Legion Carnival Promises New Indoor Spectacle in Batavia
The American Legion hosts its third annual indoor carnival at Batavia Armory on Saturday January 1 1927. The burlesque program traces American history from Indian scenes and the Pilgrims to the Jaz Age with a New York Supper Club. Fresh side shows, a free entertainment program, a dance to close, and 25 cent admission at the door with extra for side shows.
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American Legion
Batavia Armory
Clermont County
New York
Legion
Universalist Church Services Schedule Announcement
The Mt. Carmel Universalist church invites attendees to use reason in worship and join early monthly services. Sunday service times are the first Sunday at 9 15 a m and the third Sunday at 1 30 p m led by Rev R Cummins with a welcoming congregation.
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Universalist Church
Mt. Carmel Universalist Church
R. Cummins
Amelia High Girls Triumph Over Hamersville 28 to 18
Amelia High School girls defeated Hamersville 28 to 18 in a Friday game. Russell, left forward, scored two early field goals and finished with 12 points as Amelia led from the start. Hamersville boys, strong Brown county contenders, visited but could not regain the lead.
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Amelia High School
Hamersville
Amelia
Clermont County
Brown County
Russell
North Monroe Welfare Meeting Set for December 24
The North Monroe Welfare Association will hold its next meeting on December 24 at Fair Oak school house. A full membership is desired. Business of importance.
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North
Milford Eastern Star Dance in New Home
The Milford Eastern Star hosts its first dance in the new hall on December 31 with 60 cent admission. Enjoyable music and ample floor space anticipated for a large turnout, and all are invited to attend.
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Milford Eastern Star
Milford O. E. 8 Installs New Officers in Fine Temple
Milford Ohio lodges installed the newly elected officers Friday night in the new Masonic Temple with Past Worthy Grand Matron Arra Blace of Dayton presiding. Three members were initiated as visitors and members filled the temple for a strong showing with Worthy Grand Matron Vonheder of Cincinnati in attendance. Lunch followed the ceremony and the event was described as a fine time for all.
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Milford O. E. 8
Arra Blace
Dayton
Ohio
Milford
Vonheder
Cincinnati
Milford Masonic Temple Dedicated at 50 000
Colonel William B. Melish led dedication ceremonies for Milford’s new 50000 temple. More than 800 Masons attended as Worshipful Master Hartsock and Milford Lodge officers oversaw events. Tributes flowed to lodge from Milford Knights of Pythias and others. Architect E Lamberg of Milford received appreciation. the temple seats 600 in an auditorium with dining hall and gallery.
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William B. Melish
Milford
E. ©. Lamberg
New Milford Temple
Ohio
Temple
New Temple
Frank McGee
F. C. Hartsock
Public Installation at Owensville Lodge No 228
Home Lodge No. 228 F and A M will publicly install officers at the Masonic Temple Owensville on Monday evening December 27 1926. A supper follows with oysters coffee and other eats provided by the lodge and Masonic ladies. All Master Masons their families widows and orphans are invited.
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Home Lodge No. 228
Masonic Temple
Owensville
County Commissioners Meet in Regular Session September 13
County board approves bills and conducts routine business with the full board present. Payments include labor payrolls, attorney fees, bridge and road work, indigent care, and miscellaneous supplies, noting repairs on Pike roads and a weekly care allowance for the Waits family in Goshen township.
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James Brower
Harry Britton
Scott Workman
Same
Gregor Nfaah
Bennett Behymer
Pike Repair
Citizens Garage
O. B. Conover
N. G. Cover
Clermont Auto Sales Co
Champion Bridge Co
E. Conover
Curtis
Hugh M. Davidson
Scott Worksman
Eveland
Falgner
Stone
Fallon
John Gardner
H. B. Glancy
A. Gauche
Oscar Glancy
Ashton Pike
A. L. Hannah
John Barr
Chiff Johnson
Keen Coal & Sup. Co
L. A. Leonard
Morel Sanley
Moore
Weber
John B. Miller
H. McNutt
D. Murphy
State
Orie Malott
O. H. McNutt
A.C. Nash
Ohio Law Reporter
Pringle & Buerkle
Gravel
Stone Bethel & New Rich
Hstle Pingle
Rich Construction Co
W. H. Stanage
St. Francis Hospital
A. R. Salt
Board of Children
Wilke Coal Co
White
C. N. Young
State Vs. Boott
Centerville
Olive Branch Pike
Waits
Goshen Township
Lyman Waits
Rising Batavia Rider Louis Craver Delights Crowds
New Orleans reports show Jockery Louis Craver of Batavia delivering sharp saddle work in recent rides. The young rider is praised as a mighty clever prospect who rarely underperforms, with Batavians proud of Louis and noting his connection to Mrs. Theresa Craver.
