Murder Mystery After Woman Found in Ohio River
County officials and city detectives search for a killer after a woman’s body is found in the Ohio River at Utopia. The corpse bears two Ford skid chains, a postmortem confirmed murder, and a description exists of a man who accompanied her. a $6500 reward is offered, but authorities have not caught the perpetrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio River
Utopia
Sam Shaffer
White
Felicity
Garland
Christopher
Thos. Longworth
E. E. McGaw
Toledo
Croswell
Judge Young Receives Praise in County Office Audit Report
State examiner filed the report on the 25 month examination ending Feb 1 1925 of Clermont county probate and juvenile court offices. It lauds Judge Clarence N Young for proper handling of public funds and strict legal compliance amid his tenure and notes Miles R Deel served as probation officer at 50 dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. H. Doyle
Clarence N. Young
Young
Clermont County
Common Pleas
Probate
Miles R. Deel
Walker Reunion Brings Kin From Five States to Williamsburg Park
Representatives of the Walker family gathered in Williamsburgs park for the annual reunion. A noon basket dinner was served under the trees, roll call listed about seventy five attendees from Texas Arkansas Colorado Kentucky and Ohio. The program featured entertainment races and prize awards followed by thanks to president S S Walker for his work on the family tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Williamsburg
Texas
Arkansas
Colorado
Kentucky
Ohio
Committee On Entertainment
S.S. Walker
Popular Couple Wed in Batavia ceremony 1925
Edgar E. Koeble and Evelyn M. Wilson were married by Rev. E Burdsall at Batavia home at noon June 24 1925. Guests Donovan Craver and Marie Christy presented the ring and joined a reception at the bride's home before a wedding trip to Washington Niagara Falls and the Host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar E. Koeble
Christy
Cincinnati
Washington, D. C
Niagara Falls
Jones and Gates Married in Bethel Ceremony
Paul E. Jones of Bethel and Miss Mary J. Gates of Batavia wed at Rev. E Burdsall’s home on June 28 1925 at 11 a m. The ring service was used and guests joined a dinner at the bride’s home. They will live in Norwood where Jones works as a machinist. Best wishes from many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul E. Jones
Bethel
Mary J. Gates
Batavia
E. Burdsall
Norwood
Auto Thieves Clash In Batavia Chase To Cincinnati
Mrs. Howard Ayers wakes to find auto thieves stealing her Buick coupe. Her husband pursues in a Buick six, overtakes them a mile out, and they abandon the coupe for a Packard. Police halt the chase near Beechmont Avenue. thieves abandon a Lafayette and flee toward Rose's Hill. The coupe is recovered in Batavia. trip to Cincinnati took about twenty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Ayer
Cincinnati
Ayers
Batavia
City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Beechmont
Ave
Mr. A
Close
Packard
Lafayette
Rose’s Hill
Newtown
Golden Jubilee Concert opens with Jose Mojica at Cincinnati Zoo
The second week of the Golden Jubilee Concert season opened last Sunday with Don Jose Mojica a famous Mexican tenor from the Chicago Opera Company as soloist. He sings in costume and created a sensation on opening night and continues through July 4. A wonderful $2 dinner will be served at the club house July 4. Dancing and music accompany the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Jose Mojica
Chicago Opera Company
Clarence J. Brown Expected to Seek Secretary of State
Columbus report suggests Clarence J. Brown former lieutenant governor and Blanchester editor will enter the Republican race for Secretary of State. He nearly defeated Thad H. Brown in 1922 and may pursue another bid, with Clermont supporters backing him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Clarence J. Brown
Blanchester
Brown
Thad H. Brown
Thad Brown
West Union
Clarence
Clermont
Adoption of Uniform Text Books in Clermont County
Clermont County approves a county wide adoption of uniform elementary texts after thirteen superintendents study and recommend a list. The plan, with gradual introduction and publisher details, aims to ease book costs for renters and mobile families while maintaining progress and grade transitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
County Board of Education
Teachers’ Institute
Ohio
Story Hour
New Education
Hamilton
Allen
Brigham and McFarlane
Mace-Tanner
Mace-Bogardus
Water
Pearson & Su
No Reduction In Price For 1926 Auto Tags
Prospective auto buyers in Columbus learn there will be no price cut for 1926 license tags this year. Prices stay steady until January 1 1926 when tags will cost half of the current rate, with a switch to brown and white tags. Also notice fireworks sale at Bantam fairground set for July 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Thad H. Brown
Mock Marriage at Summerside Church Event
A mock wedding took place Friday evening at Summerside Church with Elizabeth Born as bride and Carl Meier as groom. Attendants wore themed costumes and flowers while guests enjoyed social time and an Epworth League meeting planning a July mock trial and new member contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summerside
Elizabeth Born
Madmoiselle
Katrina Paulerino la Sapsico
Carl Meier
de Quincy
Emma Born
Chas. Kettler
Freda Tucker
Miss Blossoms Rose
Clyeda Ray
Mike Robe
Edith Meier
Wm.Meier
Emmadheus Spiggott
Epworth League
Iva Meier
Real Estate Transfers Listed in Additional Court
A series of land and lot transfers documented by the court include Mary E Bethymer to W H Lauterbach for land in Williamsville, $1, and Jacob Weyler receiving 5 acres in Ohio Township from John Dillon for $1. Other transfers cover 16 acres in Miami Township, 21 acres in Tate Township, and multiple lots in Milford Williamsburg Bethel Pierce Stonelick and Loveland Townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Bethymer
W. H. Lauterbach
Williamsville
John Dillon
Jacob Weyler
Ohio
Myrtle Daugherty
John Schafer
Tate
Walter W. Smith
John §. Boude
Miami
Walter L. Davis
John K. Shinkle
Bethel
Milby E. Cooper
Ellsworth G. Coyner
Milford
Carey C. Barry
Albert C. Jordan
Williamsburg
John Hoderlein
Anthony Hoderlein
Union Tp
Elizabeth Prymesser Walker
Rosella O. Clemmer
Pierce Tp
Frank Warman
C. E. Robbins
Clermont County Experiment Farm Returns Report
The report compares 1924 crops on seven acres with mixed hay yielding the highest net per acre after labor and overhead. corn husked off stocks nets $20.28 per acre. soybeans for hay $11.84. soybeans for seed $17.77. wheat loses 58c per acre with fertility charge $8.31. Labor distribution totals hours by crop. Sod mulch and cultivated apple orchard sections show gross and net incomes, with about 160 trees per section. Annual Field Meeting on July 22 includes field tours, orchard comparisons, and a Farm Bureau picnic chaired by W. E. Weaver.
