Sixth Annual President's Birthday Ball Tickets On Sale
Tickets for Batavia's Sixth Annual President's Birthday Ball on Saturday January 28 in the Armory are on sale at $1 per couple or $1 for a single. The Campus Owl's orchestra from Miami University will perform with a 45 minute Floor Show by Pep Golden Studios. A March of Dimes campaign offers participation for those not attending the Ball, via red and blue dime buttons.
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Batavia
B. N. West
Owl’s
Miami University
Pep Golden Studios
Clermont County
Red Cross
John Friend
D Jr
F. W. White
Milford
George W. Gregg
Franklin Township
Grace Bartlow
Goshen
Osia Woodward
Jackson Township
C. L. Jones
Miami-Loveland
Evelyn Selzer
Miami-Milford
Blythe Jones
Monroe Township
C. M. Allison
Ohio Township
Vincent Clasgens
Pierce Township
Louis Waggal
Stonelick
W. J. Snider
Tate
B. N
Grange Installation at Clermont Grange 2377
Clermont Grange No 2377 met January 10 1939 to install officers led by 7th degree team headed by Mark Atchley with assistants Lynda Beth Sutton and others. New officers include Carl Anstaett master Chester Hall overseer and secretary Fay Pringle with juvenile officers Bernard Flischer. Next meeting January 24 with new master and lector in charge.
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Clermont Grange
Mark Atchley
Massey
Robert. F. Turner
Edward Christie
J. W. Hutchinson
J. Allen Ashton
Carl Anstaett
Chester Hall
George Doss
Heber J. Malott
Paul Dumford
Fay Pringle
Thomas Hill
Edwin VanCamp
Betty Flischer
Ceres
Doris Jane Ogle
Pomona
Juanita Swartz
Flora
Mary Janet Ansteatt
Estel Pringle
Everett Haines
Lyda Beth Sutton
Carl Ansteatt
County Banks Report Officer Elections Across Towns
In Bethel the First National Bank held its annual election on January 10 with no changes in officers led by President O L Page and Cashier R F Homan. Williamsburg Farmers and Merchants Bank named J B Dover president and W E Laycock cashier. New Richmond Building and Loan elected Dr W H Gaskins head with W R Frye as First Vice President. Batavia Building & Loan officers include Thomas Keen president and G R Wilke VP. Batavia First National Bank re-elected H A Hodges as president and J Huntington as cashier. Felicity Citizens Bank elected J W McMurchy president and J E McCullough joined as officer. William McCullough retires after 45 years.
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Bethel
First National Bank
O. L. Page
B. F. Swing
R. F. Homan
Mise Abbie Towne
Si Blustein
O. Page
J. H. Burke
Ey J. Paeltz
Williamsburg
Farmers and Merchants Bank, of
J. B. Dover
Joseph A. Dyer
J. C. Fuhr
P. Elton Elrod
Arthur Ruffner
John A. Hugo
C. C. Marshall
J. W. Foster
W. E. Laycock
Ora Stockton
Esther Manley
New Richmond
W. H. Gaskins
Building and Loan and Savings Company
W. R. Frye
John W. Haussermann
Lucian H.dawson
Josephine Henry
Chas, Schenz
Batavia Building & Loan Co
Followig
Thomas Keen
G. R. Wilke
S. L. Larkin
John Huntington
A. C. Stark
Chas. G. White
Batavia First National Bank
H. A. Hodges
Milford
P. F. Jamieson
G. S VanHorn
Amelia Griffith
G.R Wilke
L. M. Buerkle
R. J.wood. Davis
Ely & Ely
Felicity
Citizens Bank
William McCullough
John E. McCullough
J. W. McMurchy
E. W. Howe
W. S. Pangburn
P. C. Bartlow
A. G. Fee
Bruce Daughters
Social events in honor of Miss Betty Dowdney
A series of engagements and showers mark preparations for the upcoming marriage of Miss Betty Dowdney. Luncheon and Kitchen shower hosted by Mrs N B Dennison with Ruth Anne Spencer and H Hoberg hosting a Bathroom shower and Bridge. Betty Colburn hosts a Bridge party and Handkerchief shower. Mrs James K Ashburn and daughter host a Buffet Supper for the Bridal Party and Detroit guests.
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Betty Dowdney
N. B. Dennison
Ruth Anne Spencer
H. Hoberg
Federal WPA road project approved for Clermont County
Federal approval announced for a $518 752 road program in Clermont County to be completed in 18 months ending July 1940. County share $97 195 with WPA funding $421 557. Plan covers 60 miles of roads including grading drainage surfacing and retaining walls. Licensing for dogs due January 20 with a $1 penalty after that date.
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Clermont County
Gat H. Bush
Weldon McGrain
WPA
Cincinnati
Carl H. Bush
Hich W. P. A
Batavia Woman's Club Holds January Meeting at High School
The Batavia Woman's Club will host its January Guest Night at Batavia High School Auditorium on Thursday January 19. A Pot Luck Supper will follow in the School Cafeteria. Guest speaker Dusty Miller is listed for the 6:00 PM start.
