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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1936

Page

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New Officials Take Office Next Monday in Clermont County

Clermont County officials elected in November will assume duties next week. Carl Rush replaces Archie Holland as county engineer, Lee Hannah becomes clerk of the courts, and three present officials start new four year terms on Monday January 4.

Clermont County Carl Rush Archie Holland Lee Hannah Bethel Arthur W. Meinken Burton Hodges Frank A. Roberts Garland G. Auxier John Friend Orville Halbisch J. M. Hutchinson Edward Alexander Taxon Briggs Williamsburg Halbisch Homer Johnson Social Security Law

Foundation Law To Be Discussed At Clermont Meet

A panel on the State School Foundation Law will open the Clermont Schoolmasters Club January meeting on Thursday January 7 at the Bethel School Building. J W MacDonald will explain the State Teachers Retirement System and four speakers will cover revenue sources transportation eligibility fund distribution and related topics.

Clermont Schoolmasters Bethel J. W. MacDonald Milford Paul K. Moore H. J. Badgley P. G. Meranda Roy C. Thompson

Farmer James Evanshine dies after illness at 64

James Evanshine 64 died at his Mt. Pisgah home on December 22 after weeks of illness. A lifelong thrashing contractor for 45 years, he is survived by a wife, son, and daughter. Funeral services were held December 24 at Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church with burial at Mt. Pisgah. He was widely known locally.

James Evanshine Mt. Pisgah Mt. Pisgah M. B

Batavia Woman's Club to Meet Next Saturday

The Batavia Woman's Club will meet with Mrs KE Rush next Saturday January 2. The program includes a guest speaker on the Constitution and the United States flag. Election of officers will follow and responses on next year's program.

Batavia Woman's Club Mra. KE Rush United States Rockwell Forest Ely

Watch Night Party at United Brethren Church

A watch night party will begin Thursday at 9 o clock at the United Brethren church with music games and stante. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy the evening. Refreshments will be served.

United Brethren Church

Milford seniors sponsor New Year's Eve dance at school

The Milford High School senior class will sponsor a New Year's Eve dance in the school auditorium on Thursday December 31. The event runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with music by Charles Wilhelm and orchestra.

Milford High School Charles Wilhelm

Institutes Dates Announced for Williamsburg Goshen Edenton

Williamsburg Goshen and Edenton Farmers Institutes set for January 18 to 28 with sessions in each town. Notable speakers include C A Steele from South Vienna and Mrs Olive Noland of Licking County joined by local talent and community groups.

Williamsburg Goshen Edenton Edentonn C. A. Steele Clermont South Vienna Clarke County Iowa State Agricultural College Olive Noland Licking County

East Fork Club Observes Xmas At Home Meeting

The East Fork Progressive Farm Woman's Club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. S. J. Harlow and Mrs. Q. B. Mulloy home. A large tree, gift distribution for members and families, carols, readings, and a Christmas story marked the event. Next meeting set for January 28 at Evelyn Grossnickle's.

East Fork’'Progressive Farm Woman’s Club S. J. Harlow Q. B. Mulloy Mrs. Harlow Hubert Allan Hutchinson Mary Lou Ashton Alma Hunter Lawrence Grossnickle Mabel Mulloy Evelyn Grossnickle

Lucy Colbert dies in Felicity after long illness

In Felicity Ohio Lucy Colbert nee Pribble died December 14 1986 after a life devoted to her four children William Norma Ralph and Lee She united with the Presbyterian church and was a charter member of the Felicity D A Lodge Survived by four children one sister two brothers and several in laws and six grandchildren A card of thanks expresses gratitude to relatives friends neighbors and Rev Budd for comforting words.

Elizabeth Pribble Felicity Ohio Lucy George Wm. Colbert William Norma Ralph Lee Presbyterian Church Felicity D. of A. Lodge Earth Lucy Colbert Rev Budd

Former Official Will Be Paroled

B L Ketchum former Clermont County auditor who was sentenced to the Ohio Penitentiary in May 1935 for issuing false county warrants will be paroled on March 10 1937 according to an announcement from Columbus Tuesday. Ketchum was sentenced from 1 to 10 years when found guilty by a jury in common pleas court.

