Williamsburg Girl Wins County Declamation Title
Ramona Amiott of Williamsburg won the county runner-up contest for the World Peace Declamation finals at the Methodist Church in Afton. Judges noted a close score against rivals Peggy Kautz of Williamsburg and Clara Barbara Stagge of Batavia as about 125 people watched. Amiott advances to face state winners in Columbus in February to qualify for the national meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of
Methodist Church
Afton
Ramona Amiott
Peggy Kautz
Williamsburg
Clara Barbara Stagge
Batavia
I. E. Jenkins
Bertha Eagle
Jos. W. Evans
H. M. Tucker
Columbus
Milford Club Suspected Gambler Denied Post Raid
After the Century Club raid in Clermont County authorities suspended for three months the priority rating of Walter H. Gingrich contractor of Terrace Park for alleged violations of a $200 revials used in the cancelind. The club opened late January and operated two nights before the raid. no arrests were made though elaborate gambling equipment was reported. Backers were thought to be a mix of northern Kentucky Indiana and Cincinnati men. James Franklin operated the Millcroft Inn and repurposed the old stone stable into the Century bar with remodeling costing several thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Club
Milford
Cleveland
WPB
Walter H. Gingrich
Terrace Park
Contracto
Gingrich
Clermont County
Kentucky
Indiana
Cincinnati
James Franklin
Millcroft Inn
Century Bar
Richard C. Belt
Genevieve Caldwell
Aincinnati
Batavia Woman's Club to Host Christmas December 21
Mrs. Ethel Wilson will host the Batavia Woman's Club on Thursday December 21. Members are to respond with Christmas and the Rev A C Rainsberger will be the guest speaker for the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Wilson
Batavia Woman’s Club
A. C. Rainsberger
Death of Thomas J. Buchanan Esq Speaker in county history
Death occurs at his home on Wednesday night. Buchanan, Esq. was a noted public figure who served multiple terms in the county legislature and held the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Buchanan, Esq
House of Representatives
Death of Mrs Fanny Mefford on Davis Pike
Mrs Fanny Mefford 69 wife of Harry Mefford retired mail carrier died at her home on Davis Pike Clermont County after a brief illness. She lived on Davis Pike over 40 years. Funeral at Moore Funeral Home Friday 2 PM. Survived by husband two sons Franklin Milwaukee Wisconsin William Madisonville Jerome Navy stationed in the Pacific and daughter Mrs Chas Kolde Deer Park. Norma preceded her in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Mefford
Harry Mefford
Carrie
Davis Pike
Clermont County
Moore
Franklin
Milwaukee
Wis
William
Madisonville
Jerome
Pacific
Chas, Kolde
Deer Park
Norma
John Hayden Honored by GOP for Long Service in Ohio House
Clermont County representative John Hayden is honored by Republican members of the Legislature to summon the party’s memors-elect to the caucus at the State House in Columbus on December 12. Hayden has served five consecutive House sessions, a distinction shared with Ballard Cory Myers and Shaw who agreed Hayden should be honored. The Republican nominee for Speak pro tem and clerk will be named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hayden
Clermont County
Eighty-ninth
General Assembly
State House
Columbus
Ohio
Hayden
Paul H. Ballard
Willis I. Cory
L H. Myers
R. K. Shaw
Senior 4 H Club Elects New Officers and Xmas Party
The Senior 4 H Club met December 4 at Mrs. Christine Hurdle's home and elected officers: President Louise Shinkle, Vice President Ruth Zurmehly, Secretary Treasurer Clara Barbara Stagge, News Reporter Rita Glancy. A Christmas party follows the December 18 meeting at Stagge's home. Clermont County 4 H Advisors met at Batavia U B Church. Batavia Sr. Club earned a 100 percent completion banner after earlier Clermont County Fair awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Hurdle
Pesident
Louise Shinkle
Ruth Zurmehly
Clara Barbara’ Stagge
News Reputer
Rita Glancy
Clara Barbara Stagge
Clermont County
4-H Club
Batavia U. B
Batavia Sr. Club
Clermont County Fair
Mt Carmel Grange Holds Christmas Party
Mt Carmel Grange No. 975 hosts a Christmas party on December 16 at 8 30 PM. Members bring gifts for partners and refreshments such as candy and popcorn will be served. Lecturer Alma Aicholtz presents a program for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel Grange No. 975
Alma Aicholtz
County Mission to Teachers of Religion
Friday evening December 15 at 6 the Batavia U B Church hosts an interdenominational mission to teachers of church schools. County Sunday schools are urged to attend with four state leaders guiding discussions. Bring lunch and come after supper. I E Jenkins County Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia U. B
I. E. Jenkins
County Legion Sends 907 Xmas Gifts to Soldiers
On December 10 Batavia New Richmond and Williamsburg volunteers met at the Armory to pack 907 Christmas parcels for men and women in four Ohio Government Hospitals. Parcels funded by local citizens and aided by Eddie Cantor press. Emily Moore Batavia organized nearly 700 parcels weighing about 1000 pounds. Dale H. Nichols New Richmond led county effort.
