Tragic Williamsburg pupil dies after street accident
Myrtle Cole a Williamsburg school pupil about years old was killed Monday afternoon when struck by a truck while crossing the street to fetch a drink of water at recess. The driver is not blamed as she ran in front of him. Her skull was fractured and she died at Bethesda Hospital Cincinnati. Funeral from Maham Funeral Home Thursday. Water scarcity at the school grounds noted as a contributing factor.
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Myrtle Coleman
Williamsburg
Rapp
Owensville
Bethesda Hospital
Cincinnati
Maham
O E S Instruction School Held at Amelia
A rural O E S Chapter school was held in Amelia last Saturday with Deputy Grand Matron Elizabeth Sticksel of Newtown presiding. Six county chapters attended, and another school is scheduled for Owensville next Saturday.
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O E. S
Amelia
Elizabeth Sticksel
Newtown
Owensville
Churches Conduct Seasonal Services and Marriage Noted
Batavia Presbyterian Church led by Minister Samuel Hecker holds services on December 7 with Sunday school at 9 30 and morning worship at 10 46. Midweek service is Wednesday at 7 30. White Christmas observance planned for December 21. A couple from Batavia, Harriet Kain and B B Windingh, married November 24 in Cincinnati and will reside in Portsmouth after January 1931.
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Batavia Presbyterian Church
Samuel Hecker
Jesus Christ
Harriett Kain
H. M. Kain
Batavia
B. B. Windingh
Roanoke
Obriet Church
Cincinnati
Portsmouth
Amelia Blue and White Grabs Sixth Straight Victory
The Blue and White of Amelia beat Augusta 22 to 19 on Friday December 6 with Lillich and Heary combining for 16 points and strong defense from Taylor Williams and Dillon. Amelia reserves outscored Augusta reserves 17 to 15 in a creditable showing. Batavia down Felicity 28 to 13 as Donald and Swope led Felicity’s defense falter. Girls team Batavia defeated Felicity 23 to 11 led by Moyer Krantz and True with Hyde rallying the squad for the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia
Augusta
Lillich
Heary
Strone
Taylor
Williams
Dillon
W. J.tabscott
Owensville
Wil
Batawia
Felicity
P. K. Moore
Armory
Donald
Wolf
South
Weichering
Batavia
Snider
Milford
Hogberg
Hilda Hyde
Batavia Water System Cleaning Yields Savings
The Board of Public Affairs reports Batavia sewer mains cleaning completed with the plant in fine condition. Pre-cleaning pumping cost ranged from 6 to 8 dollars daily. current cost about 8.86 dollars. Leakage dropped by half washing nearly 100 000 gallons daily to 50 000. several leaks stopped with more to fix. Savings will soon cover cleaning expense and improve water purity.
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Board of Public Affairs
Batavia
Stouder
Third Murder Trial Seals Report in Brown County
Charles Johnson, one of four indicted for the murder of farmer Robert Clemons on May 18, faced trial last week. A 240 name jury pool took four hours to reach a verdict of second degree murder, yielding life imprisonment. John Zellars faces electrocution tonight, Fred Davis awaits later trial, and Chas. Cramer was earlier convicted and electrocuted. The article also notes community reactions and extends to unrelated local items including a poetry tribute and college student returns.
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Chas. Johnson
Brown County
Grand Jury
Robert Clemons
Johnsonts
Johnsons
Fred Davis
John Zellars
White Gift Christmas at M BE Sunday School
The M BE Sunday School will observe the White Gift Christmas this year. Nations of money or eatables are asked for to be wrapped in white and presented at the church on the Sunday before Christmas. The gifts will be used for the needy.
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M. BE
Schools Close for Holidays a Week Early in Several Districts
The districts of Williamsburg Amelia Bethel Owensville New Richmond Batavia Township will close December 24, with Batavia ending December 19. This allows a half year before the holidays and teachers will receive full pay. 1981 begins with a new term and funding is reported sufficient. Opening day is January 5. Rev. H. E. Burgett, formerly of Laurel M. E. Church, narrowly escaped serious injury when his car slid on ice near Hillsboro, overturning and damaging a wheel and fender. no injuries reported.
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Williamsburg
Amelia
Bethel
Owensville
New Richmond
Batavia Township
Batavia
E. Burgett
Laurel M. E. Church
Peebles
Columbus
Hillsboro
Farmers' Institute Set With L L Bummell And Mrs Cartwright
Farmers institute at Felicity December 11 12 13 will feature L L Bummell editor of the Ohio Farmer and Mrs Mary Cartwright of the Ohio State Health Department. The program includes addresses recitations music and youth performances with admission 10 cents on all listed sessions.
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L. L. Bummell
Ohio Farmer
Mary Cartwright
Ohio State Department of Health
Felicity
Haseen
Felicity-Franklin
Cartwright
Toy Town
Janet McKinney
Eugene Stone
Scenic and Historic
Ohio
L. L. Rummell Music
Edgar Fisher
Mrs. Cartwright
L. L. Rummell
Leo Pitzer
L. D. Phipps
Lucille Gregg
Oscar Sontag
George Longworth, Jr
Audrey Brannock
H. N. Wilson
Mrs. Norton
Red Cross Membership Drive Extended to December 16
The campaign for Red Cross membership has been extended to December 16. Now is the time to join, and it is described as the best value for a dollar.
