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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1929
Page
5
The column lists residents and relatives visiting Cleveland for air races and trips to Cumberland Gap Asheville and Florida. It notes hospital recoveries, school staffing changes, bus purchases, church events, and a birthday dinner for Rev J H Sentman with pink and white decor and gifts.
Ohio probate court orders W C Bishop as administrator to sell three parcels in Jackson Township Batavia at public sale on September 21 1929 with no dower rights for Hvaline Moore widow of Dennis Moore. total appraised value 3600 dollars. terms: one third cash day of sale balance in one and two years secured by mortgage.
Registration days announce for New Richmond High School with Aug 30 for Freshmen and Sophomores and Aug 31 for Juniors and Seniors. Those unable to attend may register on opening day Sept 3. Surnames and times are listed. additional school news and local notices follow.
The Goshen community extends an invitation to anyone born or connected with Goshen to attend the Labor Day homecoming on the schoolhouse grounds September 2. Residents extend visits from Cincinnati and Madisonville along with news of guests at several local homes.
Sanford B Searles and Henrietta Drieling of Dayton were married August 24 1929 at their Huffman and Overlook Avenues home. Attendants included Cleona Searles Carl B Joseph and daughter Jane Bertha Drieling and Rey Beaver performed the ceremony. Searles owns Overlook Pharmacy. Also noted is a Crane's Little Red School House reunion September 5 and Milford High School home economics program sending four girls to the Junior State Fair in Columbus for a smock making demonstration.
Old Bethel M E Church announces an all day bake sale at El's store on Labor Day to benefit the church. Home baking will be featured and patrons are urged to attend. Sunday dinner guests included Mrs. Alice Dudley and others from Flemingsburg Maysville Cincinnati Mt. Carmel Procterville and more visiting O I Brown and family. Funeral notices mark the region with several burials and visits across towns including Lockan Indian Hill and Pleasant Plains.
Mrs Mary Garbe and family visited Hol Garbe in South Milford. Paul Gibbons and family from the city spent Sunday with Sherman Deem. Raymond and Walter Ross visited their uncle in Neville Saturday and Sunday. Emma Garbe, daughter of Mrs Mary Garbe, called on Mrs Will Gernon. Mrs Jack Morris of Gernon visited Mrs Albert Meier, and Mrs Mary Young of Reading called on her mother last week.
Frank Davis of Chicago spent the past week visiting his mother Mrs. O Davis. Aen Walker visited John Strimple and wife at Williamsville. Mr and Mrs Geo Clark and Mr and Mrs Temple Walker called on Agnes Walker Sunday. Mrs Chas Wilfert spent Saturday in Cincinnati. Frank Shalloh and family visited Mary Johns Sunday. Mrs Elijah Behymer attended a birthday party for Mr and Mrs Brooks at Mt Washington. Ida Ayer of Sweetin has been visiting her aunt Mrs Chas Wilfert. Wilbur Jones with wife and daughter Mabel called on Minnie Nordyke Monday. Alice Courter and Anne Witham were in Cincinnati Friday. Mr and Mrs Wiley spent Sunday at Coney Island. Mrs Greenwald entertained Mr and Mrs Speck and Mr and Mrs Arnold. Mr and Mrs Carver Bud Wiley Mrs Ed Scott and Ralph Kraft Saturday evening.
The Path Across the Hill will be performed at Lindale school house on Wednesday evening August 28 at 8 o clock by Lindale youths to benefit the church refreshments served the cast includes Samuel Crawford Archie Hancock Robert Post Walter Conrad Ruth Conrad Dr Jimmie Reed Raymond Dixon Salamander Alexander John Henry Jones Zuzu's Choice Elburn Figgins Mrs Davis Ruth Conrad Bobbie Evelyn Wheeler Flo Gray Rhee Bertha Patterson Lutie Mabel Proffitt Zuzu Louise Rippstein Top Wood Fibered and cement work advertised Urwin Wall board sold cheap The first hunting violation arrest was made Tuesday game protector John Stofe fined LOYS Silvy $50 and costs in Adams county near Seloto county line before a magistrate.
An elderly woman reports nine years of sleep disruption from stomach gas improved by Adlerika. One spoonful reportedly relieves gas and bloating, acting on both bowels to remove old waste matter. Leading druggists advertised in Amelia by C A Amann.
A series of weekend visits and reunions links Philadelphia Chicago Newtonsville Newport and Newtonsville. Notables include Mrs Goldie Wilard Mrs Mollie Ross Mrs Anna ane mp and families plus the Hill family reunions with Monroe Elmer Manley Earle Russell Wellington and others and guests from Rochester Ohio and surrounding towns. Frank White and wife visited A Bigham while Whitaker and Grossnickle relations marked weekend hospitality.
Picture show Saturday night features William Boyd in The Leatherneck. Charles Glover and family from Massillon, Ohio, visited Mia and Samuel Glover Sr. The Philatheas plan a meeting with Mrs. John Snyder Friday evening. Ray Monjar and family from Pittsburgh, Pa., visited local relatives. Mrs. May Percy May and wife Mix Lena May from New Holland, Ohio, visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Earns. The hostess to the WA advice club Wednesday evening is Mrs. Dull A. The Me an Wes arliste hosts Saturday evening.
Earl Smith and Laurence Cochnower with Violet tour Greensboro to visit Mr. and Mrs. Paul Coyle. Peach crop in southern Clermont County is strong with picking in full force and markets well stocked, selling from $1 to $4.50 a bushel. Apple crop is hard hit after last year’s overproduction, leaving many trees bare.
Dr. W. E. Thompson of Bethel oldest practicing physician in the United States and still active was struck by a truck in his town on Wednesday night about 8 30 crossing the street. He suffered a broken collar bone and his right arm broken in two places. He was carried to his home and made comfortable. At his age recovery is feared unlikely. Many friends regret the misfortune.
The Clermont Courier notes Ohio newspapers will display at the Ohio State Fair August 26 to 31 in the Ohio Building. Over 15 000 registered last year in the Newspaper Registration Contest. The Fair Daily will be published at the exhibit and Press Day is Friday August 30.
Batavia, Ohio, praised as one of the prettiest towns in size, has attractive homes and gardens but neglect in some areas. Fire hazards loom in several buildings and many streets are a disgrace. A tarvia and chip mix could fill holes. weeds in gardens threaten public health and may be cut at property owner cost.
Large Batavia crowds attend Friday concert with autos from out of town lining streets. Batavia Concert Band performed twelve numbers. the cool night kept fans until the final note. Season nearing its end.
A historical note recalls November 11, 1630 as the Day of Dupes when Richelieu’s enemies were foiled in their intrigues against him and the king. The event marks a turning point credited to strategic actions by Richelieu and royal backing.
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