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Batavia
New Richmond
Williamsburg
Armory
Legionaires
Ohio
Eddie Cantor
American Legion
Emily Moore
Dale H. Nichols
Board to Change Method of Kerosene Ration Procedures
Clermont County War Price and Rationing Board announces new kerosene rules. Holders may use coupons after expiration date. Renewals next year require applicants to request 30 days before coupons run out. A new form will cover cooking and lighting rations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Evans
Clermont County
East Hill Farm Club Holds Christmas Meeting
Members gathered at Mrs Steward home for a Christmas gathering. Sixteen members responded to roll call as “America” was sung. Readings on Christmas Giving were shared and gift exchanges occurred. Contests were won by Mrs Moore and Mrs Budo. Next meeting set for January 4 at Mrs Day home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Hill Farm Club
Batavia group maps Christmas plans for community
A Batavia committee with representatives from local organizations met at the school Tuesday to report progress on Christmas plans. The group aims to host a children's party and to devise a program that brings cheer to all residents on Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Milford Chapter OES installs officers at Masonic Temple
Milford Chapter OES recently installed officers in ceremonies at the Milford Masonic Temple. Installing officer Mrs. Carrie Summers, assisted by George L. Sellars, Mrs. Louise Williams, and others, led the rites. Retiring Worthy Matron Mrs. Aonetta Peckenpaugh also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Milford Masonic Temple
Carrie Summers
George L. Sellars
Louise Williams
Frances Agin
Bessie Lemingler
Blair Miller
Barbara Philhower
Collins
Adah
Thelma Sellers
Ruth
Lillian Noakes
Esther
Alma Hayes
Martha
Evelyn ‘Slag
Batavia Youth Center Plans Formulated
A Batavia youth center project gains momentum after a Wednesday meeting where Mrs Cob ler and fellow speakers pitched the idea to about fifteen organizations. Enthusiasm and cooperation suggest the center will soon open in Batavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Youth Center
Batavia
Busy Bee 4-H Club To Honor Lost Soldier
The Lorado Busy Bee 4-H Club will hold a service honoring former members now in the Armed Forces and memorializing Albert H. Stump who died of wounds in France. The service begins at 2 30 P M Sunday December 17 at the Lerado Church of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorado
Albert H. Stump
France
Lerado Church of Christ
Batavia Bond Drive Surpasses Quota By Nine Thousand
Batavia Sixth War Loan Drive exceeds its $146,000 quota with $155,500 subscribed by Tuesday night. Chairman P. F. Jamieson reports three days remaining and expects further subscriptions as some solicitor reports are still outstanding.
