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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1934
Page
8
Batavia residents and surrounding communities are listed with visits, illness, and social events. Notable items include George Stewart moving to Tabasco, Nellie Wall visiting Bethel, and John Grant ill in Houston. An oyster supper is planned at Owensville M E church on Feb 8. A death and a quilt gift are also noted among family and parish circles.
A dated call to join the National Farmers Union emphasizes unity for farmers nationwide. It cites bills for credit refinancing, silver remonetization, and cost of production, praising President John A. Simpson and urging membership to influence Congress and secure farmers' rights. The local meeting is set for February 6 at 8 PM in Batavia Court House with a $1 membership option.
Theatre schedule lists Amelia in Fog and Design for Living with Mary Brian Reginald Denny Gary Cooper and Hirlam Hopkins. Revival meetings begin February 4 at Batavia Baptist Church led by Rev J J Burr and continue through the week with cooperation from local churches and members.
Pomona Grange met in Owensville on January 27 with all officers present except three Graces. Bantam Grange and most subordinate bodies showed strong attendance. A large class earned the fifth degree, drills impressed, and Newtonsville reported plans for a much needed auditorium. The group agreed to continue a $5 lecturer allowance with each subordinate Grange contributing $5.
The Memorial Committee mourns the loss of three Grange members John Moyer Miles Glancy of Williamsburg Grange and Alma Turner of Milfor Grange. G J Little of Columbus urged revival of Grange Insurance and membership drives with prizes. Installation by Harvey Perin Amelia. Upcoming group meetings across Clermont County outline degrees and entertainment with shared expenses and a basket dinner from Pomona.
Clergymen from Clermont county including L A Griffith of New Richmond O B Robbins of Summerside Roger Turrel and wife of Milford Guy Tucker of Goshen R L Budd O E Stewart of Williamsburg and Boyd Brown and A E Long of Bethel attend the Annual Ohio Council of Churches Pastors Convention in Columbus this week.
County Commissioners and State have approved plans for the Clermont County Court House and await Congress funding to proceed. More than 18 masons are registered and additional carpenters are ready to begin work. The sketch is on display in Nash's drug store window.
The Washington Digest offers interpretation of Congress acts and government department orders. It explains how federal actions may affect readers in clear, weekly summaries from the national capital scene.
Amelia High School hosts both boys and girls games against New Richmond Saturday night. A large crowd is expected as teams clash in a key local rivalry.
Tax payment deadline in Clermont County ends tonight after two extensions. Tobacco raisers caused the second extension by claiming they had not received tobacco sale money. Treasurer Fitzpatrick notes improving receipts in recent days. The overall business trend is rising and stable.
The Slade Brothers will sell on premises 1 mile north of Bantam next to Old Bethel church on Saturday Feb 10 at 10 am. A 1060 lb mule team eight years old a Weber wagon plows cultivators hay rake fork rope and feeder all farm tools a milk cow and heifer 100 bu corn hay fodder 80 folding chairs Cash terms Lunch on ground Auctioneer A M Ellis Clerk Lott Hulick Mt Carmel Rebekah Lodge February birthdays urged to attend meetings.
Dudley Dixon of Felicity, a Black man, indicted by the grand jury on carrying concealed weapons and shooting to kill. He will be tried in Common Pleas Court on Thursday February 1.
Clermont county milk sellers must secure a permit from the County Board of Health to sell milk or milk products. The board’s office is across from the Court House in the Courier Building. Health Commissioner C. R. Colburn announces the requirement. The page also notes a Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Societies meeting at Mrs. Helen Iles home Thursday at 2:30, with Mrs. Leona Weaver as hostess.
Batavia M E Church led by Rev R E Budd lists Sunday school 9 30 morning worship 10 80 evening 3 30 and other programs. A B Church with Rev Ludwick holds Feb 4 services and invites to join the church. Batavia Presbyterian Church announces Feb 4 services with Rev Dr Earl R North from Cincinnati preaching and midweek Wednesday 7 30 plus Sunday school at 9 30.
Batavia Ohio township announces no bounty will be paid on chicken hawks and horned owls for 1934 as state law repeals the local bounty. Clerk Stanley Ansteatt, 24th, Batavia Township.
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