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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1937

Page

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Schoolmasters Meet to Discuss Foundation Program

On December 2 the Clermont County Schoolmasters Club met at New Richmond High School. Members enjoyed a musical program and a dinner. A petition was approved urging better enforcement of the sales tax law and cessation of school fund diversion.

Clermont County New Richmond High School Morrison Gray Thompson Deters Burkholder Martin L. Davey H. L. Nichols John J. Hayden Owensville

Republican Meeting at U B Church Thursday

A stag Republican meeting will be held at the U B Church here on Thursday December 9 at 7 pm. Reservations are made for 32. A broken supper will be served at 50 cents a plate.

U. B

Pickard Reflects on Roper Tax Revision Call

E W Pickard in Weekly News Review discusses Secretary Roper's statement that the whole U S tax structure should be revised. The column weighs implications for policy and the broader fiscal framework with a critical tone.

E. W. Pickard Weekly News Review Roper United States

Batavia Woman's Club Meeting Focuses on Short Story

The Batavia Woman's Club invites members for a session next Saturday with Mrs. G. G. Ausxier. The program centers on The Short Story, featuring Responses A modern Short Story Writer. The Novelette reviewed by Mrs. Rockwell and Retold by Mrs. Dominy and Mrs. Kidd.

Batavia Woman’s Club G. G. Ausxier

Hen theft hits A. Berbing farm near Batavia

Thieves raided the hen house at A Berbing west of Batavia last Thursday night and stole 22 thoroughbred White Rock hens. No trace has been found of the fowls.

A. Berbing Batavia

First National Bank mails holiday saving certificates

The Batavia bank mailed depositors 5800 in Christmas saving certificates covering 116 members. Funds appear tied to holiday buying. the note hints at improving manners and self control rather than errors.

First National Bank Batavia

Bethel Methodist Church Dedicates $3000 Addition

Bishop H Lester Smith dedicates Bethel Methodist Church addition in Cincinnati area. He praises the cross roads church and little red school house as vital to American life. Sunday School orchestra under H B Hutson and Mrs O L Page directs special music for the ceremony.

H. Lester Smith Cincinnati M. E Bethel Methodist Church Crossroads Church Little Red School House H. B. Hutson O. L. Page

Hartwell Dies During Hernia Operation at Ohio State Penitentiary

Whit Hartwell Amelia farmer and fruit grower died on the operating table at Ohio State Penitentiary Friday morning after physicians attempted a hernia operation. Hartwell, 65, had been imprisoned ten days after conviction on bribery charges related to Grand Jury misconduct. He leaves a widow and two children.

Whit Hartwell Amelia Ohio State Penitentiary Hartwell Bernard Schulte

County Farm Bureau Plans December District Meeting

Clermont county farm bureau members will attend the District 4 meeting at Felicity school auditorium on December 16 for the year’s final county wide gathering. The event will feature a speaker who is a noted farm bureau radio commentator and legislative agent.

Clermont County Farm Bureau Felicity

County Schools Get Vouchers

The county superintendent of schools received state vouchers to cover notes issued for the third quarterly distribution from the public school fund. Amounts are listed for Amelia, Batavia, Bethel, Branch Hill, Edenton, Felicity, Goshen, Jackson, Miami Rural, Miamiville, Milford, Monroe Rural, Neville, New Richmond, Newtonsville, Ohio, Paxton, Perintown, Pierce, Pt Isabel, Stonelick, Union, Wayne No. 8, W Woodville, Williamsburg, and Moscow. The fourth quarter will use new authorizations to borrow. principals will be retired as revenues allow.

County Superintendent of Schools Auditor of State Amelia Batavia Bethel Branch Hill Edenton Felicity Goshen Jackson Miami Rural Miamiville Milford Monroe Rural Neville New Richmond Newtonsville Ohio Paxton Perintown Pierce Pt. Isabel Stonelick Union Wayne No W. Woodville Williamsburg Moscow

Bethel-Tate Schools Receive State Aid Adjustment

Bethel-Tate Consolidated School District received notes for about 5180 dollars plus 5301 in vouchers for the third quarter state aid. The funds were withheld earlier until the districts could show an 8 mill operating levy for two years. The Budget Commission of Clermont County and Bethel Village Board of Education adjusted the tax rate to meet state requirements, averting about 10360 dollars in state funds.

Bethel-Tate Consolidated State Board of Education Budget Commission of Clermont County Bethel Village

Men Bound Over in Mt Carmel Robbery Case

Seymour Kyle, 65, robbed Thursday night near Mt. Carmel on his way home from the store. Kyle sustained a bruised head after three men jumped him. W. B. Adkins and Clarence Miller, both 24, were bound over to the grand jury on $2000 bonds after waiving examination. Carl Shannon, 17, also involved, will face juvenile court. Penalty ranges from one to ten years in the penitentiary.

