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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1934
Page
8
August 29 1934 Batavia Ohio notes community life with guests from Knoxville and Cincinnati. farm supplies offered by J C Fuhr. American Legion Auxiliary meeting planned. several residents traveling to Columbus and Chicago events. local family news and hospital updates.
Amelia, Bat, and Sun present two shows on September 1 and 2. Jack Holt stars in Whirlpool. A Scrappy Cartoon and Snapshot No. 6 runs with performances at 7:30 and 9:00.
Busy Workers 4 H club gathered at Mrs W L Doughman on August 15 with next meeting set for the same place The 4 H Harmon and Ihursday Jardin clubs plan a Sept 8 meeting at Miss Jean nette Savage We mention the Pollyanna 4 H club met on August 14 and a judge evaluated our work We will be at the fair
A notice urges proper hand signals and warns about tone headlight drivers in Clermont County. It cites motor vehicle laws Section 6310 1 and reminds readers not to pass a school bus when children are entering, stressing anticipation of others’ actions.
The 2nd annual reunion took place Sunday August 26 at Henry Harlow’s grave with a basket dinner and a large crowd. Officers elected for another year included Henry Harlow as president Homer Johnson as vice president Beatrice M Carter as secretary treasurer. Committees covered entertainment arrangements and program activities.
Rev. E L Smith appointed pastor of Batavia U B Church will deliver his first sermon Sunday. He previously led Willey Memorial Church in Cincinnati and served as Cincinnati district leader and former Superintendent of the Tennessee Conference.
County 4 H livestock clubs earned praise as Ruth Johnson and Evelyn Johnson of Marathon Paul Dumford of Newtonsville and others showed prize dairy calves lambs pigs and poultry. Judging emphasized livestock condition and book records.
Rev Smith leads the Mina ister church in Batavia with Sunday school at 9 30 a m Junior Church at 10 16 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m C E at 7 80 p m church worship at 8 Mid week services Wednesday at 5 p m
Rev. R. L. Budd pastor John Huntington church superintendent Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 80 evening service at 8 Epworth League 7 16 p m Sunday evening service at the home of Wm Judd Centerville Pike 8 p m
Coca Colas announce a two week tour starting September 10 with minor league players aiming for big league next year. They will visit Kentucky Indiana and Ohio towns with games daily when possible. Natty Altman acts as business manager inviting towns to request a game and receive details for advertising. the team has 82 wins and 2 losses to date.
County Agent Baugh reports Washington word that the wheat production control association will again reduce output by 10 percent for the 1935 program, matching this year. Officials say ongoing acreage limits and a severe drought could push the U.S. to import wheat, while another long dry spell might force grain purchases abroad regardless of acreage steps.
New Richmond heavyweight Graham and popular colored heavyweight Williams are set to fight next Friday at the Beechnut open air arena in Mt. Washington in an eight round main event. Smokey Maggard of Cincinnati defeated Mickey Holden of Little Rock in five rounds last Friday in an eight round bout. Holden filled in for Graham who was injured on the eve of that bout and gave a strong performance.
Donald Feagan of Amelia and Clarence Stewart of Williamsburg are chosen as Clermont’s representatives in the 800 piece Ohio State Boy’s Band to perform at the State Fair this week. The band also makes radio appearances and has played on the state capital lawn. Adobe houses in Andes are built of adobe and usually thatched with grass.
Ohio State Fair director Earl H. Hanefeld proclaims the 84th exposition in Columbus from August 27 to September 1 as a world famous display of agriculture and allied industries. He praises farmer progress, urban crafts, and state cooperation in making the event profitable and enjoyable for visitors.
Ora Ferree of Batavia, former county dog warden, was chosen township trustee by Justice Homer Wilson after a county fair draw to fill the unexpired term of the late M. F. Ross. Candidates Ferree, W. C. Ellis and Ray Franks had sought the office at last fall’s election.
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