Sniper incidents alarm Clermont County police
Clermont County law enforcement reports three sniper incidents in two weeks injuring two people. Earl Leroy Pringle was shot in the hip near Newtonsville. Edith Lewis Todd had bullet fragments removed from her body. J B Wilson narrowly escaped a 25 caliber bullet through a door. A local Reverend has taken up fishing as a pastime amid the unrest.
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Clermont County
Earl Leroy Pringle
Newtonsville
Lady of Mercy Hospital
Mariemont
Edith Lewis Todd
New Richmond
J. B. Wilson
Owensville
Bingo and Card Party at Batavia Armory
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a Bingo and Card Party at the Batavia Armory on Friday evening July 19 at 8 o'clock. Members donated prizes including nylon hose chicken and cheese sandwiches coffee and soft drinks will be served.
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Batavia Armory
American Legion Auxiliary
Schrope Arrested Third Time In Three Months
Walter Schrope, 21, of Williamsburg, was arrested for reckless driving for the third time in three months. Deputies Marvin Bissantz and Frank Hutchinson made the July 12 arrest at Clermont County Jail.
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Walter Schrope
Williamsburg
Clermont County
Marvin Bissantz
Frank Hutchinson
Marriage as a man's life action meddled with by others
A 100 years ago remark notes marriage as a private act least concerning others yet most interfered with, reflecting social attitudes toward unions and public scrutiny. The quote frames marriage as intimate while widely judged by society and kin.
Disorderly scenes in Loveland lead to effigy incident
Loveland residents witnessed several disorderly performances lately. On Saturday an effigy of a man was strung up to a derrick with a note proclaiming good order must be preserved. The marshal removed the effigy and kept the paper for reference.
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Loveland
Fire Hits Roudebush Farm and Wheat Field Area
Fire swept the Roudebush farm near Below town injuring a wheat field and about 15 tons of hay after a freight eastbound train sparked dry vegetation. The area remains extremely dry as the sun’s intensity fuels further burn potential and vegetation loss.
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W. F. Roudebush
Young 4 H member Jerry Johnson aims for fair prize
Jerry Johnson, eleven, lives on Branch Hill near Love land Ohio and works a 250 square foot first year 4 H plot under Mrs Margaret Lohr. He grows tomatoes carrots onions swiss chard and lettuce with show plans for a prize winning crop as the plot will expand in subsequent years.
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Jerry Johnson
Norman Johnson
Branch Hill
Miami Road
Loveland
Ohio
Jerry
Branch Hill Eagles
Margaret Lohr
Lee Lohr
Robert Koerkel
Dale Keeler
Johnson Home
Francis Rapp Chooses Pony Project For 4-H Entry
Francis Rapp of Tealtown Road Glen Este a 4-H Garden Club member under Eugene Felering with James Hubeey as president selects a pony project. He owns multiple ponies and eyes the best entry for a pair while noting his family background and long involvement with ponies since childhood.
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Francis Rapp
Terry
Francis
Alfred Rapp
Tealtown Rd
Glen Este
Garden Clubers
Eugene Felering
James Hubeey
Paul Esq
Itrahels
Clermont County
Earl Kincaid
Ohio University summer enrollment tops 1700 with male majority
Two Clermont County students are among 1715 enrolled in Ohio University's eight weeks summer session. Cora Chaney from Batavia is Education senior and John Ireton of Owensville is Commerce sophomore planning an accounting career. Men outnumber women 3 to 1 with 1248 men including 1077 World War II veterans.
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Clermont County
Ohio University
Cora Chaney
RFD
Batavia
College of Education
John Ireton
Owensville
College of Commerce
F. B. Dilley
Distribution of 1946 license plate funds to Clermont County
The State Auditor reports the second advanced 1946 license plate revenue distribution totaling $5,048,524.80 for the state. Clermont County and its registration districts receive specific payouts: Amelia $112.50, Batavia $525, Bethel $425, Felicity $125, Loveland $150, Milford $550, New Richmond $350, Newtownsville $42.50, Owensville $50, Williamsburg $450, County total $18,180, grand total $20,880.
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Lowing
Amelia
Batavia
Bethel
Felicity
Loveland
Milford
New Richmond
Newtonsville
Owensville
Williamsburg
County
Annual Farm Group Picnic Set for July 20
Clermont County residents learn the Farm Service Agency advisory committee has new member Mr. Muriel Grosnickle replacing Mr. Lemar for a three year term starting July 1. The annual Farm Bureau Grange Producers Picnic is scheduled for Saturday July 20 at the Owensville Fair Grounds with music stunts and games and lunch to be provided.