B. L. Ketchum Clermont County Ohio Penitentiary Columbus Ketchum Common Pleas Court

Batavia Couple Are Wed 57 Years

Mr and Mrs John Hahn of Batavia celebrated their fifty seventh wedding anniversary with a party at the home of Mr and Mrs Stanley Huber. They married December 24 1879 in Cincinnati. He is 79 she is 78 and they are the oldest married couple in Batavia. They have 21 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Attendees included John Huber Owensville and Mrs R L Vaughn and Mrs Emma Vaughn and children from Stokesdale North Carolina.

John Hahn Batavia Stanley Huber Hahn Cincinnati John Huber Owensville R. L. Vaughn Emma Vaughn Stokesdale North Carolina

Spanish pianist Iturbi to solo with Cincinnati Orchestra

Jose Iturbi will be soloist with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in Music Hall Cincinnati on Friday January 1 at 2 45 pm and Saturday January 2 at 8 30 pm conductor Vladimir Bakaleinikoff. Iturbi will perform Liszt Piano Concerto No 1 in E flat. The concert program includes Glazounow Concert Overture Solennelle Tschaikovsky Fifth Symphony and Rimsky Korsakov Capriccio Espagnole. Tickets 50 cents to 2 25 from R H Kunkle 121 E Fourth Street Cincinnati.

Vladimir Bakaleinikoff Jose Iturbi Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Music Hall Cincinnati Iturbi Spain Liszt Cincinnati Symphony Bakaleinikoff Moscow Europe Bakal‘einikoff Moscow Conservatory of Music Imperial Conservatory of Music St. Pebturg Moscow Art Theatre America Fritz Reiner Cincinnati Orchestra Gladzounow Rimsky, Korsakov R. H. Kunkle E. Fourth Street

Charges Dropped in Hamilton Shooting Case

Charges of shooting with intent to kill against Finley Hamilton former Terrace Park Country Club chef were dropped last week at the request of prosecuting witness Alfred J Hall of Cincinnati Hamilton had been jailed since the December 17 shooting and was released last Thursday afternoon The incident arose from a pistol battle between Hamilton and Hall at the country club resub.

Finley Hamilton Terrace Park Country Club Alfred J. Hall Cincinnati Hamilton Clermont County Hall

Fine Motto Found With Aged Merchant In Drowning Case

A pocketbook from an aged wealthy merchant who died by accidental drowning contains a motto reading If your xe cannot be usefully employed attend to the culti n Me your mind. The fragment reflects the era's moral exhortations.

Amelia O E S Installation Officers Named

Amelia Chapter No 338 O E S held its installation Saturday night December 19 with Nina Behymer as installing officer Catharine Behymer as worthy matron Russell Behymer as worthy patron Erma Eppert as associate matron Harvey Perin as secretary Helen Hageman as treasurer Alice Green as conductress Gladys Myrick as associate conductress Velma Leeds as chaplain Fanny Fitzpatrick as marshal Emma Smith as organist Olive Behymer as Adah Nettie Topie Ruth Nina Lou Leeds Esther Louisa Perin Martha Edna Jones Electa Hazel Gabriel warder Blanche Wheatley sentinel Frank Jones as guard.

