Clermont County Tax Rates Set With Broad Cuts
Taxpayers in Clermont County face generally lower rates in 1936 with 71 of 74 districts reduced. Bethel, Batavia, and Miami Township see increases due to local debt actions. Overall average cut is 2.65 mills, aided by bond retirement funds and the school foundation program. New Richmond and Newtonsville districts see notable reductions. County Auditor Blythe Jones credits staff for an equitable plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Batavia
Miami Township
Felicity
School Foundation
Grant Memorial
Tate Township
Bethel Village
New Richmond Village
Newtonsville
Stonelick Township
Clermont County
Jones
Grange News From Monroe Grange Meeting and Banquet
Monroe Grange No. 2018 held a regular session on January 17 with Frank Tatman receiving a grange pin for two years as master. Louise Rogers presented the pin as past worthy master. Juvenile members performed tableaux on Benjamin Franklin and a subordinates program followed. Next meeting set for January 31 with County Deputy J A Ashton as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Grange
Courier Officials Are Re-elected At Clermont Publishing
At a Clermont Publishing Company stockholders meeting for The Clermont Courier the directors elected were Dr. P. M. Offutt Hamlet George W. Gregg Batavia James W. Walker Batavia J C Fuhr Williamsburg A L Behmer Cincinnati E W Howe Chile and E W Patchell Batavia The officers re-elected were Dr Offutt president George Gregg vice president and James Walker secretary and treasurer E S Bush and E H Turner were reappointed editor and business manager respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Publishing Company
Clermont Courier
P. M. Offutt
Hamlet
George W. Gregg
Batavia
James W. Walker
J. C. Fuhr
Williamsburg
A. L. Behymer
Cincinnati
E. W. Howe
Chile
E. W. Patchell
Dr. Offutt
George Gregg
James Walker
E. S. Bush
E. H. Turner
Caldwell and Rapp Attend State Meet in Columbus
Robert Caldwell president and John B. Rapp secretary of the Clermont County Fair Board attended the State Fair Managers Association meeting in Columbus last Wednesday and Thursday. Byron Barbeau who recently underwent an operation in Cincinnati will be home this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Caldwell
John B. Rapp
Clermont County Fair Board
State Fair Managers Association
Columbus
Byron Barbeau
Cincinnati
Rainmakers at Batavia Opera House One Night Only
The Rainmakers starring Robert Woolsey and Bert Wheeler screens at Batavia Opera House for one night on January 29. Sponsored by the Batavia High School junior class, tickets available from class members. The comedy features storms and satirical chaos in a fast paced farce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Woolsey
Bert Wheeler
Batavia Opera House
Batavia High School
Political Pot Boils Ahead in May Primary
In the race for county offices two Republicans announce for county commissioner, plus candidates for clerk of courts, sheriff, recorder, state representative, county surveyor and prosecutor. Notables include Richard Knause and Shirley Buckler for commissioner, Arthur Meinken and Edgar W. Anstaett for clerk, James W. Walker for prosecutor, George Donovan for sheriff, Robert Roberts for recorder, John Hayden for state representative, Carl Rush for surveyor, and Sheriff G. G. Auxier seeking a third term. Burton Hodges and Val Rule explore other roles. Frank Roberts eyeing a third term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Knause
Pierce Township
Shirley Buckler
Monroe Township
Arthur Meinken
Edgar W. Anstaett
Batavia
James W. Walker
George Donovan
Near New Richmond
U. S. Marine
Robert Roberts
Fromer
John Hayden
Carl Rush
Bethel
Rush
Court House
G. G. Auxier
Burton Hodges
Val Rule
Frank Roberts
Revival Meet Opens at Old Bethel Church Jan 26
Revival services begin Sunday evening January 26 at 7 30 at Old Bethel Church and will continue for an indefinite period with ongoing meetings announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Bethel
Old Bethel Church
Mull Named Head of Owensville Cemetery
