
Corp ¢S
J. W. Smith
Hilda A. Murphy
Carrie List
Hattie Cowdrey
Gladys Goddard
Frances Frazier
Ellé Holmes
Batavia tobacco warehouse site located near Keen yard
Site located on Cappell farm outside the corporation line adjoining Keen lumber yard with access to N and W and C G P roads and state pike for shipping. Plans include solid road from pike, rapid construction, and larger workforce to finish by winter sales. Farmers stockholders expect time savings and local business growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Cappell
Corporation
Keen Lumber Yard
Kentucky
No Candidates For Clermont County School Board
Report notes no petitions filed for Clermont county school board seats and political parties are urged to place suitable officers in nomination. If blank, voters will see write in options with a cross mark opposite names. Few council members have filed and overall candidate scarcity persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Clermont County
Clermont County Schools to Open September 8
Clermont county schools will begin on September 8 to align with the teachers institute in New Richmond the first week of September. The program promises ample provisions and worthy sessions for teachers. Bilis Scott attended grand lodge in Columbus last week. Bertha Mayo of Warren visited relatives Bilis Scott and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
New Richmond
Bilis Scott
Columbus
Grand Lodge
Bertha Mayo
Warren
Batavia Masons Raise Six Candidates in Lodge Ceremony
The Batavia Masonic lodge hosted a two part ceremony from 2 p.m. to midnight raising six candidates Howard Joseph John Wymer Mrs Winters Kenneth Hillen Gus Marsh and Ernest Ungelheam. Master Thomas Glancy earned praise for boosting lodge interest finances and orderly conduct of the event. The lodge notes a new vitality and membership exceeding one hundred with more candidates on the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Masonic Fraternity
New Fife
Howard Joseph
John Wymer
Mss. Winters
Kenneth Hillen
Gus Marsh
Ernest Ungelheam
Order
Boston Fair Closes After Successful Three Days
The Boston fair ended last Friday night after a strong three day showing. Grange groups led the farm product displays in agricultural hall with Amelia taking first, Miami second, Marathon third. Fruit and floral exhibits impressed despite a fruit year. poultry, swine, and sheep shows were solid. Races drew crowds, receipts surpassed last year, and the Williamsburg band provided music. Board members B F Davis Pp H Ireton G W Wyatt J W Dawson G W Burke were reelected for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Grange
Marathon
Miami
Amelia
Clermont County
Ieen
B. F. Davis
H. Ireton
G. W. Wyatt
J. W. Dawson
G. W Burke
Williamsburg
County Board of Health Forms in Batavia Under Hughes Act
Township leaders met in Batavia on Monday to organize a county board of health. Dr Leever and Dr Haas head the new board with terms five and four years. W C Bishop and Arthur Ruffner serve two and one year terms. Health officer to be 25 to 45, salary up to 8500 yearly. register to be paid at least 1200. A clerk and budget rules set, districts taxed by population, annual meetings planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Burnet
Kock
Cincinnati
Emery Hodge
Wayne Township
Leever
Loveland
E. H. Haas
Marathon
Ww. C. Bishop
Arthur Ruffner
Williamsburg
A. F. Kayser
Moscow
Civil Service
Hie
Board of Health
District Board of Health
Fiftyth Anniversary Honor at Winener M E Church
Rev. Edmund Burdsall marked fifty years in the ministry with a Milwaukee event last Thursday at Winener M E Church where he serves as pastor. A bountiful supper, speeches by visitors, a fine program, and a $76 gold gift were part of the evening as colleagues offered best wishes. Milford Labor Day plans keep weather as the only uncertain detail with events shifted to cover if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Burdsall
Winener M. E
Milford
Committee of Citizens In Charge
Milford Woman’s Relief Corps
Will Reeves
Cincinnati
Frank Coler
Woman’s Relief Corps
Itt
Clermont Day at Zoo Sets Fifth Reunion at Cincinnati
One week remains until Saturday August 30 when Clermont residents gather at the Cincinnati Zoo for the fifth annual outing. A expanded zoo, new pavilion, remodeled Club House, talks by former Clermont residents, contests, a baseball game, dancing, and a full day of events are planned. Tickets are available from township chairmen at multiple local sites. Cars park free at the zoo. Milford and Bethel papers tout a contest between those townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Zoo
Zoological Garden
Clermonte
Batavia
Auditor’s Office
Williamsburg
Towner’s
Tate
Postoffice
Franklin
Felicity Bank
Washington
Moscow State Bank
Monroe
Nicholsville
Laurel
Ohio
Hausserman
Pierce
D. E. Kirgan
Union
C. H. Ludlow
Miami
Sederberg
Goshen
Wayne
Dr. Treton
Stonelick
Keebles Ster Jackson
Anderson’s
Milford
Bethel
Guild Entertain Honors Mrs. Martin and Florence Stark
The M. E. Guild met at Miss Melle Stark's home last Thursday to honor Mrs. J. P. Martin and her daughter Florence who visited here and are now living at Pleasant Ridge. Ice cream and cake were served and friends were glad to greet them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Guild
Melle Stark
J. P. Martin
Florence
Pleasant Ridge
Springfield Teachers Win Strike Settlement
