Poets Meet in Brown and Clermont Counties
The Poet's Union of Brown and Clermont counties gathered at Colonel and Miss Jennie Penn's home on Saturday June 29. Members and guests delivered poems and readings from many writers including Lizzie Mattox and B Y Williams. Dr Hartman renewed as President and Ruth Winslow Gordon as Secretary for the coming year. Next meeting at Chambers Baird's Ripley home was accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Clermont
Jennie Penn
Colonel Penn
Virgie Howerton
Hamersville
John P. Martin
Winchester
Paul Ertel
New Richmond
Lizzie F. Mattox
Amelia
Ruth Winslow Gordon
Donald G. Jamieson
Stephen Alice
Grace G. Gardner
George Elliston
Brice Hendrixson
Jennie Moore Bryan
C. J. Harrison
Hartman
Archer
Batavia
8. W. Sprague
Harry Halbisch
Chicago
Halbisch
Clermont County
B. T. Rice
First Presbyterian Church of
Westwood
R. F. Harmount
Pensacola
Florida
Chambers Baird
Ripley
Clermonter Injured In Cincinnati Ladder Fall
George Dugan of Williamsburg aged 40 is severely injured after a ladder on a painting job at 3619 Warsaw avenue Cincinnati collapsed. Dugan suffers multiple fractures including skull and spine. Edward Vetter 81 sustains skull fracture and bruises. Dr. Allen reports remote recovery and grave concern during the critical period. Everett Dugan travels from Williamsburg after the accident. Will Iles of the Iles Garage breaks a finger while loading stone but remains at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dugan
Williamsburg
Allen
Dugan
St. Mary’s Hospital
Cincinnati
Thomas Dugan
Edward Vetter
Warsaw Avenue
Vetter
Everett Dugan
Will Iles
Iles
Laurel
Kearns Hosts Census Committee Dinner in Batavia
Hon Charles C Kearns hosted committeemen from Brown Adams Highland and Clermont counties for a dinner at the Golden Glow Batavia. They discussed Census taking in 1930 and other work matters with about forty attendees, described as a pleasant party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Kearns
Brown
Adams
Highland
Clermont
Batavia
Family Gathering at Mull Home Near Owensville
On Sunday June 30 Mrs Geo Mull hosted a large family gathering at the Mull home near Owensville. Relatives from Los Angeles Temple Mason Bel fast and Goshen joined as the day featured a noon feast and a reserved watermelon. Grandmother Mrs Martha Groves enjoyed seeing her children grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Mull
Owensville
Geo. Mull
Martha Groves
Louis Rudolph
Los Angeles
Cal
Mary Miller
Dorthea Mae Hairimen
Temple
John Groves
Lebanon
Lester Groves
Oscar Hagemeyer
Mason
George Groves
Clarence
Robbert
Frank Groves
Belfast
Robert Roudebush
Goshen
Vancelle Groves
Perry Groves
A. G. Snyder
Theresia
Thelma and Howard
George Mull
Batavia
Mabel Connor
Blanchester
Sheriff Roberts Leads DUI Arrests on Grant Highway
Sheriff Robert Roberts and deputies Meinken and Kain arrested Henry Fulkerson Howard Snyder Floyd Valentine and Geo Gardner near Beth el on the Grant highway for operating an automobile while intoxicated. They were registered from Ft. Thomas. Hearing before Squire Larkin sentenced them with a fine and costs. A local judge noted the danger of drunk driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Roberts
Meinken and
Kain
Grant Highway
Bethel
Henry Fulkerson
Howard Snyder
Floyd Valentine
Geo. Gardner
Ft. Thomas
Squire Larkin
O E 8 22nd District Holds 28th Annual Reunion
The 28th annual reunion of the O E 8 of the 22nd District was held at Star Lake on Monday June 24 hosted by Brown County chapters Sardinia Russellville Ripley and Georgetown. An excellent program included a memorial for departed members. Officers elected are Mrs Sara Chambers Sardinia president and Miss Margaret Wentzel Moscow secretary and treasurer. Next year’s meeting will be in Moscow with Moscow Bethel Felicity and New Richmond as host chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Lake
Brown County
Sardinia
Russellville
Ripley
Georgetown
Sara Chambers
Margaret Wentzel
Moscow
Bethel
Felicity
New Richmond
Aged Citizen Lucreta Bagby Dies at 88 in Felicity
Mrs. Lucreta Bagby widow of Enoch M. Bagby died at home in Felicity on June 26 aged 88 years 7 months. She was the mother of a large family and Asst. Co. Supt. A. G. Bagby was her youngest child. Funeral occurred Friday. Lehigh Cement ad promotes Fuhr's Williamsburg Ohio at 27 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucreta Bagby
Enoch M. Bagby
Felicity
Grand Lodge Ohio meets in New Philadelphia installs new officers
The Grand Lodge I O C F of Ohio held a four day session in New Philadelphia from June 17 to 21 with delegates statewide. On June 21 James M. Fitzpatrick of Bethel was installed as Grand Master and Rev Thomas Lasley of Perrysville and George T. Halse of Bethel were elected Grand Chaplain and Grand Messenger respectively. A Mansfield reception honored the new officers. Mrs Fitzpatrick Mrs Lasley and Mrs Halse attended. Batavia hosts Carmel July Fourth as Carmel seeks win after a 4 3 last meeting victory. Witschger and Tempke expected to pitching for Carmel and Batavia respectively. Admission 25 adults 10c children. Umpires Syahr and Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
