04 Jul 1934
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1934
Page
1
The Clermont County Grand Jury met Friday with forty witnesses across 17 cases. Judge Charles White instructed the panel as Prosecutor Frank A. Roberts led proceedings.
A county editorial argues that brains alone do not guarantee success in practice. It cautions voters to seek candidates with sound practical judgment and ample common sense, not just academic brains, in federal state and county government.
Ed Johnson pleads guilty to shooting with intent to kill and faces 1 to 20 years. Six burglary counts for Johnson carry 1 to 16 years each. Walter Hendrixson faces five burglary counts of 1 to 15 years each. Perry Rice remains in continued grand larceny. Oscar Wolf pleads not guilty to rape and incest with bonds set at 2000 and 1000 respectively. Robert Riley pleads not guilty to adultery with bond 500. Wm Latham, a minor, charged with burglary and transferred to juvenile court.
Mrs Ida Hill of Bethel exhibits the Courier’s earliest reported ripe tomatoes with June 24 noting. Geo Wolf earned second place and John B Rapp took third in the judging.
The Bata via bridge dedication progresses with committees reporting progress. A public program runs Aug 4 featuring parade, music, speakers, ribbon cutting, ball game, contests, supper, dancing, and fireworks. Prizes for contests and decorated vehicles will be awarded. all events are free.
Our oldest Batavia resident Mary Kirkpatrick celebrated her 6th birthday with friends and relatives at the home of Thomas A. Keen. She lives with her daughter Nettie who keeps house for her nephew, Mr. Keen, and still assists with household duties.
A Clermont County editorial notes rising state and local taxes. It explains direct and indirect taxes, how middlemen pass costs to consumers, and argues residents should monitor tax spending in Ohio, citing a 1933 tax total of 827 million dollars.
Be careful and avoid powder burns this Fourth of July warns Dr. C. R. Colburn Health Commissioner of Batavia. Untreated burns risk lockjaw or tetanus and the only safe treatment is anti tetanic serum, available through your physician from the Board of Health at Batavia.
Charles Nip per of Pt. Pleasant wins a 5000 default judgment against Fred Jones of Moscow in common pleas court after Jones did not appear or contest. Nipper sued for 7500 over an accident on the A. P. highway last year where Jones allegedly struck Nipper’s car in reckless driving. Jones was indicted for reckless driving and driving while intoxicated. the jury found him guilty only of reckless driving and he received a suspended sentence.
Despondent over low mood Tom Jones of New Richmond aged 56 died by hanging Thursday night in his back yard from a pear tree limb using a rope from a stepladder. Former Batavia resident and former Cincinnati & Portsmouth RR Co employee, later janitor of the school building, recently painting and decorating. Widow and six children survive. Coroner Sam White investigated.
A farmer jokes about government farming reforms and farm life changes. He details contracts with the government, adding machines, storage fears, and foreboding taxes as he seeks a new hired hand skilled in contracts and calculations.
John Joseph, Hillsboro high school graduate and Marathon native, is appointed assistant to the vice president of The Ohio Bell Telephone Company in Cleveland. He earned a 1928 law degree from Western Reserve University, studied at Ohio Wesleyan, worked at Redpath Chautauqua, joined Ohio Bell in 1929, and will focus on legal and public relations work. He is a nephew of the late Common Pleas Judge William A. Joseph of Batavia.
The Farm Bureau Grange and 4 H Clubs of Clermont County announce a July 12 to 15 World’s Fair tour to Chicago with E B Baugh as County Agricultural Agent. Cost is 11 55 for adults 8 70 for children under 12 include transport two fair admissions hotel two nights baggage handling and a free return lunch. Reservations through the County Agent’s office before July 10. Last year about 100 county residents joined the trip.
Williamsburg prepares a day and night program including a parade morning events fireworks and dancing Milford hosts a four day home coming ending with a large park fireworks display inviting public attendance in both towns.
Glorious rain fell Sunday morning across Batavia and nearby areas, aiding crops worth thousands of dollars. The fall was uneven with some sections burning while others received abundant moisture. the corn crop is looking fine.
The general assembly enacted seven emergency building and loan acts and three special school aid measures in two days last week. The school bills allow districts to borrow in anticip ation of taxes and to borrow federal funds, and amend the budget law to fit the ten mill real estate cap. Senate confirmations included Lockwood Thompson and George O'Brien to the liquor control board.
Mt. Carmel Grange No. 975 the oldest in Clermont County celebrated its 60th anniversary on June 30 1934. S S Ellis from Waynesville Grange spoke on Pioneer Grange Organization. Mrs Laura Rilen was the last living charter member present. Attending were officers and members from Washington Monroe Batavia Batavia Locust Corner and Milford Granges.
The board allowed numerous bills for supplies and services including Columbus Carbon Co. and Standard Oil Co. for liters, J. M. Fitzpatrick box rent, and Nelson and Bartlett, plus road improvements. The surveyor is authorized to place joists on Ten Mile and Round Bottom bridges and to grade Elk Lick Afton and Locust Corner Lipps Corner roads. Twelve Wilsons addition lot owners seek vacating streets and alleys. hearing set July 17.
Cincinnati Builders top the league as Newtown and Owensville Batavia tie for third. Builders beat Pp 7 to 1 with two pitchers. Batavia ousted Bor gel on 17 hits while Amelia struck 7 off Lindsey. Hobert and Leonard led Owensville to an 8 to 4 win over Nobis. Next Sunday Owensville and Batavia meet at Owensville for first half third place with winner take all and gate receipts.
The Amelia Baseball Club hosts Newtown on Sunday at 3 p.m. in Amelia, scheduling a firmer matchup between the teams this week.
Fourteen people attended the Cheerful Workers 4 H club meeting with Mary Lou Caul and Rose Davis giving sewing machine demonstrations. Eleanor Crawford read, hostesses Mary Ellen Evans and Dorothy Utter served cake and ice cream. Next meeting set for July 11 at Rosemary Davis. members to bring first article stitched. Doris Fetter reports.
Harmony Clothing 4 H club met at Lucile and Helen Jones on June 28 and planned a social at Blue Sky Park on July 7 with cream cake and lemonade served. A recreation is planned and a meeting with Miss Bowns and Jeannette Savage is set for July 12. Owensville Willing Workers Food Club met June 26 at Virginia Spahs with a roll call on prepared foods. Doris Fetter Virginia Spahr and Marjorie Anderson spoke. next meeting July 10 at Favret's with ice cream and cake.
The Nicholsville Sewing Club met with Mrs Rose Jackson on June 28 with ten members and two visitors. Regular business was conducted. Roll call used favorite president. Three demonstrations given followed by games. Meeting adjourned to July 12. Lunch served by Virginia Hall Helen Phillips and Helen Hall. The piece ends with a note on keyboard efficiency.
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