Amelia Chapter No O.E.S Nina Behymer Worthy Catharine Behymer Russell Behymer Erma Eppert Harvey Perin Helen Hageman Alice Green Gladys Myrick Velma Leeds Fanny Fitzpatrick Emma Smith Olive Behymer Adah Nettie Topie Ruth Nina Lou Leeds Esther Louisa Perin Martha Edna Jones Electa Hazel Gabriel Warder Blanche Wheatley Sentinel Frank Jones

Reds Schedule Full 1937 Spring Exhibition Tour

Cincinnati Reds release outlines a 29 game exhibition slate led by Warren C. Giles. The trip travels to Florida Georgia North Carolina Virginia and Ohio with games against Yankees Red Sox Tigers Phillies Giants and others leading to the April 20 NL opener.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Warren C. Giles New York Yankees St. Petersburg Florida Tampa Daytona Beach Jacksonville Savannah Georgia Spartanburg South Danville Virginia Charleston West Virginia Dayton Ohio Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Tigers Crosley Field Cintimbati New York A.L Detroit Brooklyn N.L Clearwater Boston Sarasota Newark I.L Sebring Philadelphia Lakeland St. Louis Washington Winter Haven Fla Binghamton 8S. C Asheville N. C Winston-Salem Durham Rocky Mount W. Va

17 Vacancies In CCC Enrollment

Clermont County will send 17 boys to Civilian Conservation Corps camps during enrollment from January 1 to 20, 1937. Applicants should contact the county relief office at Batavia. Enrollees will fill vacancies from recent discharges and must be 17 to 28 years old, with pay of 30 dollars per month plus board and clothing. They must allot a portion of earnings to a needy dependent eligible for public aid.

Civilian Conservation Corps Clermont County Fred Croswell J. Otis Garber FERA Ohio Batavia Garber CCC

Reward Offered for Window Breakers at Pt. Pleasant Park

Charles M. Allison, superintendent of Grant Memorial Park, Pt. Pleasant, Ohio, announced a $25 reward on Tuesday for the capture of those who recently broke multiple window glasses in the park ornament area.

Charles M. Allison Grant Memorial Park Pt. Pleasant, O Pt. Pleasant Gr

Service Building Construction Begins in Clermont County

Work on the Clermont County service building started Monday morning with a crew led by Louis Strassburger, superintendent of construction. He said footings would be poured by week’s end.

Clermont County Service Louis Strassburger Strassburger

Milford High Quintet Is Undefeated

Milford High leads Clermont County basketball with five wins and no losses as league play resumes January 8 with Moscow at Amelia and New Richmond at Batavia. Batavia fell to Milford at home while Milford girls edge Batavia and lead the girls division. Bethel boys beat Owensville 28 to 15 and Owensville girls upset Bethel 21 to 18.

Moscow Amelia New Richmond Batavia Williamsburg Bethel Goshen Felicity Milford Flying Eagles Owensville Bethel Sextet

Frank Willis Appointed Commissioner to Fill Vacancy

Frank Willis, a Monroe Township farmer and current county commissioner, was appointed last Thursday to fill the vacancy created by the death of Elmer Binning, commissioner-elect of Tate Township. The selection followed a secret ballot by Probate Judge Orville Halbisch, County Recorder Burton Hodges, and County Auditor Blythe Jones. Willis will begin a two year term on January 4 as the new board, which includes Ezra Seyler and J. M. Hutchinson, convenes.

Frank Willis Monroe Township Elmer Binning Tate Township Willis Orville Halbisch Burton Hodges Blythe Jones Common Pleas Mayme Moyer Ed Callon Ed Harris Robert R. Caldwell E. D. Binning Ezra Seyler J. M. Hutchinson

Local High School Scores And Friday League Matchups

Milford 39 Batavia 9. Girls Owensville 21 Bethel 18. Milford 1 Batavia 30. Felicity 37 Williamsburg 16. Mason 89 Goshen 21. Amelia 25 Forestville 16. New Richmond 23 Moscow 138 Felicity 15 Williamsburg 14 Forestville 24 Amelia 19 Moscow 22 New Richmond 12. Friday January 8 Moscow at Amelia Goshen at Felicity.

Milford Amelia Williamsburg Goshen New Richmond Bethel Moscow Batavia Felicity Owensville Milford Pvo WL Pet Milford Prertree Goshen Tree Owensville Senate G van Pet van Pet Forestville New Richmond

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Charles G. White Farmer East Fork Club Amelia O.E.S Reds Oye Milford High Quintet Eagles
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