Ohio
New Philadelphia
James M. Fitzpatrick
Bethel
Fitzpatrick
Clermonters
Thomas Lasley
Perrysville
George T. Halse
Mansfield
Lasley
Halse
Batavia
Mt. Carmel
Carmel
Pence
Witschger
Reynolds
Tempke
Syahr
Cook
Former Clermonter reports G A R encampment at Fort Collins
E H McNutt writes from Denver to Courier readers about attending the 50th Encampment of the Department of Colorado and Wyoming G A R in Fort Collins June 18 19 20. He notes a luncheon by the Daughters of Union Veterans a college chapel entertainment a 12 o'clock dinner by the Womens Relief Corps and a veteran count totaling 77 with an average age of 87 1 0 years. He mentions Denver G A R members about 150 averaging 85 and praises Sons of Veterans and other Clermonters in Denver while sending best wishes to old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
the Courier
Department of Colorado
Wyoming
Fort Collins
Colorado Agricultural College
Masonic Temple
Daughters of Union Veterans
College Chapel
Northern Hotel
Womens Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans
Bankers Meet Dinner Program in Amelia Ohio 1929
Clermont County Bankers Association held a dinner at the M E Church in Amelia Ohio on Friday June 28 1929 The program included Welcome to Amelia solo clarinet duets piano and violin performances with accompanists and remarks by John Haussermann Jerden Schuster Martin Charles C Kearns and other speakers, with Amelia Orchestra providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Bankers’ Association
M. KE
Amelia
Ohio
R. Carlisle
W. O. Hutson
Massey
Grace McDonald
Helen Swope
Stella Metzgar
J. C. Scott
Chas. Davis
Margaret Collins Boro
N. L. Richmond
Keith Williams
Earl Schaffer
W. H
John Haussermann
Lorna Laycock
Arthur Ruffner
Construction prompts Pike Bridge work near Batavia
Pringle Construction Co begins scarifying and filling the pike from the corporation line of Batavia to the Red bridge south of town. They roll the fill and restrict traffic while the work continues. The company will extend the section onto Branch Hill as part of the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation
Batavia
Red Bridge
Town
Pringle Construction Co
Branch Hill
Rainends tied game in Batavia Oakleaf clash after 11 innings
Batavia and Oakleaf battled for 11 innings with no runs as rain halted play. Dumford struck out 17 Oakleaf hitters while Boles fanned 9 Batavia. Other local games saw Mt. Carmel routing Laurel 20 to, Owensville forfeiting at Withamsville, and a 8 to 7 exhib. win by Withamsville in 10 innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Oakleaf
Boles
Dumford
Franke
Laurel
Mt. Carmel
Carmel
Witscher
Withamsville
Owensville
New Richmond
Mt. Washington
Milford
Withamaville
New Memorial to R. E. Lee at Stratford Hall
The Clermont Courier features an illustrated article on Robert E. Lee and Stratford Hall. A group of patriotic women has purchased Stratford Hall to preserve it as a national shrine honoring Lee as a military leader and American icon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford Hall
Lees
Robert E. Lee
Clermont Courier
Lee and Strafford Hall
R. E. Lee
Elmo Scott Watson
Owensville Fair Dates Set With Special Attractions
The Owensville fair will run on August 20, 21, 22 and 28 with special attractions secured by management. Grounds are in good condition and favorable weather is expected to bring record crowds. Horse men are registering statewide for strong sport and the male race on the final day promises lively competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensville
Rotary Club Camp Opens for Crippled Children
The Rotary Club Camp for crippled children at Highland Park near Cincinnati will open soon. Arrival July 6 with opening day the second Sunday after, July 14. County commissioners prepared Route 74 for travel. Grounds purchased and improvements completed. camp now permanent one-half mile south of Olive Branch. Public welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Highland Park
Cincinnati
Olive Branch
Bethel School Board Names New Superintendent and Principal
The Bethel School Board at its meeting last week appointed H. J. Badgley as superintendent to replace resigning R. E. Crabtree, effective August 1, and Flora Campbell chosen as principal to succeed Badgley. Both are longtime Bethel educators with M A degrees and strong qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel School Board
H. J. Badgley
R. E. Crabtree
Flora Campbell
Badgley
Bethel
Damage to Olive Branch church repaired after cyclone
The Olive Branch M E Church sustained cyclone damage about two weeks ago. Insurance covered the repairs in full with ample payment. First service held last Sunday. Sunday School met while repairs continued and the school house served as a temporary meeting space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Branch M. E
Weather Notes Count Sundays with Rain Since Easter
Close observers say rain has occurred on 18 of 19 Sundays since Easter. A few Sundays saw only small amounts but it rained overall, and the account is based on another’s word. One thing sure, there has been plenty of rain.
