Government Surveyors Eye Conservation Dam Above Batavia
Government surveyors arrived in Batavia to study a conservation dam on the East Fork of the Little Miami River above Batavia. The project could affect acres of farmland and employ hundreds, with the dam planned between two hills above Branch Hill to hold flood waters. Officials may clear islands and undergrowth in the channel first to aid water flow.
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Batavia
Little Miami
Branch Hill
P. S
Williamsburg Dam Begins Aiding Williamsburg Water Supply
Construction started last Friday on the East Fork dam above Williamsburg to supply the town with water from a new works. A concrete dam reinforced with steel will stand about 43 feet high with a drainage valve and a standpipe to deliver fire protection. Water mains contract awarded and many residents have signed up to receive water. sewerage plans follow the works.
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East Fork
Williamsburg
McKinley and Willis Tie in Kentucky Georgian Church
Clifford McKinley of New Richmond wed Miss Helen Willis daughter of County Commissioner Frank Willis on Monday July 2 at Georgetown Kentucky M E Church. Rev Sweaty officiated. The couple plans to reside in New Richmond where both are well known.
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Clifford McKinley
New Richmond
Clermont County
Helen Willis
Frank Willis
Georgetown
M. E
Volunteer Investigators Sought for Aged Pension Applications
Wm. Dowdney in charge of the county pension office seeks volunteers to assist in preparing old age pension applications. State director M. L. Brown urged volunteers to speed up approvals. Volunteers will not be paid. The County Board of Aid for the Aged approved a dozen applications to Columbus and plans another group this week with no county payments until around August 1.
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Wm. Dowdney
Dowdney
M. L. Brown
Dewdney
Batavia
County Board of Aid For the Aged
Columbus
Call for tax cuts and a tax reduction focus
The Courier Comment argues that government expansion fuels higher taxes while reports on tax cuts are rare. It notes real estate tax reductions come this December under the Ten Mill Limitation Amendment and urges Congress Ohio legislature and Clermont County commissioners to cut taxes instead of finding new revenue.
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Congress
Ohio
Clermont County
Ohio tourism guide praises rural and industrial areas
The writer critiques Democrat policies and applauds an Ohio tourism guide showing Uncle George White inviting tourists to drive through a prosperous rural region and thriving cities. They suggest American-made fireworks for the Batavia bridge celebration and express support for American goods amid political criticism.
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State of Ohio Highway Department
George White
Dancing in the Dark Reminder During Vacation Banter
A playful aside asks if readers vacation in the United States or have toured the country, then jokes about not blaming the speaker while alluding to dancing in the dark like others.
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United States of America
Ora Frazier Dead and Critics on Jobs Report
The obituary notes Ora Frazier who lived a crippled life with humor, and mentions a witty war-whoop at Reds victories. It contrasts General Johnson claiming millions back to work with Bill Green stating 11,700,000 unemployed remain. The piece hints at fibbing in the job data.
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Ora Frazier
Cincinnati Reds
General Johnson
Bill Green
A. F. of L
Emma Garbe Spends Fourth With Spence Leming Family
Emma Garbe spent the fourth of July with Spence Leming and the Leming family in Ger non, sharing a day of visits and celebration.
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Emma Garbe
Spence Leming
Gernon
Fourth of July in Williamsburg Draws Record Crowd Amenable to Festivities
A large Williamsburg crowd filled the town park for the Fourth of July events. The Legion sponsored prizes for contests including Best Fancy Turnout and Baby Show with winners named such as Carrie Berry and Joan Gardner. Races, exhibitions, and the Greased Pig event complemented a socially and financially successful day with many old friends renewed and new acquaintances made.
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Williamsburg
Legion
Ist
Carrie Berry
Bessie Davis
Nolan Adams
Helen
Willie Borgar
Mr. Goetz
Ralph Jordan
Donald Beckelhymer
Mable Brown
Salome King
Alvin Smith
Millard Wood
Edith Lance
Myrtle Jordan
Jacob Myer
Maurice Smith
Harley Kidd
Russell Boose
Virginia Hornback
Marcina Statler
Marie Hance
Martha Jean Brewer
Iona Harmon
Leslie Hodgson
Arch Butt
Norman Henderson
Eliya Stewart
Joan Gardner
Rosetta Jones
Ruth Jean Tomomachel
Walter McKeever
Bill Jones
Robert Watson
Chauncey Malott
C. H. Spurgeon
George Fry
A. Lance
Lester Smith
Maxine Ashton
Taxon Briggs
Picnic Date Set for Clermont County Farm Bureau Grange
The Clermont County Farm Bureau and Grange plan the annual picnic for Saturday Aug 11 at Owensville Fair Grounds. A committee met at Owensville School to set the date and outline the program with Jos Evans Owensville chairing the Grange group and E L Carter Milford chairing the Farm Bureau group. Attendees included Everett Haines Alice Dumford Ray Ferree Thomas Hill James Walker E B Baugh and other local officials.