Seymour Kyle Mt. Carmel Tobasen Kyle Dr. Secorce Amelia W. B. Adkins Clarence Miller Wiseman Pobasco Carl Shannon Halbish Hey

Kruthaup Case Set For Monday In Common Pleas Court

The only case in Common Pleas Court next week is Mary E. Kruthaup administratrix of the Kruthaup estate versus Howard E. White and others. It is a $15,000 damage suit to begin Monday morning with Judge Bagby of Georgetown presiding.

Common Pleas Court Mary E. Kruthaup Dolores Kruthaup Howard E. White Bagby Georgetown

Tax Valuation Revisions Finished Notice

The auditor's office announced completion of the annual tax valuation revisions in Bata via. Current year tax returns and valuations are on public inspection and further revision requests or complaints may be filed until December 15. The County Board of Revision will hear complaints on December 15 and 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Batavia Ofs State Tax Commission County Board of Revision

Amelia P.T.A. Sponsors Village Variety Night

The Amelia P.T.A. will sponsor a Variety Night on Monday December 18 at the school. A Jersey Supper will be served from 5 30 to 7 30 p.m. An 8 00 program in the auditorium will feature a classy show. Various booths will display wares and add to the attractions.

Amelia P.T.A

Batavia Team Sweeps Most Wins in Local Matches

Batavia High School basketball teams posted strong results with girls defeating Williamsburg 30 19 and boys winning 48 29. Georgetown games gave Batavia a 33 25 outcome as players like Lauretta Rumpke Stella Newberry and William Single ton starred. Charity efforts spread holiday gifts to Clermont County children led by Miss Reese and Miss Donna with drop offs by December 12.

Clermont County Miss Reese Donna Batavia Court House P.t.a.’S Batavia High School Williamsburg Georgetown Gladys Lewis William Singleton Lauretta Rumpke Stella Newberry Betty Fille Lucy Keen Doris Green Audrey Krekeler Mary Jane Applegate Miss Keen Miss Green Rockwell Batavia Boys

Delinquent Tax Collections Advancing Satisfactorily

The tax collection program for delinquent taxes is moving forward with strong response. Taxpayers are urged to pay by December 20 1987 or face forceful measures, with real estate taxes not due to start until January 1 1938 but may be paid earlier.

Ben N. West Delinquent “Tax Commission Tax Commission

Clarence J. Brown Accepts Congressional Nomination

Clarence J. Brown of Blanchester former Secretary of State and Lieutenant Governor announces his candidacy for Congress in Ohio Seventh District at a testimonial dinner in Clinton County. Bricker expected to run unopposed for governor in 1938 as Brown gains GOP backing.

Ilmington Clarence J. Brown Blanchester Congress Seventh Congressional District Clinton County Republican Central Leroy T. Marshall Shall C. J. Brown Greene Brown John W. Bricker Bricker Ohio Ed D. Schorr Katherine

Amelia Employee Struck by Auto Killed in Hamilton County

Kermit Gayhart a 21 year old Amelia employee of the Container Corporation of America was struck and killed by an automobile driven by Earl Boles 32 of Milford. The accident occurred on Eastern Avenue in front of the Container plant as Gayhart crossed toward Miami Avenue while heading to a restaurant for lunch. Gayhart’s death marked the 175th automobile related fatality in Hamilton County since January 1. Funeral services were held Monday at 10 a.m. in Cincinnati.

Kermit Gayhart Amelia Container Corporation of America Eastern Avenue Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company Earl Boles Hudson Avenue Milford Container Corporation Gayhart Hamilton County Miami Avenue Boles Cincinnati

Reed to Address Farmers Thursday

E P Reed Extension Soil Conservationist from Ohio State University will lead a discussion at a meeting in the basement of the new courthouse on Thursday December 16 at 10 00 am Farmers may participate in soil management talks A film strip will illustrate Ohio methods for building soil fertility and controlling erosion All farmers are welcome Island Becomes Two The Japanese island of Tsushima splits into two islands at high tide.

Columbus Ohio Cincinnati Ohio State Grange Mark Atchley Williamsburg Eighth Degree Grangers J. A. Ashton Wright Wolf W. A. Rogers J. D. Wood Alice Boyce M. Turner Robert Turner State Grange Sinton E. P. Reed Ohio State University New Court House

Batavia Girl Is Contest Winner

About 100 people attended the Prince of Peace oratorical finals in Batavia. Gladys Bauer of Batavia won first prize with Anna Thiel of New Richmond second, followed by Rosalind Hicks of Felicity and Ellis Gregg of Milford. Bauer advances to the Sixth Congressional District contest this month.

Prince of Peace Bethel Methodist Church Batavia New Richmond Felicity Milford R. L. Budd Gladys Bauer Anna Thiel I New Richmond Rosalind Hicks Ellis Gregg Charles Fisher Bethel Rachel Perin Amelia Gerald Huffman Williamsburg Clermont County Bauer National Federation of Churches Ohio Ohio Council of Churches

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