13 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1939
Page
1
Bethel Tate Board of Education voted December 8 to close December 20 if the 3-mill school levy fails next Monday. About 23 teachers 8 bus drivers and 2 janitors would lose jobs affecting roughly 600 students while the district potentially loses up to 17000 in State Aid.
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The Batavia Christmas committee led by Kirk Hamilton aims to bring food and toy baskets to needy families, decorate a courthouse tree, and sponsor home decorations with the Garden Club and Rotary Club. The event centers on December 21 with a school program for Batavia children and requests lists of names by December 17.
In Amelia gym Amelia girls led 17 to 65 at halftime, fending off Owensville in a 28 to 24 home victory. The Amelia boys dominated, scoring 50 to 8 as Owensville misfired. Upcoming games listed include Moscow trips and Plainville matchups.
A Clermont County East ern Star meeting of Past Matrons and Past Patrons formed an association with about 35 members in Milford Kiwanis rooms on December 9. Officers elected include President Florence Hardoefer Love land Vice President Mary Cox Batavia Secretary-Treasurer Bertha Bush Batavia Executive Committee Doris Connor New Richmond Edna Jones Amelia Greta Thiery Marathon and Dora Duncan West Union Deputy Grand Matron of the 22nd District was a guest. Lunch by Milford Matron's Club. Next meeting at Love land May 11 with 12 80 o'clock lunch.
The county committee announces a series of instructional meetings for scoutmasters and committee members spanning multiple phases of scout work. The outlook is for a brighter and more active program in 1940 than in previous years.
Officers of Batavia Chapter OES were installed Monday night by Sardinia Chapter with Mrs. Maye Campbell heading the ceremony assisted by Mrs. Lucille Bennington. The event drew visitors from several chapters and about 76 attended the plate lunch during social hour.
A home statement notes a death with funeral services scheduled for 1 pm Wednesday at the United Brethren church in Batavia, following the passing earlier on Tuesday afternoon.
A barn owned by Major Skinner one mile south of Hamlet burned down at 1 pm Tuesday. No stock inside at the time, estimated loss 1500 dollars, partial insurance.
The Game Protector claims a precise kill with a high powered rifle at over 200 yards, aiming at the bird’s breast but says the head was hit. Anstaett provides photographs to document the account, contrasting it with a prior boast about a hawk with a 48 inch wingspan.
The Clermont Courier extends its Christmas drive to Clermont county boys offering cash commissions and prizes for subscriptions. Five new subs earn a choice of roller skates or a hockey stick. ten subs yield a sports shirt, ball, or football. Rewards include cash on extra sales and enrollment at The Courier office.
The Rotary and Batavia Garden Clubs sponsor an illuminated Christmas display contest open to Batavia residents and the school district. Entries must notify Mrs. E. B. Fishback. judging is Dec. 20 with awards at the Dec. 21 High School Auditorium party. Prizes include one best business house and seven residences.
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Batavia Junior Woman's Club hosts a charity ball at the Armory with Billy Snider and his Kentucky Colonels. Dance from 9 to 1, proceeds aid Christmas charity. couples $1, singles 75 cents.
Batavia Garden Club meets with Mrs James Gregg on December 18 to hear My Idea of Christmas Decorations. Ida Griffith presents Christmas plants care and table decorations. Members urged to donate canned goods at Mrs Wiseman’s home for Community Christmas. Mrs Pearson.
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