22 Jan 1930
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1930
Page
1
The county presents its 1930 budget of expenditures across funds to curb overdraft risk. It lists allocations for assessing personal property advertising elections and salaries for deputies clerks and supplies. The report emphasizes statutory controls and audit guidance to keep spending in check.
The Presbyterian church at New Richmond hosted a Poet's Union gathering with readings by Wil liam T. Tatman and Mrs Lon Medaris Ely among others. Miss Gladys Donovan offered a burlesque on Launcelot and Elaine, music by Mrs Margaret McClure Stitt and Audry Gillaspie, and a closing program by Miss O Neil and Miss Luntanner. New members were welcomed and refreshments served. Batavia Woman's Club meets January 25 with talks on authors and taste.
The Farmers Independent Institute will be held at Newtonsville Baptist Church in Newtonsville Ohio on February 7 and 8 1930. The program lists sessions morning and evening with talks by Mr Dobbins County Agent Wilson and Mrs Milner, music by Goshen Glee Club and a play cast from Newtonsville Grange among others.
The Clermont County Board of Education met January 18 with J. C. Scott elected president and W. H. Gaskins vice president. The board set monthly meetings at 9 30 a m and approved a 1930 1989 appropriation and 2.66 mills distribution. It decided against a County Institute and announced the discontinuation of the Assistant County Superintendent position upon term expiration.
E. H. Pattison is reappointed County Superintendent for a three year term ending August 1, 1983 at the same salary as before. The action follows the expiration of the prior term and confirms continuation in the post.
Tobacco sells fast in the East Fork valley where Andrew Wolf's Batavia area crop on Geo. Hauck's farm averaged 29.02 per hundred. Other sections see lower prices as banner crops depart from typical levels.
Clermont county marriage license market remains weak since January 1 with one license issued this week and none last week. Readers speculate the stock market slump employment for youths rising living costs and women taking on earnings as possible causes.
The First National Bank at Batavia begins a daily guard during business hours after reported daylight hold ups across the state. Town marshal H M Reynolds will be on duty armed. An electric burglar alarm will alert the public if activated by an employee.
Birmingham Alabama January 18 1930 a reader thanks Clermont Courier for coverage of a fire losses and severe weather. he praises Birmingham climate and social ties while expressing nostalgia for Batavia and hope to receive weekly delivery to stay connected with friends despite distance.
Seed corn discussions begin as farmers consider next season. Prices earlier this decade reached about 5 dollars per bushel, and many in the region have not secured seed corn yet.
I F Walker of West Batavia died Saturday night at Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati after observation before leg amputation. He was son of W Rufus and Carrie Walker husband of Florence Brown Walker father of James and Donald. He lived in Batavia area, farmed nearby and was active in the M E Church. Funeral at home Tuesday afternoon with burial in Union Cemetery.
Batavia High School traveled to Williamsburg for senior basketball double bill. In girls action Williamsburg led 20 to 2 at halftime and won 33 to 21 as Batavia rallied briefly. In the boys game Williamsburg led 16 to 6 at halftime and 24 to 12 final, Batavia scoring only two field goals in the second half amid limited Armory access.
Sim Young and William Jones, both of New Richmond, fought Friday night. Jones knocked Young down causing a fractured skull. Young died Tuesday morning. Jones, jailed for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, was later re arrested. Coroner Curliss called. grand jury to convene Thursday.
County commissioners trustees and clerks from townships meet to plan early spring road work. County will cooperate with townships to improve roads aided by gas tax funds. The county surveyor must approve material before payment and progress depends on weather.
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