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Red Cross
County Commissioners Report of December Disbursements
The county board met December 1 to transact business listing numerous disbursements for board pay relief and supplies to individuals and firms. Notable items include W H Anderson 750, Edith Aulen 1600, Eva Anderson 300, various boards totaling many dollars, and a new 1931 model Nash Four-door Sedan purchased for the Sheriff at 996 with 861 credit from the old Essex to be paid by March 1, 1981. Provisional allowance includes Ely 260 for public benefit and promotion of justice administration.
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Edith Aulen
W. H. Anderson
Eva Anderson
J.S Curlis
Sun
S. G. Campbell
Anim
Helen Carr
Ollie Clemons
Carrie Curtis
Goldie Davidson
Miles R. Deal
R. F Erdman
A. C. Goft
Edith Hodge
Ic. L. Jones
Ndse
Dolph Kain
Clara Malott
P. M. Rapp
Lula Ross
Stakalta Mfg Co
Soldiers’ Relief Com
Susan Scoville
W. H. Anderson Co
Bessie Thirey
Rosa Trost
Baldwin Law Co
H. J. Arnold
Ruth Bigam
Jennie Balzhiser
Plavmina Beckelhymer
Barrett Bros
Pansy M. Branigan
Sheep
Coutler Advancee
Citizens Garage
E. K. Moyer
Joe Meisman
Katherine Marthis
Mary Marthis
Laura Morgan
J. S. Meranda
Rev. Price
J.M. Painter
Peter J. Peterson
Ohio Law Rep
Law Bulletin
J. O. Yeary
Louise Henderson
Florence Hook
Lola Jones
Margaret Williamenn
Smith Brother
Amelia
Nash
Old Essex
Prosentor Ely
Administration of Justice
Public notice seeks names for aid in Batavia area
Notice to Public states Christian Chapel Sunday School seeks names of individuals or families needing help in Batavia Pierce or Monroe townships. Contact C. M. Edwards Amelia Mrs R F Myers Batavia No 8 Mrs John Binning Batavia. Donations solicited.
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Christian Chapel
Batavia
Pierce
Monroe
C. M. Edwards
Amelia
Mass Meeting In Batavia Aids Unemployed Plans
Citizens gather at the court house led by Mayor Wilson to organize aid for the jobless. About 26 attendees hear proposals to create winter works and clothing programs and form committees on investigation distribution finance general and service with a meeting set for December 12 at 7 30 p m in the probate court office.
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Batavia
Court House
Wilson
Red Cross
Helen Iles
C. R. Colburn
Marie Young
Cora Huntington
Lottie Schissler
George Gregg
Stanley Ansteadt
Roscoe Jones
Charles Jackson
Edna Hugo
Janes Lewis
Elizabeth Hoerner
Bertha Rush
Julian Fishback
H. D. Nichols
H. F. Buerkle
Minnie Griffith
J. A. Penn
A. C. Nash
E. C. Bly
S. L. Larkin
Ezra Seyler
P. F. Jamieson
Allen B. Nichols
J. R. Fishback
Charles G. White
Homer Wilson
Mary Nash
Kate Buerkle
Emma Wilke
Grace McDonald
Nelly Grimes
Wm. Moore
Chas. Pringle
Rush
Christmas Party of Amelia M E Church Class No 10
The Sunday School class No 10 at Amelia M E Church met at Mrs. Maggie Fiora’s home for the season’s first holiday event. Guests enjoyed carols, Bible readings, a Christmas story, and a dinner with gifts distributed by number. Flora, nearly 86, hosted yearly festivities with warmth and hospitality.
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Amelia M E. Church
Maggie Fiora
Annabel
E. G. Maddox
Clara Eppert
Belle Kirgan
Zuella Laub
Russell
J. H. Dawson
Maddox
Mother Flora
Flora
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Dale Tilton
Wm. Mefford
Howard Ayer
John Rose
Robert Swing
Ferree
Daughters
Rebekah Lodge
Rev. N. Fisher
Clermont County Board of Visitors
Burdsall
C. H. Ludlow
A. G. Bagby
Kain
Windisch
Basket Ball News
Rauscher Brothers
Miami Peps
Batavia Armory
Norwood Legionaires
Manchester Ohio
Buckley Chevrolets
Batavia Girl’s
Robert
Clemons
Guide of the Mariner
Margaret Dominy
Batavia College
Allen Bauer
Harold Seyler
Nellie Lewis
Norma Johns
Ohio State University
Charlotte Speidel
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
Patricia Wilkie
Robert Wiseman
John Kramer
Miami U
Jeannette B. Nichols
Frank Wiseman
Cincinnati Law School
Catherine Bishop
University of Cincinnati
Louise Massey
Christ Hospital
Martha Nash
Clermont County Public Health League
Farmers’ Institute
America
Rev Henderson
R. G. Little
L. D Phipps
Clyde Allen
Felicity-Franklin School
Allen Colvin, Jr
Daisy Windsor
State of Ohio
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