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Clermont County Farm Bureau-Grange
Owensville Fair Grounds
Owensville School
Jos. Evans
Owensville
Grange Committee
E. L. Carter
Milford
Farm Bureau Committee
Everett Haines
Alice Dumford
Newtonsville
Ray Ferree
Goshen
Thomas Hill
Belfast
James Walker
Batavia
E. B. Baugh
Co. Ag. Agt
4 H Clubs in Edenton Owensville and Carmel listings
Edenton 4 H club met at Michie Pierce home and adjourned to July 12 with sewing and games. Owensville 4 H club gathered July 2 at the high school for a community roll call picnic August 1 at Stonelick bridge and an Evans talk on club goals. Carmel Modern Cooks met July 6 with fruit roll call, classes split under Mrs Kincaid, next meeting in two weeks with visitors welcome.
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Edenton 4-H
Michie Pierce
Pauline Conover
Owensville
Stonelick Bridge
Evans
Jean Mayer
Carmel
Modern Cooks
Kincaid
Ohio Corn Hog Payments Detail in Clermont County
H C Ramsower states that corn hog checks will be paid as per signed contracts in Clermont County. The plan provides three payments to each signer, with the first distributed now. Erie County issued over 400 payments on June 26. Additional Ohio counties hold contracts, and total state payments will exceed 17 million dollars with subsequent payments planned for November or December and February 1935.
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Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Clermont County
H. C. Ramsower
Ohio Corn-Hog Production Control Committee
Secretary of Agriculture
Erie County
Ohio
Ramsower
Bethel Doctor W E Thompson Celebrates 99th Birthday
Dr. W. E. Thompson, the United States' oldest practicing physician, turned 99 at his Bethel home last Friday. He remains active, answers calls, and enjoys good health while friends sent cards and letters of congratulations.
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W. E. Thompson
Bethel
United States
Milk Board Replies to Producers Demand for Milk Price
The Cincinnati Milk Control Board informed W. H Rucker and H. C. Bolsinger that it cannot grant the $2.60 per 100 pounds demand. It says a committee is seeking better prices and will report findings soon. Columbus Milk Commission set a date for appeals by Cincinnati producers for a higher rate.
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Cincinnati Milk Control Board
W. H Rucker
H. C. Bolsinger
Milk Commission
Columbus
Cincinnati
DePauw Awards Rector Scholarships To Freshmen Five Named
The DePauw University News Bureau announces Rector Scholarship awards for freshmen. Owen R. Davidson, son of Dr. and Mrs. O C Davidson, is named among five men in the Freshman class receiving a $250 yearly scholarship for the next three years based on their scholastic record.
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DePauw University
Owen R. Davidson
O.C. Davidson
Camp Perry bound Company 16 heads for training
Headquarters Company 16 of the 2nd battalion left Batavia for Camp Perry on Sunday morning with First Lieutenant Forrest Ely and Second Lieutenant Clyde F. Tom in charge. The company of 22 enlisted men wore full uniform and made a fine appearance as they traveled by the N and W road, joining others in Cincinnati for the journey. The outing is described as both profitable and pleasant and the company is said to stand among the best in the state.
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Camp Perry
Forrest Ely
Clyde F. Tom
Batavia
Cincinnati
Ohio Legislature approves notes for school funding deficit
At the recent session a bill passed authorizing boards of education to issue notes in anticipation of funds from the State Equalization Fund. The amount is limited to the general fund deficit as of July 1 1934 as determined by the Department of Education. Forms will be mailed to clerks when received by the County Superintendent.
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Ohio
Boards of Education
Department of Education
Federal funds expected for unpaid teachers' salaries
Federal funds for the payment of unpaid teachers salaries will be received by teachers in most State Aid districts soon. The exact amount per district is not known at this time.
