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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1935

Page

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Ring Captured Seven Chicken Thieves In Clermont County

Farmers in Clermont county and nearby districts suffered chicken losses for months. Bruce Harlow Garland Harlow Clarence Moore of Cincinnati with four others were captured. A truck and sack-salted chickens were seized. suspects pleaded guilty to grand larceny and posted $500 bonds each. They remain jailed.

Clermont County Bruce Garland Harlow Clarence Moore Cincinnati Tom Brooks Garland Haston Kentucky Auxier Garland Bruce Handlen S. L. Larkin

Man Jumped From Train in Kentucky Scalp Wound Reported

Oscar Hopkins 81 of Ateger Kentucky wandered into Dr J K Ashburn's office early Tuesday in a dazed state with a severe scalp wound. He said he jumped from a Norfolk and Western train about a mile below Avellon House to avoid being thrown off. He was taken to Dr Van Horn then returned home on the morning train.

Oscar Hopkins Ateger J.k.ashburn Hopkins Avellon House Bilavia van Horn

Batavia Woman's Club to Meet February 16

The Batavia Woman's Club plans a February 16 meeting with Dr. Halsey as the speaker. The open gathering convenes at 8 o'clock at the Presbyterian Church.

Batavia Woman’s Club Halsey Presbyterian Church

Farmers Institute set for Williamsburg School Auditorium

A Farmers Institute will convene at Williamsburg School Auditorium on Friday and Saturday February 1 and 16. Speakers include P. E. Grubb of Johnstown Mrs Lettie M. Randolph of New Lexington and Dana Williams of Lebanon. An elaborate program, farm product exhibits and premiums, lunch by Ladies Aid, and public invitation.

Farmers’ Institute Williamsburg School P. E. Grubb Johnstown Lettie M. Randolph New Lexington Dana Williams Lebanon Ladies Aid

Military Ball at Batavia Armory to Aid P T A

A Military Ball at the O N G Armory in Batavia Friday night February 22 runs 9 to 1 am. Forrest B Ely is general chairman. Proceeds go to the Batavia Parent Teachers Association. A grand march of ex service men and national guardsmen is set for 10 pm. Admission 40 cents per person or 75 cents per couple. Music by Mickey Friend's orchestra, famed for the recent presidential birthday party.

O. N. G. Armory Batavia Forrest B. Ely Parent-Teachers’ Association Mickey Friend

Batavia P T A Meeting Features Ohio State Speaker

Batavia P T A will meet Thursday February 14 at 8 oclock in the school auditorium Prof Maxfield of Ohio State University will speak on mental hygiene All interested are welcome.

Batavia P. T. A Maxfield Ohio State University

Cashier Becomes New Richmond National Bank's Filling Choice

Guy T. Behm 45 of Winchester Ohio named cashier to fill the vacancy created by the late H C Bert Reed. Hamp shire Buckley bank president announces the appointment after Behm’s long banking career in Kentucky as assistant cashier, at W H Hatton Co Cincinnati, and as Ohio bank examiner. He has recently acted as conservator for several Toledo district banks under restriction.

Guy T. Behm Winchester New Richmond National Bank H. C Bert” Reed Behm Hampshire Buckley New Richmond Bank Kentucky W. H. Hatton Co Cincinnati Ohio Toledo

Auto theft suspect held by Arkansas authorities

Sheriff G. G. Auxier said Joseph McKeehan known as Blackie from Cincinnati and Milford has been captured by Arkansas authorities in connection with a Milford auto theft. The stolen car of Thomas J. Flynn was abandoned in Covington and carried evidence including fingerprinted whiskey bottle. Return to Milford not yet determined.

G. G. Auxier Hamilton County Joseph McKeehan Cincinnnati Milford Arkansas Auxier McKeehan Blackie Thomas J. Flynn Covington

Sheriff Auxier Named Defendant in False Imprisonment Suit

James Morgan of New Richmond filed a $2,700 common pleas suit last week against Sheriff Garland G. Auxier charging detention without cause from November 5 to 10. Morgan was released on habeas corpus filed by Forrest E. Ely on November 10. Morgan’s brother Herman was recently convicted of burglary in an attempt to blow the LeMontree Manufacturing plant safe in New Richmond.