George W. Mull of Owensville has been appointed superintendent of the Owensville I. O. F. cemetery by the Marathon Lodge. Mull succeeds W. D. Davis of Marathon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mull
Owensville Cemetery
George W. Mull
Owensville
Marathon Lodge
W. D. Davis
Marathon
Grange Lecturers Re-elect Officers at Clermont Conference
The Clermont County Grange Lecturers Conference on January 11 elected officers: Ivah Woodmansee president Louise Rogers vice president and Louise Curtis secretary treasurer. Lunch followed with program ideas and readings by Minnie Cast and Rogers. Next meeting set for March 28 with Woodmansee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Grange
Will Gardner
Ivah Woodmansee
Louise Rogers
Louise Curtis
Minnie Cast
Rogers
Woodmansee
Columbia Band to Play at Party Jan 30 in Batavia
The Columbia Gas and Electric Company band will perform an hour concert at the Clermont presidential birthday party on Thursday night Jan 30 at the O N G Armory Batavia. Proceeds support the national paralysis fund with 30 percent locally. Tickets 150 per couple or 100 single. The event includes a Wurlitzer Melody Kids floor show and dancing from 10 pm to 2 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Gas & Electric Company
Clermont
O. N. G. Armory
Batavia
Wurlitzer Melody Kids
Cincinnati
Allen B. Nichols
Withamsville Junior Order No. 164
Withamsville
Officials named by three farmers institutes
Three farm institutes held last week announced their officers. Owensville group: President Arnold Ansteatt, vice president William Burdsall Jr, secretary Edith Ansteatt, lady correspondent Mrs Geo Mull, treasurer Harry Groves. Newtonsville group: President Thomas Hill, vice president J O Ridings, secretary Mrs Forest Sutton, lady correspondent Mrs Herbert McCormick. Amelia group: President John Fetzer, vice president H H Reed, secretary treasurer Mrs Nell Mattox, lady correspondent Miss Alma Burkard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institutes
Owensville
Arnold Ansteatt
William Burdsall, Jr
Sec’g
Edith Ansteatt
Corres
Geo. Mull
Treas
Harry Groves
Newtonsville
Thomas Hill
J. O. Ridings
Sec’y
Forest Sutton
Herbert McCormick
Amelia
John Fetzer
Vicepres
H. H. Reed
Sec’y and Treas
Nell Mattox
Alma Burkard
Hayden attends Nat's Road Meeting in Cleveland
State Representative John Hayden, fresh from touring eastern states on a new county road concept, attends the National Show in Cleveland as a delegate at large. He serves on the state highway department advisory board and will confer with Cleveland Mayor Burton while there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hayden
Ohio
Cleveland
Hayden
State Highway Department
Burton
Bake Sale by Batavia P T A Saturday
The Batavia P T A will sponsor a bake sale at Mrs. Doughman's store Saturday afternoon January 25 beginning at 2 o'clock. Forty Clermont County women attended the meat canning demonstration at the U B Church in Batavia last Saturday afternoon. Miss Lillian Brinkman Extension Nutritionalist from Ohio State University gave an actual demonstration of meat canning. Miss Brinkman was invited to conduct a vegetable canning demonstration in March.
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Batavia P. T. A
Clermont County
U. B. Church
Batavia
Lillian Brinkman
Ohio State University
Brinkan
Bank officers reelected at Batavia First National annual meeting
All officers and directors of the Batavia First National bank were reelected at the annual meeting last Tuesday. The officers are H. A. Hodges president P. F. Jamieson and G. S. Van Horn vice presidents John Huntington cashier and Amelia Griffith assistant cashier.
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Batavia First National Bank
H. A. Hodges
P. F. Jamieson
G. S. van Horn
John Huntington
Amelia Griffith
Old District School PTA Event At Mulberry Feb 1
Mulberry P T A to present Old District School at the Mulberry school auditorium on Saturday February 1 starting at 8 p m Admission is 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.
