Batavia Robberies Remembered Amid Police Pursuit
Sheriff Roberts and deputies aided by J B Rapp and Rev. Abbott canvassed Batavia after three robbers and two failed attempts targeted five homes between 7 and 9 pm. Duplicate keys helped the intruders who entered Mrs Kate Schweb, Bob Woods, and attempted others. one watch, $11, revolvers, and scattered items were taken. A Milford jewelry shop robbery earlier and birthday greetings in Coral Gables mark a sequence of incidents and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Roberts
W. E. Kain
John Rapp
Abbott
Pikes
Milford
Cincinnati
Williamsburg
Kate
John Schweb
Roland Stepp
Gaskins Chevrolet Plant
Bob Woods
Judge Davis
Vic Lytle
Trown
Bethel
Geiger Jewelery
A. W Meinken
Elie
Prisoners Arraigned In County Jail On Indictments
Several inmates indicted by the grand jury were arraigned Saturday. Harry Poe pleaded guilty to robbery and larceny and faces 1 to 20 years at the Ohio State Reformatory. Mahlon Hall admitted assault and battery and received 60 days in jail plus costs. William Jones pleaded not guilty to manslaughter, trial set for February 5. Sim Young allegedly sustained a fractured skull from a blow by Jones, dying three days later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Poe
Chile
Ohio State Reformatory
Mahlon Hall
Wmn. Jones
Sim Young
Jones
Clermont County Grand Jury
Chas. White
Forrest Ely
Roy Gruber
Clarence Cole
James Spurling
Elmer Stansbury
William Jones
New Boiler For Batavia Armory Heat Supply
Arrangements completed for installing a new boiler at Batavia Armory to provide heat. The old unit has been out of service for some time upsetting basketball crowds. Work underway on state orders. N. B. Dennison holds the contract. A Girls Basketball tournament is planned for late February, with the boys’ tournament to be held in New Richmond.
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Batavia
N. B. Dennison
New Richmond
Mt Crab Show Promises Trio Entertainment Sunday
Mt Crabs program on Sunday afternoon features Mrs Birdie Grace Meguire and Anna Ket tler performing from 1 80 to 2 12 o clock. The event invites local listeners to tune in for a light afternoon of entertainment.
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Mt.Crab
Birdie
Grace Meguire
Anna Kettler
Slot machines banned when winnings paid in trade in county
Common Pleas Judge Chas White ordered an inquiry by the grand jury into slot machine gambling where winnings paid in trade are used. The ruling states that if winnings come as checks it is not a gambling device, but trades for merchandise constitute gambling. Officials signing the order include Judge White Prefect Forrest KE Ely Sheriff Robert Roberts.
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Common Pleas
Chas White
Grand J Jury
Merchamdice
Chas. White
Forrest KE. Ely
Robert Roberts
Feed The Birds
A short notice urges feeding birds during snowy days when ground is bare. It suggests placing crumbs on window sills to attract visitors pecking at the garden and windows, noting birds bring joy despite garden damage in summer.
Plans Made for New Pike on Route 74 Between Mt Carmel and Olive Branch
The Ohio State Highway Department in Clermont county under Joseph Moeschl completed plans for the new 41 E pike between Olive Branch and the Hamilton county line. It will be a 20 foot roadway with a 60 foot right of way built of water bound macadam. Hamilton county端s section near Cincinnati plans a concrete surface. Project aims to connect Portsmouth and Cincinnati, with construction expected in early spring to relieve travel on the A P highway and reduce dust.
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State Highway Department of
Clermont County
Joseph Moeschl
Olive Branch
Hamilton County
Cincinnati
Portsmouth
Trustees Discuss Gas Tax Road Funds Across Townships
County Commissioners and township trustees met January 22 in the Auditor's office to plan gas tax use. Trustees from Batavia to Williamsburg urged legal, multiroad spending, with about 2100 allocated to each township for roads this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. ‘Ketelbuum
Batavia Tnp
M. F. Ross
Wm. Lewis
Robi. Walters
Franklin
Edna Hite
Arthur Sargeant
A. Bartlett
W. H. Simnerman
Goshen
A. Bishop
Charles Young
W. E McHenry
W. K. Emmons
Ohio
J. D. O’neal
Elmer Ressmier
Austin Ebaugh
Jackson
W. D. Davidson
Arthur Ferree
Robert Brothers
Miami
Thomas Scott
E. L. Carter
C. W. Howell
Monroe
J. A. Taylor
Wim Knowles
Pierce
Clerk
HB. OC. Meyers
R. C. Knause
P. B. Hunter
E E. Wilson
Stonelick
gWm. Roseelot
Laurence Brothers
Frank Vogt
Geo. Apgar
Tate
L. H. Camery
Ed Ellsberry
John D. White
Earl Canter
Union
Finley Jacobs
C. H. Ludlow
O. F. Fowler
Wayne
J. Ss. Grossnickle
B. G. Hodges
Washington
F. B. Bureau
Geo. Keller
John Simon
Williamsburg
Heagon Fishback
Chas Busch
Eame
Grand Jury Reports Fire Damages and Building Repairs
The Hamilton and Odd Fellows buildings undergo repairs by Chas Hitt, Edward Dumford and others with aims to restore occupancy. Plans include fireproof basement, revised second floor, and space reallocations for offices, election board and various tenants. C. W. Howell presides as foreman. jury also notes slot machines, jail repairs, and warrants further action.
