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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1922
Page
8
The executive board of the Clermont County Red Cross meets today at the M E Church in Batavia for officer elections, annual reports, and other business.
The Batavia Masonic lodge stalled its officers last Saturday night and conferred the entered apprentice degree on two candidates. Over 50 members attended a banquet afterward with visiting members and officers from J. B. Covert lodge assisting, making it a busy evening.
The prosecutor sheriff and coroner will begin their second terms on the first Monday in January 1928. Named officials are Harry Britton J. B. Kapp and A. Christopher Jr.
On November 26 the Hast Fork Progressive Farm Woman's Club met at Mrs. Julia Hamilton's home with one guest Mrs. Mary Ferree of WilMeameburg. Program included songs, roll call, Thanksgiving thoughts, readings, discussion, a contest, and elections for officers.
The season begins with a tobacco sale at the Batavia Loose Leaf Warehouse last Saturday. A floor of about 20,000 pounds sold despite unfavorable stripping weather. Prices ranged from six to 44 cents with regular buyers in attendance.
The Ohio Christmas Seal Committee under the Ohio Public Health Association offers towns the option to keep eighty percent of seal sale proceeds for local health programs. Batavia Woman's Club oversees sales with a wide-town division to avoid double approaches. School children participate actively to meet quota across county towns and rural stores.
The first Monday in March marks the start of R. E. Eveland's four year term as auditor elect with Clarice Rice serving as deputy. Eveland plans to spend most of his time in Batavia after January 1 to learn the duties and acquaint himself with the office.
Last Friday evening Amelia hosts a double header against visiting Greek letter teams from Woodward High School in Cincinnati. The girls, though outmatched in height, lose 18 to 6 but show Amelia’s dominance, while the boys edge the Cincinnati squad 18 to 10.
The Men of Milford declared their meeting the most successful yet as a capacity crowd packed Milford school house for a chicken dinner. Judge E T Dixon spoke on fuller citizenship while Dr Eddie Balls trio entertained despite repeated recalls. Milford high school football team attended as guests of Coach Merrill Cross and Prof C H Schopmeyer. Next meeting planned for January to discuss local matters.
Upland Patavia district looks to a holiday fox drive with a central roundup site as other sections plan events. Farmers report chickens eaten, quantifying a growing nuisance while a clay pigeon shoot might occur but participation is low.
Noted figures in Ohio politics show shifts as D Q Morrow declines the Harding proposed U S Attorney role. Ben son Hough, Ohio Supreme Court justice candidate, is discussed as a likely replacement. Hon C Kearns refused the post to continue his congressional campaign.
The regular council meeting last Monday granted H F Buerkle permission to erect a filling station in front of his Main Street business. Concerns over congestion from parked autos on side streets were raised. The town hall may be rented for picture shows. Kyle Moyer resigned as councilman after serving on the roads and highway committee.
Hillboro residents organize a Community X mas Tree effort with club secret orders and businesses asked to donate provisions for the needy. The Buffalo based Farm Bureau Co operative Commission Firm reports rapid growth and aims to expand to Cleveland Pittsburg and Cincinnati markets amid boycotts and strong producer support.
Obituary note records the initiation of Peter K. Jones in 1872 and his 60 years as a loyal member of I O O F Mt. Carmel Lodge 190. He lived in Cincinnati with his daughter Mrs. Frank Youngbluth and is mourned by family and lodge. A 30 day mourning charter drape is ordered and communications printed for the surviving relatives.
Batavia boys won their doubleheader against Ft Thomas while the Batavia girls lost. A return game is planned in Batavia as the season begins with high spirits and expectations for the winter sports among the youths.
The Ohio state highways now under construction will be opened to travel when weather stops progress. Gaps in neighboring counties will be treated to avoid travel interference. As freezing weather arrives work will cease and heavy winter hauling is restricted to protect roads.
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