Amelia Chautauqua Festival Promises Three Days of Culture
Amelia and surrounding county host a three day chautauqua from July 10 to 11 and 13 featuring music recreation and inspiration. Perry's Ye Olde New England Moor eeertet irae eaten ae Prof Sidney L Hardin Dr Daniel H Martin and The Drama Players present The Inheritance. The Thornburghs and Dr Albert Marion Hyde appear with programs on education and life. Admission: adult season ticket two dollars junior one dollar single seventy five cents. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia
Perry’s
New England
Sidney L. Hardin
L. Hardin
Perry
Old
Drama Players
Daniel H. Martin
the Drama Players
The
Thornburgs
Albert Marion Hyde
Brothers
Navy Prepares Transfers for Asiatic Duty from Recruiting Stations
The Navy Recruiting Section authorizes re enlisted men with continuous or broken service to request duty on the Asiatic Station and be transferred to the Receiving Station in San Francisco for shipment onward. Rail transport may be provided to the receiving ship for later transfer to Asia. The policy aims to relieve men stationed on this front who have served over three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Navy
San Francisco
California
Asiatic
Quotas Reached by Some in Ohio War Orphan Fund Drive
Ohio state endowment fund leaders report over fifty communities meeting their quotas for the American Legion Endowment fund drive for war orphans and disabled veterans. Governor Vic Donahey and Milo J. Warner urge continued effort to exceed goals and maintain Ohio’s record in patriotic work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
American Legion Endowment Fund
State Endowment Fund Committee
Milo J. Warner
Ohio Department of the Legion
Vic Donahey
Endowment Fund Committee
Donahey
Kearns Announces Re election Bid for Sixth District
Congressman Kearns plans to seek another term in the U S House. The announcement came via his secretary Gilbert H Bauer after a district swing and a Portsmouth luncheon address. He will enter the Republican primary next August and continues on the Ways and Means Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearns
House of Representatives
Gilbert H. Bauer
Amelia
Portsmouth
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Manchester Signal
Farm Bureau Meetings Across Townships
Batavia township hosts a meeting July 7 at 7 30 p m at the office with a discussion on cooperative coal and feed purchasing and property reassessment. Goshen township meets July 11 at 7 30 p m at the Goshen township venue with a short program after the business portion. Monroe township gathers Monday evening July 13 at Laurel school house 7 30 p m to discuss cooperative buying and property appraisal and plan future activities. Everyone is welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Batavia Township
Batavia
Goshen Township
Goshen
Monroe Townsship
Laurel School
Welome
Result Of Child Playing Georgia Yates Incident
Georgia Yates three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Yates near Hillsboro was severely burned Thursday while playing with matches. She struck one in front of her mother and flames shot up from the flimsy clothing. Mrs Yates who held a younger baby tossed it to the ground and smothered the flames with her clothes. The child is severely burned about the body and suffers intensely but did not inhale flames and will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Yates
Harry Yates
Hillsboro
Poultry Club Tours Wright's Hatchery in Highland County
The Concord Township Poultry Club of Highland County spent a day in town touring Wright's Accredited Hatchery. They viewed the Smith Incubator with 47,000 eggs, the largest nearby, and studied labor saving hatching devices. The eight young women, led by Mrs. Chas. M. Lewis, enjoyed a chicken dinner at Chautauqua Park and returned home after a profitable visit. They were joined by Mr. Lewis and Mr. and Mrs. Carr of Taylorsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peebles
Concord Township
Highland County
Wright
Chautauqua Park
Chas. M. Lewis
Rhode Island
Lewis
Carr
Taylorsville
Where Will You Spend The 4th of July
Several towns announce 4th of July celebrations with record crowds at Owensville Milford Loveland Batam fair grounds Ripley and Georgetown. Batavia offers a quieter option with space to eat fish and relax. Come out for the holiday events and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensville
Milford
Loveland
Bantam Fair Grounds
Ripley
Georgetown
Batavia
Deaf Picnic Set by Walter Behymer Residence
The Deaf of Southwestern Ohio will hold their annual picnic at Walter Behymer's residence on South Charity street Bethel on Saturday July 4 to enjoy the event with members and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Walter Behymer
South Charity Street
Bethel
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Judge Young
Walker Reunion
Cincinnati Zoo
Bantam Fair Ground
Recorder
Office
Experi
Ment Farm
W. EB. Weaver
Amelia Chautauqua
Poultry Club
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