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Old District
Mulberry P. T. A
Mulberry School
Promise and Performance in 1932 33 Debate on Policy
A critical examination of Democratic Platform vows and Roosevelt era actions. The piece contrasts campaign pledges with 1933 34 deficits and policy outcomes. It cites promises to balance budgets enforce anti trust cut government costs and defend a sound currency while accusing administration of extravagance and overreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farley
Roosevelt
Democratic
Tariff Commission
NIRA
AAA
Farm Board
Hoover
1919 quote warns against unchecked power in chief executive
Henry Watterson confronts centralized authority while noting Wilson as an example. The Civil Service Commission report from January 4 shows more federal civilian employees, suggesting the president’s vow to shrink bureaus may be unmet.
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Henry Watterson
Woodrow Wilson
Federal Civil Service Commission
Death Knell Aaa and the Farmer Vote in Campaign
The piece ponders how the approaching campaign will shape farmer voters. It questions if the agricultural program’s Santa Claus image will sway them or if they will focus on the processing tax and its merits or flaws.
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AAA
Clermont County Board of Education reorganizes and plans 1936 actions
The Clermont County Board of Education elected J. C. Fitzpatrick as president and Ray Stoddard as vice president with A. F. Kayser and J. A. Ashton joining as new members. W. C. Runyan remains fifth member. E. H. Pattison serves as ex-officio clerk. They approved fiscal year 1936 appropriations and set monthly meetings. A successor for Pattison to retire July 31, 1936 will be chosen after reviewing three applications P K Moore P G Meranda and Frank B Hoggatt, with final action likely February or March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Board of Education
A. F. Kayser
Moscow
J. A. Ashton
Williamsburg
J. C. Fitzpatrick
Amelia
Ray Stoddard
Batavia
W. C. Runyan
Milford
E. H. Pattison
Finis
P. K. Moore
P. G. Meranda
Frank B. Hoggatt
Fruit Growers Meet Thursday in Clermont County
The Clermont County Fruit Growers Assn holds its annual meeting at the U B Church this Thursday with guest speakers Dr. J H Gourley and Prof. Frank Beach from Ohio State University. The program starts at 10:00 a m and a free lunch is offered to attending members. Premiums from commercial sponsors include spray oil, fertilizers, a Pyrex gift set, garden tools, fruit trees, a spray gun, and several other prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Fruit Growers
Ass’n
Roy Battles
Montmorency
U. B. Church
J. H. Gourley
Frank Beach
Ohio State University
Mrs. Anna White Dies Suddenly In Church
Mrs. Anna B. White, niece of Mrs. Charles Jackson, died suddenly in a church Sunday morning. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Moore's funeral home conducted by Rev. Clark. Out of town attendees included her brother Rev. J. L. Madison and a daughter from Moticello Kentucky, and Mrs. Juanita Jackson Nelson of Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna B. White
Charles Jackson
Moore’s
Clark
Taylor Church
J. L. Madison
Moticello
Juanita Jackson Nelson
Toledo
Amateur Night at Amelia Jan 29 at school auditorium
Clermont Amateur Night at the Amelia school auditorium on Wednesday January 29 starts at 8:00 p.m. The committee promises a big show with capable judges and awards for top acts in the major's gang. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Amelia School
Local boys and girls results from this week games
Bethel 22 Amelia 19 and Milford 27 Batavia 26 reported among boys results. Girls scores include Amelia 36 Bethel 24 Batavia 21 Milford 20. Also listed are Owensville at Amelia Bethel at New Richmond Felicity at Williamsburg.
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Owensville
Amelia
Bethel
New Richmond
Felicity
Williamsburg
Milford
Batavia
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Blythe Jones
Grange News
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Pomona
C. E. Murphy
Ewa Projec
Courier
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Columbia
Nat
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Supreme Court
White House
Jefferson
Louisiana
Philadelphia
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Anna White
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