Fifty Years of Batavia M E Church Celebrated
The Batavia Methodist church marked its fiftieth anniversary last Sunday with 200 attendees. Rev A P Smith former pastor from Newtown delivered the sermon, choir and organist Miss Bess Walker performed, and Brice Hendrixson sang. Eli Speidel recounted the church history prepared by Miss Jennie Penn, as John Huntington led the afternoon session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia M. E
A. P. Smith
Newtown
Bess Walker
Brice Hendrixson
Eli Speidel
Jennie Penn
John Huntingto
John Huntington
W. R. Walker
E. C. Ely
Joseph F Hanold
Batavia
John Gomien
Dan Hoover
C. P. Kramer
C. F. Jordan
Chas. Fagin
Agnes Parrish
Gail
Elizabeth Mooney
Arch Keen
Dorris Kain Connor
Harold Edwards
Dora Herman
Milford
Summerside Greenhouse
Former Batavian Teacher Dies in Denver
Mrs. Wm. B. Lloyd, formerly of Batavia and a public school teacher, died at her Denver home on February 18. She was a niece of Freda Kline and sister of Celia Lundregan of Glendale. Her husband, once a Bethel resident, was well known in Clermont county. Funeral held in Denver on February 21. She left many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. B. Lloyd
Denver
Colorado
Batavia
Freda Kline
Celia Lundregan
Glendale
California
Bethel
Clermont County
District Meeting At Batavia Odd Fellows Lodge
The Batavia Odd Fellows lodge hosts a district meeting on March 4 with representatives from Clermont Milford Mistletoe New Richmond Vulcan Hyde Park Spencer Cincinnati Kirkup Norwood Angola Flag Springs Newtown Mt. Carmel Milton Amelia Laurel and Madisonville. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Clermont
Milford
Mistletoe
New Richmond
Vulcan
Hyde Park
Spencer
Cincinnati
Kirkup
Norwood
Angola
Flag Springs
Newtown
Mt. Carmel
Milton
Amelia Laurel
Madisonville
Grape Eaters Invite Clermont County Unit to Dinner
Clermont County members of the 32nd Infantry are invited to a February 24 dinner at Caproni's Restaurant Cincinnati. The event at 6 30 P M costs one dollar per person and reservations may be made by contacting Werner C Wulfekoetter at 1817 Myrtle Ave Cincinnati. A social session is promised for all Ohio Valley Grape Eaters who attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
32Nd Infantry
Caproni’s
West Court Street
Cincinnati
Werner C. Wulfekoetter
Myrtle Ave
Woodburn
Ohio Valley
Clermont Grangers Visit Fairfield for Birthday Observance
Sixty nine Clermont County Grangers traveled to Fairfield in Butler County last Saturday for a social session with the Butler County Pomona Grange. A specially laid table marked birthdays in the first quarter. After business, Clermont presented a Neighbors program by Mrs. Rogers. Mr. and Mrs. Rathfus were honored with a slumber chair for nine years as deputies, presented by Joe Fichter, State Grange Lecturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Fairfield
Butler County
Pomona Grange
Clermont County Grange
Rogers
Rathfus
Joe Fichter
State Grange
Republican rally in Batavia aims to rebuild G O P
Courier advocates a large Republican assembly at the O N G armory Batavia to organize candidates and strategies to defeat the current Governor’s office and cut taxes. Emphasizes active field work, campaign leadership, and attracting Democrats unhappy with their party. Encourages relief clients, job seekers, and former WPA participants to join and support a new Republican campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Peranare
Roosevelt
WPA
Cpv. Davey
County Administration Costs Only 8 Cents of Tax Dollar
Clermont County’s annual financial report shows total receipts of 806 452.30 with 765 336.05 paid out, leaving a year end balance of 131 044.28 and a net governing cost of 65 226.39 or about 8.51 percent of expenses. The county allocated 464 906.46 in taxes and fees, 45 903.12 from bond sales, and 295 615.72 from the state, while debt stood at 174 231.78 after paying 84 400.00 in bonds. total assessed value is 23 849 800.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Ohio
Farmers’ Institute and Experimental
Four teams remain as Clermont County basketball tourney enters semis
The Clermont County High School tournament narrows to four teams after last week's gains. Goshen girls ousted by Amelia while Goshen boys beat Williamsburg 41 to 26. Upcoming games next Friday feature Milford vs Moscow and Felicity vs Amelia with Bethel hosting the finals Monday in Bethel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County High School
Batavia
Bethel
Owensville
Williamsburg
Goshen
Amelia
New Richmond
Milford
Moscow
Felicity
Funeral services for Maria Werk at Lorado Church
Funeral services for Maria Werk wife of the late Alexander Werk will be held Wednesday February 20 at 2 P M at the Lorado Christian Church. She died Sunday at the home of her daughter Mrs Milton Van Frank in Terrace Park leaving a son E E Griswold of Lorado and the daughter. The J Isaac Maham Funeral home is in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Werk
Alexander Werk
Lorado Christian Church
Surprise Cars Stolen At Batavia Armory Meet
