Along the Way column sketches small Clermont County tales
A Clermont County jail lyric mood and a string of local vignettes unfold. A two year old girl from Elkhart Indiana is found with a large screen cricket trap near home and says she is going fishin. A groom to be frets over wedding plans and a new tackle box. A radio holdup scare ends harmlessly as the couple reaches Batavia. Bus line drivers receive praise for courtesy on Route 74 between Cincinnati and Portsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Ann
Clermont County
Jack Himebaugh
Elkhart
Ind
Crosswell
Cincinnati
Portsmouth
Drowned Man Deachman Reported in Stone Lick Creek
From the Courier files, an elderly man named Deachman drowned in Stone Lick Creek last Saturday evening. Details are not available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deachman
Stonelick Creek
Wind Storm Hits Town in August 1896
A severe wind storm on Saturday night destroyed shade trees, caused damage along the creek, and shattered several buildings. Frank Brown's barn lost one side of its roof as the rain followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brown
Wheat Insurance Now On Sale In Clermont County
Federal crop insurance for winter wheat is available at the Clermont County Agricultural Conservation office or through authorized agents. The plan offers several coverage amounts with premiums and indemnities tied to the chosen level. Applications must be filed before planting but no later than September 15, 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Agricultural Conservation Office
Clermont County Agricultural Conservation Chairman
Ross
Legion Post Plans Meeting Tuesday After Labor Day
The Frank W. Weaver Post of the American Legion and the Auxiliary announce their regular monthly meeting will be held Tuesday evening, Sept. 3, due to the holiday. Members are urged to attend as several important issues will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Weaver
American Legion
Auxiliary
Business Men Tour Clermont County Farm Tours
Milford Kiwanis Club members and Clermont County Farm Bureau representatives joined a goodwill tour of Clermont County farms last week. The visit aimed to build ties between business leaders and farmers. A second tour through southern Clermont County is planned for September 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Milford Kiwanis Club
Clermont County Farm Bureau
Clermont County
Fred Hartcock
Bob Caldwell
Woody Hamilton
Joe Nordman
Gene Fierertag
Ben Sauer
Arthur Daughters
Ray Bradford
John
Batavia Grange Plans September Meetings
Batavia Grange announces a busy September with Owensville Grange as guest on September 5. Batavia visits Owensville on September 18. A regular meeting is set for September 19 and a bread baking contest plus Booster night are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Grange
Owensville Grange
Owensville
Shotgun attack targets Newtown mother. suspect released on bond
Mrs Ola Walker and her two children slept at 36 Plum Street when four shotgun blasts struck their home in Newtown at about 1 am. W. Wakeman of Camp Washington was arrested, denied charges, and released on a $1000 bond. Walker alleges prior threats by her landlord, who also faced scrutiny. Investigations span Newtown and Hamilton County officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Rabe
Newtown
W. Wakeman
Camp Washington
Chester Bickel
Main Street
Hamilton County
Burglary Hits Milford Store In 1921 Entry
Robbers entered Rosenzweig's department store in Milford by a rear window early Friday morning and stole about $20 from the cash register. Dress shirts and other merchandise were scattered on the floor. This 25 years ago report notes the incident occurred August 31, 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenzweig
Milford
Pfeffer Bender Wedding at Holy Trinity Bata via
Mr Frank Pfeffer son of Mr and Mrs Chris Pfeffer wed Miss Edith Bender daughter of Mrs Martin Bender in a 9 30 AM ceremony Saturday August 17 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Bata via The Rev Chas McGurn officiated The couple plan to run a gas station in Owensville and will reside in Mt Orab
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pfeffer
Chris Pfeffer
Edith Bender
Martin Bender
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Batavia
Chas. McGurn
Pfeffer
Owensville
Mt. Orab
Ely Services to Be Held for Edwin C Ely
Edwin C Ely 81 of Batavia died Sunday and funeral services were set for Thursday at 2 30 p m in the Moore Funeral Parlor with burial in Union Cemetery He was a senior member of Ely White and Davidson a director of the First National Bank of Batavia and the oldest member of Clermont County Bar Association He leaves a son Forrest a daughter Mrs Leslie Dreibelbis and three grandchildren The Mt Carmel PTA budget and finance committee met Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs George OC Anker safer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin C. Ely
Batavia
Moore
Ely
Union Cemetery
Forrest B. Ely
Cedarville
Michigan
Ely, White & Davidson
First National Bank of
Clermont County
pTa
Mt. Carmel
George OC. Ankersafer
Blocher-Simpson Wedding Set For Wednesday Evening
Miss Madeline Grace Simpson daughter of Mr and Mrs J R Simpson Eastover was to marry Paul Blocher of Batavia at 6 30 p m Wednesday at her home A reception followed and the couple planned a trip to Michigan before settling in Batavia Blocher owns Blocher s Pharmacy Batavia Mrs Blocher is a Hamilton High School Miami University graduate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Blocher
Michigan
Madeline
Madeline Grace Simpson
J. R. Simpson
Eastover
Batavia
Blocher
Hamilton High School
Miami University
Ruth Sanders Engaged to Herman Ehinger in Batavia
