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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1924

Page

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Independent Farmers Institute at Owensville School Auditorium

The institute to be held at Owensville School Auditorium on Monday and Tuesday February 25 and 26 features talks by J L Marsh and C H Swan on farming topics, safety, household economy, and community cooperation. Luncheon is served both days and a benefit play, The Crogs Road's Meet in House, is planned for March 1 to defray costs.

Owensville School Long America J. L. Marsh Joseph L. Wernke J. P. Hughes Hendrix Columbus Agnes Benton Whyrl C. H. Swan W. EB. Weaver Crogs-Road

School contest and Washington's birthday events announced

The preliminary oratorical and music contest will take place in the High School Auditorium on Tuesday February 26 at 7 30 PM with oratory vocal piano and Bible reading contests. Washington's birthday will be celebrated by the schools Thursday afternoon with appropriate exercises.

Washington

Washingtons Birthday Holiday Noted for Batavia Schools

Friday February 22 is a legal holiday and Batavia township schools will observe it giving teachers and pupils an extra day. The township board met Saturday, handled usual business, and paid teachers for the past month. Aged Mrs Harriett Moford, father of Mr Bimmons, died in Laurel on Monday with no further details available. The Fayetteville Bachelor Girls Club invites all to a leap year dance on Friday February 29 at St Martina hall with music by Johns Famous Six Piece Orchestra. Subscription 76 cents.

PR. M C. H. Swan Dineyantty Sts E. B. Edwards Cs Ax Hendrix C. F. Tom Ivy Thelma Favret Popp Mitchell James Patchell Beos Coke Eye Hendrix Wisin T Papas HSH Jimmy Popp Sniggles C. H. Swan Ella Favret Silas Vance Washington Batavia Township Harriett Mofford Mr. Bimmons Laurel Fayetteville Bachelor Girls Club St. Martina John Batavia

Governor Vic Donahey Lays Road Load Limits in Ohio

The governor urges strict enforcement of the ten ton highway load limit cut by 25 percent during thaw and wet seasons. From February 20 the maximum on improved highways is seven and a half tons including vehicle weight. Sheriffs must enforce the rule to protect the state’s road investments.

Ohio Vic Donahey

Batavia Woman's Club Hosts February Meeting

Batavia Woman's Club held its February gathering hosted by Mrs. L. L. Johnson. Roll call featured Love Lyrics and music from We All Should Know. Mrs. Johnson presented a paper on Outline and Story of a Symphony.

Batavia

Local notes from Mt Holly and area families

Mrs Laura Brotherton hosted visitors from Lockland Wyoming and Batavia along with Cincinnati guests over the weekend. births reported for February 8 and February 1. A quilting circle meets February 21 at Mrs Share Boles. Allen Boles and Mrs Bert Lytle each report 300 baby chicks. Olin Fagin seeks Cincinnati treatment. Jack Middaugh moves to Scott’s Dale Arizona with wife joining later. Fred Towle made a Cincinnati business trip. School closed due to the illness of Mt Pisgah teacher John Higgins. Carl Bissantz and family listed as ill.

Laura Brotherton Richard Brotherton Lockland Wyoming Archie Keen Batavia Frank Hill Karl Moerlein Cincinnati John Moerlein Levi Drake Hamersville John Binning Win. Jones Rers. Russel Robinson Uadies Share Boles Allen Boles Berty Lytle Olin Fagin Jack Middaugh Scott's Dale Arizona Fred Towle John Higgins Mt Pisgah Carl Bissantz

Community Notes From Williamsburg Area Socials

Misses Julia and Dorothy Glover visited Mr. and Mrs. Albert Steurer of Williamsburg. Gladys Paeltz of Bethel joined Mrs. W. A. Williams for a Sunday guest. Elijah Mattox and wife spent Monday with Mattox's family. A town hall event featured music games and lunch with guests including Loni Gebchmidt and others. An elegant dinner followed as Mr. and Mrs. Wis left for home. Kelly and family moved to Bethel to run a bakery. The Missionary Society of the M E church met Friday afternoon and Mrs. Hicks planned Florida winter visit.

Julia Dorothy Glover Albert Steurer Williamsburg Gladys *Paeltz Bethel W. A. Williams Elijah Mattox Loni Gebchmidt Eatariai Arge Psuis Sewetar Pathenoush Aon Irwin Lis Pearson Charles Lewis Maude Ludiowes Druar Wis Kelly Frank Eneler Harry Kearns Oine M. E. Church J. &. Hicks Florida

Entertainer event touted by Ku Klux Klan at Union City church

Fragmentary local notice describes a Ku Klux Klan entertainment at the Union City church with names linked to attendees and guests. The report mentions Mrs J N Dumford hosting visitors and several families visiting over a few days, reflecting a small town social notice.

Republican State Convention Set For Columbus in June

Major Charles W. Montgomery and William H. Duffy announced the Ohio Republican convention will meet in Memorial hall Columbus on June 24 and 25 to nominate presidential electors and adopt a state platform. The state will send 1,617 delegates including 158 from Hamilton County with selection by primary or at large in April. Clermont County has 12 delegates, with other counties allocated as listed. Delegates must file nomination papers by February 29.

