WPA Workers Taking Over Cleaning Up in Clermont County
WPA officials in Clermont County restrict aid to private dwellings and select businesses after the flood. About 325 workers focus on debris removal and street cleaning, with field offices in New Richmond Rupert Ginns Moscow Neville Chile and Batavia. Applicants receive impartial treatment in order received, with state officials assessing damage and noting the widespread destruction.
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Allen Shumard
WPA
Shumard
Clermont County
New Richmond
Rupert Ginn
Moscow
Neville
Chile
Garber
Columbus
New ST
Ohio
Wife of Mayor Honored in State Church Women Groups
Representatives of Protestant churches from Greater Cincinnati attended the Ohio pastors convention and Ohio Church women conference in Columbus. Mrs Allen Roudebush wife of Norwood mayor served as vice president of the State women's group and is a vice president of the National Council of Federated Church Women, having previously led Cincinnati Federation of Churches women’s department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Cincinnati
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Conference of Church Women
Allen
Roudebush
Norwood
State
National Council of Federated Church Women
Women’s Department
Cincinnati Federation of Churches
Clermont Milk Producers Meet Friday February 12
The Clermont county local of the Milk producers Union holds its regular monthly meeting at the Court House Batavia on Friday February 12 at 8 pm. J H Pollitt is chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
The
Milk Producers Union
Court Houdee
Batavia
J. H. Pollitt
Pot Shots From Washington Hint at Jitters and Strikes
The piece notes jitters in Washington over a two week industrial strike with sitters at General Motors causing nearly a million dollars daily in pay loss. It cites neutrality law debates, political jockeying around Glenn Frank, and Stalinist executions while Trotsky seeks exile and world revolution from Mexico as Soviet plots loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kamenev
Zinoviev
Lenin
Trotsky
Mexico
Stalin
Butt
County Relief Continues Amid Uncertain County Plans
Clermont County relief setup, once led by Fred Croswell, disbanded Jan 1 1937, shows $4448.60 in grants for the prior month. No new organization exists for 1937 and officials have not announced plans. Action may await guidance from Washington and Columbus as relief activity remains stalled for five weeks with few complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Relief
Fred Croswell
Court House
Washington
Columbus
Flood Control Plan Proposed at Columbus Meeting
Government engineers outline a plan for a large reservoir on White Oak Creek near Georgetown to solve Ohio valley flood problems. A 50 foot dam across White Oak Creek near High Bridge would create an artificial lake reaching beyond New Hope, providing irrigation water supply power and recreation.
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White Oak Creek
Georgetown
Ohio Valley
Columbus
High Bridge
New Hope
United States Engineers
Time Extension For Filing Taxes In Ohio Employers
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue extended the deadline by 60 days for filing federal social security act tax provisions. Ohio employers now have until March 31st to file returns and pay the federal excise tax on 1936 payrolls. They may pay the federal unemployment compensation tax in a single sum or four equal installments. For details contact the district Internal Revenue Office in Cincinnati.
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Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Ohio
District Internal Revenue Office
Cincinnati
Tax Commission of
Red Cross
Mississippi
Atlanta
Hutchinsons celebrate 59th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Seth Hutchinson of Owensville marked their 59th anniversary last Saturday at the Batavia home of A C and Melle Stark. The gathering enjoyed by all, and well wishes were given for many more happy years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Hutchinson
Owensville
Mother of Five Dies at 91 in Wilmington Funeral Rites Held
Emma L. Lewis 91 of Wilmington died last Monday at a daughter's home. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p m in Amelia Methodist church with burial in Amelia cemetery. She leaves five daughters including Mrs. Motz of Bond Hill and Mrs. Wright near Wilmington, and four Methodist sons including R M Lewis Akron and Rev B H Lewis Fredericktown.