Miss Ruth Sanders and Herman J. Ehinger announce their Sept 7 wedding at Holy Trinity Batavia. Attendants include Vera Ehinger maid of honor and Peggy Marie Sanders bridesmaids. Ehinger serves as best man Delbert Grant and ushers include Donald and Jerome Ehinger. Ruth Sanders a Wright Patterson employee. Ehinger a Fort Wayne native recently discharged from the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert T. Sanders
Second Street
Batavia
Mary Ruth
Herman J. Ehinger
Joseph Ehinger
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Vera Ehinger
Peggy
Marie ‘Sanders
Ehinger
Delbert Grant
Donald
Jerome Ehinger
Miss Sanders
Amelian High School
Littleford _ Nelson School of Commerce
Army Air Forces
Wright and Patterson Fields
Army
Picketing Discontinued at Williamsburg Station
United Automobile Workers union members picketed Danbury Service Station in Williamsburg from Monday to Saturday over Trailmobile drivers. A meeting between CIO Trailmobile and AFL Danbury representatives led to the halt of picketing. Sheriff, state police provided crowd control and Danbury halted trailer movement pending union outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Automobile Workers of the
Trailmobile
Danbury
Williamsburg
Interstate Commerce Authority
A. F. L. Lot
Danbury’s
Tion
Clyde Dericks
Girl Scouts to Meet in Batavia Court House Room
Batavia Girl Scouts plan their next meeting in the courthouse conference room on the second Wednesday in September. George Robison and his family recently traveled to the East visiting Washington D C Baltimore Philadelphia and New York City and spent the weekend at Indian Lake with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Girl Scouts
Court House
George Robison
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York City
Indian Lake
Western Rodeo to County by Rotary and Saddle Clubs
Clermont County hosts a Labor Day weekend rodeo sponsored by the Batavia Rotary Club and Clermont County Saddle Club at Owensville Fairgrounds September 1 2. Proceeds support the Crippled Children's camp at Lake Allyn with trick riding bronco backing steer roping bareback riding and border collie exhibition plus a band concert by Cincinnati Gas and Electric and Batavia Concert Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Clermont County
Batavia
Chicago
Cincinnati Gag and Electric Company
P. F. Jamieson
New Arrival at Hauck Home
Mr and Mrs Elburn Hauck nee Mable Pride of Bethel welcomed a 9 pound baby girl named Vicki born August 25 both mother and daughter doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elburn Hauck
Mable Pride
Bethel
Vicki
Sportsmen Will Meet Thursday at Clermont Clubhouse
The Clermont Sportsmen plan their regular monthly meeting at the clubhouse on Thursday at 3 p.m. August 29. Special movies will be shown and luncheon will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Sportsmen
Sportsmen
Amelia Cub Pack 109 Plans Paper Drive
The Amelia Cub Pack 109 will hold a paper drive on Saturday September 14 1946. Residents of Amelia are asked to leave paper at their house and outsiders may call Ba 5898 or 6428 to arrange pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia
Terminal Leave Forms Available At Post Office
Al A Steward and wife attended the Farm Bureau Insurance Companies Sales Convention at Cedar Point on Lake Erie August 19 20 and 21. Mr Steward reports 350 Ohio Agents and their families attended the convention. Those attending from Steward's district included Sam Bateman and son Sammie Milford Oliver Jones Jr and wife New Richmond Paul Snider and wife Russellville and David Treftz and wife West Union. Veterans desiring to make application for terminal leave pay may secure blanks from county post offices. Men separated from the Army mail to Fort Hayes Columbus Ohio. Former Navy men mail to Great Lakes Training Center Illinois Marine and Coast Guard to Washington DC. Assistance available from Veterans Administration representative who visits Batavia Courthouse each Thursday or American Legion members. A more detailed Legion plan is set for a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al, A. Steward
Farm, Bureau Insurance Companies
Cedar Point
Lake Erie
Army
Fort Hayes
Columbus
Ohio
Navy
Great Lakes Training Center
Illinois
Marines
Coast Guard
Washington, D. C
Veterans Administration
Batavia
American Legion
Legion
Amelia Women's Club To Meet At Amelia School
Amelia Women's Service Club urges all members to attend the next meeting on September 4 at 8 p m in the Amelia School. It may be the club's last meeting. Evangelistic services will be held nightly September 1 to 15 at Monterey Church of Christ except Saturdays, with Don Whitman and Norval A Campbell helping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Amelia Woman's Service Club
Amelia School
Monterey Church of Christ
Don Whitman
Monterey Church
Norval A. Campbell
Church of Christ In
Score Green Marriage Performed Saturday Evening
Mrs. Virginia Score of Indian Hill and Mr. R. L. Green of Milford were married at United Brethren Church in Batavia at 7 on August 24. Close friends and relatives attended. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Glover of Mt. Carmel were attendants. Mr. Green teaches at Batavia High School and they will live in Indian Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Apgear and son Barry visited Miami Beach two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Score
Indian Hill
R. L. Green
Milford
United Brethren Church
Batavia
Jos, Glover
Mt. Crab
Green
Batavia High School
Charles Apgear
Barry
Miami Beach, Fla
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Jerry
OPA
Douglas Ulrey
Alrey
Bacco
Miss Bender
J. R. Simpson, Jr
Inlaw
F. P. Fuller
Ruth Sanders
Mr. Ehinger
Miss Sandersary
The
Freuhaus Trailer Company
Williamsburg Station
Girl Scouts
Rotary
R. W. Thirey
Mary Wurtz
L. B. Lewis
L. R. Lewis
Thomas C. White
John E. Hubeey
Olive Gray
Randall Liming
Robert R. Hare
Correnne Hunter
Ethel Widing
Willard Wisby
Ethel Bernstein
Blanche Liggett
Mabel Chaney
Sue Fischbach
Ruby Yeomans
Mabel Weaver
HAUCK
Mrs. Steward
Amelia Women’s Club
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