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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1923
Page
8
Community briefs from Clermont County include summer travel, visits, and health trips. Local residents such as Ruth Dial, Myrtle Wilson, Eva Hulick, Virginia Todd, and Miss Helen Rush appear in social notes, while county boards, pedestals for traffic, and new school progress are reported. Batavia events feature a ball game, church services, and a zoo excursion for Presbyterian Sunday school children.
Federal Land Bank loans at 5 percent with a farmer oriented banking system. Borrowers and government own stock. Profits returned to borrowers as dividends reducing interest below 6 percent. Loans paid as easily as paying interest. Apply to J A Hartman Gift Treasurer Cincinnati National Farm Loan Association 101 First National Bank Building Cincinnati under government supervision. July?
Farmers may apply for a four year loan at six percent via J Hatcher and the treasurer. He will visit three local farms in Hamilton Warren Brown Clermont counties to take applications. No extra charge no loan no commission. Write to J Hatcher treasurer Loveland Ohio. Subscription note for the Courier at one dollar appears.
The Batavia Chapter Royal Arch Masons inducted six new members during a gala convocation attended by visiting Norwood Chapter brethren. Three candidates were exalted in the afternoon by local members, followed by a banquet for 180 attendees hosted by the Eastern Star sisters.
Harry W. Dillman leaves as mill manager to become southern Ohio traveling salesman for Red Top flour while B F Swing leases the mill for a year and continues all lines. Dillman remains mayor and will attend meetings. both men are wished success in their new ventures and Dillman’s administration duties.
Mayor Scott of Milford announced the 200 gallons of grain alcohol seized by prohibition enforcement officers will be distributed to Cincinnati hospitals including General Christe St Marys Bethesda and Jewish Hospitals. He urged turning such goods over to these institutions for relief of the sick and injured.
The United States Department of Agriculture projects a 46 626 000 bushel peach crop based on conditions as of June 1. The forecast shows 10 million bushels less than last year but 2 million above the five year average, with Clermont county orchards cited as an example of efficient management ensuring ample winter supply.
The County Board of Education met in regular session Monday. P. E. B. Wilson resigned from the board and H. B. Hibbits of Bethel was appointed in his place. Supt. B. H. Pattison was named to the school examiners board for two years.
Supt Victor H Frye of the Churn Creek Association plans to resume drilling near the Dave Brown lease after abandoning a 920 foot well. A Bowling Green contractor will deploy a one mile capable drill to reach the Berea sand northeast of the present site. Geologists expect to strike oil if the bore reaches 1500 feet, with daily progress over 100 feet.
The Christian Endeavorers of Clermont County are invited to the Y P S C EB Convention at New Richmond Ohio on Thursday July 26. Delegates should be chosen and reports sent. Officers and leaders should attend with intermediates and juniors. alumni members welcome. Endorsed by Mrs A L Carnes president Mrs McMinn secretary Russell Corbin treasurer.
Cold wet weather disrupts the farm schedule with tobacco crop, weeds and grass choking corn in some areas. Cutworms return and require extra replanting effort while help on the farm remains scarce and hard to obtain.
The Amelia F. and A. M. lodge hall was dedicated on June 26 in Masonic style by District Lecturer Kress. Many home and visiting brethren attended the event and a banquet followed with speeches. The lodge reported growing membership and inviting further support from larger lodges.
As summer nights persist churches in Georgetown use the fair grounds auditorium for union meetings. The gatherings will continue through the warm season until October cools the evenings and drives attendees to warmer quarters.
In Brown County near Little Annabel Lee farm, a land tortoise bears an 1831 date and the initials H P on its shell, leading locals to guess it may be over a century old. The piece also notes the passing of Edwin Carnes's daughter, with a poem-like tribute describing sorrow and remembrance.
Rev A P Smith performed ring ceremonies at the M E parsonage for several couples. Ninza J Sson of Hillsboro wed Eula F Johnson of New Richmond, Ralph McClanahan wed Ellen Liggett of Bethel, James D Haas wed Lucy W Bailey of New Richmond, and Wesley R Smith wed Beatrice A Phillips of Amelia. Elbridge Hahn of Newtown married Thelma Powers of Tabasco at the M E church with Rev McCullock assisting. attendees varied.
A bolt of lightning struck the farm horse Old Fan as Scott Rooks’ 13 year old son rode home during a storm near Paint Creek in Ross county. The horse died instantly. the rider escaped injury aside from a possible leg ache.
Will Fisher of Milford reported his truck taken on Eastern avenue Cincinnati by an 18 year old boy who gave him a ride. Fisher left the vehicle for a customer call and the boy and truck disappeared. Officers continue to search for the youth.
Taxpayers are informed that books are open for collections and June taxes will be the same as last December. Statements should note the township or townships and any name appearing, with payment by mail using receipts. monies sent will be promptly returned if needed. GEO A MAXFIELD Treas.
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