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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1944
Page
5
A bowling league is forming at Batavia High School with at least two teams of four players. If four or more supporters wish to join, contact John Dial or Dale Anstaett to form a county league.
Batavia defeated Moscow 57 to 13 last Tuesday, leading 40 to 3 at halftime. Captain Dale Anstaett scored 22 points to spearhead the attack as Batavia also beat Moscow’s second team.
Batavia faced Anderson from Forestville at Anderson Township School in a strong test. The piece notes the likely strength gap and praises Batavia’s showing against Mosen. The school also extends sympathy to the Liston family after the loss of Mrs. Warren Liston.
The list names editors John Dial, Lois Brion, Maxine Laughlin, Dale Anstaett, Nancy Kincaid and reporters Peggy Patchell, Dicky Speidel, Janet Anstaett, Tom Tucker, Larry Jones, Peggy Koegler, Jim McCloy, Dolly Whitney, Howard Jones, Lois Jamieson, Carl Ungelheam, Beatrice Kempf, Rita Glancy, Jean Linkking, Irvin Shepard, Ava Semones, and Virginia Harrison.
A short poem by Walston Jacobs in 10th grade describes a cozy night indoors. Snow falls outside while a warm fire, popcorn, and roasted marshmallows create a comfortable, sleepy mood. The speaker wakes to a cheerful new day.
Milford and Mt. Carmel communities report deaths of Andrew J. Bickel, 84, and William Reynolds, with details on survivors and funeral plans. Also noted are hospitalizations, church activities, fund drives, club events, a marriage, salvage efforts, and local civic notices from Milford, Summerside, and surrounding areas.
The Batavia High School senior class staged He Couldn't Marry Five on December 1 at 8 PM in the auditorium. The riotous comedy drew a capacity audience with strong acting and dialogue. profits totaled $76. Cast included Lois Brion Russell Brown Louise Shinkle Mary Scott Maxine Laughlin Margaret Fichenlaub Lucille Roberts Allan Thomas Betty Prinigle and Dale Anstaett.
Wanda Gresham now Mrs. H S Holton from the class of 43 visited Batavia High last Tuesday. She works at the 858th AAF Specialized Depot in Cincinnati and spoke to the shorthand class sharing photos her husband took during flights over enemy territory.
A new student, Charles Ingram from Marion Indiana, has enrolled in the 8th grade here.
The Eagles Nest, Milford youth recreation center, completes preliminary organization with 68 charter members. Dues are set at 2 dollars annually and access is limited to high school students for now, with growth expected after opening. Fire siren brake repairs by Fire Chief Victor J. Kuhn and department completed.
Milford High School students will join as members when The Eagles Nest recreation center opens about December 10 on the Town Hall second floor. An adult advisory committee chaired by Gene Gronberg will oversee finances and administration while a student governing council directs daily activities with three weekly opening nights. Dues are two dollars yearly and Kiwanis Club members provided quarters and most equipment.
In a school poll at Batavia High 44 favor United States of the World while 43 oppose and 16 are undecided. The vote on entering the Dumbarton Oaks proposals shows 59 to 26 in favor of a United States of the World as potentially better than the Dumbarton Oaks plan.
Batavia faces Burg on Batavia Court this Friday evening with locals expected to pack the stands. Tipoff for the opener is slated for 7 30 p m.
Roy E. Holmes Milford school superintendent was elected secretary of the State Superintendents and Principals Round Table at its fall meeting. Holmes also serves as secretary of the Clermont County Schoolmasters Club and president of the Milford Teachers Association. He will be installed as Milford Kiwanis Club president later this month. A Ohio State University graduate, he is a Phi Delta Kappa member and succeeded M. H. Burkholder as Milford’s leader in 142.
The marriage of Miss Evelyn Schumacher of Norwood Ohio to P F C Walter A Longhauser of Amelia Ohio was celebrated Thanksgiving evening at Salem Evangelical Reformed Church. The bride wore heavy brocade satin and pearls. the groom serves at Camp Breckinridge Kentucky after twenty seven months overseas.
Milford area canvassers aim to exceed the $228 000 quota in a War Bond drive led by Arthur L. Daughters with Milford Kiwanis Club help. Zone captains include Rev Hugh D Morgan and others. business firm canvassers list many names. In five prior drives Milford topped its goal.
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