Ripley market sees high tobacco averages and local notes
Clermont County growers report strong yields at the Ripley market. County Supt. Frank Hoggatt recovers at home after a hospital scare and begins outdoor exercise. Christmas trees will be set up at the Courier office by Mrs. Margaret Sprague and Dorothy Warren. Local attorney Victor Schmidt, in the Blomer versus Mt. Carmel Glen Este case, is a former classmate of Judge Harry Britton and Ray Bradford. Earle Kincaid notes a loyal Sunday School attendance, missing only once in ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hoggatt
Goshen
Courier Office
Margaret Sprague
Dorothy Warren
Victor Schmidt
Blomer
Earle Kincaid
Batavia Lodge 104 Installs Officers for Year
Batavia Lodge No. 104 F and A M installed its officers for the coming year on December 14. District Deputy Grand Master Paul Thomassen served as installing officer with Marshall Olin M. Ashton and a list of named officers. Members then dined on oyster stew after the ceremony.
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Batavia Lodge No
Paul ©. Thomassen
Olin M. Ashton
Marshall
Lakemire
Lee G. Miller
Earl B. Kincaid
Donald Lytle
Clarence L. Glade
Maurice Lukemire
Chaplin
Walter J. Bauer
George C. An
No Gambling In County Crackdown Warns Offenders
Clermont County authorities led by Sheriff Clyde Dericks and Prosecuting Attorney Ray Bradford announce a countywide gambling ban targeting slot machines pinball machines and other cash paying devices. A machine was recently seized as a warning to violators who face charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Clyde Dericks
Ray Bradford
Robinson Wins Case Against Insurance Group
James F. Robinson of Locust Corner won a $2,650 judgment in Court of Common Pleas before Judge Harry Britton. He sued Sandy and Beaver Valley Farmers Mutual Protection Insurance Company over home fire loss last April. The Grange affiliated mutual refused payment citing policy conflicts. a new trial was requested and settlement possible.
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James F. Robinson
Locust Corner
Court of Common Pleas
Harry Britton
Sandy and Beaver Valley Farmers Mutual Protection Insurance Company
Lisbon
Ohio
The
Grange
Robin
BE. B. Hendrixson
Batavia
Suit filed to reinstate pupil refusing flag salute
In Clermont County, a petition asks the Mt. Carmel Glen Este School District to lift a suspension of six year old Joseph Blomer who was expelled for refusing to pledge allegiance. The suit cites Jehovah’s Witness beliefs and cites a 1943 Supreme Court decision. A temporary restraining order is sought to restore the boy to school.
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Clermont County Common Pleas Court
Mt. Carmel-Glen Este
State of
Ohio
United —— of America
Republic
Supreme Court
Virginia
Christmas Party for Kiddies at Williamsburg Theater
The Happy Hour Theatre in Williamsburg announces a gala Christmas party for children this Saturday morning. Attendees should be seated by 10 AM for Santa Claus arrival and a program including the want feature and comedies, with a present for each child.
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Williamsburg Theater
Happyhour Theatre
Williamsburg
Santa Claus
North Pole
Santa
Christmas Meetings Planned in New Richmond Area
This week features several church and civic events in New Richmond and Batavia. St Pauls Evangelical Church hosts a Christmas program on Sunday Dec 22 at 7 30 with a play A Sensible Christmas and a cast including Mrs Evelyn Zimmerman and Mrs Etta Brown.
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St. Paul’s Evangelical Church
New Richmond
Evelyn Zimmerman
Etta Brown
Carrie Rosemyer
Elizabeth Sargeant
Hazel Gorbin
St Louis Church Owensville Plans Christmas Mass Schedule
St Louis Church at Owensville will observe Solemn High Mass at midnight on Christmas Eve with carols by the young girls and a new young men's choir premiering. Low Mass on Christmas Day at eight AM and High Mass at ten AM with benediction and the Blessed Sacrament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Owensville
Methodist Brotherhood Meeting at Amelia Church
Clermont County Methodist Brotherhood schedules a meeting this Thursday December 19 at 8 p m in Amelia Methodist Church. Rev Robert G Scully of Northside Methodist Church Cincinnati will speak. Music by the men and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Methodist Brotherhood
Amelia Methodist Church
Robert G. Scully
Northside Methodist Church
Cincinnati
Christian Chapel Mt. Holly Christmas Services
Preaching Sunday December 22 at 9 30 AM with topic Five Roads to Bethlehem. Sunday School at 10 30 AM. A Christmas play to be presented Sunday evening. The Berean Class meets at Mrs Paul Channels home Thursday December 26.
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Bethlehem
Paul Channels
Clermont Sportsmen Year-end Meeting at Clubhouse
The Clermont Sportsmen hold their final meeting of the year at 8 p m Thursday at the clubhouse. Bethel Chapter of the Isaac Walton League members will be guests for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Sportsmen
Bethel
Isaac Walton League
VFW Auxiliary to Present Gifts at Loveland Hospital
The Auxiliary of F. W. Post 3954 will visit Loveland Hospital December 27 to serve meals and present gifts to about 250 mentally ill veterans. Donation requests include cotton socks size large or men’s white handkerchiefs. Packages go to Mrs. E. S. Griswold Route 3 Loveland Hospital Chairman or a card may be sent for pickup by a group member.