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Amelia Methodist Church
Emma L. Lewis
Wilmington
Arthur Motz
Garden Lane
Bond Hill
Cincinnati
Wm. Flora
Newtown
Courier Comment on Highway Closure and Flood Debris
An editorial essay discusses government meddling in business amid the automobile strike, calls for a nonpartisan board like the Interstate Commerce Commission, notes receding flood waters, and outlines relief efforts. It mentions tax delays in Ohio, Red Cross flood aid, a staff change, and Route 52 closure in Cler mont County with no travel except emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Ohio Newspaper Association Holds Annual Convention in Columbus
The Ohio Newspaper Association held its annual convention in Columbus on February 4 and 5. Notable speaker Dr. Glenn Frank led sessions while topics included the Federal Social Security Law. R C Snyder, president of Associated Ohio Dailies, presided at the Thursday lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ohio Newspaper Association
Columbus
Glenn Frank
R. C. Snyder
Associated Ohio Dailies
Judge Hausermann Sets Aside $100000 for New Richmond
Reliable sources report Judge Hausermann of Manila telephoned plans to allocate 100000 dollars for reconstruction of his boyhood town New Richmond. Details on fund use and distribution are unclear, but the New Richmond National Bank is expected to handle the funds. Hausermann has long maintained a relief fund for New Richmond residents and has aided flood victims repeatedly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hausermann
Manila
New Richmond
New Richmond National Bank
HigginSPORT Florist Victor Thomas Dies at 59
Victor H. Thomas, leading Higginsport florist and businessman, died suddenly at his home after a brief illness from pneumonia during the recent flood. He was 59. Funeral services were held at Taylor Funeral Home with burial at Shinkle's Ridge Cemetery. Survived by his wife Minnie Lauerman Thomas and five siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor H. Thomas
Higginsport
Taylor Funeral Home
Shinkle’s Ridge
Minnie Lauerman Thomas
Hayden Relief Bill Promises Funds for Flood Affected Ohio
Substitute House Bill No. 65 includes House Bill No. 122 allotting one million dollars to southern Ohio counties hit by the recent flood. The State Relief Commission will use the funds to relieve human distress, distributing by county needs. Representative Hayden of Clermont County is praised for his prompt action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayden
Ohio
House
State Relief Commission
Clermont County
Ohio flood forces delays. 50,000 children out of school
Southern Ohio schools suffer flood damage with repair costs pegged at 750000. About 50000 students lost class time as many schools cannot reopen for a month or more. New Richmond and others may extend terms into summer to recover lost time with state guidance to stretch the school year.
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Ohio
E. N. Dietrich
Supt. Thompson
Bethel
New Richmond
Boards of Education
State Department
Columbus
Girl of the Limberlost screening at Batavia High
The motion picture The Girl of the Limberlost will be shown February 23 at 1 30 p m and 7 30 p m in the Batavia High School auditorium. The event was postponed due to flood conditions.
Clermont County Schoolmasters' Club brings Batavia teachers evening
The Clermont County Schoolmasters' Club will enjoy an evening with Batavia Public School men teachers Thursday. A dinner by United Brethren Church ladies precedes a program and athletic contests in the new gym. Mr and Mrs Frank Marsh host open house Sunday afternoon for their fiftieth wedding anniversary with no gifts requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Schoolmasters’ Club
Batavia Public School
the United Brethren Church
Frank Marsh
Owensville
Two Day Farmers Institute at Amelia February 12 13
A two day Farmers Institute is planned in Amelia on February 12 and 13 with three state speakers Mrs D B Phillips C R Titlow and Joseph W Fichter. Sessions begin 9 30 am each day with local school pupils performing and musical numbers interspersed. Friday ends with Hill Billy music and speeches on home and cooperation. Saturday features talks by speakers health and education officials plus a play and pageant.
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Farmers’ Institute
Amelia
D. B Phillips
Mt. Washington
C. R .Titlow
Osborn
Joseph W. Fichter
Hamilton
Commissioner of Education
Supt. Tabscott
Corrine Himmler
Frank Hoggatt
Institute
Batavia
Fichter
Red Cross Feeds 3000 Flood Sufferers in Clermont County
William Dowdney head of the county Red Cross food department says about 25 tons of food have been distributed to nearly 3,000 flood victims in Clermont County. He notes numbers remain high as conditions return to normal and more case workers are hired to ensure aid reaches those entitled. Red Cross headquarters have moved to the Grant Memorial Building from Bethel School Auditorium. volunteers are urged to contact Mrs. Catherine Mefford at the Grant Memorial Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dowdney
Red Cross
Clermont County
Dewdney
Bethel School
Grant Memorial Building
Catherine Mefford
Bethel
Kendall to Speak at Batavia High on Ancient World
George Samuel Kendall, noted traveler and lecturer, will deliver a color illustrated talk on The Greatest Things of the Ancient World next Monday at 2:30 in Batavia High School auditorium. Pupils from grades five through twelve will hear the lecture, and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Samuel Kendall
Batavia High School
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