New WPA Projects Start in Clermont County
Two new WPA efforts begin this week in Batavia. A history project in the courthouse under A W Murray will compile a full record of Clermont county government with officials and term dates. A Veterans Grave Registration program, led by Emil F Marx and the American Legion, will locate and mark all veterans graves in Ohio from the Revolution to WWII across about six months.
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WPA
Batavia
A. W
Red) Murray
Clermont County
Emil F. Marx
American Legion
Ohio
Kroger Manager Takes Week Off On Vacation
Bob Dorsey Kroger store manager departs Monday for a week away. Clint Spurgeon leads in charge with help from Roger Budd Arthur Hill Clinton Curtiss Wendell Shaw and Tom Pancher the butcher. Kroger grants full pay vacation for employees with two years service or more. Dorsey plans to work on his farm and visit relatives in Winchester.
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Bob Dorsey
Kroger
Clint Spurgeon
Roger Budd
Arthur Hill
Clinton Curtiss
Wendell Shaw
Tom Pancher
Bob
Winchester
Batavia Public Schools Open Schedule Announcement
Batavia public schools will open Monday morning September 12 at 9 o'clock with a 9:15 assembly for upper six grades in the auditorium. Registration follows. First time enrollees should bring birth records. Students are urged to have medical exams and immunizations. Bus schedule remains the same. cafeteria opens September 14.
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Batavia Public
Batavia
Mt Carmel School Third Annual Labor Day Reunion Notes
The Mt. Carmel School plans its third annual reunion on September 5 at the school grounds. The Mt. Carmel PTA backs much of the event organizing a basket dinner with ice cream cake and coffee. Mrs. C P Sticksel of Newtown leads this year’s program while Hi Ho of Chinatown comments on self esteem.
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Mt. Carmel
Mt. Carmel Pta
C.P. Sticksel
Newtown
New Richmond Deputy Sheriff Temporarily Replaced During Campaign
Sheriff Garland G. Auxier names Frank Perry, Marshal of New Richmond, to fill Deputy Frank Abbott's duties for two months while Abbott campaigns for County Commissioner on the Democratic ticket and takes a temporary leave of absence.
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Frank Perry
New Richmond
Garland G. Auxier
Frank Abbott
Abbott
Local option election petitions found incomplete in Felicity area
At a Tuesday election board meeting the petitions for a local option vote in Felicity Corp were marked OK but Franklin and Pierce sections lack sufficient signers. Recirculation will be needed for the election. A full board and Prosecutor Roberts attended.
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Election Board
Felicity Corp
O. K
Franklin Two
Felicity
Amelia Incorporated
Pierce Two
Amelia
Roberts
Fires Destroy Home In Weekend Blaze
A week ago a fire destroyed the Pee Pee aaee Ceee limits home. Mr and Mrs Money were at the church nearby when the blaze started. Arson is suspected as the fire began simultaneously on two sides and burned rapidly. Loss estimated at $800 with no insurance.
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Money
Miller Family Reunion At Bauer Farm Near Williamsburg
The Miller reunion gathered over 100 relatives at the Charles and Mrs Bauer home near Williamsburg last Sunday. Guests enjoyed a plentiful dinner served outdoors under the trees.
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Miller
Charles Bauer
Williamsburg
Grace Angel Hosts Shower for Dorothy Daugherty
On Wednesday August 24 Miss Grace Angel held a shower for Dorothy Daugherty with Sorority Sisters as guests. The following evening Miss Sue Speidel hosted another shower for Daugherty with local girls in attendance.
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Grace Angel
Dorothy Daugherty
Sue Speidel
Miss Daugherty
Bata via Grange Plans Degree Ceremonies on Sept 1
At the regular meeting on Thursday evening September 1 the Bata via Grange will confer the first and second degrees on a class of candidates. All members are urged to be present.
