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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1945
Page
4
One year subscription rate noted for Harry M. Tucker founded 1836 with $1.50 for six months. Editor and publisher listed. Entered at Batavia Ohio post office as second class matter.
The piece condemns federal play for rural phone expansion as a political push to use tax funds. It claims 12,000 cities receive service from over 6,000 private companies and argues war limits stalled installations while private telcos deliver, opposing a proposed hundred million dollar Rural Telephone Administration.
A column opines against broad government job guarantees. It argues Congress cannot fund universal employment without heavy taxes and warns against a tyranny akin to a Hitler era model. The piece champions personal initiative and warns against state overreach.
New divorce actions include Willard A. Moore Sr of Milford seeking divorce from Mathilda M. Moore of Cincinnati on grounds of extreme cruelty. Naomi L. Hancock of Williamsburg sues Harold R. Hancock for gross neglect of duty. Gertrude Thiel Bennett seeks divorce from Solomon Bennett of New Richmond with alimony and custody requests. Other filings mention alimony and restoration of maiden name with various attorneys.
Probate Court action grants authority to transfer real estate to heirs in several estates. Orders include approval of inventory and appraisal, transfers of titles for vehicles, and relief from administration. Also lists estates not subject to tax and entries admitting wills to probate.
Thomas Wilbur Hoskins aged 23 from Amelia and Eula Deane McClanahan aged 21 from Batavia wed. Lawrence M. Scott aged 21 from Chile and Doris Elizabeth Peed aged 23 from Felicity also tied the knot.
A series of property transfers listed include James A. Shinkle and Elmer Pierce selling to William Hayden of lots 333 and 334 in Felicity. Emma and Allen T. Gates moving to Carl Woodruff with lots 165 and 166 in Washington Township. Owen Oldham selling to Gertrude Evans for lot 146 in Bethel. plus multiple deeds across Union Township Williamsville Jackson Township and other townships naming buyers and described parcels and sizes. The long list notes transfers by Ada Butler Dora G and Elmer E. Taylor. Stellwell Savage to Lelia Savage. Bernice Schon Mae Schon Gilzin to Roy and Daucie Thompson. Alfred and Alice Rapp to Edward and Hattie Anderson. and others including William and Betty Davis, Margo T. Tytus, Russell W. Thirey, Clifton H. Johnson, and Arthur Blake among several additional buyers and parcels.
Multiple parcel transfers in New Richmond and Batavia Township listed for Wilbe y Sanders Brill Laub and Wilke and Williams with lots and acres. County Auditor to review current year valuations and the Board of Revision to hear complaints July 20 1945. Glen Este Mt Carmel School invites sealed bids for painting finishing and repairs due August 2 1945 with work by Sept 1 1945.
Dr H H Marsh of Seven Mile Ohio has been appointed administrator of the Estate of Anna P Dietz deceased of Batavia Village Clermont County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated June 18 1945. Probate Judge Orville W Halbisch. Attorney James W Walker.
Case No 33 10 Estate of Albert L Davis Deceased notices appoint Charles G White of Batavia Ohio as Administrator de Bonis Non with Will Annexed of Batavia Township Clermont County Creditors must file claims Dated June 14 1945 Ely White and Davidson Attorneys
Case No 33-46 Estate of Flora E Hiler deceased Dale Hiler of 3005 River Road Cincinnati Ohio is appointed Administrator of the Estate of Flora E Hiler formerly of New Richmond Clermont County Ohio Dated June 12 1945 Lucian H Dawson Atty
Emma Rapp and others petition Clermont County Commissioners to establish a road starting at State Route 132 in Stonelick Township and running southeast about 2.5 miles to Craver Road through lands of Howard Rapp Fay Wulfeck and Emma Rapp. Hearings set July 20 1945 and August 6 1945 at 10 a.m. Clerk Blythe Jones notes proceedings.
Clermont County commissioners met in Batavia on July 2 1945 with Hill Remley and Ausman present. Bills were examined approved and warrants authorized to be drawn for general and county home funds including Cin Bell Tel Clerm Courier Cols Blk Mfg Heer Printing Nichols Rocky Glen Frank Weaver Post and Henry Tille Moore among others.
Local notices report students registered at the University of Kentucky and various residents visiting kin across Amelia and Nicholsville. Families gather for reunions, 4 H outing at Coney Island, and military connections at Atterbury. Two children suffer injuries with a fatal tetanus case and funeral details follow.
Mr. Bob Roberts notes July hours for the State Liquor store from noon to six. The notice specifies operating times during the month of July.
On July 2 1945 an Inventory and Appraisement of the estate of Edith Rumer deceased of Pierce Township was filed in this court. The hearing is set for July 24 1945 at ten o clock in the forenoon. Any person may file exceptions at least five days before the hearing or be barred. This order is issued from Batavia Ohio.
The listing shows Batavia Holy Trinity Church services with Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 a.m. Weekday Masses are on Tuesdays and Fridays at 8 a.m. A Rosary and Prayers for Peace gathering occurs Thursday at 2 p.m.
St Philomena Church in Stonelick lists Sunday Mass at 8 a.m. Weekday Masses are at 8 a.m. on Monday Wednesday Thursday and Saturday.
The Christian Science Society Tobasco Ohio holds Sunday services at 10 30 A M in the Masonic Hall with Sunday school same time A reading room is in For estville hours include 12 4 daily and 7 9 evenings on Tue Thu 11 9 Saturday and 8 5 on other days a loving invitation is extended to all to attend and use the reading room.
The Pilgrim Holiness Church in Afton Ohio lists Sunday activities with a 1 30 P M Sunday School, 2 45 P M preaching service and 7 45 P M evening service. Thursday prayer meeting occurs at 7 45 P M.
Multiple church notices list services and pastors for Stonelick Baptist Batavia Christian Spring and Water Street Batavia Amelia Methodist Summerside Methodist and others. Details include worship times Bible school morning services evening services prayer meetings and pastors like Charles W Jessee Rey Williams J A Shirer L Edsil Dale C L Wamsley and O W Robbins.
Willowville residents hosted and visited neighbors from Mount Washington Price Hill Clough Pike Cincinnati and Florida over the weekend. The gatherings included Mr and Mrs Louis Beckler Mrs Lulu Keleh Mrs Mary Retzler and others sharing Sunday hospitality with Mr and Mrs George Flick and Mr and Mrs Nick Retzler.
The column records multiple local gatherings including a Monday birthday party at the Hitchcock home in Amelia for Mrs. Charles Houser and Mrs. Frank Dillon. It notes plans for a Rock party hosted by Mrs. Chester Smith and others, Fourth of July visits at the Brotherton home, and various visits and travels among residents such as Robert Lungmus帰 from service, Jack Smith teaching in Germany, and trips to New Richmond Calvary Camden Dayton and Kentucky.
Ray Marksberry Jr hosted a party for Pt Isabel PT. Isabel A Sunday school class Friday evening at Miss Margaret Sipple s home. Various local families attended including the Beach and Preston families and Beatrice Arms birthday surprise.. John Bee Jr of the U S Navy visiting relatives on leave.
Mr and Mrs Paul Lytle welcomed six teen relatives as guests to celebrate Independence Day at their home. The gathering highlighted extended family ties and patriotic festivities.
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