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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1923
Page
8
Community items from Batavia Ohio include travel, visits, church notices, fair dates, and family happenings. Residents like Miss Elizabeth Applegate, Mrs. Goman, and Judge Davis are mentioned with guests and trips. Local business updates report roller mills paying wheat, and a social on July 19.
Federal Land Bank offers loans at 5 percent with the Farmers Banking System operating for borrowers’ benefit. Borrowers and Government own stock. profits above operating expenses return as dividends, lowering the rate below 6 percent. Apply to J A Hartman, Secy Cincinnati National Farm Loan via Cincinnati National Bank Building, under government supervision. July 187?
Farmers may apply to J. G. Hatcher for loans at five percent per year with no loan, no commission, and no extra charge. He will visit three farms in Hamilton Warren Brown and Clermont counties to take applications. Write or phone Loveland National Farm Loan Association Loveland Ohio Office 17% Residence 32. subscribe for the Courier $1.25.
Rachel Marie Long born near Eastwood Ohio November 18 1950 died July 1 19% at age years7 months 18 days Daughter of Joseph R and Lydia Ann Long one of ten children. Married Hiram T Bunyan October 14 1868 with four sons Charles Frank Otis William. Funeral Tuesday at Taylor Chapel interment Williamsburg cemetery. Grandchildren sisters and brother survive.
Klansmen burned crosses in several areas including Ripley and Aberdeen this past week, though activity in the local area has quieted. The note states the Ku Klux Klan presence remains steady rather than diminishing.
Robert Mason 88 was struck by a B and O freight train near the Loveland intersection and rushed to Good Samaritan Hospital after leg amputation and skull fracture. He died Thursday morning after the wreck on the Pennsylvania tracks. The incident followed first aid at the depot and ambulance transfer, with Mason a Kentucky native and World War II veteran now living in Remington.
The text advocates villagers remaining on the farm to benefit from the cityward push, arguing future gains for those who stay and participate in the transition.
Miss Margaret Nichols daughter of Mr and Mrs B Nichols married Fred Dominy of Macon Georgia at the bride's home at 6 pm Monday. Rev Burdsall officiated in the presence of close family and a few friends. The couple left for Williamson Virginia where he is employed and expect warm wishes from many friends.
Clermont county will get 126460 in state and federal aid for highway construction. Funds come from Leon C. Herrick and are the last act of the Republican administration. The money awaits legislative passage and bids, and can only be used for new construction in cooperation with county commissioners.
The second Walker reunion was held June 30 1928 at Williamsburg School Park with 74 relatives present. Activities included tennis croquet and horseshoe, plus ample food and socializing as plans began for a yearly gathering on the last Saturday of June. Officers named are 0 P Walker president Helen Walker secretary Iris Walker treasurer.
The Batavia businessmen and their families held a steak fry at the Hahn farm, now Clyde Tom’s property two miles west of Batavia, Tuesday evening with supper at seven. The club provided coffee, rolls, and steak while the ladies supplied other dishes, as members enjoyed a social event to stay connected through the summer.
The town council directed the road and highway committee to add a crossing at the Main and Fifth street corner. A spring breaker has long forced travelers off the old Williamsburg and Batavia pike, now a through route through town.
The article urges timely weed and brush removal from roadways and vacant lots. It notes laws guiding trustees enforcement and town officials' duties to act. A survey of alleys shows weeds beginning to seed, risking another crop.
The first test of new wells sunk by G. W. Jackson for the Board of Public Affairs showed strong results. On the Norman farm north of Blanchester the 12 inch well pumped from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. producing about 85 gallons per minute after an initial hour, equating to roughly 50,000 gallons per day though town needs run under 100,000.
The Hillsboro Gazette notes wheat prices easing to 90 cents to 1.00 per bushel as threshing begins next week. Some expect yield to exceed last year's 15 bushel average, while others gamble on prices rising despite a large national surplus. Clermont county reports better yields and threshing underway as political results show narrow Republican wins.
A Ford commercial truck rolled over Bald Point last Wednesday morning after meeting a Chevrolet on a hill. Five occupants escaped serious damage. a Cincinnati party traveling to Ripley for the Fourth suffered a minor nose injury to a girl. Drivers are warned to slow at the descent.
Lester Conover agent for the Cincinnati Milford and Blanchester Traction Co. was helping a crew in Milford last week when an electric pole fell catching him and causing a double fracture of the right leg. Dr. F. C. Curry set the leg.
Ripley July 8 234 miles of brown county road sold from Ripley toward Georgetown to Pringle and Buerkle. They will start work July 9. Residents expect relief from the mud as the roadway project begins and aims to improve one of the worst roads in the area.
Notice indicates tax collections open now with June payments on the same amount as December. It urges naming township(s) and whose name appears on receipts. Payment by mail is advised with checks or money orders and receipts returned promptly. Signed GEO A MAXFIELD treasurer.
Mt. Washington company launches a two-trip daily bus service from Cincinnati to Georgetown. The first trip commenced last Monday with several passengers aboard. Buses are well appointed with a $1.10 fare, baggage room, and a two hour ride. State Board regulates fares while rail traffic declines to protect the C. G. P. line. Local support urged to keep the road operational.
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