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Batavia Woman’s Club
Batavia High School
Dusty Miller
IOOF Installation Planned for January 19
Pile Amelia Odd Fellows will hold installation of officers on Thursday night January 19 at 7 30. Deputy Grand Master Ed Brunk will be present with visitors from other lodges. Work will be exemplified. Lunch will be served.
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Pile Amelia Odd Fellows
Ed Brunk
Davis Released After Murder Charge In Mt Washington
Andrew Davis of Mt Washington was freed Tuesday afternoon after Jacob Fishback’s brother sought his release in Mayor Wiseman’s office. Present Forest Ely F A Roberts Ely Speidel Sheriff Auxier Ab bott and Brooks reported no charges found against Davis. Reporters Homer Wilson and Ed Rush noted it as a happy day.
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Andrew Davis
Mt. Washington
Jacob Fishback
Cloughspike
Geo. Fishback
Davis
Wiseman
Forest Ely
F. A. Roberts
Ely Speidel
Auxier
Abbott and
Brooks
Homer Wilson
Ed Rush
J C Fuhr Receives 50 Year F and A M Medal
William sburg hardware dealer J C Fuhr 76 next month was awarded a 50 year jewel by Clermont Lodge No 29 F and A M at a Friday meeting. A German immigrant who arrived in 1881 he built a long civic and business career in Williamsburg including bank founder and director roles and ownership of a furniture company.
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J. C. Fuhr
Williamsburg
Clermont Lodge No
Germany
Piqua
D. A. Rees
Fuhr
The
Ohio Hardware
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Republican County
Republican Party
Williamsburg Furniture Co
Williamsburg Business Men’s Club
Leslie Freeman
Clermont Lodge
Clermont County
Ohio
Art Masterpieces Shown At Batavia Schools
Batavia High School will host an exhibit of 150 faithful reproductions of world master paintings during the week of January 30 to February 8. The display, open to public and students, aims to foster appreciation, provide cultural education, and raise funds through admission to buy more pictures for classrooms and the library.
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Batavia
Batavia High School
Republican Endorsements Highlight Political Promises and Policy
A local column discusses Republican endorsements and Governor Bricker’s claims of economical state government. It notes Capitol shifts away from New Deal ideas, cautions about war talk, and mentions County Engineer Carl Rush’s road program aided by WPA. It also reflects on Black Sunday memories and Germany’s air power concerns.
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Bricker
Columbus
Washington
Capitol
Europe
Roads
Carl Rush
WPA
Clermont
Ohio Basin
Germany
Hitler
Tournaments Set for February in Clermont County
Clermont county school superintendents meet at Batavia decide boys tournaments at Bethel and girls at Amelia this February. All teams participate this year with a four round robin last year replaced by a unified two week event ending February 27.
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Clermont County
Batavia
Bethel
Amelia
Amelia WCTU Meeting on Temperance Day at Carlyle Home
The Amelia WCTU will gather at Mrs. Blanche Carlyle's home Thursday at 2 pm. The program, Temperance Educational Day, includes readings on America's Liquor Bill 1987, discussion by members, and a solo titled Advance not retreat.
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Amelia Wctu
Blanche Carlyle
America
Endorsements Loom Large in Clermont County GOP Meeting
In a special session at the Courthouse Conference Room on Thursday, fourteen members of the Clermont County Republican Central and Executive Committee endorsed numerous political appointments. The list includes names and positions across departments from Director of Aid for the Aged to Highway, Engineer, and Public Safety roles with a vote to remove Frank Galbreath and Walter Abrams. Bruce Daughters presided as president, noting the task would disappoint many while planning further endorsements after state guidance.
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Clermont County Republican Central and Executive Committee
Clermont County
John A. Rapp
Batavia
Clermont County Department Aid For
Melvin Busch
New Richmond
Lena Boys
Chile
Sheila Fisher
Milford
Ronald Reeves
Goshen
Bruce Daughters
Felicity
Lester Kennedy
Highway Department
Harley Bell
Newtown
Bridges
Lester Simmons
Moscow
George Haywood
Estel Beck
Bethel
James Vearil
Williamsburg
Nelson Bonar
Robert Brothers
Marathon
Elton Mosbacher
Chas. Dumford
Miles Deal
Allan Marshall
Newtonsville
Henry McIntire
Roller
Middletown
Gene Hull
Highway Dept
W. K. Slye
Aurélia
Attorney-General’s
Columbus
Irwin Kain
Batavia Res
James Walker
Arnold Anstaett
Stonelick Township
John Swing
P. U. C. O. Department
Howard Adamson
John King
Frank Galbreath
Walter Abrams
Mack Agin
J. C. Fuhr
Joe Brock
Amelia
Homer Ashton
Charles Taylor
Johny L. Hutson
A. B. Shumard
Coraddale
S. A. Waller
Roreld Reeves
Geo. W. Mull
Owensville
Farm Bureau Plans January 30 Meeting At Batavia
County Farm Bureau members from Ohio Pierce Batavia and Union Township will meet Monday evening January 30 at the U B Church Batavia to formulate the 1989 county program. An entertainment program by Farm Bureau members from the four communities will be included. The public is invited.
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Farm Bureau
U. B
Batavia
Herman Fagley
Ohio
Pierce
Union Township
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Woman’s Club
IOOF
Andrew Davis Freed
Republican Committee
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