22 Feb 1933
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1933
Page
1
Batavia and Williamsburg Legion groups back planning to replace two bridges on 74.91. Petitions are being circulated to the State Highway Department and the Governor. County Commissioners support the effort as the old structures are described as dangerous and past service.
James Beagle, a major Union township landowner, died Sunday night after a brief illness in his 76th year. Survived by two brothers John and Lewis, a sister Mrs Sallie Myers, and half sister Mrs Rose Miller. Funeral from Moore Funeral Home Wednesday at 2 p.m. Burial at Olive Branch.
Former resident Wm Foster Sr. of 748 Millsdaye Ave Lockland died January 28. He is survived by his widow Minnie Foster and five children Wm Foster Jr Ella Graves Ruth Garrette Bessie Ferguson Addie B Howell and a number of grandchildren.
Mrs Emma Pennell widow of the late Judge W W Pennell died in Georgetown on Tuesday of last week. She was a daughter of Archibald McLain of Williamsburg and is survived by her brother Henry in Washington. Mrs Mary Waterfield aged 88 wife of Chas Waterfield died in Cincinnati February 10 after a two week illness. Burial at Shinkle Ridge. she leaves a husband and four children.
Democrats debate who should head Batavia post office as Washington reportedly allows current managers to stay until March 4. Potential nominees include W. W. Dewdney, S. O. Weaver, J. F. Hartman, T. L. Hamilton, Robert Woods, with Dale Tilton also willing if asked. Weaver may hold county committee endorsement.
The Batavia Woman's Club met at Mrs. P. F. Jamison's home on Saturday and presented an engaging program. The club adopted a resolution urging construction of a new bridge for Batavia and Williamsburg.
A new Grange Insurance Service was formed to insure Ohio Grange members. The closed corporation holds 250 shares with W G Vandenbark as president and W F Kirk as president of the Town and Village Service. Ezra C Anstaett is secretary treasurer. board includes John Cunningham Albert Doctor and Roger W. Snyder. Offices at 8 East Long Street Columbus.
Bethel sees a major blaze that wiped out Lee Foster's Department Store on Monday night at 12 30. Cause undetermined. Partly insured. Local fire department delivered swift service and protected nearby properties.
The Trustees Organization of Clermont County held its annual meeting February 16 in Batavia. R. C. Knause was reelected president, A. R. Brown vice president, and Miss Minnie Snell secretary-treasurer. J. R. Thomas of Hayesville spoke on proposed state legislation affecting 138 townships and gas tax allotments. The group, formed in 1927 to secure township gas tax shares, notes 1932 receipts of 2,260 per township totaling 31,600 for all county townships, highlighting road needs on muddy rural routes under trustee supervision.
A M Meyers of Loveland Maderna Pike near Loveland was sentenced to 10 days in jail and fined 50 plus costs after arraignment before Mayor Thomssen on driving with license plates issued to another. Mayor Thomssen noted Meyers was jailed previously for a similar Norwood charge. Meyers was arrested last Wednesday by Ranger R E Valentiner in Indian Hill.
The season's event begins Friday night with Batavia versus Moscow at 8 pm in Bethel. Other games follow: Amelia vs Milford, Bethel vs Williamsburg, Felicity vs Goshen, Owensville vs New Richmond, and winners meet. Semis Saturday at 8 o'clock. finals Monday night. Referee Glen Straube from Glendale Ohio. Ticket prices 26c, 85c, 45c with no season tickets. Felicity and Batavia teams travel tonight.
Mrs. P. F. Jamieson welcomed about thirty guests for a Batavia Woman's Club event on February 18. Out of town visitors included Mrs. Hodges Milford and others from Cincinnati Louisville Stonelick Perintown Amelia Olive Branch Forestville. Musical features included piano solos by Mrs. Harmount and Miss Straus and a German song by Mr. Hahn. A Shawl Pageant directed by Mrs. Wiseman and Mrs. Bishop showcased seventy five shawls from India Algeria Singapore Spain and more with vivid costumes and songs. A lunch followed served by the hostess committee.
A Batavia woman found a color woman about 80 years old lying by a roadside near Milford. The traveler, from Alabama to Pennsylvania, was assisted by locals then by deputies and taken to Owensville, Hillsboro, and other towns for care and meals.
Musical program scheduled at United Brethren church on Tuesday evening February 28 at 8 pm. Refreshments will be served by Group Ladies Aid.
Indiana era notice says Miss Wilma Brown, daughter of the late Postmaster F A Brown, was appointed acting postmistress at Batavia. A Farm Bureau Insurance meeting in Batavia’s United Brethren church is set for Tuesday February 28 at 8 p m with M D Lincoln and Miss Verva Eksinger of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation as speakers and Farm Bureau Insurance reps in attendance. All Farm Bureau members and Clermont county policy holders are urged to attend.
The Marathon Farmers Institute lists officers led by President C. W Sutton and Vice President Helen Carr with secretary Lelia Apple and treasurer C. H. Stamm. The program spans Friday to Saturday including talks by Mrs. Paul Maxwell F G Hall and H N Wilson, with local talent and religious education segments and public invitations.
The Saturday sale of Kotrosi at Afton drew a large crowd and fetched good prices. Corn sold for 85 cents per bushel and other items also brought solid figures. Auctioneer A. M. Ellis reported satisfaction with the results.
Ada Galvin aged 68 died after a brief illness in Cincinnati Friday night. Survived by three daughters Mrs. Dewdney Mrs. Speidel and Mrs. Schindler. Funeral at Moore Funeral Home with burial at Neville. Billa Hulick aged 74 died at home Sunday after weeks of illness. Survived by two daughters Miss Hulick and Mrs. Humberger. Funeral from home Tuesday with burial in Union cemetery.
A large gathering of milk producers from Ohio Indiana and Kentucky met at Batavia Armory last Saturday to form a union under management. J H Pollitt presided with C H Boyer temporary president E B Day secretary and Henry Frankenberg treasurer. J P Osborn explained the contract and operation of the proposed union. Indiana delegates reported strong milk market support and readiness to join. Several talks inspired attendees and many contributed to the expense fund and signed contracts.
In Batavia over the last ten days dogs, including out of town animals, have crowded streets with as many as 14 seen together. Residents urge a proclamation against dogs running at large to protect children, noting dogs and chickens become nuisances when unleashed.
Orchardists of the county will meet at Page Dawson's home near Hamlet on Route 125 at 1:00 PM Wednesday March 1 for discussion and demonstration of pruning fruit trees. County Agent Wilson says fruit growers are invited. Ohio State University expert C. Holland will share methods.
Locust Corner Grange held a Feb 15 semi monthly meeting at the School Auditorium with Milton Behymer as master and a later lecturers program. The Clermont Grange Valentine party featured singing reading and reminiscences with prizes and ice cream. Batavia Grange followed with a Valentine party and ice cream, March 2 next meeting.
The Cincinnati Producers Cooperative Commission drew over 600 attendees as leaders urged farmer cooperation for better marketing and legislation. Speakers included Mayor Wilson and executives like Lloyd Nickels and J R Allgger. The group reported 32.2 percent of Cincinnati livestock market share in 1932 and $46,000 in refunds, totaling $222,925 over eight years, with a $128,000 reserve fund to secure future savings.
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