Garland G. Auxier Common Pleas Court James Morgan New Richmond Sterling L. Brown Morgan Forrest E. Ely Herman LeMontree

Clermont County Basketball Draws Seed Williamsburg Milford

Drawings for the Clermont County Basketball tournament seed Williamsburg and Milford based on best county records. First round opens Friday February 22 at Amelia with Milford vs Moscow and Batavia vs New Richmond.

Clermont County E. H. Pattison Batavia Amelia Bethel Williamsburg Milford Amelia Milford Moscow New Richmond Bethel Amelia Felicity Owensville

Joint Farm Bureau Grange Panel in Batavia Seeks Road Funds

Rob ert R. Caldwell of Owensville chaired a Batavia meeting with Senator Harold Nichols and Representative John J. Hayden. They backed using all gas tax revenue for roads, lowering licenses for small farm trucks, and granting police power to the state highway patrol. Telegrams were sent urging support for a farm credit amendment with interest at 3%%, to be addressed by the Senate on Monday per M. D. Lincoln.

Joint Farm Bureau-Grange Robert R. Caldwell Owensville Harold Nichols John J. Hayden Batavia Farm Bureau-Grange Committee Buckley and Donahey Farm Credit Nct Senate M. D. Lincoln Ohio Farm Bureau Federation

Ohio to distribute late 1934 license tag funds

County auditors learn from Registrar Frank West that about 250000 dollars from 1934 license tag sales will be distributed around February 15. The second distribution of 1935 auto tag revenue will follow shortly.

Ohio Frank West Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Damages Sought in Suit Over 1934 Ohio Auto Crash

Josephine Thoroman guardian of John Thoroman sues H R Truman of Cincinnati seeking 30475.15 in damages for injuries from a State Route 50 crash near Owensville on October 26 1934. The filing notes John Thoroman’s severe injuries and confinement at Athens State Hospital for the Insane. he rode in a truck driven by Carlton West.

Common Pleas Court Josephine Thoroman John Thoroman H. R. Truman Vine Street Cincinnati Britton Owensville Truman Athens State Hospital Thoroman Carlton West

Homecoming to be Held Saturday Afternoon

Former residents and pupils of Tabasco and Williamsville schools return for a joint P T A homecoming Saturday afternoon and evening. Afternoon program starts 1 30 p m with a chicken dinner 5 to 7 p m. Principal address by L L Rummell field editor of the Ohio Farmer.

Tabasco Williamsville L. L. Rummell The Ohio Farmer

Masonic Inspection Dates Released for Clermont County

Clyde C. Cox inspector Goshen lists inspection dates in Clermont County with events in Loveland Edenton Bethel Felicity and a Past Masters Association meeting in Williamsburg. Other dates to be named.

Clermont County Clyde C. Cox Goshen Loveland Edenton Bethel Felicity Williamsburg

Public Opinion Snippets from Cincinnati and Beyond

A columnist notes doctors get credit for the Dionne quints care more than parents. Towns debate old age plans and New Deal censorship. Slot machine cases spark court questions in Clermont county. Batavia traffic, Hueyiana poke, NRA letters, and a New York woman’s fun shooting husband surface. Davey’s bold political impact stirs both parties. Government relief rolls and voting patterns praised.

Cincinnati Weisbrodt Clermont County Batavia Main Street Louisiana Hueyiana New Deal NRA New York Norton Kan Davey

County groups urged to elect delegates for Batavia rally

Churches and organizations are urged to elect delegates to a county convention to be held at the M E church in Batavia next Tuesday to form a county organization. A temperance rally is planned for the evening. Citizens are asked to contact State Representative John Hayden and State Senator Harold D Nichols to support local option bills including a 3.2 beer vote.

Clermont County M. E Batavia John Hayden Harold D. Nichols

Garden Club Meeting and Terrarium Talk in Batavia

The Batavia Garden Club will meet with Mrs Harold D Nichols on Monday February 18. Mrs Milton Has son of Newtown will discuss and construct a terrarium and attendees should bring money for terrarium chances. A new series of illustrated lectures on Principles and Practices of Fine Gardening will open soon at the University of Cincinnati with twelve sessions led by Prof MyrI E Bottomley in Swift Hall beginning February 26.