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New Orleans
Jockery Louis Craver
Batavia
Louis
Theresa Craver
Tax Time Extended by County Commissioners
County commissioners approved a resolution extending tax payment to January 20, 1927. Office hours stay set to balance accounts, with no taxes accepted after 4 PM. Local officials note the extension keeps the tax process orderly for the year.
Amelia Teams Defeat Bethel in Mixed Basketball Night
Bethel girls overwhelmed Amelia 44 to 18 as guards struggled for Amelia while Bethel centers and forwards showcased sharp passing and shooting. The Amelia boys fought hard but fell 30 to 25 though outmatched Bethel’s rough style, with C Russell, C Borgel and R Cooper as standout players. Next Amelia faces Batavia on Batavia’s floor in Thursday’s county clash.
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Amelia
Bethel
Amelia Braves
Amelia Lads
Bethel Boys
C. Russell
C. Borgel
R. Cooper
Russell
Borgel
Cooper
Batavia
Ripley Loose Leaf Tobacco Market Totals 221950 Lbs
Week ending December 11 sees 221950 pounds sold at 12.15 dollars per hundred. Quality limited to medium and common grades with prices firm. C W Jones of Seaman delivered 1920 pounds at 23.47 per hundred as East Fork valley crops arrive slowly due to weather.
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Ripley Independent
Loose Leaf
C. W. Jones
Seaman
East Fork Valley
Rough Road on Batavia to Stone Lick Pike
The Batavia to Stone Lick pike has had gravel laid but deep mud swallows it and it mixes with water, leaving a rough single track and very slow travel. Rolling may improve the surface.
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Batavia
Stonelick
Miami Helpers Clothing Club Elects Officers at Loveland
The Miami Helpers Clothing Club held its regular meeting Saturday December 1 at 2pm in Loveland High School. Doris Bodley was elected president and Jessie Bodley became news reporter, with other officers unchanged. plans for a membership drive and new ideas for the coming year were discussed, next meeting set for January 16, 1927.
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Miami Helpers Clothing Club
Loveland High School
Doris Bodley
Jessie Bodley
Christmas Entertainment at Stonelick Baptist Church
The regular Christmas program at Stonelick Baptist Church will be held on Christmas Eve with the usual good program. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Stonelick Baptist Church
Batavia Basketball Opens Season With Mixed Results
A large Armory crowd watched Batavia girls beat Loveland and take the county lead while the Batavia boys struggled against Loveland’s veterans. The Town Team opened with a close 28 to 22 loss to Pats Pontic of Milford, yet showed potential as the season starts. A Christmas night rematch with Milford is planned.
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Batavia
Loveland
Armory
Ft. Thomas
Pats Pontic
Milford
Clermont County
Milford woman dies after stroke in Batavia office
Mrs. Dollie Spencer of Milford suffered a stroke at the County Health Physician Breton’s office in Batavia after paying taxes and conducting business. She died at 8:30 p.m. at home. Survived by her son and husband. A former probation officer for eight years under Judge O P Griffith, she led Cincinnati’s slum district work and was president of the Cincinnati Business Woman's Club. She had been a mayoral candidate in her hometown. Funeral and burial scheduled for Monday.
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Cincinnati
Hill Slipping On Davis Hill Causes Highway Woes
The Davis Hill section between Batavia and Hamlet has been sliding for months. Peter Ballinger and his crew tried to stop the slip with stone and dirt fill and a ditch, but the road still creeps. Engineers consider drilling into the shale bed and blasting to release trapped water as a possible remedy.
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Davis Hill
Batavia
Hamlet
State Highway Department
Peter Ballinger
Dog License sale ends January with penalties
Dog owners must purchase tags at the auditor's office by January 16 to avoid penalties. Fees listed are: males one dollar, females eight dollars, kennels ten dollars. After January 16, untagged dogs may be caught by the dog catcher. Also note an ad for fresh radio batteries and accessories at J O Fubr's.
