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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1949
Page
6
Gerald B Fortney editor and publisher based in Batavia Ohio who founded a local publication in 1836 is noted for his role in the community press. The item records his Batavia ties and post office entry as a second class matter.
The Board of Managers for the Clermont Agricultural Society are requested to meet at Batavia on Tuesday next to make arrangements for the Fall Exhibit. Also notes a marriage between Gilbert Titus and Mary Mount in the town, and the death of Dr. Felix Leeds in Williamsburg County from cholera.
Fifty years ago in Owensville on Sunday July 16 1899 Edwin Ely wed Ely Medaris at the bride's home as Rev L E Price officiated. Other marriages listed include Ora McElfresh Temperance McFiter Chile William L Weir New Richmond Emma Lillich Pisgah Charles Wilcox and Clara Belle Parker Bethel.
Ralph Warren Day and Kenneth A. Wisby, both seaman apprentices from Ohio and Route 1 Chile, will join USS Bordelon and USS McCard crews for a five day visit to Crete starting July 16. The piece notes Crete’s long history from 2000 B C and mentions past airborne invasions and a Schmeling injury during a wartime drop.
A poem about a cat Puller Wind moves through night and valley, prowling rooftops and chimneys as it sings to the moon. The piece ends with a note on philosophy and a living plan associated with Ladies' Home Journal.
A poem by Anne Tansey reflects a honey bee’s life cycling from summer nectar to winter sustenance. The sports note covers Carmel’s baseball game where Baker pitched all nine, Gaskins impressed at the plate, and Del Leslie’s long drive was snagged by Dick West for an out.
Mr and Mrs George Richards of Defiance Ohio announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Rosa Mae to William McKee of Cleveland Ohio. The wedding will be in July.
The third annual reunion of former Cincinnati Georgetown and Portsmouth railroad employees will be held at Bethel on August 28.
Amelia topped Mt. Carmel 6 to 3 after breaking the game open in the fourth inning. Gaskins held Carmel in check as Amelia seized the lead, preventing a late rally and moving toward first place contention with Loveland and Goshen in nearby standings.
General Code case notes Forrest B Bly of Batavia Ohio appointed administrator of the estate of Charles E Hart late of Batavia Township Clermont County Ohio. Creditors must file their claims within four months or be barred. Dated June 28 1949 Aville W Halbisch Probate Judge Bly White Davidson firm noted.
The Chamberlin Company of America files suit in Clermont County Court to sell Lot No. 5 Wilson Subdivision in Batavia Township. The sheriff sets the sale for August 20 at 11 a.m. at the Batavia courthouse, with property appraised at 4,000,000 dollars and minimum bid two-thirds of that. Terms are cash.
The Owensville Local School District invites sealed proposals for alterations and addition to Owensville School. Bids due August 6, 1949 at noon. plans at the Clerk's and architect offices. Deposit for plans $25 full, $10 mechanical. bid bond or certified check required. bids opened publicly. district may reject any bids.
Goshen and Ame lia, Bethel and Branchester play Sunday at 2 30 p m. New Richmond Loveland game awaits league hearing. Managers must alert Queen City umpires secretary for postponed games. Meeting for managers to plan elimination set for Monday July 18 at 8 pm in Batavia Court House Conference Room. Goshen new manager Glenn Nowland contact Sycamore 7450 R.
Notices announce appoint ment of administrators for the estates of George Robert Martin Jr and Lina Ida Henke in Clermont County Ohio. Public hearing on the Edenton Rural School District tax budget set for July 20 1949 at 8 pm. Auction sale of Mt Lookout Savings real estate in Pierce Township scheduled July 30 1949 at 11 am with minimum bid two thirds of appraised value. Various church schedules from Batavia and surrounding towns listed.
Holiness and Methodist churches list morning worship times Sunday School and midweek meetings. St Thomas More Batavia and Amelia Methodist note masses and evangelistic events. Newtown Baptist and Forestville Christ Church provide Sunday services and midweek studies. Monterey Presbyterian lists Sunday worship and evening services.
The State of Ohio Clermont County executes a sheriff's sale under General Code Sec 11681 Case No 23013. Lydia Miller formerly Lydia Ingram appears in the notice with Clyde Deericks as Sheriff. Attorneys Marvi y mn Blscants and Harry N. Cohn listed.
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