Batavia Garden Club Harold D. Nichols Milton Hasson Newtown Cincinnati University ‘of Myr] E. Bottomley Department of

Grange Meeting Planned with Tax Debate and Music

Goshen Grange schedules a February 21 program with readings on taxes from fifty years ago, a debate on real estate tax as the best form of tax, music by young people, recitations on taxation today, and a tribute to Lincoln and Washington. Participants include Preston Ferree, Freak Hoggatt, William Sunshine, Lester House, William Jenkins, Lloyd Andrews, Catherine Bray, James Huntley.

Goshen Grange Preston Ferree Hoggatt Wm Sunshine Lester House William Jenkins Lloyd Andrews Lincoln Washington Catherine Bray James Huntley

Fire at Morris Restaurant in Bethel Causes Minor Damage

A fire at the Morris restaurant in Bethel owned by Mr Freeman and wife was found at 2 a m on Thursday. Bethel fire department responded and extinguished the blaze with small, insured damage.

Morris Bethel

Batavia Merchants clinch third in Coca Cola League

Batavia Merchants split final two games to seal third place and earn a spot in the Newport American Legion tournament set for March 8 to 16. New Richmond sits fifth, and Batavia faces Owensville’s LaMacedas Saturday at the U N G Armory after a 40–32 loss to New Richmond and an 85–82 win over King’s Mills.

Batavia Merchants Newport American Legion Cincinnati New Richmond Clermont County Merchants King’s Mill LaMacedas Owensville U. N. G. Armory Bethel CCC King’s Mills Blanchester Leesburg Felicity Cherry Fork Batavia Morrow

Milk Producers Meet in Clermont County With Call for Better Prices

A large group of Clermont county milk producers gathered at the Batavia Armory Friday night with Attorney J. P. Osborn of Cincinnati as chief speaker. He told the audience butter fat prices may reach 44 cents per pound by February 16 and urged all producers to attend a February 18 meeting in Columbus with Governor Davey to press for improved milk prices. An old fashioned dance followed the talk.

Clermont County Armory Batavia J. P. Osborn Cincinnati Columbus Davey

Farmer James Shelton Dies After Brief Illness

James Shelton of Olive Branch died at his home Wednesday after a brief illness. Funeral services will be from Moore Funeral Home Friday with burial in Manchester. He leaves a widow and one daughter.

James Shelton Olive Branch Moore Funers Manchester

Mass Meeting Discusses Milk Marketing Act in Batavia

Large crowd at Batavia Court House heard Robert Scheiring of the Cooperative Pure Milk Association explain the Burke Bill and the Milk Marketing Act. He argued the act brings orderly marketing and fair payments, warned against a 15 percent base increase, and described production regulation like other crops. Jesse J. Jordan chaired as Scheiring prepares to testify in Columbus.

Cooperative Pure Milk Association Court House Batavia Robert Scheiring Association Cincinnati Board of Control Milk Board Scheiring Cincinnati State Milk Marketing Commission Columbus Jesse J. Jordan Bethel

East Hill Farm Woman's Club Meeting Held at Vera Buerkle Home

The East Hill Farm Woman's Club met Thursday morning in February at Vera Buerkle’s home for a covered dish dinner. Fourteen members and three guests attended. A program followed with topic Miscellaneous, roll call Current Events, led by Mrs White. Mrs Combs and Miss H Holman presented papers, readings by Mesdames Buschback, C Glancy and Knapp. Meeting closed by Closing Ode, social hour, adjournment to meet Mrs Cover in March.

East Hill Farm Woman's Club Vera Buerkle Mrs. White

Monterey Presbyterian ladies aid entertainment night

On Friday February 22 the Monterey Presbyterian church ladies aid presents an entertainment and social at the church featuring music and a local talent play. Sandwiches pie pickles and coffee will be sold. Admission is free.

Ladies Aid of the Monterey Presbyterian Church Loeal

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Ring Cler Mont County P. K. Moore Glen Straube Glendale Clermont Farm Bureau Hillsboro Clermont Highland Brown County E. L. Carter Adams Brown Ohio Farm Bureau L. A. Taylor James R. Moore Ohio Farm Bureau News Rep Sen TAG Money Distribution Ready Cincinnatian Courier Comment Garden Club Grange News Farmer
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