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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1929
Page
1
The Bethel Journal notes the 94th birthday of Dr. W. E. Thompson, oldest practicing physician in the United States, celebrated with a gathering at the High School Auditorium on Friday, July 6. He has served nearly seventy years and remains active, recalling early medical practice and travel by horseback amid rough roads.
The Fitzpatrick Tatman reunion will be held on Sunday July 28 1929 at the home of J H Fitzpatrick Amelia Ohio. All members of the families are requested to be present. An interesting program is being arranged. H M Prickett secretary.
Dr J Joseph Smith of Ohio National Guard and World War service, and Miss Elizabeth E King of Cincinnati were married by Rev E Burd sall a Civil War veteran at his Batavia home on July 2 1929 at 3 pm. Witnesses were Mrs BH Hillard of Cincinnati and Mrs Bath of Birmingham Alabama. The couple left for a short motor trip east.
The Lucky 4-H Club held a meeting at the home of Mrs. Clarence Ragland on Wednesday June 26 with eighteen members present. After roll call and a demonstration the group adjourned for outdoor recreation. The next meeting is planned for July 1. Virginia Trapp, Reporter.
The Ohio State Treasury report shows June 30 1929 balances in the General revenue fund 2 477 447 25 Highway fund 9 727 262 14 Workmen s compensation 53 914 213 29 Teachers retirement 41 442 275 96 transfers recorded 600 000 from General Revenue to Educational Equalization and 148 288 50 from motor transportation to highway fund.
The Bankers' Association of Brown County announces a weekly half day off in all county banks with Wednesday as the chosen day. Clermont County has not adopted this policy yet.
Edward E. Carter and Emma Clark celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their Williamsville Ohio home on July 4 1929. Eighty five guests attended including three daughters fourteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Neighbors from Indiana Ohio Kentucky and Cincinnati sent gifts and money while a light entertainment and a playful re‑marriage in vintage costumes capped the day.
The Ohio German Conference held its annual convention in Parma near Cleveland from June 27. Delegates debated youth issues and conscience guiding principles. Mary Ross spoke for the affirmative. Rev. Abbott led a devotional. plans for future conventions were set with Batavia, Zanesville named as hosts for 1980 and 1981.
Lewis Blumenstein aged 60 collapsed and died at his home in New Richmond on Wednesday night while conversing with his wife in the dining room. He served as secretary treasurer of the Dormer Knitting Works and was held in high esteem. Funeral services were held Friday at the White Funeral Home.
Ed Thiery of Owensville named engineer for Loveland with street improvements under way. He takes charge of work aiming to meet standard when completed.
A new law effective July 8 requires notaries to stamp or print and sign on all legal papers. Notaries must have their names appear twice one in print and one written. Officials say names may be stamped on the official seal as acceptable.
Batavia suffered a 9 to 0 defeat to Mt. Washington Gun Club as Batavia could not solve pitcher Schneide. Owensville-Laurel split with Owensville 8 to 7, while Mt. Carmel-Mt. Carmel beat Williamsville 9 to 1. Batavia beat Mt. Carmel 8 to 5 with Bamford on the mound. Owensville downed Laurel 21 to 2 as the 40 and 8 post leads 2–1 in series with Milford. next game set for Saturday at Owensville at 3 p.m. The 40 and 8, for boys under 17, invite teams to schedule games by contacting Yoe Anstaett, Batavia.
The Clermont Courier presents Elmo Scott Watson’s illustrated feature on town names. It explores why places like Lindy Nebraska and Punkin Center earned their unusual monikers and what stories lie behind names such as T. B and Mule Shoe.
Ed Corliss of Marathon, driver of the Chevrolet involved in a fatal bus accident on June 3 near Owensville on State Route 60, is out after four weeks of confinement. No charges have been filed against Corliss. The Polk trial in August may determine his case. no damage suits filed in the county.
Highland county commissioners approve Sheriff supervised road work for prisoners jailed for misdemeanors. Prisoners will be employed only for Highland county projects and remain under custody of a deputy sheriff at all times.
Children from Cincinnati arrived at Rotary Camp Highland Park last Saturday as showers passed. The Rotary Club prepared the country home at considerable expense with renovated buildings, whitewashed facilities, graveled walks, and improved roadways. A stage has been erected for entertainments by the children and staff. opening day is Sunday July 14.
Aver Jackson and Bryant Smittie, both 20, of Summerside, were celebrating at Olive Branch when a ram rod fired by a shotgun exploded. The blast struck their faces and arms and tore Smittie’s right thumb. They were treated in Batavia by Dr. Colburn and returned to the field. The holiday drew many to warlike displays.
