Clermont County Commissioners Meet in Batavia February 8 1937
The Clermont County Board met at their Batavia office on February 8 1937 with J M Hutchinson Ezra Seyler and Frank Willis present. Bills were examined and approved for numerous suppliers including WPA payments and court house upkeep. The board authorized Allan Shumard WPA to clear debris on county roads and awarded a Remington Rand contract to service adding machines in county offices at 22.50 per year for three machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Batavia
Ohio
J. M. Hutchinson
Ezra Seyler
Frank Willis
Ayer Hardware Co
Clermont Courier
Clermon Publishing Co
Donovan & Passmore
Bond
Cincinnati and Suburban Bell Telephone Co
John Light
A. C. Gritzmacher
C. S. Slade
Dayton Blank Book Co
Clermont Sun Publishing Co
F. J. Heer Printing Co
Kenneth H. Turner
Clermont Publishing Co
Bethel Press
Warren Liston
Court House
Charles G. White
Board of Public Affairs
L. M. Prince Co
Same
Williamsburg
R. H. Foster
J. I. Holcomb Mfg. Co
WPA Pr
Stakalta Mfg.Co
Archie Moon
Chas. Cooper
Willis
Seyler
Allan Shumard
WPA
Hutchinson
Remington Rand
East 4Th Street
Cincinnati
Remington
Yea
County approves purchase of GMC pickup for road fund
The Board of County Commissioners authorizes buying one 1-2 ton GMC pickup for the County Engineer and assistants. W A Taylor GMC dealer offered $649.91 delivered to Batavia. Payment to come from the county road fund per section 7200 G. C. Roll call: Hutchinson yea Seyler yea Willis yea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
W. A. Taylor
GMC
Batavia
Hutchinson
Yea
Seyler
Willis
County officials meet in Batavia over water damage bill
The commissioners convened February 11 1987 at the Batavia office with J M Hutchinson Ezra Seyler and Frank Willis present. A motion by Willis seconded by Seyler approved paying for dry cleaning bolt goods damaged by water at the New Richmond sewing center WPA project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
J. M. Hutchinson
Ezra Seyler
Frank Willis
Willis
Seyler
New Richmond
Hills
Courier Editor In City Hospital
Rush editor of The Clermont Courier has been confined to Christ Hospital Cincinnati since February 8. He underwent a minor operation last Thursday and expects to be back at home later this week. Though unsure when he will resume daily work, the illness is not considered serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush
Clermont Courier
Christ Hospital
Cincinnati
Special Program by Seminary Students at Monterey Church
Cin cinnati Bible Seminary students plan a special program at Monterey Church of Christ on Thursday February 18 at 8 00 p m The public is invited and church members and friends are urged to attend for an event of unusual interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Bible Seminary
Monterey Church of Christ
Tax Collection Starts March 1 for December Real Estate
The county treasurer announced that payment of the December real estate taxes begins March 1 and runs to April 15, 1937. No payments accepted before March 1. A penalty applies to bills unpaid after April 15. Taxpayers are urged to pay promptly to avoid last minute rushes and avoid penalties.
Telegraph to Transmit Flood Relief Communications
Relief offices in the Ohio valley order all interoffice messages sent by telegraph to ensure accuracy and speed. Telephone service is halted until the order is lifted, with the U S Army to oversee and control communications in the flood zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Valley
U. S. Army
Card of Thanks for Amelia H. Elion
We thank friends and neighbors for help and sympathies during our mother Amelia H. Elion’s sickness and death. Gratitude to Rev E L Smith for consoling words and Wm S Moore for service. Mrs Grace Erion Ear E Erion
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia H. Elion
E. L. Smith
Wm. S. Moore
Red Cross to Transport Flood Relief Materials
In cooperation with the American Red Cross the town will transport flood relief materials paid from emergency relief funds. Hutchinson, Seyler, and Willis vote aye.
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Boro
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Hutchinson
Yea
Seyler
Willis
Flooring Motion For Red Cross HQ In New Richmond
Motion by Mr Seyler and seconded by Mr Willis to furnish about 500 feet of flooring by Clermont County for Red Cross headquarters at New Richmond in Henson's Garage at Nicholsville Road foot. Vote: Hutchinson yea Seyler yea Willis yea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seyler
Willis
Clermont County
Red Cross
New Richmond
Henson
Nicholsville Road
Hutchinson
Yea
Clermont County Appoints Apiary Inspector and Helper
Clermont County approves Joseph L. Young as apiary inspector and Herman E. Fagley as helper for the year 1937 per a January 11 letter. Earl H. Hanefeld, Director of Agriculture, signs the approval from Batavia Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Ohio
Board of Commissioners
Clermont County
Joseph L. Young
Herman E. Fagley
Earl H. Hanefeld
Courier Comment: A Look Ahead From a Busy Paper
The column muses on spring prospects and looming labor strife including GM with a tentative peace. It jokes about headlines endlessly looping, social security, staffing gaps, and a flood’s lingering wreckage while noting a move to Atlanta and editor E S Rush’s illness. It ends with reflections on new trailers and wanderlust.
