Local Sheriff Nets Poultry Theft Ring in Clermont County
Sheriff Roberts and deputies A. E. Meinken and W. E. Kain capture six chicken thieves and one liquor possessor in Batavia Township within six hours. Authorities say 6,000 to 8,000 birds were taken for holiday sale since September. Suspects include John Henderson Ray Weeks Leo Lyons Harvey Henderson and families. Confessions implicate others and a hearing is set before Squire Larkin. John Mead also arrested for liquor possession.
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Clermont County
Roberts
Batavia Township
John Henderson
Ray Weeks
Leo Lyons
Matilda
Harvey Henderson
Elsie
Ely
Squire
Larkin
John Mead
Miami Township
Christmas Appeal for Disabled World War Vets by American Legion
The American Legion and Auxiliary urge donations to aid disabled World War veterans spending Christmas away from home. They cite long hospital stays, lack of compensation, and absence of visitors, asking for candy, nuts, dates, ties, and money to support the veterans and their families.
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Irvin Cobb
Will Rogers
Santa Claus
American Legion
Birthday Surprise for Mahlon Walker in Williamsburg
A large birthday gathering in Williamsburg honored Mahlon Walker on Sunday November 24 with 86 guests. Relatives from Williams burg Mt Crab Mason Cincinnati and Mt Washington attended a dinner in a decorated dining room led by sister Mrs Geo McCarty and a ten pound cake. A later note invites attendance at the Marathon Farmers Institute December 16 and 17 where H N Wilson the new county agent will speak.
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Mahlon Walker
Williamsburg
Geo. McCarty
Mt. Orab
Harley Walker
George McCarty
Otis
Harry
Marathon Farmers’ Institute
Marathon
H. N. Wilson
Clermenter Appointed to State Auditor Group
Letter to Auditor Ketchum of Clermont County Batavia informs him of appointment to the Legislative committee of the County Auditor's Association of Ohio. The sender praises his tax knowledge and asks for acceptance, noting he is one of eight in 88 counties chosen.
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Ketchum
B. L. Ketchum
Clermont Co
Batavia
Commission
George A. Knott
Pres. Co. Auditors
Asso
State of Ohio
Figures of Interest on County Real and Personal Property
County Auditor B L Ketchum reports 1928 and 1929 valuations. Real estate outside villages fell to 16 042 040 while incorporated villages rose to 6 808 210. Personal property outside villages dropped to 4 324 200. inside villages rose to 3 141 270. Total valuation declined from 32 972 260 to 30 316 720. Delinquent taxes rose from 81 763 44 to 102 408 79 amid overall tax increase.
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B. L. Ketchum
County Commissioners Hear Routine Payments Dec 2
The county commissioners met on December 2 and approved various payments. Listed names include Arthur labor 2.00, Sam Ausman labor 4.00, Fannie Burroughs relief 2.00, Harry Britton attorney fee 3.50, J O Browning 200 yards store 2.70, Clifford Beeres labor 7.00, Braselton and Jordan re truck 65.10, Carrie Curtis relief 5.00, Mana Martav labor 5.00, Criff 28.79.
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Arthur
Sam Ausman
Fannie Burroughs
Harry Britton
J O. Browning
Clifford Beeres
Braselton & Jordan
Carrie Curtis
Mana Martav Waliof
Criff
Ex Service Men urged to file compensation certificates
The notice calls all ex service members to file applications for adjusted compensation certificates by December 81 1929. It lists local officials and businesses aiding in the process and stresses no delay for those entitled. It also notes death of a Felicity merchant and mentions endowment policy values up to 1600 with no cost to apply.
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Meneame Near
Bethel and Batavia Teams Clash In Open Basketball Night
The Batavia opening game at the Armory drew a large crowd as Bethel and Batavia met for the season. Batavia girls fell 48 to 16 while Batavia boys lost 23 to 14. Abbott sisters praised for control and calm play. Williamsburg and Batavia set to meet next Friday. Prosecutor Ely ordered a special grand jury for Friday to probe late candidate expense filings with a prior extension to December 10.
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Batavia
Armory
Bethel High School
Bethel
Abbott Sisters
Batavia Boys
Williamsburg
Candidates fall behind on expense filings under Corrupt Practice Act
The Attorney General set December 10 as the deadline for delinquent candidates to file expense accounts. Many have submitted or will submit, but some still neglect obedience as prosecutors plan a special grand jury after December 10. Local candidates face potential prosecution. several had no expenses or receipts.
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Ely
Justice of Peace
County Education Board Sets Holiday Dates and School Term Ideas
The County Board of Education met December 2 to decide a unified Christmas break from December 24 to January 2, 1980, and to outline term lengths. State rules require nine months for first grade high schools with aid, while grade schools should stay at eight months. The article also covers quarantine rules for contagious diseases and vaccination plans led by C. R. Corsurn, M. D. Commissioner of Health, including diphtheria procedures and public health guidance.