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Batavia
Purchasers Bid in Ella Lane Wood Street Property
The Ella Lane property on Wood Street was offered last Saturday by administrator C. N. Young. Gayle Owens of Ayer Hardware Store bid in the property for $2260. The listing describes it as one of the town’s most desirable locations and it will be finalized.
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Ella Lane
Wood St
C. N. Young
Gayle Owens
Ayer Hardware Store
Stonelick Schools Open 1938 39 Term At Owensville
Stonelick Consolidated Schools Owensville start the 1938 39 year at 8 45 a m Tuesday Sep 6 with an all day session. Bus routes run on nearly the same schedule as last year and the cafeteria will operate on Tuesday.
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Stonelick Consolidated
Owensville
Primitive Area in U S Largest in Utah
The largest primitive area in the United States is in southeastern Utah. It is a trail sparse region cut by deep canyons.
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U. S
United States
Utah
Noted Lecturer Dr Barker to Speak at Batavia High
Dr Char Barker renowned lecturer on health and virat living will address Batavia High School Auditorium on Tuesday night September 6. The Rotary Club sponsors the event and it is open to the public.
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Char
Barker
Batavia High School
Rotary Club
Clermont County Churches Plan County Rally
The Clermont County Churches of Christ announce a county rally at Owensville Fairgrounds on Sunday September 11 with Bible School at 10 A M. Geo Mark Elliott of Cincinnati will speak and a large Monterey Love land orchestra will perform. Over 500 expected at Bible School services open to all. Three banners prize top attendance, mileage, and participation.
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Clermont County
Eliott
A. L. Althaus
Bethel
North Pole Not Coldest On Earth
A reader reports the North Pole is not the coldest place on Earth, noting other regions experience lower temperatures. The claim counters a common assumption about global cold spots.
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North Pole
Earth
Eight Days Left to Pay Taxes in Clermont County
Clermont county taxpayers face eight remaining days to pay estate taxes. Treasurer John Friend Jr. urges use of mail to ease crowding at windows. By Saturday closing, $87,952.42 had been collected.
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Clermont County
John Friend, Jr
Open Civil Service Exam for Junior Radio Operator
United States Civil Service announces an open competitive examination for an Assistant Communications Operator to fill a Junior Radio Operator position at 1620 dollars a year. Region covers Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota. Applications close seven years or at date set. must be 18 to 49, age waivers for military service. Info from Secretary, U S Civil Service Board, Chicago area offices.
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United States Civil Service
Civil Aeronautics
Tlinois
Civil Duties
Ohio
Kentucky
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minost
Chicago
U. S S. Civil Service Board
U. S. Civil Service District
Post Office
Ilinois
Board of U. S. Civil Service
Three Games Played Sunday In Clermont County Baseball League
Three elimination round games were played Sunday. Francis Garage shut out Chile 7 to 0 as Disney allowed two singles and fanned 17. Brooks led both teams with three hits in four trips. Moscow beat Batavia Tigers 12 to 8 after trailing, with Tigers facing elimination next week. Labor Day games and matchups at Mt Crab Fayetteville Moscow Batavia Owensville and Cincinnati Merchants were announced by manager Stanley Anstead.
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Clermont County Baseball League
Francis Garage
Chile
Garagemen
Disney
Brooks
Amelia Gang
Batavia Tiger-Moscow
Moscow
Tigers
Mt. Crab
Locust Ridge
Perry A. C
Fayetteville
Clermont Eagles
Batavia Tigers
Owensville
Fair Grounds
Cincinnati Merchants
Stanley Anstead
Batavia
Og Cora Aay Wit
Tragic Bethel deaths and local obituaries
The Bethel area reports two deaths by suicide, Mrs. May Davis and a Bethel resident, with service details at Bethel and Port Williams cemeteries. Also noted are the deaths of Jesse Swope and funeral arrangements, with biographies of their work and family survivors.
