Batavia Community Christmas Plans Near Completion
The Batavia Community Christmas committee, spanning civic groups, works with merchants to gather food and toy baskets for about 40 families. Elder residents receive flowers and candy, a Town Hall Theatre show for children features Santa, and a courthouse corner tree with Main Street lights completes the festive program.
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Batavia
Town Hall Theatre
Santa Claus
Santa
Main Street
Simplicity Marks Christmas Services In Local Churches
Local churches plan simple Christmas programs led by ministers Fred Mark and Rev. Duckwall. Batavia Methodist Church hosts a Sunday School program Saturday evening and a 7 30 carol service. Holy Trinity offers carols and Masses on Christmas Eve and morning. Stonelick Saint Philomena also presents carols before Midnight Mass. Presbyterian and EUB congregations hold morning worship and children’s programs on Christmas Day.
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Fred Mark
Batavia Methodist Church
Duckwall
Holy Trinity Church
Father Thomas Coleman
Saint. Philomena
Stonelick
W. T.paterson
Presbyterian Churchoir
Readers name 1840 Harrison rally cabin Buckeye cabin
Ruth Ungelheam of Batavia wins $5 for correctly identifying the Buckeye cabin shown in a drawing tied to the 1840 William Henry Harrison campaign. The cabin was built in Batavia for a large political rally. the sketch dates to 1888 by Rem Lane.
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Courier
Ruth Ungelheam
Route 5
Batavia
William Henry Harrison
Rem Lane
Mace
M. Jamieson
The
G. E. Ellis
Williamsburg Rt
Dean Smittle
A. B. Applegate
Milford
Burton Lunginus
Route 1
County Peace Officers Hold Annual Dinner at Perintown
The Clermont County Peace Officers Association held its annual turkey dinner on December 14 at the Wishing Well tavern in Perintown. J. H. Winness presided and introduced speakers Judge Harry Britton Judge Orville Halbish and Ray Bradford who urged increased support for law enforcement as Clermont County grows and duties rise.
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Perintown
Clermont County Peace Officers Association
J. H. Winness
Mt. Carmel
Harry Britton
Common Pleas Court
Orville Halbish
Propate Court
Ray Bradford
Clermont County
Batavian Injured After Car Plunge Into Fence
David K. Smith of Batavia sustained deep throat lacerations after being hurled through a car windshield driven by Franklin Kennedy of Batavia. The crash occurred at the intersection of State Route 28 and US 50 over the weekend. Kennedy was cited for reckless driving.
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David K. Smith
Batavia
Franklin Kennedy
Kennedy
Two Youths Held For Disturbance At New Richmond
Police Chief Pred Hoh arrested cousins William Snider and Donald Snider both of New Richmond after a street fight at Ferry Garden Cafe and a disturbance at Lee's Cafe. They face three charges including disorderly conduct resisting an officer and disturbing the peace and will have a mayor’s court hearing in New Richmond tonight.
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New Richmond
Pred Hoh
Holt
William Snider
Donald Snider
Cousins
Ferry Garden
Lee
Mayor’s Court
State Liquor Store Holiday Hours Announced
Ohio Department of Liquor Control announces new holiday hours for December 20 to 23 and 28 to 29 from 9 A M to 7 P M. Private Leedom among wounded in Defense Department release. son of Mrs Omie McAfan of Bethel Rt 3.
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Ohio Department of Liquor Control
Leedom
Defense Department
Louis C. Leedom
Omie McAfan
Bethel
Rt. 3
MacKinney Loses Driving Rights as Fine Suspended
Judge Harry Britton in Common Pleas Court fined Merrill Bud MacKinney 500 dollars for manslaughter in the January 20 1950 death of Edward E Bowen. Six months in jail and a one year driving ban were imposed but the jail term and half the fine were suspended on good behavior. Driving license suspension remains in effect.
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Harry Britton
Common Pleas Court
Merrill
Bud) MacKinney
Edward E. Bowen
Williamsburg Hosts Clermont County School Masters Meeting
Teachers from Amelia Bethel Felicity Goshen Owensville Williamsburg Pierce Township and Williamsville attended the Clermont County School Masters Club monthly meeting in Williamsburg on December 14. The topic was Liability Insurance for Teachers. The Williamsburg High School Boys Ensemble performed and a dinner was served. The next gathering will be January 11, 1951 at Williamsville School.
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Amelia
Bethel
Felicity
Goshen
Owensville
Williamsburg
Pierce Township
Williamsville
Clermont County School Masters Club
Williamsburg High School
Williamsville School
Milford Votes Nine Month Trial for Parking Meters
Milford Village council approves a nine month meter trial in the business district after a tied vote. Mayor A G Aiken breaks the tie with support from Silage Roberts Stroup against opponents Rinckhoff Brower. Five residents fined in mayor's court for traffic violations last weekend.
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Pute
Milford
A. G. Aiken
Oscar L. Silage
Frank A. Roberts
Wilbur G. Stroup
Earl D. Roberts
Robert A. Rinckhoff
Richard A. Brower
Siage
Milford Chamber of Commerce
Two Newtown Men Injured in Head-On Crash
Two Newtown men Wilbur Neeley and Frederick Hochstok were cut and bruised in a head-on collision on Wooster Pike. They were treated at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital for injuries.
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Newtown
Wooster Pike
Wilbur Neeley
Jo Plum Street
Frederick’ Hochstok
Our Lady of Mercy Hospital
Williamsburg cafe owner survives Route 74 crash
Eddie Cooper of Williamsburg escaped with minor injuries after losing control of his car on Route 74 two miles east of Batavia. His vehicle rolled onto its side in the center of the road.
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Eddie Cooper
Williamsburg
Route 74
Batavia
Christmas Cheer From Church and Club Groups for County Home Residents
Several groups brighten the County Home with Christmas programs and gifts. Mt Moriah Church junior choir, Newtown Baptist groups, Home Demonstration Club ladies, Terrace Park Garden Club, New Richmond Garden Club, a Stonelock Church group, and a Williamsburg Troop Three Girl Scout plan activities and treats for residents, though fewer personal gifts due to weather and illness.
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Mt. Moriah
Clyde Bower
Mt. Moriah Methodist Church
Newtown Baptist Church
Home Demonstration Club
Alma Cornwell
Lindale No
Etta Carnes
Amelia
Virginia Betts
New Richmond
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Batavia High School
Nancy Boner
Stella Vaught
Erickson
George Eddie Hopping
Nancy Stevens
Shirley Shu
Simplicity
Batavian
MacKinney
J. F. Paschal
J. O. Quickendall
State Highway Patrol
Oscar Branhan
Branham
Richard McQuarry
Cincinnati
Aston Hensley
Robert S.dumford
Hiram Bailey
Bantam
Heber Honaker
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