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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1950

Page

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Clermont County Students At Ohio University Enroll 9

Nine Clermont County residents are among Ohio University's fall enrollment of 5 852. The group includes seven men and two women with four sophomores three juniors and two seniors. Names and addresses of listed students are provided. Dog license deadline tomorrow with a $1 late penalty. no penalty if postmarked by January 20.

Clermont County Ohio University William K. Parsons College of Commerce Main St Batavia Corinne M. Doll College of Fine Arts Branch Hill Lawrence H. Talley College of Arts and Sciences Hamersville Barclay M. Gest Loveland Helen M. Ledford College of Education Route 3 M. LeRoy Reynolds Raymond A. Ernst College of Applied Science Milford Am L. Fay S. Milford Dr John L. Gilbert Box New Richmond

Natty Altman Joins Cincinnati Times-Star Circulation

Natty Altman longtime Miami Valley feature writer for Cincinnati and county papers has accepted a circulation department post at the Cincinnati Times-Star after three years with the Cincinnati Post. J. R. Fuhr of Williamsburg and wife attend the 56th Ohio Hardware Association Convention in Cleveland, Feb 7 to 9, seeking exhibit merchandise from 300 manufacturers.

Natty Altman Felicity Miami Valley Cincinnati Cincinnati Times-Star Altman Cincinnati Post J. R. Fuhr J. C. Fuhr Hardware Williamsburg Ohio Hardware Association Cleveland Puhr

Polio Fund Drives From Clermont County

In 1949 forty thousand Americans fell to polio and Clermont County reported eight cases with three still in hospitals. The March of Dimes drive runs through January 31 as the local chapter seeks funds for 1950 amid exhausted resources. Batavia hosts two charity basketball games on February 4 with all proceeds to the polio fund. families share gratitude for past help and urge continued donations through township leaders.

Clermont County National Foundation For Smiths Garry Batavia High School Batavia Summerside Methodist Church Gerdes Knights of Columbus National Foundation Charles Abbott Nellie Colman Amelia Emil Dial Mable Hasler Bethel Dwight Marksberry Felicity Kathleen Thompson Goshen George Bond Loveland John Hardoerfer Milford Inez Swart Moscow James Logan Newtown Mt. Carmel Charles Colonel New Richmond John Locks Owensville Elsie Davis Perintown Fred Trucke Williamsburg William Staats Pt. Pleasant June Johnson Chile Utopia Janet Lindsay Neville Carl Trees Laurel Eli

County Farmers Organize For Campaign In Clermont County

An intensive drive to build up farmers organized strength in Clermont County will start next week under 12 local leaders. Governor Lausche endorses the Farm Bureau push, part of a statewide Organization Week. A kick off at Batavia U B Church on Monday Jan 23 expect 150 workers and wives to attend with Ray Hobson as principal speaker. County leaders head township teams of six, with plans to visit farm doors Tuesday morning to invite farmers to join. The effort follows reports of a shrinking Ohio farming population about one in ten, underscoring the need for a stronger Farm Bureau.

Lausche Farm Bureau Organization Batavia U. B Ray Hobson Ohio Farm Bureau Leroy Brunner Batavia Township George Behymer Pierce Floyd Stevens Ohio Eugene Fiertag Union T. J. Carter Miami William Attinger Stonelick John Heywood Goshen Harley Steward Wayne Bernard Hutchinson Jackson H. F. Jordan Williamsburg Charles Hockman Tate Wilford Croswell Franklin Paul Jarman Washington Harry Nott Monroe Farm Bureau J. A. Nordman

Milford National Bank Elects John F. Douglas Director

John F. Douglas of Terrace Park was elected a director of Milford National Bank at its annual meeting. Douglas serves as Treasurer of Tech-Art and Sprain and Lloyd Inc. Other officers and directors were reelected: Dr. A. B. Rapp as Board Chairman, F. C. Hartsock as President, Robert M. Hair as Vice President, John L. Walton as Cashier, Frances M. Collins as Assistant Cashier, with other officers named.

John F. Douglas Terrace Park Milford National Bank Douglas Tech-Art Sprain and Lloyd, Inc A. B. Rapp F. C. Hartsock Robert M. Hair John L.walton Frances M. Collins L. L. Harding S. W. Lloyd Robert M. Scott John L. Waton

Batavia Quintet Tops Newtonsville In Roller Hockey Clash

Batavia defeats Newtonsville 6 to 4 after a seesaw battle Tuesday evening. Don Richards opened scoring, Fred Richards and Bol Richards added, with Earl Garrett and Hermann Swartz supplying late offense for Newtonsville. Milford vs East Batavia Heights follows to decide Batavia’s next opponent.

Newtonsville Batavia Don Richards Earl Garrett Fred Richards Bol Richards Hermann Swartz Garrett Milford East Batavia Heights

Large crowd attends Clermont County Boy Scout annual meeting

The Clermont County Boy Scout annual meeting at the D X Ranch near Bethel drew the largest crowd yet. Rev John C Laske spoke on Communism What It Is and What We Can Do About It, as Russell Speidel chaired and honored county executive Carlton Hyde. The 1000th Scout, Kenneth Mulholand of Troop 444 Williamsville, received his Tenderfoot Badge and membership certificate.