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Bethel
May Davis
B. T. Davis
Bethel Schools
Sam White
Jane Galbreath
Bella Armacost
Terre Haute
Ind
Davis
Methodist Church
The
Grange
Order of Eastern Stars
Rebekah Lodge
Jesse Swope
Swope
France
le Mans
Daisy Sims Swope
Mary Swope
Otis Simon
Lela Swope
Kennedy
Rev. Fisher
Kennedy Funeral Home
Bethel Cemetery
Highway department offers compensation in easement case
In Clermont County Common Pleas Court the State Department of Highways proposes payments to landowners including William C F Howard Ruth Lippert Esther Shelton Henry Shelton and others for land taken and damages along State Route 74. A separate case for John W Lytle and Georgia Lytle lists offers of 932 for land and 1732 for damages with a September 16 appeal deadline.
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Clermont County Common Pleas Court
State Department of Highways
William C. F
Howard
Ruth
Marie Lippert
Esther
Henry Shelton
Williamsburg
Alfred Allison
Covington
Kemper
Lois Lippert
Muncie
Indiana
John W
Georgia Lytle
Williamsburg Corporation
Director of Highways
Reds Night Game at Crosley Field Highlights 1938 Meet
The Reds plan a night game at Crosley Field against the Brooklyn Dodgers with a program featuring Glenn Cunningham and Gene Venzke. Fireworks, handicaps, and events including 100 yard and mile races, a walking race, bicycle race, and a Betsy Jochum baseball throw are listed. The schedule also includes two more games vs the Cubs, a Labor Day twin bill vs the Cardinals, and a Ladies Day game against the Pirates followed by a Reds Bucs night event.
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Pik
Sonal
Igtive
Crosley Field
Reds
Brooklyn Dodgers
Glenn Cunningham
Gene Venzke
Cunningham
Venzke
Betsy Jochum
New York
Curb Exchange A. C
New York A. C
Don Baumgardner
Fenwick Club
Marvin Cannon
University of Cincinnati
Paul Aylward
B. Wessling
R. Tuttle
Bud Doughman
Red Cross
Shoe A. C
Wayne Luten
Cincinnati Gym
Otto Bossert
William Case
Lester Hittinger
Allen Newman
George McKinney
John J. Abbate
J. J. Rosenhoffer
American Walkers
Sebastian Linehan
Cincinnati
N. P. Glueck
Charles Levine
Irwin Carroll
William Robinson
George Huber
al Rose
American Walkers Club
Frank Gall
Charles Schneider
Francis Leiheit
Hamilton
Richard Ferguson
Jack Gall
David Lamphier
Middletown
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals
Cincinnati Club Names Thompson to Represent Bethel Field
C. P. Thompson of the Cincinnati Automobile Club will establish permanent quarters at Bethel this week and serve as field representative for Clermont and Brown counties. He replaces Baumgarder of Georgetown.
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C. P. Thompson
Cincinnati Automobile Club
Bethel
Thompson
Clermont
Brown Counties
Baumgarder
Georgetown
Probate Court Jury Called Wednesday in Bailey Case
A probate court jury of 15 was summoned to hear a misdemeanor case against Ernest Bailey of near Amelia charged with contributing to the delinquency of Ruth Benv, 16, a second cousin. Prosecuting Attorney Frank Roberts will present the state’s case. The maximum penalty if convicted is a $1000 fine and up to four years in prison.
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Probate
Ernest Bailey
Near
Amelia
Ruth Ban
Frank Roberts
Bailey
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Batavia Schools
Hi Ho
Chinatown
Perry
Grange Meeting
Stonelick
Dr. Barker
George Mark Elliott
County Fair Grounds
George Elliott
Christ Hospital
William C
Dorothy Russell
Russell
F. H. Russell
Clarksville
Amelia High School
Clinton County
Port Williams
R. T. Summel
Wilmington
Highway Department
Tomalts
Sloan Cugham
Mie
Aeland Gallen
Cincinnati Club
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