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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1940

Page

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Community institutes set for Clermont county towns

Three Clermont county institutes are scheduled for next week in Moscow Williamsburg and Newtonsville with five sessions across February 5 6 8 9 10. The programs mix farm and urban interests plus entertainment and public speakers Mrs Beryl White and Mr Wetherell will speak at all events. Local organizers Noble Holton J A Ashton and Wm Dumford oversee the sessions to be held in school auditoriums.

Clermont County Moscow Moscow Community Institute Williamsburg Institute Newtonsville Beryl White Darke County Institute Farm Security Board the Grange The Farm Bureau the Red Cross Civic League Library and PTA White Ohio State Agriculture Conseevation Board Man State Met Wetherell

Milford mayor Scott dies after two-year illness

Mayor N. B. Scott of Milford dies at 75 after a two year illness. He served four years as mayor and was a native of Brown county and a member of the K P Lodge. Survived by a widow, three daughters and two sons. Services were held at his residence Monday evening with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery Milford.

N. B. Scott Milford Brown County K. P. Lodge Green Lawn Cemetery

Census Enumerators Appointed for Business and Manufacturers' Census

Wray Bevens of Waverly, supervisor for the Sixth Congressional District, announced that 18 enumerators for the Business and Manufacturers' Census have been appointed and have been at work since January 8 in most counties. Clermont County has not yet named its enumerators.

Wray Bevens Waverly Clermont County

Funeral services for Mrs. Belle Hulick observed in Batavia

Mrs. Belle Hulick widow of H. S. Hulick died Saturday after a long illness at 89. Born in Lebanon she lived most of her life in Batavia and leaves a daughter Mrs. A. B. Nichols and two sisters. Interment at Citizens cemetery. Also noted: death of Mr. Harry Dennis aged 91 of Williamsburg with services at J Isaac Maham funeral home and interment at Batavia.

Belle Hulick H. S. Hulick Wood Street Carrie Creetors Middletown Hulick Citizens Cemetery Harry Dennis W. R.ireton Williamsburg J. Isaac Maham Batavia Dennis

Fruit Growers To Meet At U B Church In Batavia

Clermont County fruit growers gather for the annual meeting and fruit show at the U B Church Batavia on February 6 at 10 A M. Freeman Howlett of Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station and Ohio State University will speak. a round table on local fruit issues, magic entertainment by Walter Kuhl, and separate home and cold storage apple shows with premiums and ribbons are planned. M C Rooster of Williams Corner oversees the show. luncheon is served by church ladies and the public is invited.

Clermont County Clermont County Fruit Growers’ Association U. B Batavia C. T. Brown Freeman Howlett Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station Ohio State University Walter Kuhl Milford Mr. Brown Duchess Wealthy McIntosh Cortland Grimes Golden Jonathan Greenings Delicious Straking Richard Northern Spy Winter Banana Golden Delicious Baldwin Rome Red Rome Gillia Beauty M. C. Rooster Williams Corner U. B. Church

Bethel Mail Carrier Raymond McKibben Dies After Stroke

Funeral services for Raymond McKibben long time Bethel mail carrier will be held at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Burton Garrett presiding. He died Monday evening after a paralytic stroke. He was a member of the American Legion and Rural Mail Carriers Association. The latter will hold services at his Plane Street home. He leaves a widow Violet Walker McKibben, mother Rebecca McKibben of Clover, daughter Maxine, sister Bessie Cobb Middletown, brothers Everett Westchester Warren Mt Crab and Ben Owensville. Interment at Williamsburg.

Raymondaral Bethel. Baptist Church Burton Garrett McKibben American Legion Rural Mail Carriers Association Plane Street Violet Walker McKibben Rebecca McKibben Clover Maxine Bessie Cobb Middletown Everett Westchester Warren Crab Ben Owensville Williamsburg Kennedy Bethel

Lincoln Dinner at Amelia High School Auditorium

Republicans invite friends to a Thursday dinner on February 1 at 6:30 PM in the Amelia High School Auditorium with good music and talks. Dinners cost 50 cents and promise a fresh start to the year.

Amelia High School

Carl Rush Seeks Reelection as County Engineer in May Primary

Clermont County native Carl H. Rush announces candidacy for reelection as County Engineer, running in the Republican primary on May 14. A Bethel High School graduate, he rose from highway survey crew to Resident Engineer over Brown, Ross, Pike and Clermont counties, later serving as Deputy County Engineer and civil engineer for the county courthouse project. He is a Registered Engineer and Surveyor, a trustee of the Ohio Good Roads Federation, and a member of the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers.

Carl H. Rush Clermont County Ea Ca Bethel Bethel High School Archie Holland Rush John Hayden Ohio Good Roads Federation Ohio Society of Professional Engineers

Inmate Count and Costs at Clermont County Home

The Clermont County Home released its 1989 financial report showing a daily average of 62 inmates at under 50 cents per day. Net operating cost was 10,986 after farm and friend contributions, with 104 residents cared for during peak periods and 36 population losses.

Clermont County John Hauser Houser

Republicans to Meet at Amelia for Feb Dinner Banquet

Clermont County Republican Council schedules regular monthly meeting February 1 at the Amelia Auditorium. The Amelia rally includes the first dinner meeting of the year with a 50 cent banquet. Reservations are taken by Joe Brock. Cari Prosecuting Attorney of Milton County is set to deliver the address.