The program lists pieces performed by the Batavia band including E Pluribus Unum Overture, The Bridal Rose, Sweethearts on Parade, Moonlight in Florida, Maid of the Mist, La Paloma, and Final Bravura. Intermission occurs between works.
Market street will close to traffic from 7 30 p m on concert nights from the Court House to the M E church. Visitors may drive around the block and park facing the band stand and Main street with curb to curb parking. Traffic officers will direct the parking.
Batavia gardeners report Georgetown tops this year in early tomato production. Geo Groves, 84, led the section with roasting ears on Sunday July 7, three days late. Geo Wolf also has ripe tomatoes and Groves repeats his second crop of cabbage onions lettuce and radishes. Groves invites inspection of his garden.
James A. Holmes and Forrest T. Hill announce plans for a two story community and memorial building to cost about 76000 dollars. A leasehold site at one dollar yearly has been arranged with village officials. The post to include headquarters auditorium bowling alleys billiard room gymnasium and dining room. Funds to come from subscriptions stock entertainments and dances.
Work on the Grant Memorial Building will resume by Monday morning and be pushed to completion. A new contract was awarded to James Bodley of Loveland as contractor, with the building committee having signed, bond details to be filed immediately. Bethel Journal. Fly screen and window accessories by J.C. Fuhr of Williamsburg Ohio.
At a Batavia meeting of Brown Highland Adams and Clermont counties the Sixth District congressman C C Kearns was unanimously endorsed for the August primary ninth term. Henry Irwin ex-sheriff Hillsboro named chief supervisor for all four counties with Ellis Russellville clerk and McKinley Adams county assistant. Stenographer named by Clermont. Census work to begin next April with two weeks per county.
Arrangements are under way for the first reunion of Company M veterans at the Brown County Fair Grounds in Georgetown on Saturday and Sunday July 20 and 21. The unit organized and drilled there before serving and was the first southern Ohio contingent to enter World War I. Notices go to members, with expectations of both enjoyment and broad attendance from those enlisted during the unit’s stationing.
Fairfield Amusement Park owners announce a dog racing track near Xenia in Fairfield opening June 29 with a contribution and refund wagering system. Competing track planned on Route 50 on Joe Woodward’s 350 acre Brown County farm near Clermont County faces local oversight after Gov. Cooper’s gambling stance. Residents from Cincinnati to Columbus await the decision.
H. H. Hill and C. P. Easley of Milford arranged a sale of a 300 acre farm near Marathon Ohio to J. B. Denise of Olive Hill Kentucky. Dan Donnelley took in business property at Olive Hill as part of the deal. The transaction involved over $700000.
The farmer faces discouraging conditions amid early rain and ongoing battles with weeds. Corn ground remains to be planted in places and crop prospects vary from weak to fair. Tobacco stands are fine after a difficult season, wheat is being harvested between showers, thrashers may start soon, and haying progresses though showers hinder curing. John Huntington promoted to cashier at First National Bank Bata via.
The Amelia Musical Club met June 29 at Lila McLean’s home. President Zuella Laub led after opening with Every Step of the Way. Participants included Georgette Strevenard, John Norris, Mary Beile Valentine, May Jean Lewis, Howard Link, Raymond Jackson, and Lila McLean. Dorothy Beckett retires due to eye issues. club pins were given. refreshments served. Visitors listed: Mrs Male, Mrs C Billingsley and daughter, Mrs Dickson, Mrs Lewis, Dorothy Beckett.
Ohio dairymen join with the State Experiment Station for a second annual dairy day at the Wooster station on August 9. The program features a tour of about 100 purebred Holsteins and Jerseys, talks on eradicating bovine abortion disease, minerals in ration, milk quality, seed processing for dairy cows, and grain rations on pasture.
Beechwood Camp near Batavia opens Monday at 9 am for a twelve day session with plans and instructors in place. Attendance is hoped to exceed last year though opening numbers were short. River road traffic should not hinder access. Enrollment includes Luella Amiott Martha Bonell John Boothby Curtis Blackbburn Kenneth Brock Mary Caskey Wilma Cox Edith DeCamp Jane Haarlammert Elizabeth Hite Ruth Holloway Louise Humphrey Eleanor Ireton Norma Johns Johnny Kramer Leslie Liming Margaret Maxwell Jean Moyer Henry Hendrixson William Massey Brice Hendrixson Cecile Killin Edwin Killin Edna Hite Stanton Brock Virginia Brock W Fred Miller FB Morrison Mary Carnes and others.
Miss Madaline Schoening of near Concord dies by her own action, found in the East Fork Wednesday morning after wandering away from home at 8 p m. Coroner Curtis investigates. she had threatened to end it all. Funeral held Friday. She was 85 and a guardian of Lehigh Cement.
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