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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1934

Page

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Farm tragedy ends in double tragedy at Carmel farm

Fred Schaefer 67 a Carmel farmer shot his daughter in law Anna Schaefer 39 then killed himself after a breakfast incident at the Schaefer home. Anna wounded at the table died later. Fred died at Bethesda hospital. George Schaefer and wife had been planning to move to Cincinnati.

Fred Schaefer Carmel Farmer Anna Schaefer Schaefer Betesda Hospital Route 74 Summerside Road Cincinnati Mra Schaefer George Schaefer Frank A. Roberta Movng George C. R.colburn Bethesda Hospital Moore

Grange Christmas Program Planned at Locust Corner

Locust Corner Grange will hold its Christmas program on December 19. All ladies should bring a ladies gift and gentlemen a gentleman gift with a 1 percent gift limit. Children gifts also. Attendees urged to attend. Next meeting January 2 includes installation of officers with new officers expected to be present.

Locust Corner Grange

Lady Minstrels From Dixie at Mt Holly Sunday School

The Athella Sunday School Class of Christian Chapel Mt Holly presents The Lady Minstrels From Dixie at the Mt Holly Community building on Thursday evening December 18. Admission 10 and 15 cents. Cast includes Mrs Fred Topie Mrs Stanley Moore Mrs Herbe Thomas Mrs Wm Snyder Mrs Stanley Ringle Mrs Elmer Seigle Mrs Chester Smith Mrs Raleigh Church Mrs Allen Boles Mrs Claude Tarvin Mrs Tom Boots Mrs Raymond McNeily Mrs Everett Gregor and Mrs Belle Follon.

Athella Christian Chapel Mt. Holly Lady ‘ Minstrels Dixie Fred Topie Stanley Moore Herbe Thomas Wm. Snyder Stanley Ringle Elmer Seigle Chester Smith Raleigh Church Allen Boles Claude Tarvin Tom Boots Raymond McNeily Everet Gregor Belle Follon

Man Released After Habeas Corpus Case In New Richmond

James Morgan, 28, of New Richmond, was released on habeas corpus proceedings Monday by Judge Charles G. White after being arrested in a recent attempt to blow the LeMontree Manufacturing Company safe. Attorney Forrest E. Ely filed the suit for Morgan. Morgan was taken into custody Wednesday, Dec. 5, with no warrant or affidavit on file.

James Morgan New Richmond LeMontree Manufacturing Company Charles G. White Forrest E. Ely Morgan

Pioneer social at Olive Branch church on December 20

A Pioneer social will be held at Olive Branch church December 20 at 8 pm. DH entertainment and a 10 cent lunch will be provided. Come and have a good time. Committee.

Olive Branch

Courier Comment Let ’em Boil

The column jokes about Europe and small nations near boiling points. It notes corn prices rising toward a dollar a bushel and mocks federal relief spending estimates of four billion dollars this winter.

Europe

Christmas Tag Law Sparks Legislator’s Shame

A columnist mocks a sponsor of the automobile license tag bill for due dates in December and criticizes the Christmas timing. The note mentions Rubinoff’s violin at Music Hall and hints at a Columbus whisper about abolishing County School Superintendents to save 3 million dollars. Readers are invited to comment confidentially.

Columbus

Christmas Message of Charity and Unity Across a Troubled Year

A reflective Christmas call for generosity and goodwill. The author urges readers to share with neighbors and those in need, imagining a world where everyone offers a handshake and a wish for joy, hoping material giving follows the spirit.

Birthday Party to Repeat Clermont County Birth Day Ball

Allen B. Nichols announced the Presidential Birth day Ball will be held again in Clermont County on January 30. Proceeds fund infantile paralysis with 70 percent staying local and 30 percent aiding the national movement. Nichols will reappoint the prior arranging committee after last year’s success raised over $3,000 for the Warum Springs foundation.

Allen B. Nichols Clermont County Nichols Warum Springs Foundation

Abolish Half the State Offices Idea

A reader argues to cut about half the state offices to reduce questionnaire overload and ease living. The note adds a cheerfully optimistic line about winter and future spring.

Village holiday dances and bazaars planned

Communities plan seasonal events to celebrate and raise funds. Organizers invite publicity and participation from residents and local groups to showcase crafts, music, and fellowship during the holidays.

Bread alone remark echoed by church invites service

A church nearby invites parishioners to visit and seek spiritual nourishment alongside community programs. The message repurposes the familiar phrase to emphasize service and availability to all seeking guidance.

Snow Draws Sledders And Tales Of Old Snows

Sunday brought the first real snow of the season and joy to younger sledders. Old timers recalled heavy snows of the good old days, sharing stories as the season begins.

Proposal to Make Jingle Bells the Democratic Theme Song

In a light editorial note the author suggests adopting Jingle Bells as the Democratic Party theme song. The piece humorously argues the tune fits the season and party spirit.

Fair Trade for Roche Rewards Woman Forged Treasury Role

Miss Josephine Roche, a Colorado reformer, was assaulted over her gubernatorial bid but earned a significant post as Roosevelt’s assistant secretary of the treasury. The remark likens the move to a trade from the Cincinnati Reds to the St. Louis Cardinals.