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Hamilton
I. O. O. F. Hall
Odd Fellows
Chas. Hitt
Edward Dumford
P. M. Rapp
N. G. Cover
Market Street
Nichols, Speidel & Nichels
Election Board
Britton & Britton and
Joseph
J. M. Patchell
Judge White
Main Street
Slade
School of Instruction for 22nd District at Owensville Lodge
The School of Instruction for the 22nd District of the E S will be held at Owensville Masonic lodge room next Saturday. Lunch will be served at noon. Worthy Grand Matron Mrs Elma Hullinger will be present to give instructions to the matrons and officers in the morning. Work will be put on by the home Chapter in the afternoon. Suggestions may be obtained at this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
0. E.S
Owensville Masonic Lodge
Elma Hullinger
Williamsburg Girls Defeat Owensville 21 to 15
Williamsburg hosts Owensville with the girls prevailing 21 to 15 as the Williamsburg boys roll to an 80 to 17 victory. Amelia teams visit Williamsburg next Friday.
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Owensville High School
Williamsburg
Amelia
Accidental Death Claims Loveland Barber
Earl Fetter of Loveland who ran a barber shop died after an accidental 22 caliber gunshot wound while cleaning his revolver Tuesday evening. His son found him in the shop. he died hours later after medical aid failed. Survived by wife and three children. coroner ruled accidental death. Funeral held Friday in Owensville.
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Earl Fetter
Lovelane
Joseph Curtis
Fetter
Owensville
Loveland
Lands Contract Secures Hamilton Building Re-Plastering
Earl Erion of Batavia has secured the contract to re plaster the Hamilton building partly destroyed by fire two weeks ago. Work will begin once carpenters are cleared.
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Earl Erion
Stuego Man
Batavia
Hamilton
Pomona Grange Holds Quarterly Session in Batavia
Pomona Grange gathered at the Odd Fellows Hall in Batavia on Saturday with a large attendance enjoying a fine spread. In the afternoon a program followed by the initiation of 14 new members marked a successful meeting and the next quarterly session is set for the third Saturday in April at Milford.
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Pomona Grange
Odd Fellows Hall
Batavia
Milford
Old Lady Burns Aunt Sarah Perkins in Cler mont County Fire
Aunt Sarah Perkins, said to be Cler mont County’s oldest colored resident, died in a house fire last Thursday at 11 30 a m while her daughter was away securing cats for dinner. The home and its occupant were long known landmarks. Officials deem the death accidental with no clear cause found.
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Sarah Perkins
Clermont County
Kentucky
Perkins
Sarah
Nick Hoes Wins Verdict After Auto Crash Suit
Nick Hoes awarded 600 dollars in a civil case arising from an auto accident last summer at the Citizens Garage. The suit claimed 2600 dollars against an identifiable garage employee. Britton & Britton appeared for the plaintiff before Judge White. The garage’s blanket insurance covers the bill.
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Nick Hoes
Citizens Garage
White
Britton & Britton
Nick
Post Office Corridor Proposal At Batavia Courthouse
Citizens request keeping the Batavia post office corridor open from 6 to 8 p m after the courthouse doors lock for the evening mail. They argue a longer open period aids access to lock boxes and allows early morning mail drops, noting burglars operate unseen after hours.
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Batavia
Court House
Ias
Caldwell Elected Director in Ohio Farm Bureau
Robert R. Caldwell of near Owensville has been elected director for the twentieth district of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. The district includes Clermont Brown Adams and Highland counties. He has long been a Farm Bureau member and loyal worker. The February 1 4 H Club radio program features Miss Eliz Regis Longmire and Carroll C. Brant with music by the Marine Band and National Broadcasting staff. Independent Farmers Institutes list sessions at Laurel Bethel Moscow with speakers Mrs Mary Cartwright and John Gierson. plan to attend for educational and community programing.
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Harold N. Wilson
Robert R. Caldwell
Owensville
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Clermont
Brown
Adams
Highland
Caldwell
Farm Bureau
Miss Eliz
Regis Longmire
Anderson Codry
Tennessee
Carroll C. Brant
I. A. Hill
U.S. Marine Band
R. A. Turner
Central States
National Broadcasting Company
Chicago
Independent Farmers’ Institutes
Laurel
Bethel
Moscow
Mary Cartwright
Delaware
Ohio
John Gierson
Hillsboro
Cartwright
Ohio Wesleyan University
China
State Department of Health
Gierson
Bounty Offered On Hawks By Batavia Township Trustees
Batavia Township Trustees announce a one dollar bounty for chicken hawks. Present the bird’s head to Township Clerk Stanley Ansteatt to receive a county certificate. Crows bring a twenty five cent bounty. Hawks suspected of harming poultry at corn time.
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Batavia
Stanley Ansteatt
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Oleander
M.E. Parsonage
Charles E. Hendrixson
Wade Finley
Afton
Troxel
John W. Frazee
Rosa G. Perkins
Nichbollsville
Chas. G. White
Broadway
H. C. Potter
F. O. Walt
South Norwood
A. EB. Price
Mary Homan
Louise Lytle Anstaett
W. ©. Bishop
V. CO. Lytle
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