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F. W. Post
Los 2W
E. S. Griswold
Route 3
Loveland
Courier shifts deadline for holiday issue
The Courier moves next week’s issue to press Tuesday afternoon due to Christmas. Correspondents and advertisers must submit all copy to the Courier office by Monday. The office will be closed all day Christmas.
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The
Courier
Courier Snapshot Contest Rules and Prizes
The Courier invites readers to submit photos of any type and size with local, recent, human interest shots preferred. Include photographer name and address on the back and mail entries to The Courier by December 31. Prizes: first $5 cash, second a two-year subscription, third a one-year subscription.
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Courier
Couriers
Larkin Heads Clermont County Real Estate Board
Larkin of Batavia elected president of the Clermont County Real Estate Board at Milford meeting. Cecil P. Easley Milford named vice president Verne H secretary treasurer. Williams named as board representative to 1947 Ohio Real Estate Association. Next meeting first Thursday in January. Levi Curtis Jr jury trial for breaking and entering set in Judge Britton r Court on Friday December 20.
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J. Larkin
Batavia
Clermont County Real Estate Board
Milford
Cecil P. Easley
Verne H
Williams
Ohio Real Estate Association
Levi Curtis, Jr
Harry Britton
Patti Nowlin Weds Joseph De Camp At Home Ceremony
Miss Patti Lou Nowlin and Joseph W. De Camp married December 5 at 6 30 PM in the bride’s home with Rev A C Rainsberger officiating. The couple will reside at Forest Hill Farms after a brief honeymoon.
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Patti Lou Nowlin
L. W. Nowlin
Joseph W. de Camp
Laura de Camp
Joseph de Camp
A. C Rainsberger
Forest Hill Farms
Piano Recital by Amelia Pupils at Methodist Church
A piano recital will be given by the pupils of Mrs. Marjorie Gray at Amelia Methodist Church at 8 pm on December 21. Parents and friends are invited to attend the program.
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Marjorie Gray
Amelia
Amelia Methodist Church
Real Estate Tax Increase Benefits County Schools
After Clermont County property revaluation, the County Treasurer will collect about 84,067 more in 1947 than 1946. Schools are set to receive roughly 65,767 of the total, about 78.2 percent, with the remainder split among county government, townships, and towns and villages. Tax books open December 30 following the autumn convocation December 19.
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Clermont County
John Friend
Fruit Growers Meet Draws 94 Attendees at Batavia
Ninety four farmers attended the annual fruit growers meeting in the Batavia school cafeteria on Monday evening. H. J. Bolender presided as president and T. H. Parks and Frank Beach were present. Howard Elliott from the local Experiment Station spoke on DDT use. Beach stressed higher quality fruit for future markets and lower prices, while Parks focused on insect pest elimination to raise quality. County Agent W. W. Hamilton noted the unusually large turnout as a sign of growing industry interest.
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Batavia Rotary Club
Bata School
Verne Martin
Cincinnati
Presbyterian Church
Ruth Cobler
Batavia
H.J. Bolender
T. H. Parks
Frank Beach
Howard Elliott
Beach
Mr. Parks
W. W. Hamilton
Legion Buys Land for Permanent Home in Batavia
The Frank W Weaver Post of the American Legion bought an 18 acre tract with 600 foot Route 74 frontage from Mrs Mary Katherine Sellman for 1775 dollars as a potential permanent home. A building committee reported favorably and authorization was given to purchase with funds available. Plans for construction were not yet set.
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The
American Legion
Batavia
Route 74
Mary Katherine Sellman
Legion
Armory
Fred Rundo
Jim Griffith
Ed Parrott
Jim Patchell
H. K. Hillin
J. H
Christmas Program at Williamsburg School
Williamsburg school presents a Christmas program Monday December 23 at 8 00 pm in the auditorium directed by Mrs Louise Krum featuring a chorus of over five hundred pupils from elementary to senior high. The show titled Back to Bethlehem blends song and dramatized dialogue with solos and offerings by Boys and Girls Glee Clubs and an instrumental ensemble. The finale by combined junior and senior high choirs retells the Christmas Story adapted for the occasion and about one thousand patrons are expected.
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Williamsburg School
Louise Krum
Bethlehem
Goldsworthy
Krum
Veterans residence planned at Jackson Township Community House
Clermont County commissioners seek to convert Jackson Township community center spaces previously used by the National Youth Administration into a residence for one World War II veteran and his family. Nine temporary dwelling units may be purchased for temporary use around the county. Girl Scout Troup 310 of Newtown will hold a Christmas party at the Tiemeyers residence Friday at 3:30 PM with a gift exchange.
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Jackson Township
Clermont County
National Youth Administration
Girl Scout Troup
Newtown
Ed Tiemeyer
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Ripley
Te Lodge No. F. & A. M
Robinson
Insurance Group
Joseph Blomer
Beulah Blomer
Victor F. Schmidt
Mt. Carmel- Glen Este
Jehovah Witnesses
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society
Pennsylvania
Batavia High School
Bulldogs
Esther Lewis
Lois Jamieson
Rose Salter
Shirley Shinkle
D. of A. Council
Lv. F. W. Post
Clermont County Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 3954
Rosanna Hegbert
Roberta Histon
Betty Massey
Rotary Club
ST. Louis Church
Methodist Brotherhood
Clermont
VFW
Longvn
Larkin
Paul Retzler
Wesley McBride
Clyde Ireton
Walston Jacobs
Glenford Atwell
Bill Woods
Gover Thornberry
Ronald Day
Johnny Bucher
Jerry Shinkle
Miss Nowlin
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