This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1949
Page
6
Notice of six months associate editor term and mail handling. Entry indicates Batavia Ohio postal office classification as second class matter.
The Nicholsville Post Office saw Nathan B. Nichols replaced by William Slye. A Hamilton Ohio wedding unites C. M. Smith to Ada line OConnor. Another marriage binds John Welch to Nancy McMurchy near Bantam. The item notes no sorrow and extends blessings to the newlyweds.
The county reports several marriage license filings since the last update. Names include Hiram Nichols of Felicity to Fannie Turton, Augustus Hulick of Batavia to Addie Wallace, Herbert Cook of Goshen to Minnie Patterson, Harry McAfee of Batavia to Cora High Baldwin, Raymond Bogart of Tobasco to Claudie Jeremiah, with reverend officiants noted.
The column explains its purpose as a devotional guide tied to Sunday school lessons, urging readers to study the Bible directly and not rely on this piece for in-depth doctrine. It discusses the early church after Christ's resurrection and the ten days between the Ascension and Pentecost, emphasizing waiting, preparation, and prayer as paths to spiritual power.
The narrator notes hats lift his missus mood and recalls his own small indulgences like a briar pipe and a broken clarinet. He observes people respond differently to simple pleasures and urges understanding varied desires.
Owensville residents enjoyed a series of holiday events from December carols at the Bullock Antique Shop Nativity display to school and church performances. Batavia and Owensville students sang beautifully while the Owensville Glee Club and Methodist Church staged programs ending with Santa Claus candy distributions. A baton drill by twelve third graders directed by Miss Alrey impressed attendees.
Poet's Nook accepts original and reprint poems with author and address in the upper left corner. Contributions go to Sheila Stinson or Edna Hamilton in Cincinnati areas. The January poem urges resilience, faith, and growth through sorrow and stones toward higher ideals. Katherine Hunter Coe credits Poet's Forum.
A local Christmas program featured white blouses and baton twirlers with a Dickens sketch by the fourth grade taught by Mrs Evans. Tony Patchell played Scrooge while the Glee Club conducted by Mrs France closed with a candle light number. Various families hosted holiday gatherings and visitors include Ensign Joe Evans and relatives from Boston and Cincinnati.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.