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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1932
Page
8
A collage of early 20th century community items records visitors, family news, and local business notes from Batavia and nearby towns. Entries mention post office staff, bridge luncheon, guests visiting families, a birth, funerals, vacations, and upcoming sales and wildlife dates.
At the New Capitol Theatre Batavia the Batavia Sun reports Dorothy Jordan headlines Road House Murder Comedy Mickey's Side Line on Sunday September 8 and 4 with the show likely drawing theatergoers to the venue.
Plans for the Owensville Fair Grounds Labor Day program say it will be the county’s best yet. Beginning at 1 pm the Boy Scouts present track, field events and a half mile bike race, then a free-for-all mile bike race, three equestrian events, a drum corps contest with units from Hamilton and other towns, bands, boxing matches featuring Dick Clark, Tiger Flowers and Red Harding, and a closing fireworks display. Admission drops to 25 cents.
The annual meeting of districts eleven and twelve of the Undertakers and Embalmers Association, including Adams Brown Clermont Clinton Highland Green and Fayette counties, drew fifty members at Star Lake near Mt Crab on Thursday night. State President Butch Arthur of Wilmington and F B Harrold of Youngstown spoke, with others from Westunion Milford New Richmond Williamsburg among attendees. A fine luncheon and musical program followed.
The Stonelick Township School will open for an all day session at 9 a m on Tuesday September 6. Buses will run on the same schedules as last year and pupils should start promptly and attend regularly. Students selling used books should bring them on the first day. Amelia schools also open September 6 and bus schedules remain unchanged.
County Auditor B L Ketcham reported a 19000 payment from the state as the county share of the gas tax for the quarter, the largest state payment this year. Of the sum 12000 goes to the county and 600 is allocated to each township.
Agricultural Agent H N Wilson warns that purebred stock prices are at their lowest in years. He argues that buying now yields better returns as superior animals are needed to profit under current conditions.
The text offers garden tips for radishes and spinach with seed depth and spacing, harvest in 40 to 60 days, and emphasizes storage basics. It covers proper moisture and temperature, avoiding overripe produce, and suggests root cellars with concrete insulation, ventilation, and durable doors for stable storage. H. N. Wilson, County Agent.
The Miami Conference in session at Arcanum returns Rev. Ludwick to Batavia for a third year. Elected district leader for the coming year is Rev. E. L. Smith. The 128th conference noted high interest and attendance, with next Sunday’s pulpit to be filled by an Ohio Conference member.
M E Church Rey led by Pastor L L Cherrington holds Sunday School at 9 80 and morning service at 10 80 with a sermon by the pastor Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 80 p m Batavia Presbyterian led by Samuel Huecker offers mid week service at 7 30 p m Sunday Sept 4 includes Sunday School at 9 80 and morning worship at 10 46 Huecker to preach Cordial invitation All Monterey Presbyterian conducts semi monthly worship Sunday Sept 4 at 7 30 p m All invited
Ohio potato growers need better grading and packing to reclaim markets lost to poorly graded sacks. The piece urges adherence to federal standards to protect reputation and profits, warning against deceptive labeling U S No 1 and similar practices.
Miss Edna Locke aged 16 and Carmen Huddleston aged 29 wed before 8,000 on Merchants Day in Hillsboro Ohio. Magistrate Fenton Thompson officiated on the stage prize of 25 dollars sparked the ceremony. The couple left with 26 dollars and did not reappear.
The Hawkins family reunion will be held at Mrs. Emma Smith's home one mile west of Amelian on Monday September 6. All family members are invited to attend.
Nick Oswald of Ten Mile pleaded guilty before Judge Bagby in Georgeton and received a sentence of 1 to 5 years in the Ohio penitentiary for possession of liquor.
Wm. A. Smith as administrator of Rebecca A. Kidd deceased will sell at her Amelia residence opposite Kroger on Saturday Sept 3 at 10 30 for cash her household and personal effects. Home and used Hotpoint range also offered for sale with probate court condition and low price notices. Frank Rust J O Fuhr Batavia Ohio P M Rapp Batavia advertise gas stove price and rental listing.
The Ohio Division of Feeds and Fertilizers has issued a license to Batavia Bethel and Felicity arm Bureau Service Branches for dairy and poultry feed mixing. A full line of ready to use feeds plus 82 percent dairy and 82 percent poultry supplements will be offered. Local branch manager says farmers will save on freight handling costs and home grown grains will be ground for ingredients, boosting county farmers.
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