Willis Again Is Appointed Commissioner
Willis of Monroe Township was appointed to fill the vacancy on the county board of commissioners for a two year term after Elmer D. Binning’s untimely death. The three lawfully named officials met to appoint him, using one ballot this time, and Willis soon left for Columbus to receive his official commission from the secretary of state. He did not participate in meetings Monday due to his absence.
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Frank Willis
Monroe Township
Elmer D. Binning
Willis
Board of Commissioners
Columbus
Clermont County
Burton Hodges
G. G. Auxier
Auxier
Democratic Party
Hodges
Acever
Ohio Social Security aid reaches 130000 in eight months
Judge Henry J Robison reports Ohio’s Public Assistance under the Social Security Act helped about 130000 residents in eight months of 1986, totaling roughly $21 million. About 98000 aged persons, 26000 dependent children, 3500 blind, and 2000 crippled children received aid, with rural counties expanding child welfare services.
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Columbu
Ohio
Buckeye
Henry J Robison
Ohio Division of Public Assistance
Division of Public Assistance
Martin L. Davey
Robison
Retenge
Overweight Viewed Differently by Age Says Physiologist
A physiologist notes slight overweight may be a advantage for people under thirty-five, but states that overweight becomes a liability beyond that age. The observation contrasts youthful resilience with later health concerns.
Tax collection to begin around February 15 in Clermont County
Real estate tax collection will start about February 15 in Clermont County, announced Tuesday at the offices of County Treasurer J. M. Fitzpatrick.
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Clermont County
J. M. Fitzpatrick
Farmers Union to Meet Tuesday in Batavia
The Batavia local of the Farmers Union will hold a meeting at the courthouse on Tuesday January 12 at 8 p.m. Members are invited to attend and discuss union affairs and community concerns.
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Batavia
The
Farmers Union
Court House
New County Officials Take Office in Clermont
Clermont County awards new posts after November election. J. M. Hutchinson becomes county commissioner and board president. Carl H. Rush is named county engineer. Lee Hannah appointed clerk of courts. Arthur Meinken moves to clerk in Rush’s office. Deputies Ed Alexander and Ralph Parker start in Hannah’s office. Parker and Alexander bring prior service from Meinken and other offices. Taxon Briggs named probation officer succeeding Homer Johnson. Sheriff G. G. Auxier keeps deputies Tom Brooks and Frank Abbott.
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Clermont County
J. M. Hutchinson
Carl H. Rush
Lee Hannah
Arthur Meinken
Carl Rush
Ed Alexander
Ralph Parker
Parker
Meinken
Grange Meeting Urged in Batavia for County Delegates
Cler mont County Pomona and subordinate Grange officers will meet at Batavia Courthouse Conference Room on Monday January 11 at 8 pm. Deputy Master W N Wolf calls for full county participation to plan the year and earn points in the county contest. Obituary notes Nellie Leonard Nordyke 1864 1936 Batavia resident educator died December 31 1936.
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Clermont County Pomona
Court House
Batavia
W. N. Wolf
Kincaid Named Chairman of Birthday Ball
Earl B. Kincaid, deputy auditor, is chairman of the fourth annual Presidential Birthday Ball at the O N G Armory Batavia Saturday January 30. The event features a dance and floor show and 70 percent of proceeds stay local for the infantile paralysis campaign.
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Earl B. Kincaid
O.N.G
Batavia
Kincaid
Clermont County Court House Sparks Political Feud and Dictatorship Remarks
A Clermont County political row flares over the new Batavia court house and prosecutor Frank A. Roberts. The county feud centers on Sheriff G. G. Auxier and Recorder Burton Hodges, with talk of party leadership and internal struggles affecting officials.
Mere Paget Rouses Thinkers Like Gold From Mines
A fragment notes Mere Paget stirring crowds with thoughts akin to finding gold in mines, reflecting broad appeal and shifting perspectives. The text hints at attraction to inspired ideas and social reflection.
Maxfield to Be Released on Parole March 10
Former deputy Maxfield will be paroled from the Ohio prison on March 10. The same date was set for the release of Bert Ketchum, former auditor under whom Maxfield served, according to county word.
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Rge Maxfield
Ohio
Bert Ketchum
Maxfield
Goshen Eastern Stars Install New Officers
Goshen Chapter No. 382 held its annual installation with visitors from Loveland Milford Mariemont and New York present. Officers installed include Worthy matron Eleanor Holderfield worthy patron Riley Clark and other named officers with a social supper to follow.
