Local News Snippets From Batavia Ohio Area
Births and social notes list a bay boy born December 13 to Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Noll and a baby girl to James Brooks and wife in WilliamsVille. Mrs. Henry Bissantz recovering from a fall. Advertisements promote Radiola 33 as low price and fixtures at Fuhi's Williamsburg. Various residents visit relatives in Owensville and Cincinnati. A Christmas party hosted by Girl Scouts leader Miriam Fishback includes gifts for regional charity. Local photographer Kenneth Rice advertises services. Community notices recall a surprise birthday gathering for Mrs. Stanleyer with oysters, ice cream and well wishes.
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Avip
Mice Winthorpe Crash
Julan Fishback
Daniel Hillen 84 Batavia editor and Mason dies
Daniel Hillen aged 84 born in Ireland came to America at age four and lived in Williamsville Back Run and Batavia. He died Saturday after two years illness. A Mason and editor known for daily comment and reading. Survived by nephew John Hillen in Detroit and relatives in East St. Louis. Funeral Monday at 2:30 p m Moore Funeral Home in charge of Masonic burial at Batavia.
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Daniel Hillen
Ireland
America
Williamsville
Back Run
Bantam
Daniel
Barney
Batavia
John Hillen
Detroit
East St. Louis
Moore Funeral
Bataia
Xmas Exercises Highlight Sunday Schools
The M. E. Sunday school held a large Xmas program with a generous treat to scholars. The Presbyterian Sunday school also presented a fine junior play and a multi‑part program. The U. B. school featured a large decorated tree and music declamations and short talks, with presents for all. Next Sunday night the U. B. congregation will attend the Presbyterian church.
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M. E
Presbyterian Sunday School
U. B
Presbyterian Church
Young Men Entertain at M E Church Service
The M E Church Sunday school class led by Mr Morrison performed last Sunday night. The program featured several numbers including Silent Night sung by the class and the Three Wise Men written by Morrison, to a large audience. Also included are classified sale notices for a Bainstead home in Batavia Ohio and several Batavia area properties and farms.
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M. E. Church
Morrison
Batavia Woman's Club Meeting Postponed to January 4
Batavia Woman's Club meeting set for December 28 is postponed to Saturday January 4 with Mrs. Dominy as hostess. The issue includes South America program notes Buenos Aires Paris of South America and music La Paz The Sunken City. Local notices list repairs and ads for Majestic Radio and automatic washers from Batavia stores.
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Batavia Woman's Club
Dominy
South America
Buenos Aires
Paris
S. W. Sprague
County Faces Hard Times As Red Cross Seeks Aid
Observers note widespread unemployment causing suffering in the county. The Red Cross needs bedding and clothing for families, while the Presbyterian Missionary Society of Batavia sews comforters for the Red Cross and seeks cotton and woolen materials. Donations of money are also welcome to fund this aid.
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Red Cross
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Batavia
Community Christmas Trees Across Town
Batavia American Legion sponsored a Christmas tree at the courthouse corner for Christmas Eve with vine, colored lights, baskets for the needy, and treats for children. Carols by youths, a pleasant time for all. Williamsburg’s Thursday Afternoon Club erected a tree at Bank corner Main Street with illumination, decorations, gifts for children, baskets for the needy, songs, and a band program attracting many.
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Batavia American Legion
Court House
Williamsburg
Bank Corner
Main Street
Clover Progressive Club Christmas Meeting at Mrs Haworth Home
The Clover Progressive Club held its December Christmas gathering at Mrs. Lowell Haworth’s home. Forty one members and families attended an oyster supper, sandwiches, and coffee. The evening featured music, games, and social activities, concluding the club’s 1929 season.
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Clover Progressive Club
Lowell Haworth
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