300 Men Now at Work in County on C. W. A. Projects
Clermont County has 300 Civil Works Administration workers active on about 25 projects across the county. Additional projects await quota increases, including Batavia sheds repairs and Batavia East Fork sewer extension, while Felicity fire protection is temporarily halted for funds. A group of 14 projects for 153 men was sent to Columbus for state approval, including multiple school, road, and village works. A state-ordered complaint and investigation board is to be formed with four named members and two to be named by the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Batavia
Water Street
East Fork
Fred Croswell
Columbus
Wm. Dewdney
Ass’t. Civil Work
Moscow School
New Richmond
Williamsburg
Loveland Street
Grant Building
Bethel
Laurel and
Bethel Road
Salt Air
Swope
Mt. Olive Road
Miller and Hygiene Road
Burke Park
Fulton Grove Road
Twelve Mile Road
Centerville Road
Twelve Mile
Laurel Road
Charles Stroup
David Gallagher
Clermont County Hosts First 4-H Banquet
The first annual Clermont County 4-H Club banquet will be held Thursday evening in Batavia at the Ohio National Guard Armory. About four hundred 1933 project graduates will attend with W H Palmer of Ohio State University as principal speaker and Harold Wilson as toastmaster.
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Clermont County
Batavia
Ohio National Guard
W. H. Palmer
Ohio State University
Harold Wilson
Batavia Methodist Church Guild
County 4-H
Sarah White
Newtonsville
Homer Johnson
Marathon
Virginia McHenry
Goshen
Wesley Long
Edenton
J. W. Evans
Owensville
Ray Stoddard
Olive Branch
Thomas Wildey
Laurel
Grace Ann Ellsberry
Bethel
Clara Rosselot
Jury Draws Grand and Petit Panels for January Term
Jury commissioners drew the grand jury names and the first term petit jury list on Tuesday. Grand jurors include Ethel Meesner Goshen and Pearl Goodwin Wayne among others. petit jurors feature Minnie Lamell Washington and Liz Steelman Monroe with numerous others across Franklin, Miami, Goshen, Batavia, and Jackson counties.
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Joe Colonel, Jr
Bert Swing
Ethel Meesner
Goshen
Pearl Goodwin
Wayne
Ed Rum Union
Frank Gray
Tate
J. T. Pollack
E. C. Bennett
Pierce
Maud Broadwell
Franklin
H. B. Washington
George Hodges
Jack Phipps
Fred Lanham
Elmer Graham
Evelyn Baker
Miami
Henson Fishback
Williamsburg
H. D. Harrison
Union
Guy Warfield
Leo Snider
Ohio
Minnie Lamell
Washington
J. E. Gosch
Liz Steelman
Monroe
Ruth Goetz
Benjamin Kirskadden
Jackson
Margaret Lohrer
Stonelick
Emma Gates
Emma Vanfleet
Mertle Studer
Batavia
Anton Braun
William Leininger
G. W. Wyatt
Bessie Gilfillen
Edgar Mitts
J. E. McCullough
W. J. Burdsall
Orphin Broadwell
Christmas Program by Locust Corner Farm Bureau
Locust Corner Farm Bureau schedules a Christmas program at the school on Wednesday December 20 featuring special music a Christmas play and motion pictures for attendees.
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Locust Corner Farm Bureau
Democrats Squawk Over Clermont County Employment Appointments
The appointment of David Gallagher and John Collins, both Republicans, as federal employment registrars for Clermont County sparks Democratic criticism. Democrats claim jobs should go to Democratic brothers, but sources point to internal party figures and unspecified sources behind the revolt, noting prominent leaders like Alfred G. Smith and Bernard M. Baruch. The Washington Post reportedly named leaders as charter members of a Roosevelt Tory Club.
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David Gallagher
John Collins
Clermont County
Leo Pitzer
Fred Croswell
Croswell
Alfred G. Smith
Newton D. Baker
Carter Glass
Bernard M. Baruch
The
Washington Post
Tory Club
Sign Up Now to Support Clermont County Red Cross Chapter
Urgent plea urges former and new members to join the Clermont County Red Cross Chapter, highlighting its role as a life saver for families through food and clothing, and contrasting with potential taxpayer burdens if the chapter dissolves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Clermont County
National Red Cross
Officials Who Sworn No More Deputies Now Fall Silent
Henry Morgenthau Jr acting head of the Treasury echoes a comic cautionary tale as he issues orders to gag the press and discipline guards. The remarks reflect a shift in policy from proclaimed restraint to assertive authority.