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County Board of Education
Department of Education
State Department of Health
Columbus
State Director of Health
County Board of Health
C. R. Corsurn
M. D
Commissioner of Health
Man Found Dead At Williamsburg Farm At 75
Edward Cowquill aged 75 of Williamsburg was found dead in his bed last Thursday by Mayor R. S. Chaffin and Simon Jones after days without contact. Coroner ruled death due to freezing and natural causes. he lived alone, formerly a Clermont county road contractor. The body was moved to Maham Funeral Home and buried Saturday.
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Walt WE
Vesper Davis
D. Dewey
C. M. Faddis
Ernest Faddis
R. Houser
C. L. Jones
Chas. Johnson
Jones & Simon
Joshua Kilgore
R. Roberts
Standard Oil Co
Felicity
John A. Work
DisaAme Wess
Wadia
Coster Macon
Ralph Weeks
Fallon Pharmacy
Walter Smith
Louis Urbansky
Anne Waits
Everett Weeks
Tadof
Edward Cowquill
Williamsburg
R. S. Chaffin
Simon Jones
Jones
Joseph Corliss
T. M. Cowquill
Cincinnati
Clermont County
Maham
Batavia Woman's Club Meets With Mrs Nash Saturday
The Batavia Woman's Club will meet with Mrs Nash on Saturday. The program includes Responses How to Live Bible An Adventure in Religion with Mrs Huntington Music Current Events Religion with Mrs Troxel Reading with Mrs Scott Guest Day.
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Batavia Woman's Club
Nash
Huntington
Troxel
Scott
Missionary Miss Margaret Moyer to Speak at Local United Brethren
Miss Margaret Moyer, a returned missionary from South America, will speak at the United Brethren church Sunday evening at 7 30. She will display many of her South American trophies and the public is invited to attend.
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Margaret Moyer
South America
United Brethren Church
Oyster Supper and Dance for Christmas Party Funds
An Oyster supper with dancing will be held at the Batavia Armory on Saturday night December 21 starting at 6 p m under Frank W Weaver Post No 287 American Legion. Proceeds support the community Christmas party held Christmas Eve. Turkeys will be given away. Supper is free but donations are welcome.
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Batavia Armory
Frank W. Weaver
Free Europe graves pilgrimage promised for mothers and widows
The last session of Congress enacted a law offering free transportation for mothers and widows of American soldiers sailors and marines buried in European cemeteries. It directs travel under federal oversight with details gathered by Congressman C C Kearns Amelia Ohio or Washington DC. The pilgrimage is planned for late 1930 with broad participation to honor fallen service members.
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Europe
United States
C. C. Kearns
Amelia
Ohio
Washington, D. C
Ohio Christmas Seal Sale Supports Tuberculosis Care
The Ohio Public Health Association promotes sanatoria beds for TB care as part of the twenty-second annual Christmas Seal sale. A Clermont report cites Ohio with about 3,000 beds and 4,758 deaths in 1928, well below the American Public Health Association standard of one bed per death.
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Ohio Public Health Association
Clermont
State Association
Ohio
State Department of Health
American Public Health Association
Real Estate Deal In Hugo Block Under Contract
The Hugo business block occupied by P. M. Rapp with two rooms and Howard Ayers with one room has been contracted for by Cincinnati buyers through H. J. King. The deal is not closed and the incoming business remains unspecified.
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Hugo
P. M. Rapp
Howard Ayers
Cincinnati
H. J. King
Former Batavian Albert Heinrici Dies in Los Angeles
Albert Heinrici formerly of Batavia died last Thursday night in a Los Angeles hospital after months of ill health. He was born here and claimed this as his legal residence. He and his wife spent several months with old friends here this summer, returning home in October, but he was hospitalized before reaching there. A widow and one daughter survive him. Burial was in Los Angeles. Friends regret the news.
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Albert Heinrici
Los Angeles
California
Fox Drive Planned at Locust Corner with Grange Lunch
A fox drive will be held on December 21 at Locust Corner covering surrounding Nine and Ten Mile country south of the Ohio pike. The Grange will serve lunch at the Ten Mile center. Everyone is invited.
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Locust Corner
Nine
Ten Mile
Ohio Pike
Grange
Saunders Endorsed for Milford Postmaster Job
At Batavia meeting of Republican committees Dr. W. Saunders of Miami township was endorsed for Milford postmaster. The position is described as one of the best political jobs in the county.
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Republican County Central and Executive Committees
Batavia
W. Saunders
Miami Township
Milford
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