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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1926
Page
8
Batavia news details social visits births and events in Batavia township and nearby towns. Includes arrivals from Cincinnati Norwood and Mt Vernon, church notices, school events, a Batavia basketball loss to Winchester 35 to 9, auto tag use for 1926 licenses, and upcoming community activities at Whitaker schoolhouse and local churches. Also records a twin birth Elsie and Ethel Bauer and a Helen Virginia birth in Batavia township.
The Marathon Old Fellows held a banquet for members and families. Guests included district representative O B Nichols and Eli Speidel of Batavia. Mr Hummer, Rice, and Kirkup lodge brothers gave talks. The wives served a fine banquet.
Game Warden Frank Stagg investigated Harry Beard of Withamsville who pleaded guilty to hunting without a license after striking Thomas Lane. Beard was fined $25 plus costs, the latter remitted after a prompt court hearing. An obituary for Elma Townsley honors forty-two years of service to the local school and community.
The annual meeting is set for Thursday January 7 at 2 30 PM. Officers will be elected and plans for a larger Public Health and Relief program will be discussed. Local roll call chairmen are especially invited to attend. The returns are the largest since the war.
Susie Anna Raper daughter of George and Ida Hall Raper of Clermont County Ohio was born January 18 1908 near Mount Holly and Bantam and died August 26 1925 at age 17 7 8. She suffered since 1921 but bore her pain with patience and a sunny disposition. She attended M E Sunday school and church as health allowed and was cared for by her mother in her final weeks. She leaves a large family including her father mother two brothers two sisters and many relatives.
We extend heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during sickness and death of our beloved daughter. Gratitude to Mr. John White and wife for body care, Rev Janson for comforting words, the choir for songs, for flowers, pallbearers, and to Dr Mott for his care. Fever, Mother, Brothers and Sisters.
On a December evening in Perin town Fred H. Kinning and Mrs Ollie M. Hutchinson were married at the bride's home. Rev J F Schwab of Batavia officiated with immediate family as witnesses. The ceremony used the Y B ring service and the union was described as a happy home wedding. The couple seeks long, happy and useful life together.
A horticulture expert advises proper ventilation for stored vegetables to prevent moisture buildup and rot. Keep perishables like parsnips beets and roots in cool rooms with fresh air. use open windows or vents in extreme cold and maintain humidity with water or damp sand.
Roy Goodwin, Bethel boy, starts a 10 acre subdivision in Sebring Florida with highly desirable lots. One lot in the locality sold last week for $60 000. The share or parcel is described as promising and orderly development is anticipated.
A fragmentary report notes the boom holding out, some sections reaching full height, with Chas Hauck recently returning to his Mt. Crab home from Florida. If anyone succeeds, Colermonters will.
Owensville students returned to classes with smiles after Christmas vacation. Miss Taylor enjoyed a vacation in Wilmington. The Christmas program on December 23 drew a large crowd. The school band debuted December 25 at a basketball game. The girls defeated Williamsburg 24 to 9. the boys lost to H.S. 26 to 0 in the second half. New Richmond teams challenged Owensville on New Year’s night with mixed results. Alumni boys beat Loveland Town Team 29 to 8. The Owensville A Girls and band are set to perform again. attend to support.
The Owensville Lyceum third program features E Jeffstomer, Irish humorist, at 7 45 Saturday night January 9. The act promises laughter and a lively philosophy sketch titled The best life. Admission is 25 and 85 cents.
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