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Henry Morgenthau, Jr
The
Treasury
Treasury Guards
The Courier Christmas Subscription Offer
The Courier promotes a Christmas gift subscription of 52 papers a year for $1. This offer promises better value and is presented as an ideal present for family, friends, or anyone at home or away. Subscriptions should be sent to The Clermont Courier in Batavia, Ohio.
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The
Clermont Courier
Sullivan Shoe Co Expands at Georgetown Plant
Sullivan Shoe Manufacturing shifts operations from Williamsburg to Georgetown, consolidating cutting and sole departments in Ohio street building with a new addition. The move raises Georgetown output to 3,500 shoes daily and 400 workers, but Williamsburg will not close permanently. Housing to meet expanding payroll is planned as eleven new dwellings have arrived this season.
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Sullivan Shoe Manufacturing Company
Williamsburg
Georgetown
Ohio Street
Roosevelt commissions and political optics discussed
A retrospective on administrative commissions contrasts Hoover and Roosevelt, noting Roosevelt’s larger use of commissions, yet avoiding the label. A state representative is accused of ignoring constituents amid legislative activity in Columbus and new political rhetoric around a local corn joke.
Professors Clash Over Roosevelt Brain Trust Favoritism
Overlooked and forgotten professors stage a clash as they lambaste the favored brain trust of Franklin D. Roosevelt, challenging the administration’s elite circle and policy influence.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Government aims to spend two hundred million on irrigation
The piece notes a federal plan to spend about 200 million for irrigation and reclamation. It also mentions ongoing efforts by the Secretary of Agriculture to reduce surplus crops by various methods and cites concern from Senator Connally and his senatorial committee about Huey Long and associates.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Senator Connally
Senatorial Committee
Huey Long
President and Secretary Wallace Debate Fiscal Policy
A humorous remark questions why the president does not adopt Secretary Wallace’s idea to burn every third dollar. The quip implies drastic monetary reform and public frustration with economic policy.
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Wallace
Smith Jones union ties Ow ensville couple in matrimony
Miss Goldan Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Jones of Owensville wed Henry C Smith son of Mr and Mrs Carl Smith of Loveland. The groom veteran of four years in the U S Navy and now employed in Madisonville. The bride a Owensville high school graduate and county surveyor stenographer.
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Goldan. Jones
W. H. Jones
Owensville
O. C. Chaney
Marathon
Henry C. Smith
Carl Smith
Loveland
U. S. Navy
Madisonville
Davis Hill Road Project to Replace Dangerous Pike
Clermont County celebrates plans to replace the Davis Hill grade from Batavia to Hamlet with a new grade and road bed. A contract for the project will be let December 29, improving a long dangerous stretch into a fine drive toward Cincinnati and southern county areas. The state supports the improvement and residents watch progress eagerly.
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Davis Hill
Batavia
Hamlet
Cincinnati
Workmen Begin Dismantling Batavia Bridge Upgrade
Work crews dismantle the Batavia bridge as preparations start for a new concrete and steel structure, a much needed improvement to the crossing.
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Batavia
Community Plans Christmas Basket Program for Batavia Township
Town groups propose a united effort to provide baskets for needy families on Christmas morning. A mass meeting elected P. K. Moore as chairman and Emily Moore as secretary treasurer. Four committees organize survey, solicitation, baskets, and transportation to ensure every district receives a basket.
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P. K. Moore
Phone
Emily Moore
Batavia Township
United Brethren Church
Presbyterian Church
Local Basketball Scores From Last Week
Scores show Batavia boys 29 26 Milford and Batavia boys 28 18 Moscow. Girls results include 22 81 and 11 79. New Richmond boys 25 and B.C. 25 with girls 00 26.
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Batavia
Milford
Moscow
New Richm'd
B.C
Beech Forest Chapter D A R Meeting Minutes
Beech Forest Chapter D A R meets with hostess Mrs Nellie Lytle Batavia on December 14 at ? p m The program includes Lord's Prayer Salute to the Flag Enrollment Reading of the President's Message papers A Colonial Message and Standish and Dusbury music roll call Early Patriots pay dues.
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Nellie Lytle
Batavia
Lena P. Kearns
Standish
Dusbury
Edith Fuhr
Sacred Concert at Batavia M E Church Sunday Evening
The Batavia M E Church choir directed by Mrs. R S Harmount will present a sacred concert next Sunday December 17 at 730 pm featuring harp and violin solos vocal and male quartets piano duets and more. The program promises a splendid range of sacred music and the public is invited.