Josephine Roche Colorado Roosevelt Treasury Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals

New Regulation Shifts Hog Processing Tax Liability

A ruling effective November 1 relieves farmers who butcher and sell to commercial handlers from paying the procession tax. Dealers become liable for the tax. Farmers selling direct to consumers face tax only on hog products exceeding the exemption. up to 300 pounds of meat is untaxed if the hogs are their own and sold direct. If sales exceed 300 pounds, tax applies to the excess up to 1,000 pounds. surpassing 1,000 pounds removes the exemption and taxes all hogs slaughtered. The 300 pound exemption does not apply to farmers who slaughter hogs not of their own raising.

Poultry School Opens in Clermont with Advice Sessions

A large turnout of poultry raisers gathered at Clermont County Court House for the first session of a poultry school. Fundamental feeding facts were covered and a second session will follow Friday afternoon with disease control and housing lessons. Enrollment costs five cents for binders, with Prof. R. E. Cray of Ohio State University directing the instruction.

Clermont County Court House E. B

Election jests, aging officials, Batavia stores, and Windy Weaver

To those politicians who are getting such a big kick out of kidding the G. O. P. elephant we would drop this remark an elephant never forgets. When you start complaining about the younger generation going to the dogs that is a sign you are getting old. Batavia's two drug stores may see brisk liniment and muscle medicine sales after the business men's team plays Wednesday at the armory. Our orchids go to Windy Beetle Weaver for donations to this commentators pork chop fund.

Batavia Windy Beetle Weaver

Batavia Merchants Lead Coca Cola League After Early Wins

Batavia Merchants top the Coca-Cola Basketball League after two opening victories, 40 22 over Clarksville and 50 31 over Loveland. They host O N G on Dec 12 at 7 20 with fans eager for the rare midweek matchup and signups for players.

Batavia Merchants Clarksville Owensville Batavia Loveland Russel Speidel Felicity Georgetown Morrow Blanchester King’s Mills Maysville New Richmond

Lack of Funds Delays Ohio Old Age Pensions

Clermont county inspector says insufficient 1934 funds will bar many aged residents from pensions this year. 514 cases await action as the Division of Aid for the Aged warns the total $3,000,000 appropriation is inadequate for administration and investigations.

Ohio Clermont County Wm. Dowdney Division of Aid For State Welfare Department Dewdney

Former Batavian John Fletcher Jamieson Dies in Des Moines

John Fletcher Jamieson a former Batavian died at his Des Moines home December 6 at age 90 He was brother of the late Milton Jamieson and uncle to P F Jamieson He left Batavia 63 years ago for Casey Iowa later lived in Caggy Montgomery and Des Moines where he died He was survived by a widow and two children John and Mabel burial in Des Moines He served as postmaster of Batavia for a number of years

John Fletcher Jamieson Des Moines Iowa Milton Jamieson P. F. Jamieson Casey Caggy Montgomery Des Moins John Mabel Batavia

Red Cross Roll Call Extended to December 31

The Cler mont county Red Cross Roll Call reaches 50 percent membership and extends final reporting to December 31 to allow chairmen more time for full community coverage. Several committees exceed last year’s totals including Ow erville Edenton Moscow Mt Carmel Pt Pleasant Mulberry Laurel Monterey and Tobasco.

Red Cross Clermont County Owereville Edenton Moscow Mt.Carmel Pt. Pleasant Mulberry Laurel Monterey Tobasco

Ripley tobacco market opens with strong demand despite light deliveries

Ripley CO market reports first week sales of 186 544 pounds generating 23 608 61 and a fancy average of 17 29 on medium quality leaf. Buyers show brisk demand for hard to common types with baskets selling above 5 and many in upper 20s to 30s. Warehousemen expect larger weekly deliveries as growers catch up from poor pre season stripping.

Ripley, CO Ripley Burley Belt

Christmas Play By Batavia P T A

The Batavia P T A will meet on Thursday December 18 at 8 o clock in the school building The grades will present a play directed by Miss Wilke and Miss Fishback All parents are invited.

Batavia P. T. A Wilke Fishback

Burley Tobacco Tax Vote Set by December 20

Clermont County growers will vote by December 20 on continuing the Kerr-Smith Tobacco Tax for the 1935 crop year. Eligible voters include landowners renters and producers in Ohio with ballots to be secret when cast in person and signed when mailed. A nonvote is counted as supporting continuation of the tax.

E. B. Baugh. Co. Agt Ohio Secretary of Agriculture Clermont County Tobacco Control Association Decemer Agt Baugh Batavia Felicity Moscow Bethel Laurel New Richmond Williamsburg Amelia Owensville Perintown Milford

East Hill Farm Club Meets With Christmas Program

East Hill Farm Club gathered December 6 at Mrs Verm Ruerkle's home with 16 members and 9 guests. Leader Mrs Knapp led a Christmas topic and a readings program by Mesdames White Madam Bushbacher Moore Binkley. Ice cream cake coffee followed. Mrs Mosbacher won a prize. Next meeting January hosts Mrs Anna Maham.

East Hill Mesdames Patterson, Knapp Kodo

Beekeepers Meet in Clermont County Association

The Clermont County Beekeepers Association met in Batavia on December 5 adding eleven new members to reach twenty one. J L Phillips of Loveland and Oscar Jones of Batavia were elected to the executive committee. The group approved the constitution and discussed local beekeeping problems and pollination needs. The next meeting is January 8 at 8:00 p.m. in the Batavia Court House.

Clermont County Beekeepers” Association Batavia J. L. Phillips Loveland Oscar Jones Clermont County Court House

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