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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1921
Page
8
Readable items include visits from Katherine and Nita Scudder to Clarence Hall, family travel mentions in Cincinnati and Chicago, church events at Presbyterian and M B churches, school start dates in Stonelick Township, auctions and sales in Batavia, and local officials visiting Columbus for state fairs.
The Hawley family of Maple Grove and friends express gratitude for sympathy shown after the loss of Mamie Htts Haskill McKibben. Thanks to Rev. oilth for consoling words, the choir for music, Mr. Dally for services, and Mrs. James Haskell and family. Bon McKibben and family.
At the last meeting the Cler mont County Public Health League elected officers for one year including President Lowell Roudebush Newmond and Secretary Mrs E R Justice Batavia. An executive committee includes Mrs Belle Patchell Stonelick and others. The annual meeting is set for the first Saturday in May 1922 at Batavia with dues of 2.60.
Frank Rohmer of Wayne township was released on bond after being jailed for reportedly striking his mother. The near 80 year old plaintiff signed the bond. The case is set to be presented to the grand jury in October.
The nation faces a housing shortage with shrinking family sizes and stable population. Every county reports tight supplies. Batavia has no vacant houses and few in the countryside.
BR. E. Peterson of Williamsburg is named deputy treasurer under Geo. Maxfield, who begins the office the first Monday in September. Peterson is a trusted former ex postmaster and widely liked, with strong clerical and accounting skills, and the appointment has popular approval.
Milford and Loveland in Miami township lead in petitions filed for the November ballot. Councilman is the top sought office, followed by mayor and board of education seats. Filing ends September 8. good men should be nominated.
Frank C. Sorrela and Charles W. Rockwell of Illinois have bought the Western Star of Lebanon. They will assume control immediately and pledge no change in policy. The note praises the paper and welcomes the new firm to the field.
Walter Lee Runyan dies at 56 after a sudden illness. He was son of Henry and Nancy Runyan husband of Nettie Hodges and father of Mabel. A longtime teacher and farmer, he joined the Williams burg M E Church and lived a gentle life amid family sorrow and gratitude to helpers.
Local column lists sick residents Mrs Lyda Kain and L C Dietz with rheumatism and illness. Others mentioned include Michael Reisinger, W Sprague, Ava Patera, Will Groves and family, Clarence Hall, Mrs E R Justice, and a visit at Nichols ville. Mt Carmel Presbyterian church to hold services next Sunday at 2 30 PM. E B Scott visited Williams burch with Will DeMougin.
The Chautauqua season ends soon in this section as most vendors have not re contracted for next year. Prices rise each season yet it remains a cheap and essential form of home recreation for those unable to travel, offering a week of enjoyable entertainment.
Statistics from 16 countries including the United States indicate this year’s wheat production around 1.968 billion bushels, about 7 million more than last year.
Batavia citizens enjoyed an afternoon game between Batavia and Bethel on the school grounds. The contest started late and four innings were played with a 7 to 8 score in favor of the home team. A Labor Day double header against East End of Cincinnati is scheduled. Also, Miss Iva Johnada leaves Butler county for a new position.
Fraternal groups in Milford push to establish a YMCA headquarters using Town Hall or Bank Hall to serve Milford and nearby areas and attract a large membership.
Abe Fairs of Wilmington is jailed on a liquor transportation charge. A warrant from Zanesville officers says a trunk shipped from Sabina to Zanesville contained whiskey, and liquor leaked en route. Fairs’ name was found inside the trunk when opened in Zanesville.
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