No single leader should wield unchecked political power
The author warns against concentrated authority in any group or leader including President Roosevelt and outlines how power centralization weakens institutions and endangers farmers, parties, and religious groups. The piece argues for shared responsibility and the dangers of hero worship in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
House of Representatives
Senate
Congress
Supreme Court
Washington
Columbus
Ohio Valley
The Forgotten Man and His Debt to the Nation
A reflective piece praise for the forgotten man who funds government programs through taxes and credit. It argues that without his steady support, government aid to farmers workers and exporters would falter, warning against neglecting his contribution and proposing public thanks or memorials.
Tobacco Marts Resume Sales After Flood Repairs
Ripley and Maysville tobacco markets reopened this past week after flood damage. Several facilities were heavily damaged requiring repairs before operation. Prices remained firm on small lots, deliveries light, and Banner Warehouse No 1 suffered total loss while No 2 resumes sales. some floors saw tobacco sell up to three cents higher. No tobacco was reported lost in the flood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley
Maysville
Banner
Rumblings of Tax Increase Stir Ohio Policy Talks
In Columbus, proposals to raise the sales tax from 3 to 4 percent and the State gasoline tax to 5 cents seek about 25 million dollars in new annual revenue. The gas tax would fund road repairs after floods in the Ohio valley, while the sales tax would support schools and relief programs. Governor Davey has not committed, and officials say county levies for relief could be reduced if the measures pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Davey
Ohio Valley
Interorganization Conference
Schools Urged To Teach Principle Of Democracy
New York United States public schools should maintain and teach the nation’s democracy. Dr. Alexander J. Stoddard, chairman of the NEA education policies commission, warns against under teaching democracy while ensuring that all forms of government have a fair hearing. He says schools must educate people to understand and support the governing political philosophy of their nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
IPS
United States
Alexander J. Stoddard
Educational Poliies Commission
National Education Association
New Richmond School to Open March First
New Richmond Public School plans to reopen for instruction March 1 if the community can ready the building. The facility is being repaired cleaned and fumigated to be dry and comfortable. New Richmond boys will join the Clermont County Basketball Tournament starting February 26 despite a shortened schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Richmond Public School
Supt. Thompson
New Richmond
Clermont County
Founders' Day Program at Mt Carmel Meeting
Founders' Day observance marking the fortieth anniversary of the congress of parents and teachers will be featured at Mt Carmel Association's regular meeting Friday at 2 00 p m in the school house. The program will include club members. H C Corbin Camp and Auxiliary USWV met Thursday evening February 11 at J Ly Anderson's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress of Parents and Teachers
Mt. Carmel Association
Club
H. C. Corbin
USWV
J. Ly Anderson
Clermont County High School Basketball Tournament Schedule
Superintendents and coaches plan the yearly event for ten Clermont County high schools with games starting February 26 at four centers. Felicity and Williamsburg open Friday at Batavia. Goshen v Milford. Saturday brings Milford hosting Moscow Amelia Bethel. winners advance to Amelia Sunday. Semis Saturday night at Bethel, finals March 1 at Bethel with referee Gelby Venn of Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Felicity
Wiliamsburg
Batavia
Goshen
Milford
Moscow
Amelia
Bethel
New Richmond
Owensville
Adrian Workman Dies of Pneumonia
Adrian Workman a well known county figure died of pneumonia on February 11 at Bethesda Hospital Cincinnati. He aided in flood relief work and is believed to have contracted the illness during his unselfish assistance to high water victims. He is survived by a sister Mrs O R Markwell of Covington Kentucky and Mrs Sarah Kerns grandmother with whom he lived near New Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian Workman
Bethesda Hospital
Cincinnati
Bride Receives Lovely Shower for Mrs Pringle Watkins
A miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Ethel Mae Pringle Watkins was held last Thursday evening February 11 at the home of her grandfather and aunt Chas Seward and Mrs Alma Hill. She received many useful and lovely gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Mae Pringle Watkins
Chas. Seward
Alma Hill
Thanks for kindness after sister Mary E. Clark's loss
We express sincere thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy in the loss of our sister Mary E Clark Special thanks to Rev Steward for his words Mrs Wurtz and Mrs Hutchinson for their songs and J Isaac Maham for his service Sisters and Relatives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Clark
Rev. Steward
Wurtz
Hutchinson
J. Isaac Maham
Woman's Club hears talk on antique glass and china
Mrs. C. F. Kayser of Wyoming gave an engaging talk at Batavia for the Woman's Club. She displayed many of her prized glass and china pieces during the Saturday afternoon event at Mrs. H. C. Nichols's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Kayser
Wyoming
Batavia
Woman’s Club
H. C. Nichols
Caldwell Elected to Head Cooperatives
At the Clermont County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association annual meeting in Batavia eighty members heard Robert R. Caldwell announce the regular business report. Elected directors for three years included Carney Roush Clifford Wittmeyer and Earl Groppenbacher. Glenn Diller spoke on Farm Bureau relationships with partner organizations including the Coop Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association
United Brethren Church
Batavia
Robert R. Caldwell
Ray Stoddard
Walter Cowdrey
E. L. Carter
Tthe Farm Bureau
Roy Battles
P. Becker
Glenn Diller
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City Hospital
Mrs
Grace Erion Avey, Ear E
Erion
Courier Comment
Spain
General Motors
Atlanta, Georgia
E. S. Rush
Founders’ Day
Woman's Club
Caldwell
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