Clermont County

Paradox and Incom Patibility in County Claims

Thellermont county Commissioners face a paradox in two suits: Day Blank Book Co seeks 1535 for materials and services since December. Mrs Srite Auxier seeks 422.50 for no actual services. The articles fault the sheriff and recorder for neglect, note potential precedents about verbal assurances, and highlight 42 remaining covered bridges in North Carolina, mostly in Randolph County.

Thellermont County Blank Book Company Srite Auxier Garland G. Auxier Ohio Burton Hodges J. M. Hutchinson Frank Willis Sheriff's Recorder’s Offices North Carolina Randolph County

Rotary Governor Fichter visits Batavia Club on district affairs

Joseph W. Fitcher of Oxford Ohio governor of Rotary District 159 will visit Batavia Rotary Club on Tuesday February 6. He is Miami University faculty lecturer Ohio State Grange and former Ohio Education director. The Batavia club organized in 1938 meets weekly and faces administration and activity discussions with Fitcher.

Joseph W. Fitcher Oxford Ohio Rotary International Batavia Rotary Club Fitcher Miami University Ohio State Grange Rotary Club of Hamilton Rotary Cleveland Claude &. Smith John Carter Fichter Rotary‘ib

Schoolmasters to Gather at Moscow

The Clermont County School masters Club will hold its monthly meet at Moscow on Thursday evening February 1. The topic is Ohio Elementary School Standards. P G Meranda of Moscow reports a special fried chicken dinner. Let us all be present and enjoy the evening. Stanley E Pattison, Sec.

Clermont County Schoolmasters Club Moscow Ohio P. G. Meranda Stanley E. Pattison

Locust Corner Grange Meeting Set for February 7

Locust Corner Grange announces its next regular meeting on February 7 at 8 oclock. Members with last names A to C are asked to contribute one number per family for the literary program, and male members will provide refreshments. Anna Spitzmiller is lecturer.

Locust Corner Grange the Grange Anna Spitzmiller

Gal From Minneapolis at Owensville School

A three act play The Gal From Minneapolis will be presented Thursday evening February 8 at Owensville School Auditorium. Proceeds benefit the Farmers Institute expenses from January. Cast includes Dick Farnsworth Wayne Schobert Joe Frink Mae Dorothy Rosselot Ruth McLain and others. Directed by Mrs J W Evans and Miss Mayme Ulrey. Admission 25 cents adults 10 cents under fifteen.

Minneapolis Owensville School Farmer’s Institute Dick Farnsworth Wayne Schobert Joe Frink Marvin Schobert Caleb Stacey Ernie Harrilla Mr. Logan Charles Woodruff Zeb Negley J. W. Evans Alice Snider Mae Dorothy Rosselot Elizabeth Ruthmarie Kappelt Mabel Ruth McLain Mayme Ulrey

Seyler Runs for Clermont County Clerk of Courts

Ezra Seyler of Miami Township filed to run for Clermont County Clerk of Courts in the Republican primary set for May 14. He announced his candidacy on the south Milford Road today.

Ezra’ Seyler Miami Township Milford Road Clermont County

Clermont County President's Birthday Ball Draws Large Crowd

The Batavia Armory event attracted a large audience with 499 paid admissions and $372.50 gross, per chairman John Friend Jr. Decorations by Miss Jean Moyer and music by Art Morgan impressed, signaling need for a bigger hall. Fifty percent of net proceeds stay in Clermont County to aid Infantile Paralysis victims.

Clermont County Batavia John Friend, Jr Jean Moyer Art Morgan Clermont

Wild Poinsettia Escapes Garden Roots in Mexico

The poinsettia native to Mexico thrives outdoors as a wild plant, with few gardens free from its bright red bracts. Observers note its hardy growth beyond cultivated beds and its deep cultural ties to Christmas traditions.

Mexico

Taare Celebrates Silver Anniversary With Family and Friends

Taare marks a silver anniversary on January 16 with a host of relatives and friends. A delightful dinner was served and many lovely gifts were received.

Taare 'S

Farmers Institute at Williamsburg High School

A Farmers Institute will be held at Williamsburg High School Auditorium February 7 and 8. State speakers include Mrs. Beryl White of Greenville and Carl Wetherell of Amanda Fairfield County. Mrs White has spoken in the county before both are highly recommended. Local numbers on the program with door prizes each morning. Lunch served by ladies of Presbyterian church.

Farmers’ Institute Williamsburg High School Beryl White Greenville Carl Wetherell Amanda Fairfield County White Ladies of Presbyterian Church

Tobacco Market Rally Near Ripley Sees Rising Prices

Ripley Ohio reports a brisk tobacco market with rising prices as the season nears its peak. Average sales exceed 20 dollars per hundred on large lots and top crops push toward 25 dollars, with weekly totals reaching over 4.4 million pounds and earnings about 738 thousand dollars.

Ripley Ohio

Akron Treasurer Don Ebright Seeks Renomination for Second Term

Akron Treasurer Don H Ebright announces he will seek re nomination and re election as a Republican. He notes cutbacks in personal service expenditures by 210 percent to save $54000 and cites reductions in traveling expenses office supplies and postage as evidence of government cost saving. Ebright, former Akron Director of Finance, is an Ohio State graduate with a family of two children.

Don H.ebright Akron Ebright City of Ohio State University

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Scott Belle. Hulick Ray McKibben Baptist Church Lincoln Carl Rush Amelia Joseph W. Fichter Grangers Locust Corner Gal Tobacco Market
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