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P. F. Jamieson
Batavia
Jamieson
Clermont County Students Grow Miami University Roster
Seventeen Clermont County residents are enrolled among 1 952 Miami University students for the year in Oxford Ohio. The list includes Dorothy Ritter Bette Edgington Jerry Evans Geraldine Croswell Ruth Wurtz Eugene Bennett Marian Maddux Calvin Monjar Eileen Bolton Jean Curtin Hazel Gatch Sammie Didday Muriel Erion Joseph McCoy Harry Moore Hall Smith and Howard Wilson all of Amelia Milford Batavia and Colerain?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Miami University
Oxford
Ohio
Dorothy Ritter
George Ritter
Loveland
Bette Ross Edgington
Edgington
Moscow
Jerry Evans
J. W. Evans
Owensville
Geraldine Croswell
R. S. Croswell
Main Street
Ruth C. Wurtz
Mary Wurtz
Williamsburg
Eugene Bennett
Bruce Bennett
Marian E. Maddux
H. Z. Maddux
Calvin Monjar
E. D. Monjar
Amelia
Eileen Bolton
Roy Bolton
E. H. Siddens
Garfield Street
Jean Curtin
Helen M. Curtis
Mill Street
Hazel Jean Gatch
Harry C. Gatch
Forest Avenue
Milford
Sammie Lou Didday
Herman C. Didday
Muriel Erion
Earl Erion
Joseph C. McCoy
Market Street
Harry S. Moore
W. Stirling Moore
Spring Street
Hall Smith
Hall C. Smith
Howard Wilson
Homer Wilson
Victoria Avenue
Batavia
Local anti-tank unit earns commendations in France
Word arrives of a special commendation for Batavia area men in the Anti-Tank Corps of the 7th Army in France. Pfc Robert W. Davis and Pvt Douglas G. Alrey are highlighted for action near BlaMont Saarbourg and the Rhine. Alrey, stationed at Miami Beach, serves at National and Collins Plaza Hotels and escorts Gen Marshall and Sec War Stimson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
7Th Army
France
Robert W. Davis
Jos. McCoy
Batavia
Blamont
Saarbourg
Rhine
Douglas’g. Alrey
Mediterranean
Miami Beach
Fla
National
Collins Plaza
Hoyt W. Alrey
Stevens
Marshall
Stimson
National Hotel
Booth Brown Nuptials At Batavia Methodist Church
Miss Imogene Booth and Cpl. Richard Brown wed at Batavia Methodist Church on Sunday December 10 at 8 pm with family and service members in attendance. The ceremony featured organ music, a bridal gown of white satin, and a reception followed by a brief honeymoon before Brown returns to duty in the South Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Imogene Booth
Richard Brown
Bess Walker
Virginia Hauck
Cpl
Harold Brown
C. Leek
Mt. Holly Christian Chapel
Rainsberger
Batavia Methodist Church
Betty Booth
Erwin Stuebing
William Wolters
Charles Kistner
Cincinnati
T. C. Booth
Holly
Brown
Harley Brown
U. S
Maynard Brown
Patton
3D Army
France
Guadalcanal
Cpl. Brown
South Pacific
Mrs. Brown
Norwood
Batavia Garden Club Holiday Meeting Announced
Batavia Garden Club plans its Xmas party on Monday December 18 with Mrs Emma Kernohan hosting. A luncheon at 12 30 will precede Yule Thoughts and a gift project led by Mrs Homer Remley. A display of holiday arrangements will feature the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Kernohan
Batavia Garden Club
E. S. Rust
Wa. Sendwed Ee D Katemas
Pceuial
John Huntington
Harold D. Nichols
Yule Thoughts
Homer Remley
Also Mentioned on This Page
W.P.B
Milford Club
Batavia Woman's Club
Amelia’s New Methodist Church
A. A. Spahr
Greenville
Miamiville
GOP
MT Carmel Grange
Miami U
Rexford Moore
Ordnance
Italy
North Africa
General de Gaulle
Naples
Ordnance Company
Fifth Army
Peninsular
U. S. Air Force
Navy
Allied Ordnance Personel
Anzio
T-5 Moore
Volney Moore
Crosley Corp
Hio
Miami Township
Pfc
Ross B. Griswold, Jr
R. B. Griswold
Buckwheat Road
Repose
Pvt. Griswold
Third Army
Greenland
William Milford
Ralph Easley
Coast Guard
C. P. Easley
Easley
Marine Corps
Milford High School
Milford Realtor
Thomas E. Robinson
Richard Mitchell
Clifford Robinson
Eagles
Mitchell
Robert Mitchell
Ralph E. McDermott
C. L. Neth
Milford-Madeira
Charles Caldwell
War Department
Emma Caldwell
Perintown
Sergt
Caldwell
Eos
Isa
William F. Brown
Albert “Tack” Brown
First Pathfinder Squadron
Ninth Air Force
Barksdale Field
Emma D. Brown
Jackson J. Motsinger
Jack Motsinger
Germany
Motsinger
General Patton
Blanchester
Joseph J. “Bud” Wessel, Jr
Joseph J. Wessel
Army
Ledderman General Hospital
Oakland
Calif
Corporal Wessel
107Th Cavalry
Fort Bragg
Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co
Mary L. Motley
Kermit
Tex
Richard C. Gronberg
Gene Gonberg
Robert T. Motley
Gronberg
Pyote
Evelyn Gronberg
Ohio Wesleyan University
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