Year 1849 Greetings and Notable Notes
This notice reflects Courrier readers and society items from January 1849. It mentions a December 1848 marriage in Batavia Township between Joshua Whittaker and Sabina Sophia Crawford, and notes a citizen of Marathon as the possessor of a valuable pigeon's egg. It also comments on California’s annexation and a rapid four day New York to San Francisco train, highlighting American growth and expanding space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bonnell
Joshua Whittaker
Batavia Township
Sabina Sophia Crawford
Grosswicks
N. J
Marathon
California
New York
San Francisco
America
Marathon pearls Unearthed in East Fork Treasure
Fifty years ago news reports a Marathon discovery. Three large pearls found in the East Fork near Marathon last week are described as lovely and nearly as large as a diamond. Local pride rises as neighboring counties chase gold, while Milford reportedly highlights a remarkable find.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
America
Marathon
East Fork
Summerside Social Notices Mention Local Visits
Lieut. Donald McGraw of West Point spent holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. N. McGraw of Mr. Carmel. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jones and others from Mr. Carmel visited Alexandria Kentucky relatives. Theis and Irvin families hosted guests and G. Wright of Epworth was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald McGraw
West Point
W. N. McGraw
Carmel
Harry Jones
Bessie Rahe
Viola Maddox
Alexandria, Ky
Harry Lower
A. H. Theis
R. E. Irvin
Bobby
Catherine Wright
American Way star recovering after car collision in Sanford
Robert Beatty of Lake Forest was struck by a car in Sanford Florida and rushed to Lake Forest Hospital where he was reported to be doing nicely. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. A H Theis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Beatty
Lake Forest, ii
Lake Forest Hospital
Robert
A. H. Theis
Resolutions and Naval Note from 1947 Route 2 Batavia OH
Poetic resolutions by Edna Hamilton praise New Year hopes and steadfast friendship. A decorative verse contrasts with a sky billboard image. A Good Housekeeping note identifies Mary Maxtone Meyer aboard the aircraft carrier 88 Sicily with the Atlantic Fleet. Meyer entered naval service April 30, 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Maxtone
Charles B. Meyer
USN
Charles Meyer
Route 2
Batavia
Ohio
Sicily
Meyer
Naval Service
Devotional Reading Notes on Scripture Citations
Devotional note cites Mark 2 Luke 1 Acts 1 20 Corinthians Colossians I John Hebrew 2 1 1 25 30 31 35 14 19. A compact list of gospel and epistle references for study.
Unforgettable Man Dr Foreman Agen Of Nazareth
Remembrance sermon discusses Jesus life and the four Gospels as reliable records rooted in early memory. It notes Mark Luke Matthew and John reflect eyewitness or close oral traditions, with Paul and papyrus fragments adding limited context. The piece argues Gospels reveal a matchless person whose teachings inspire global faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agen OF
Nazareth
Galilee
Paul
Egypt
Jesus
Matthew
John
Mark
Peter
Luke
Palestine
Poe
Pilate
Christ
Judas
God
Social notes from Marathon and nearby towns
Mrs Clara Slater and guests plan a Fort Lauderdale vacation for several weeks. Local residents report weekend visits and gatherings with relatives from Blanchester Cincinnati Troy and Williamsburg. New Year visitors include Mrs Orville Grossnickle and family Edenton Fairfax and Edenton while others hosted friends in Miamisburg Batavia and Batavia area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joeinnick
C. L. Jones
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
E. 8. Slater
Richard [Stackhouse
Blanchester
Dorothy Lee
Iris Wise
Glendale
L. F. Coleman
Marlene
Henry Balser
Troy
Betty Riener
Cincinnati
Hita Bayles
C. Burchett
Jerry Smith
C. E. Newton
Orville Grossnickle
Edenton
End. Saunders
Fairfax
Clarence Slater
Ronnie
H. C. Jones
Open Letter of Thanks to Amelia Fire Department
Resident R C Knause thanks the Amelia Fire Department and responders for extinguishing the New Year Eve fire at his home and aiding in the effort in his message of appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia
R.C. Knause
Milford Building Loan & Savings Co. Financial Statement 1948
The Milford Building Loan & Savings Company presents its end of year balance sheet for December 31 1948. It lists assets including cash in hand and in banks mortgage security loans and other securities and real estate. liabilities and equities cover borrowed money profits and reserves. John P H Brewster Secretary swears the figures are true and auditors certify the statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Building Loan & Savings Company
Milford
Ohio
Aoc
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Aike
State of Ohio
Clermont County
John P. H. Brewster
Milford Building Loan & Savings Co
George D. Murphy
Clermont Cunty
John OC. Craver
A. K. Buckingham
Milton M. Gatch
Financial report of the Clermont County Agricultural Society 1948
The document itemizes receipts for 1947 and 1948 including admissions grandstand and gate fees, privilege and exhibit rents, county and state aid, and junior fair funds. It lists cash in treasury, salaries for secretary and treasurer, office costs, premiums paid across classes, police and special attractions, interest on loans, rent, straw, sound, and miscellaneous expenses, concluding with permanent improvements and near totals. The text reflects a detailed financial breakdown with numerous line items and numeric totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gates
State of Ohio, Jr
Fair Aid
Seae Erates
Eee Aid
Eee
Pewee Ghaipaaa
GRAAZ
Ccceeeererrees
Eral
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Clermont Courier
Jerald
B. Fortney
Couarier
Summerside
Lefty
Poets’ Nook
Edna Hamilton
Sheila Stimson
Edna R. Hamilton
DR. Kennet
Coreman
Creays
Seeson
Dr. Foreman
Africa
Greenland
Australia
Internation Council of Religious Education
WNU
Lew. F. White
Hele
Sumner Powers
New Richmond
Lucu
Studebaker
Mariemont Inn
Madisonville Road
Bramble
Clara Slater
Bud Small
Miamisburg
Collis Sutton
R. E. Reynolds
G. M. Caldwell
Everett Weak
Wm. Uhl
Adie Jones
Raynolds
Financial Report OF
Clermont County Agricultural Society
Treasury
Iy Sia
Gor Corre
Owen
J.W. Evans
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