Updating Teacher Salaries Based on Credits and Certificates
The Department of Education bases salaries on the last evaluated credits for each teacher. Educators with new credits since the last evaluation must send their Certificates of Training to Frank E. Wilson to update their records. New certificates should be mailed to the County Superintendent of Schools once received. credits after September 1 are not counted for that school year.
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Department of Education
Frank E. Wilson
E. H. Pattison
County Supt. of Schools
Community Meeting at Belfast M E Church
A public meeting is scheduled for next Saturday evening July 14 at the Belfast M E church on State Route 181 under the Wayne Township Civic Federation. The program includes old time songs recitations an address and a stereoptical lecture with free admission. Everybody is welcome at 8 o clock.
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Belfast M. EB
Wayne Township Civic Federation
Carmel's Flying Needle meets with sewing club notes
Carmel's Flying Needle held a meeting on June 27 with roll call and discussion of sewing machine parts and demonstrations on different stitches. The group plans another gathering on July 11.
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Carmel
Moving Pictures At I O O F Home Event At Batavia
Coming Again presents Funny Reels and a lecture by Past Grand Patriarch B E Rhoades at the U B church Batavia on Friday July 18 at 8 p m. Free will offerings for expenses. Public invited with refreshments by Ladies Aid.
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Springfield
B.E. Rhoades
U. B. Church
Batavia
Ladies Aid
Clermont Geneva Camp Ends After 12 Successful Days
The Clermont Geneva Camp closed Sunday July 1 after a 12 day stay. Eighteen students earned credit for completing class work. Louise Humphrey and W R Soreton received Standard Leadership Training Diplomas as credits were distributed. The camp closed with a small treasury balance.
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Clermont Geneva
Louise Humphrey
W. R. Soreton
Batavia Bridge Dedication Meeting Update
Committees on Batavia's new bridge report progress and promise to publish activities as soon as available. Invitation extended for the afternoon and evening of August 4 as the date for the dedication activities and related events.
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Batavia
Courier
Owensville tops Batavia 5-4 in 12 innings for third place
In Clermont county league playoff at Owensville last Sunday Owensville defeated Batavia 5 to 4 after 12 innings to claim third place. D Snide Amtnett Gerald Garner and E Snider hit homers contributing to nine runs as Schuster gave up 10 hits and Lindsey allowed 9. The teams meet again in the first round elimination at Owensville with a similar lineup for a full schedule next Sunday.
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Owensville
Batavia
D. Snide
Amtnett
Gerald
Garner
E. Snider
Schuster
Lindsey
Builders
Amelia
Tramps
Mt. Carmel
Newtonsville
Nobis
Newtown
Williamsburg
Edenton
Brown to Speak at Epworth Heights Camp Meeting
The Epworth Heights Camp Meeting runs July 15 to 22 with Rev. James H. Lyon of Cincinnati as superintendent. Noted speaker Hon. Clarence J. Brown Republican candidate for Ohio governor will speak July 22 at 3 p m. Rev. Fred L. Geis leads song, Hazel Dixon handles publicity, complete program to be announced next week.
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Epworth Heights
James H. Lyon
Trinity Methodist Church of
Cincinnati
Clarence J. Brown
Ohio
Fred L. Geis
Mainville
Pomona Grange Meeting at Locust Corner July 28
Pomona Grange meets at Locust Corner on July 28 starting at 10 oclock sharp. J A Ashton and helpers promise a full day with prizes and pins. Washington Grange of Moscow is invited to join as Pomonas. memorial reports and deceased member notices should be mailed to Mrs Ollie Wood Batavia Ohio before the meeting. Drawing at 11 a m and baskets to be filled for a big day with a good program and dinner.
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Pomon Grange
Locust Corner
Pomona
J. A. Ashton
Pomonas
Washington Grange
Moscow
Ollie Wood
Batavia
Pomona Grange
Pomona News. Cor
Odd Fellows Outing to Cincinnati Zoo July 14
The Batavia Odd Fellows invite members and neighbors to a Cincinnati Zoo outing on July 14 with new barless cages, lions and other animals on open display. Eric L. Schulte leads the organizing committee as city prosecutor official. A 32 piece Odd Fellows Band from Springfield will perform, plus athletic events and a dinner at 7 p.m. at the Club House.
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Odd Fellows
Batavia
Cincinnati Zoo
Odd Fellows’ Association of
Cincinnati
Eric L. Schulte
Ass’t
Springfield
Rebekahs
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McKinley
Willis
Courier Comment
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