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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1930
Page
8
Clermont county brings news of residents visiting relatives, neighborly gatherings, and local events. Highlighting reports include homecomings, guests from Norwood and Cincinnati, a death in Williamsburg, and business notes. County commissioners meet and approve numerous accounts and road works.
The elm blight known as Dutch elm disease, first found in Holland, has been detected in Cleveland and Cincinnati in Ohio. Curtis May and Christine Buisman confirm the fungus behind the disease. no cure exists. Prompt removal and burning of affected trees may limit spread, and readers are urged to send specimens and dying-elm information to aid research.
The Loveland council deadlocked three to three on allowing Sunday night film showing at the town hall. Mayor abstained. The plan dates a 8:30 start after church services. A petition seeks a Sunday show with a $30 admission, backed by Mr. Robinson amid Batavia theater uncertainties.
Charles Cramer, convicted in Brown County Common Pleas Court for the murder of Robert Clemons, was sentenced to die in the electric chair on October 11 after a motion for a new trial was heard. He was moved to Columbus under heavy guard and death row. Three trials are to be held related to the Clemons murder.
Mrs Linda Morris a 44 year old Williamson West Virginia woman died on a train near Bata via Wednesday night while traveling to the Jewish Hospital Cincinnati for gall stone surgery. Her son Floyd accompanied her. Undertaker W S Moore removed the body and had it prepared for burial and shipped home that evening. Death listed as natural causes.
Plant pathologist A L Pierstorff of Ohio State University reports widespread fire blight in Ohio pear and apple orchards during spring and summer. He notes most varieties infected, especially Yellow Transparent Jonathan Grimes and Rome Beauty, and advises waiting until September to prune diseased twigs two inches below affected areas to avoid spreading by insects and rain.
Dr C H Adamson urges residents to drain wash and clean wells and cisterns every two years to prevent disease. He endorses Louie McGhehey as a thorough cleaner and offers free inspections by card note. Amelia High School Band to perform July 16 at 8 15 PM with a large prior crowd expected.
Under law all clerks of taxing districts must publish a notice of public hearing on the 1981 budget. Auditor Ketchum says he will insist the notice is published accordingly.
The Clermont County Fair speed program and premium list are being distributed to interested parties through J. B. Rapp, secretary of Batavia. The Bethel Journal printed the book, and it is described as a neat piece of work. Benjamin L. Harris, former Clermont County resident, died June 2 in Cincinnati at age ninety three. He served as a Civil War musician and leader in the 12th Regiment, later worked for the postal service forty three years, and retired in 1920. Maude L. Rice is noted as a niece.
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