City teachers went on strike last week demanding a 20 percent raise and refused to sign up until an agreement was reached. The board of education yielded on Saturday and signing up followed, signaling a growing union influence over both city and country labor, including teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Board of Education
Tomato Canneries Open Amid Scarce Harvest
Tomato yields are well below normal due to a dry season. Eyeland cannery opened last week with uncertain prospects. The crop shortage will lift prices, with tomatoes retailing at six cents per pound while demand grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eyeland
County Normal Opens at Batavia This Fall
Contrary to a recent report the County Normal school at Batavia will open September 1. The previous year was the second largest in the state and current indications suggest a similarly large enrollment for the coming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Normal School
Batavia
Government nitrate plant to become home for disabled soldiers
Ancor near Newtown, a government nitrate plant, is slated to be transformed into a facility for disabled soldiers. The property is appraised at 6,000,000 dollars and includes 904 buildings ready for use. Washington will receive the appraisal papers today and the government may retain the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancor
Newtown
Washington
Home Coming at Clover M B Church
An all day homecoming and rally day service at Clover M B church on Sunday September 4 invites all former members. Warren J. Dunham district superintendent Dayton district will be principal speaker. Basket dinner with tables and hot coffee provided by ladies aid and church trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover M. B
Warren J. Dunham
Dayton
Ladies Aid and
Trustees of
Church
Overall Factory to Open in Batavia for Leaflet Work
Batavia will host an overall factory soon with Jamieson hall rented as the operating room. The space will accommodate about 24 workers, mainly women, on electric power machines. The room previously housed a similar business and adequate operators have been secured to start the venture from Hillsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Jamieson Hall
Hillsboro
Clermont County Teachers Institute Opens in New Richmond
The Clermont County Teachers Institute runs September 1 through 5 in New Richmond with speakers including Dr. Frank B. Dyer and W. W. McIntire. Evening programs feature a lecture, reception, dance, and performances by groups such as the Tennessee Four. Active teachers attend free. others pay at door or via associate memberships. Also noted: East Fork Progressive Farm Woman's Club hosted a gathering with a program and lunch hosted by Mrs. Albertine Ireton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Teachers’ Institute
New Richmond
Frank B. Dyer
Cincinnati
Boston
Mass
W. W. McIntire
Harrison W. Ewing
F. H. Beach
Stowe
Mise Leah Chubbuck
Pleny A. Johnston
F. B. Dyer
Victory
Tennessee Four
East Fork Progressive Farm Woman's Club
Albertine Ireton
Lizzie Hutchinson
Goldie Hutchinson
Roll Call
Hattie Glancy
Katie Caldwell
Mabel Mulloy
Cecil Grancy
Class of Her Own: Mrs Hartman Nears 100 in 1926
At the Boston fair last Thursday I met Mrs. Sarah Bicking Hartman relict of James Hartman and sister of the late Joseph Bicking. Now 93, she resides with her daughter near Monterey and remains remarkably well. If she lives, she will celebrate her 100th birthday in 1926, being the last of her father’s large family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Branch
Sarah Bicking Hartman
James Hartman
Joseph Bicking
Monterey
Hartman
Allie
Shaw and Bohmer Tie Knot in Cincinnati Ceremony
Clyde Shaw of Hillsboro a stone cutter now at Jomo son Marble works married Miss Hazel Bohmer daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bohmer of this place in Cincinnati last Thursday. He is a recently returned soldier. They will reside in Batavia with many friends offering congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Shaw
Hillsboro
Jomoson Marble Works
Hazel
John Bohmer
Cincinnati
Jon Batavia
Guide for discharged soldiers on later disability claims
The document explains that a discharged soldier may file a compensation claim later if a disability is minor at discharge. It advises applying within a year for a certificate of disability and states the certificate allows filing within five years once the disability worsens. Requests use Form B04 with a statement noting current injury or disease may later cause greater disability or death.
Second Annual Automobile Apple Tour set for September 4
Clermont County apple growers plan a morning tour starting at O. T. Browns near Bethel at 3 30 p m with stops at Hares Perin near Amelia and James Conley near Merwin. The route includes County Farm near Owensville and Pollock orchard near Milford with a basket lunch and lectures by Professors Bailey Paddock Graitshank Beach and Parks from Wooster and Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T- Brown
Bethel
S. m
Hares Perin
Amelia
James Conley
Merwin
Corm— Ty Sment Farm
Owensville
L. B. Pollock
Milford
Bailey Froma
Wooster
Graitig
Colume
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S. B. Stowe
Batavia, Ohio
Chas. E. Thorne
Batavia-Wilmington
Wilmington
Batavia Masons
County Board of Health
Clermont Day
Zoo
County Normal
Teachers Institute
Shaw-Bohmer
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