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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1924
Page
8
A mix of notices from Batavia and surrounding towns includes requests for candidate cards, social visits by Cincinnati residents, college students and farmers visiting relatives, weddings and baptisms, lodge events, and church announcements. Local names include Gertrude Wilson, L L Harting, Sam Wilson, Hazel DeCamp, Frank Moore, and Henry Horn.
A club notes that often a deadly epidemic reveals a community's values and priorities, underscoring the importance of preparedness and solidarity in times of crisis. The passage suggests that recognition follows shared peril and collective action.
Ida L nee Weithas born April 16 1848 in Crispendorf Germany died June 18 1924 after a brief illness at 76.2. She married Christian H Fritz January 12 1873 who died May 24 1912. They moved to a Mt Holly area farm in 1899 and left a family including son Richard H Fritz daughters Lina and August Henke, son in law August Hanke, six grandchildren and a great granddaughter. The bereaved family thanks friends, Reverend Leuchauer, flower donors, singers, Dr Mott and Mr White for funeral care.
County Commissioners met June 16 in regular session and approved a long list of bills including payrolls, supplies, hauling, stone, and road work. The agenda includes contracts for crushed stone and a July 2 extension for tax payments.
Ohio plant pathologist H C Young warns sycamore trees suffer from anthracnose right across Ohio and the eastern United States. The disease attacks new leaves, damages twigs, and can deform or kill trees, sometimes forcing removal to protect oaks. prune dead wood, collect and burn leaves, and spray Bordeaux mixture in early spring to curb outbreaks.
Ohio State Fair will offer prizes totaling 11650 in value for junior exhibitors. Any Ohio boy or girl who is a 4h club member and works with Ohio State University may compete for cash, medals, cups, and equipment. Demonstration team funding rises to 4000.
Resolutions note the death of Bro. Wheelock Winspear and honor his qualities of heart and duty. Milton Rebekah Lodge No 798 drapes its charter for thirty days to mourn, with copies sent to the family and county papers. Committee: Carrie Sillingsly, Anna Rameey, Erma Eppert.
Farmers urged to apply for a Farm Loan from the Cincinnati National Farm Loan Association. J A Hartman, secretary treasurer, announces 6 percent loans with borrower dividends reducing the rate below 5 34 percent. Largest state association under government supervision. Cincinnati Ohio.
Milton Sigleton offers hauling moving furniture live stock to market and special trips. Distances no object with trips to Cincinnati on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Batavia contact phone 11 for prices.
The Official Board of Taylor Chapel M E Church seeks funds to build a community center for local Black residents at 5th and New, including a library and playgrounds. They report about 200 African Americans in the area and have raised over 200 dollars. a drive for 500 dollars continues through Sunday July 6 1924 with gifts to Rev H H Gooch and listed stewards.
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