Interesting Meeting of Union Town Ship Farm Bureau
The Union Town ship Farm Bureau met at Mt. Carmel Grange Hall on December 17 with strong attendance. Stoddard and Winemiller spoke. Committees were named: Service and Extension C. E. Curtiss, John Rosenzweig, John Shimler, O. W. McBride, F. M. Johnson. Livestock marketing Rosenzweig. program Mrs. R. F. Maddox. Next meeting set for Tabasco school house January 21 at 8 p.m. Regular meetings on the third Friday each month.
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Union Township Farm Bureau
Mt. Carmel Grange Hall
Stoddard
Winemiller
C. E. Curtiss
John Rosenzwig
John Shimler
O. W. McBride
F. M. Johnson
John Rosenzweig
R. F. Maddox
Tabasco School House
New Arrivals at Batavia Public Library High School Building
The Batavia Public Library in the High School Building lists new acquisitions. Items include works by Harmer Walpole, Housman, Frost, Loos, Wharton, Sherwood Anderson, Lardner, Wells and many others with several travel and poetry volumes. Readers may reserve books by calling or dropping a card in the post office.
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Batavia
Beaman
Harmer John—Walpole
Sullivan
Our Times
Newman
Colum
Ireland
Wasserman
Housman
Frost
New Hampshire
Robinson
Lowell
Macaulay
Crewe
Robbery Wave Reported With Local Thefts Across Several Towns
The Herald details a spate of robberies in Bethel, New Richmond, Owensville, Milford, Loveland and Williamsburg. A recent A and P Grocery theft on Broadway netted $22.97 from the cash drawer and about $9 from employees before the suspects fled in a Chrysler sport roadster toward the C. C. Highway.
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Batavia
Bethel
New Richmond
Owensville
Milford
Loveland
Williamsburg
the Herald
Atlantic & Pacific
Broadway
D. E. LaBolt
C. C. Highway
Kroger
Radio program mailings urged by Wm G Winemiller
Radio fans are urged to mail their names and addresses to Wm G Winemiller to receive monthly mailed radio programs from various stations. Read it in The Courier first.
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Tax protests rise after state reassessment
Farmers claim local appraisals were fair but the State Tax Commission increases raise tax bills. Residents in Batavia report a 50 percent hike while the rate drops from 27 to 24 per thousand, provoking protests and potential refunds if test cases succeed. Local assessors canvassed territory before state adjustments. Some counties see lowered values despite strong owner evidence.
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State Tax Commission
Batavia
Accident Ends Life of Local Man in Barn Incident
Harry Cox of near Goshen accidentally shot himself in a barn last Thursday. He was taken to Bethesda Hospital for treatment and later died Saturday. Cox, 50, married, was brother-in-law to Tom Gregory, U S Commissioner of Cincinnati. Burial at Milford followed Monday noon.
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Harry Cox
Goshen
Bethesda Hospital
Tom Gregory
U. S
Cincinnati
Mr. Cox
Milford
Batavia Armory to Host Christmas Dance by Local Officers
Irwin Kain and Forrest Ely of the Batavia home company will stage a large Christmas night dance at the Batavia Armory. The event promises the best music and latest selections, with proceeds directed toward needed improvements and a strong invitation to the public to attend.
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Batavia
Irwin Kain
Forrest Ely
Home Company
Batavia Boy elected president of Mt. Auburn Welfare Assn
Attorney Dawson E Bradley, former Batavian, was elected president on Tuesday evening of last week. The Mt. Auburn Welfare Association, known for its good work, will continue its impact under his leadership. Clermont county is proud of him as a son of Mrs. Ella Bradley.
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Dawson E Bradley
Mt. Auburn Welfare Association
Bradley
Clermont County
Ella Bradley
Rare Black Raccoon Bagged by Greenfield Hunter
Lawrence Wise of Greenfield bagged a solid black raccoon last week in a rare specimen capture. Valued at $20, it is the only such catch known to exist among seasoned old hunters. The season is open and coon dogs are in demand. A holiday spread features baked coon and sweet potatoes.
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Lawrence Wise
Greenfield
Clermont county schools begin holiday vacation after noon Friday
The Clermont county schools start their holiday vacation from Friday noon December 24 to the Monday after New Years. Schools plan suitable programs and treats for pupils with Christmas carols and entertainments. A Whitaker school Christmas program is set for Wednesday night at 8 p.m. with snacks to follow. Stanley Anstaett, teacher.
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Clermont County
Whitaker School
Stanley Anstaett
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