Reports of school robberies in Bethel Amelia Felicity and Moscow plus a post office looting preceded two cars stolen Sunday night and a mysterious car fire Monday. Vehicles stolen include a 1932 black Chevrolet 4 door owned by Lester Wetts Bethel and a 1929 Chevrolet owned by Victor Wymer Williamsburg. Looted Loveland garage yielded radios electric sweepers batteries and tax stamps. Sheriff's deputies Tom Brooks and Frank Abbott lead the investigation with limited clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Amelia
Felicity
Moscow
Chile
Loveland
Lester Wetts
Victor Wymer
Williamsburg
J. W. Mott
Sheriff’s Office
Locust Corner
McAllister
Tom Brooks
Frank Abbott
Clermont County Tuberculosis Association Meets in Courthouse
The Clermont County Tuberculosis and Health Association held an Assembly Room meeting on February 17 with members present. The Christmas Seal Sale committee chair reported $760 returned, county total up from prior years, and new officers were elected including President Adelaide T Jones and Treasurer Earle Kincaid. An advisory talk by Dr. W D Bishop from Darke County preceded plans for an active tuberculosis education program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Earle Kincaid
S. W. Sprague
Carl Ansteatt
W. A. Rogers
Katherine Mefford
Margaret Smith
Blythe Jones
Edward Stuhmueller
F. B. Hoggatt
H. Markel
Emily Moore
John N. Gatch
C. C. Jackson
Stuart Scott
Adelaide T. Jones
Milford
Ohio
W. D. Bishop
Greenville
Darke County
Darke County Anti-Tuberculosis Association
R. G. Little
Ruth Patchell
Ralph Fuhr
Stuhlmueller
Virginia Millitzer
P. G
Evangelist Rev. La Verne Taylor Leads Montery Church Revival
Rev. La Verne Taylor of Springfield Illinois a Disciples of Christ leader will conduct nightly evangelistic services at the Monterey Christian Church from March 7 to 21. A Cincinnati Bible Seminary choir leader will direct singing. Taylor previously held a successful service here in fall 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Verne Taylor
Springfield
Ill
Disciples of Christ
Monterey Christian Church
Taylor
Cincinnati Bible Seminary
Brother Taylor
Jack Paschal Initiated Into Lambda Chi Alpha
Jack Paschal of Batavia was initiated into the Ohio State Chapter Lambda Chi Alpha last week per University News Bureau dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Paschal
J. F. Paschal
Batavia
Ohio State
Lambda Chi Alpha
University
Social Security Numbers Sought for WPA Applicants
WPA certify the need for social security numbers for all employable persons. No one can be hired for WPA work without a number. Applications are taken by the Social Security Company at 414 Walnut St Cincinnati Mercantile Library Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Brossart
WPA
Social Security Company
Mercantile Library
Walnut St
Cincinnati
Farm Bureau Meet Planned for March 9 at Batavia School
County wide gathering hosted by Union Batavia Pierce and Ohio Townships at Batavia School Auditorium Wednesday evening March 9 starting 8 o clock. Event features short talks entertainment and recreation with invitation to all farmers and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Batavia
Pierce
Ohio
Clermont County Brotherhood Sets Meeting at Batavia Church
The Clermont County Brotherhood will hold its next regular meeting at the Batavia M E Church on Thursday evening February 24. The event was moved from Felicity due to evangelistic meetings there. A large attendance is expected as considerable business will be transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Brotherhood
Batavia M. E
Universalist Church Services at Mt Carmel
The Universalist Church will hold services at Mt Carmel with Rev H A Druley preaching February 27 at 2 30 PM at the Day residence. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel
H. A. Druley
County W. C. T. U. Institute Meets March First
Clermont County W C T U holds its County Institute at Bethel M E Church on Thursday March 1 with events starting 10 30 am A covered dish lunch at noon and an afternoon session at 1 00 pm Guest speaker is Mrs Nora Pontius of Napoleon CC A strong Hamilton County delegation attends including several named members Ministers of the county are urged to attend and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
W. C. T. U. County Institute
Bethel M. E
Nora Pontius
Napoleon, CC
Hamilton County
Anna K. Davis
Grace Richmond
Myers Y. Cooper
Judge Rouderbush
Talmadge
Farmers to Meet for Instructions in Batavia
Clermont County farmers who keep farm account records with Roy Battles will meet at the Court House in Batavia on Wednesday March 2 at 10 00 A M. Lyle Barnes Farm Account Specialist from Ohio State University will lead the discussion and join all who wish to maintain records for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Roy Battles
Court House
Batavia
Lyle Barnes
Ohio State University
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Rev. Smith
Clermont Grangers
Courier Comment
Auditor’s Office
Armory
Batavia Armory
T. B. Health Association
Seal Sale Nets
Lambda Chi
Farm Bureau
County Brotherhood
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