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Batavia M. E. Church
R. S. Harmount
At The Armory Sale and Raffle In Batavia
A Batavia Armory evening sale and raffle coordinated by the American Legion and partners combines an oyster social turkey raffle and rummage. Proceeds fund the Christmas Party. doors open at 7 30 Wednesday December 20 with no admission fee. Helpers may contact Gerad Iles at Citizen Motor Company to contribute items.
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Batavia
Gerad Iles
Citizens Motor Company
Orchestra troupe tragedy on Stonelick hill death near Milford
An auto carrying an Athens to Cincinnati orchestra troupe crashed on Route 60 near Owensville at 5 am Sunday. William Benton of Richmond Kentucky died. James Shaw of Atlanta Georgia had both legs broken. William Carpenter of Cincinnati suffered a left arm fracture. Coroner ruled accidental death. inquest held at Monroe Funeral Home Milford. The Haworths cared for the injured at their home acting as a temporary hospital.
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Athens
Cincinnati
Stonelick Hill
Owensville
William Benton
Richmond
James Shaw
Atlanta
Georgia
William Carpenter
Lincolnn Avenue
Dr. Rapp
Monroe
Milford
General Hospital
Monroe and
Johnson
Sam White
Felicity
Haworth
Jess Haworth
Rye
Pretty wedding unites Mildred Bachelier and William Taylor
A wedding was solemnized at the Amelia M. E. parsonage on Saturday December 2 as Miss Mildred Bachelier of Lindale became the bride of William Taylor of Franklin Reverend G W Hazelwood officiated The bride wore a white dress The bridesmaid wore pink Maurice Taylor served as best man The guests included members of the Taylor and Bachelier families
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Amelia M. E. Parsonage
Mildred Bachelier
Lindale
William Taylor
Franklin
G. W. Hazelwood
Maurice Taylor
Taylor-Bachelier
Batavian Passes After 10 Weeks Illness at Christ Hospital
Mrs. Josephine Lyle of Batavia died at Christ Hospital Cincinnati after a 10 week illness. She lived in Batavia all her life. Her grandfather Benny Hopkins helped plant the Sycamore tree in front of the courthouse. Survived by one daughter Mrs Daisy Wilcox of St Bernard and several grandchildren. Funeral from Moore Funeral Home Wednesday at 2 30 p m burial in Union Cemetery. An error corrected state aid institutes for Moscow Newtonsville Williamsburg and Edenton will be independents next year while Marathon and Amelia will receive state aid.
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Josephine Lyle
Batavia
Christ Hospital
Cincinnati
Benny Hopkins
Court House
Daisy Wilcox
St. Bernard
Moore Funeral
Union Cemetery
Moscow
Newtonsville
Williamsburg
Edenton
Marathon
Amelia
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Clermont
Red Cross Chapter
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Roosevelt
Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Mr. Roosevelt
Smith-Jones
Beech Forest
Chris
Joseph Schneider
Clarence
Mary Ogletree
Anna Glancy
Edna May Thorp
Andrew J
Florence Willey
Alice E. Johnson
Jas. W
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Wayne Two
Ella
Sidney Brown
Union Two
Clara C. Giessler
Katherine
Wm. Hasz
Johana Pierce
Inez Heywood Et al
C. Ona
Joy V. Barngrover
Chas. N. Evans
Anna M. Baumann
Epworth Heights
Lester Hopkins
Vieda
Arthur Allan Hopkins
Branch Hill
Caroline Fairman
Clarence Ogletree
Jos. R. Stockton
Louis H
Evelyn Rice
Jackson Two
Murphy
Chas
F. Clark
Murphy & Murphy
Vivian Fulton
Edwin L. Fulton
Martin Ryan
Walter Frazier
Frank Pogue
John Franklin
Loveland B. & L. Co
C.O Longdon
Frank Z. Tucker
Effa Tucker
Geo. Sargent
H. P. Woodmansee
Ab Cooper
Virginia Johnson
T. A. Mitchell
Harry K
Christopher Weisenborn
Emily Ragland
Recorders’ Office
Mary England
L. W. Nisbet
Ruth H. Kibben
Margaret M. Ferny
Ray
Ida Snider
Wm. Price
C. A. Freemeyer
Frank P. Jones
Pleasant Hill M. KE. Church
Cornelia Riffle
Howard D. Huddleston Et al
Walter C. Frazier
Lane
Lee
Levina
E. P. Howlett
Warehousng Co
J. A. Bissantz
Albert D
Pearl E. Wittemyer
Edw
Rumpke
Bertha Rumpke
Leo Schneider
Joseph and
Louise Schneider
Jos
Chris Schneider
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