Clermont County Boy Scout D. X. Ranch Bethel Russell Speidel A. E. Roberts Cincinnati Area Council Kenneth Mulholand Wilhiamsville Carl White Amelia Chas. Klusmeyer Cincinnati Council Erwin Butler Milford Orville Halbisch Robert Adams Charles Schneider Harry Britton John Friend William Dunning Don Ault Livya Mollett Charles Abbott Lorin Hagerman Lucian Dawson Henry Smith Ronald Hustons William Hager Jack Dexter Edwin Burger Dale Forney

550 Acre Farm To Be Used As Camp Site

Officials of the Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company announced a 550 acre farm across from the new power plant near New Richmond will be dedicated as a boy’s summer camp site. Youth organizations in Hamilton and Clermont Counties will benefit from the farm.

Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company New Richmond Hamilton Clermont Counties

Three Siegel Family Injured in Cincinnati Auto Crash

A head on collision on Victory Park Way and Madison Road Cincinnati during heavy rain injured Eleanor Siegel 46 her husband Frank 63 and Jean Siegel 22 all passengers in a car driven by Lawrence Siegel 25 of Amelia. The other driver was Robert Knese 30 of Norwood. The Siegel car allegedly caused the crash.

Victory Parkway Madison Road Cincinnati Eleanor Siegel Frank Ward Avenue Jean Siegel Route 1 Amelia Lawrence Siegel Siegel Robert Knese Norwood

New Chili House Opens Next to Elk's Cafe

Bill Massey proprietor of The Dairy Bar on Main Street Batavia announces the opening of The Chili House next door to the Elk's Cafe. The new eatery will feature chili spaghetti combination plates Coney Island sandwiches and a full line of single and double decker sandwiches.

Bill Massey Dairy Bar Main Street Batavia Chili House

Snapshot of the Week Winners Named in Clermont Courier Contest

Mr. and Mrs. Ira L. Polson of Amelia Route 2 win a one year Clermont Courier subscription for entry titled An Idaho Cowboy. Their nephew Shermie Lee Bellwood of Rupert Idaho demonstrates cowboy style while serenading his sweetheart.

Ira L. Polson Route 2 Amelia Clermont Courier Shermie Lee Bellwood Rupert Idaho

Chile Home Burns Down in Loveland Area Fire

Fire damaged a Chile residence owned by Mrs. Nellie Backschneider with losses around 5000 dollars. Mr. and Mrs. Clay Fletcher were away in Kentucky. 1100 in cash and 400 in checks burned along with personal effects and antiques. Felicity fire department led by Chief John Morrison fought the blaze but could not save the home.

Clay Fletcher Chile Felicity Fire Department John Morrison

Batavia Soldier Promoted to Corporal in Japan Service

Howard E. Hamilton of Batavia has been promoted to corporal with the 63rd FA BN of the 24th Infantry Division in Kyushu Japan. The promotion honors his appearance bearing and proficiency, per his commanding officer. His family lives on Route 5 Batavia. He attended Batavia High School and trained at Fort Jackson and Fort Monmouth before sailing to Japan in June 1949.

Howard E. Hamilton Batavia 24Th Infantry Kyushu Japan Hamilton Route 5 Batavia High School Fort Jackson S. C Signal Fort Monmouth N. J Jehan

Edu-Ree to Sponsor Square Dance at Batavia School

Edu-Ree the Extension Service group for Clermont County youths will sponsor a square dance at Batavia High School auditorium on January 21 at 8 30 p m. All interested young people are welcome to attend. The organization is part of a nationwide network of Older Rural Youth groups with various local names.

Edu-Ree Clermont County Batavia High School Edu-Rec Hamilton County Progressive Farmers Ohio

Six Percent Dividend Declared by Lebanon National Farm Loan

The Lebanon National Farm Loan Association announced a six percent annual dividend after its January 9 meeting. Payable to stockholders of record November 30, 1949, in Brown, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren counties. Checks available at the annual meeting to be announced later.

Lebanon National Farm Loan Association Brown Clermont Hamilton Warren

Three-Act Comedy Bolts and Nuts Presented by Local School

The Wilhiamsville Tabasco P T A presents a three act comedy Bolts and Nuts by Jay Tobias in the school auditorium on January 21 at 8 00 PM. Mrs John Woods teaches and directs the play.

Wilhiamsville

County Cattle To Be Tested For Tuberculosis

W. W. Hamilton, County Agent, announces all dairy cattle should have been tested for tuberculosis in the past fifteen months. Now that cattle are housed, Dr. Dwight Herd will complete testing of all beef cattle. Notify Batavia Agricultural Extension Office telephonically.

W. W. Hamilton Dwight Herd Federal Will Batavia Hamilton

Train Crash Kills Byron Anstaett and Nephew in Transit

A truck carrying two tractors and a trailer crossed Pennsylvania Railroad tracks into an oncoming passenger train the Jeffersonian. Byron Anstaett 25 of Sabina and his 6 year old nephew Joseph Prantl Jr died from the impact. The caravan was bound for Garden City Kansas. the two victims were related to Charles K. Anstaett of Clermont County. Funeral and burial plans followed at Sabina and Garden City after double services.

Byron Anstaett Sabina Joseph Prantl Jr Charles K. Anstaett Elklick Pike Clermont County Lawrence Anstaett Byron Aaron Anstaett Cincinnati-Batavia Pike Cora Lytle Jeanne Lawrence Joseph Prant, Jr Garden City Kansas

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Times-Star Elmer Smith South Main Street Amelia Dairy Allan Boles Garnett Cann John C. Laske Byterian Carlton Hyde mont-Brown 4-H Tractor Club The Forge Brothers Tractor Lines Harlow Tractor Sales Ture Nellie Backschneider Fletcher United States Engineers Education and Recreation John Woods
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