Columbus Charles W. Montgomery William H. Duffy Republican Central Committee of Ohio Memorial Hall Montgomery Hamilton County Carmi Thompson County Central Committee County Board of Elections Clermont County Brown Highland Scioto Hamilton

No Garden Seed Distribution This Year

Chas C. Kearns notes a large volume of inquiries about government garden seeds but Congress did not appropriate funds for vegetable seed distribution, so no seeds will be sent out by Members of Congress this year.

Congress Chas, C. Kearns

Taxpayers urged to seek extensions for 1924 returns

Instructions for illness or absence extendable filing time. File extensions with the district collector before March 15, 1924, for up to 30 days. A tentative return may be required. If needed, request a further extension from the Commissioner in Washington with full delay reasons.

Internal Revenue Commissioner of Internal Revenue Washington, D. C

Blanchester Star Expands to New Quarters Under Clarence Brown

The Blanchester Star, under Clarence Brown, reports a 20 page issue last week with substantial local and nearby advertising. The paper notes steady progress and promises readers value, as it moves into new quarters.

Blanchester Star Star Clarence Brown

Local Social Roundup at Bethel and Nearby Homes

Miss Carrie Kelly assists her father in Bethel history and visits home folks. Miss Louise Hitt of the city guests Theo Witt and family. Dr and Mrs Bradley wintering in the city arrive Friday to their Bethel home. Mrs Johnson returns to Tabasco after wintering with Mrs Atwood. Mrs Carlisle and James visited Mrs Bertha Gates last Wednesday. Mrs Freemyer visited Mrs Pa Hale in Norwood for several days. Mrs Hancock and Mrs Frank Rust ill.

Carrie Kelly Bethel Louise Hitt City Theo Witt Bradley Johnson Atwood Tabasco Carlisle James Bertha Gates Freemyer Pa Hale Norwood K Hancock Frank Rust

Portrait of Harry Jennings Defies Artistic Schools

The Review of Arts and Letters praises painter Harry Jennings as radically independent, noting his unique approach and poetic compositions. His work Main Street Moscow, shown at the Cincinnati museum, is described as sincere and charming with tonal sweetness and disciplined exploration of nature. Henry Voisin and Comte Chabrier referenced.

Review of Arts and Letters Paris Olive Branch Harry Jennings Main Street Moscow Cincinnati Museum Jennings Henry Voisin Comte Chabrier

Norwood I. O. F. initiates seven at Amelia lodge event

The Norwood I. O. F. crack team performed the first degree in Amelia last Saturday night with seven candidates. Second degree set for New Richmond and third at Bethel, dates to be named. A substantial lunch followed as Amelia lodge gains new life and promises more candidates.

Norwood I. 0. O. F Amelia New Richmond Bethel Amelia Lodge

Pool decision upholds Burley Tobacco Growers contract

Judge J W Tarbell in Common Pleas Court Georgetown Ohio ruled the Burley Tobacco Growers Co operative Association pooling contract valid. A group of Ohio tobacco growers hired former Governor Judson Harmon and ex Judge A Z Blair to defend against damages suits by the association for breach of the pooling contract. The ruling confirms injunctions against violations and allows damages and attorneys fees. Representing the association were A D Waldauer Alfred Bettman Harry E Parker and Eli H Speidel.

Georgetown Ohio J. W. Tarbell Common Pleas Burley Tobacco Growers’ Co-operative Association Judson Harmon A. Z. Blair Tarbell A. D. Waldauer Aaron Saprio International Co-Operative Pool Alfred Bettman Cincinnati Harry E. Parker Eli H. Speidél Batavia

Deaths and local notices in Batavia township

Mrs Addie Smith age 68 died of pneumonia at W F Roudebush home. Funeral at Presbyterian church and burial in Union cemetery. Batavia trustees met with full board to discuss road work and ditches. Post er contest for Stonelick schools tied to Farmers Institute at Owensville. Lamb season progress and sheep care noted. Ripley tobacco sales report week and year totals. Allen Harris chosen as trustee for Co operative Pure Milk Association. speeches urged dairy product sales and rejection of substitutes.

Addie Smith W. F. Roudebush Walter Smith Newark Roudebush Allen Will Presbyterian Church Union Cemetery Allen Harris Bethel Geo. P. Hibbets Co-operative Pure Milk Association Farm Bureau Frank Cox Butler County Helm Indiana Cox Co-operative Association Co-operative

Clermont Apple Show Highlights Clermont County Prize Winners

Clermont county exhibitors led by the Apple Show in Columbus during Farmers Week with Rome Beauty Stayman Winesap York Imperial King David Arkansas Black and Gano varieties on display. Stayman Winesap tray also won first in class as judges praised the Clermont County Experiment Farm stock.

Clermont Columbus Rome Beauty Stayman Winesap York Imperial King David Arkansas Stayman Clermont County Clermont County Experiment Farm H. 8. Elliott Howard Tom C. F. Tom

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