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Goshen
Loveland
Milford
Mariemont
New York
Maude Anderson
Worthington
Louise Colery
Eleanor Holderfield
Riley Clark
Mildred Fauly
John Glaney
Anna Clark
Nonnie Irwin
Elsie Morie
Marjory Glaney
Mabel McCormick
Marshal
Pearl Ebert
Birdie Pray
Ada
Ruth
Gertrude
Arlamert
Esther
Gladys James
Martha
Blanche Burns
Sentinel
John Jones
S. Lou Roudebush
Eman
Batavia Woman's Club selects new officers for coming year
Batavia Woman's Club met with Mrs. E. 8. Bush last Saturday afternoon. The following officers were elected: President Mrs. H. Nichols. 1st Vice Mrs. Jack Jamieson. 2nd Vice Mrs. D. K. McDonald. Recording Sec. Mrs. Robt. Wall. Corresponding Sec. Mrs. R. E. Gifford. Treasurer Mrs. Ralph Kain.
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Batavia Woman’s Club
E. 8. Bush
H. ©. Nichols
Jack Jamieson
D. K. McDonald
Robt. Wall
R. E. Gifford
Ralph Kain
Sudden Death of Batavia Farmer Wm Hellman
Wm Hellman retired farmer of Batavia died at his home Thursday midnight after a brief illness. He is survived by a widow. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon from the Moore funeral home with burial at Olive Branch.
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Wm. Hellman
Batavia
Moore
Batavian Passes Mrs Nellie Leonard Nordyke at 72
Nellie Leonard Nordyke aged 72 daughter of the late J P Leonard died at home Thursday after a long illness. She is survived by sister Pearl and brother C Q Leonard. Funeral from Moore Funeral Home Sunday with burial Monday at Wilmington.
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Nellie Leonard Nordyke
J.P. Leonard
Pearl
C. Q.leopard
Moore Funeral Home
Wilmington
Confession Ties Family to Chicken Theft Case
Harley Vance aged 48 and his son Louis 22 of 5878 Hillside Avenue Taylor Park were jailed in Batavia on charges of stealing five chickens from Charles Halbisch and Elizabeth Goodwin of Perintown five weeks earlier. They confessed at a Saturday hearing before Mayor J M Wise man and were bound over to the grand jury with Harley remanded on 1500 dollars bond and Louis on 1000 dollars. Sheriff Auxier made the arrests.
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Harley Vance
Louis
Hillside Avenue
Taylor Park
Batavia
Charles Halbisch
Elizabeth Goodwin
Perintown
J. M Wiseman
Harley
Auxier
Summerside M. E Church Worship Service
The text notes a Summerside M. E. Church worship event led by the Rev. M. E. Ceyninghan. Details on date or time are not provided in the readable fragment.
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Summerside
M. E. Ceyninghan
Clermont County Commissioners Abolish Relief and Abandon Force Account Work
Clermont County board of commissioners led by J M Hutchinson and Ezra Seyler moves through a packed agenda. They abolish county relief offices under HB 501 provisions and end force account road work in favor of contracts over 200 dollars. Relief funds are redirected, with December bills audited by remaining relief staff. New appointments include janitors for the courthouse, Nemo Kenton as clerk, and Val Rule as engineer in charge of plats. The WPA cooperates on surplus commodities delivery. Sheriff Auxier gains courtroom space in the new building.
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Clermont County
New Board of Commissioners
Frank A. Roberts
J. M. Hutchinson
Ezra Seyler
Hutchinson
Roberts
Frank Willis
Columbus
Mr. Seyler
Seyler
Fred Croswell
Board of County Commissioners of
John Thomas
Gatthee Zimmerman
New Court House
Old Public
Ohio
Nemo Kenton
Board of Commissioners
Val Rule
L. A. Gillette
WPA
Hamilton
Clermont
J. Hw
Ban Spe
General Fund
John Light
Arthur Hill
G. G. Auxier
Death summons Lottie Ashburn
Mrs. Lottie Ashburn a longtime Batavia resident and wife of Dr James K Ashburn died at 12 40 pm Tuesday at her Batavia home after months of illness She actively participated in Clermont County village social life and was highly regarded Funeral services set for 2 30 pm Thursday at Moore Funeral Home
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Lottie Ashburn
Batavia
James K. Ashburn
Monterey Church Meeting Date Notice
A church meeting is scheduled at Monterey with details to be announced. Citizens are urged to attend as communication on church affairs will be shared during the session.
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Monterey
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Batavia Presbyterian Church
Frank Nordyke
O. Q. Leonard
Eva Leonard
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Berts
Hitler
Mussolini
Stalin
Goshen Eastern Stars
Summerside M. E
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George Medary
Clarence Zimmerman
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