Mulch paper trial shows promise for crops
Gardeners report mulch paper keeps soil moist and suppresses weeds while boosting yields. Col J A Penn tests it on truck patches with success, and tobacco growers Sidney Davidson Homer Bauer near Batavia and Henry Hodges Milford try it on a field. Reports to follow. Earl Markland of Los Angeles visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. J. A. Penn
Sidney Davidson
Homer Bauer
Albert Seyler
Batavia
Henry Hodges
Milford
50th Anniversary at Summer Cottage on Little Miami River
The 50th wedding anniversary of Mrs. and Mrs. Joseph Trester was celebrated at the Summer Cottage of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. VanCamp in Miamiville Ohio on June 23 1929. Relatives and friends gathered under shade trees to honor the couple who—despite nearing eighty—remain active. They have eight children and fourteen grandchildren plus one great grandchild with ties to Newtonsville Birmingham Ala Bethel Ohio Williamsburg Ohio Blanchester Ohio Batavia Ohio Madisonville Ohio and Winton Place Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. VanCamp
Little
Miami River
Miamiville
Ohio
Trester
Cincinnati
Ira Hill
Blanchester
Edward Rooster
R. R
Batavia
Edward Miller
Madisonville
Roberta Vaugt
Newtonsville
Polk Arraigned in Manslaughter Case After Ohio Bus Crash
Jesse R. Polk the Route 50 bus driver on duty June 3 near Owensville faced four indictments for manslaughter in the Court of Common Pleas before Judge Chas White. He pled not guilty and posted $500 bond per case with Union Indemnity Co security via E C Ely Columbus office. Trial likely in August. He returned to his father’s Sabina home and will be in Columbus with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse R. Polk
Columbus
Cincinnati
Owensville
Court of Common Pleas
Chas. White
Union Indemnity Company
E. C. Ely
Batavia
Sabina
Rebekahs Picnic Near Batavia At Ungelhuem Home
Batavia Rebekah lodge members gathered for a Thursday evening picnic at Mrs. Fred Ungelhuem’s south of Batavia. A substantial miscellaneous supper satisfied attendees with ample food and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Rebekah
Fred Ungelhuem
Batavia
Inspector Tags 75 Motor Vehicle Violations in Manchester
A state motor vehicle inspector visited Manchester last week and cited 75 violators. Offenses included obscured or missing license plates, unlit tail lights, and about forty drivers operating cars with only one headlight. Offenders were warned and recorded. repeat offenses may face prescribed penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Sixth Annual Clermont-Geneva Y. P. D. Camp Opens
Monday morning July 8 at nine o'clock marks the opening at Beechwood Lodge near Batavia for the Sixth Annual Clermont-Geneva Y. P. D. Training Camp. About forty youths from across the county are expected for eleven days of learning and play. Registrations are light. Miss Mary Carnes, Batavia, is registrar and accepts entries up to noon Monday if space remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont-Geneva
Beechwood Lodge
Batavia
Mary Carnes
New Furniture Store Opens in Williamsburg
A new furniture store opens at No. 81 Main Street in Williamsburg offering new and secondhand furniture including beds springs mattresses rugs chairs tables and linoleum as well as tires and tubes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Main Street
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Roberts
Lehigh Cement
Fuhr's
E. H. McNutt
Byron L. Carr
Bankers
Nenee
Baseball News
Milford Legion
Terrace Park
Camp Dennison
Hamilton
Warren
Butler
Cornet
Henry Andres BiWalta
Aee
Coquette
Spain
el Capitan
America
Earl Markland
Polk
Rebekahs Picnic
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