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Grosnickle
Henry Bahdendistel
Near Bethel
Wayford Metzeer
Near Felicity
FSA
England
Clermont County
Lemar
Farm Bureau-Grange Producers
Owensville Fair Grounds
Allan Ashton
Thomas Hill
Harry Nott
Joe Nordman
Ralph Grimshaw
Ralph Lemon
Randall Liming
Walter Bauer
Dale Bee
Jesse Jordan
Arthur Brown
Tillie Atchley
Goshen
Newtonsville Grange
Rotary Names Committees for Batavia Club Year
Roy Battles returns from Europe as WLW radio famine expedition leader. The Batavia Rotary Club announces officers Harold Nichols president Charles Jordan vice president James Gregg secretary Wiley Miller treasurer and a board of directors including Roy Ayer John Friend Clark Gregg Paul Hopping L V Nowlin. Committee members span Community Services Membership and Classification Finance Attendance International Service Vocational Service Meals Youth Work and Fellowship. The traveling group, led by Roy Battles, arrived in Washington from London with accompanying travelers C C Blubaugh Thea McCarty and Al Hokanson.
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Harold Nichols
Charles Jordan
James Gregg
Wiley Miller
Roy Ayer
John Friend
Clark Gregg
Paul Hopping
L. V. Nowlin
WLW
United States
Europe
Washington
London
Roy Battles
Batavia
Battles
C. C. Blubaugh
Knox County
Ohio
Thea McCarty
Columbus
al Hokanson
Porter
Indiana
Mr. Hokanson
MyYs. Battles
Roy
Statler Hotel
VFW and Auxiliary Meeting Delayed to July 25
The Cler mont County VFW Post No. 3954 and Auxiliary postpone this week’s meeting to July 25 due to many members attending the State VFW Encampment in Cleveland. The next meeting will be held at 8 p.m. at the Armory.
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Clermont County
VFW
Cleveland
Armory
Mt Carmel Grange Assembly Set for July 20 Meeting
Mt Carmel Grange No. 975 will meet July 20 at 6:00 p.m. at Stanley Pattison’s home for a basket dinner and picnic. Activities include cats games and music. Members urged to attend with guests and support county fair work with committee picks led by Fred Aicholtz Roy Maddox Ruth Nash and William Bainum
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Mt. Carmel Grange No. 975
Stanley E. Pattison
Fred Aicholtz
Roy Maddox
William Bainum
Leeds
Ruth Nash
McCowan Supports Railroad Act Amendments
Congressman Edward O. Mc Cowan backed amendments to the Railroad Retirement and Unemployment Insurance Act adopted by railroad brotherhoods. The changes expand pensions for widows and minor children, cut disability service from 30 to 10 years, and raise unemployment benefits.
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Edward O. McCowan
Railroad Brotherhoods and
Pleasure Horse Class Entries Invited at Clermont County Fair
Pleasure horse riders in Clermont County may enter at the Clermont County Fair opening August 13 in Owensville. Mrs. Jack Marris of the Clermont County Saddle Club will supervise the pleasure class and accepts entries from county residents only. Prizes include 25 dollars with trophy and 15 and 10 dollar awards. Tennessee Walkers Western Horses and ponies are welcome. names will be forwarded to authorities.
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Clermont County
Owensville
Jack Marris
Clermont County Saddle Club
Milford
Morris
Tax Inspector to Visit Batavia in July Dates
State Taxation Department official J. B. Cares will be at the Batavia treasurer’s office on July 19 and 23 to assist vendors with sales tax returns. Carnes will also visit New Richmond on July 22 and Milford on July 31.
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J. B. Cares
State Taxation Department
Batavia
Carnes
New Richmond
Milford
Robbins and companions tour Cumberland Mountains
Rev and Mrs O W Robbins Mr and Mrs Harry Jones and Viola Maddox returned from a trip through the Cumberland Mountains visiting Cumberland Gap and Alvan Drew School at Pine Ridge Kentucky.
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O. W. Robbins
Harry Jones
Viola Maddox
Cumberland Mountains
Cumberland Gap
Alvan Drew School
Pine Ridge
Kentucky
Boy Scouts Active at Clermont County Fair
The Boy Scouts will manage traffic and a First Aid Station at the Clermont County Fair. They will serve as messengers and host a Merit Badge and Cub Scout Exhibition. Exhibits are open to all Clermont County Scouts with reservations required by July 31.
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Clermont County Fair
Clermont County
Simpson Blocher Engagement Announced for August
The engagement of Miss Madeline Grace Simpson of Bastover to Paul M. Blocher of Batavia is announced. The wedding is planned for August. Miss Simpson is a Hamilton High School and Miami University graduate. Blocher, son of Mrs. Rhoda Blocher of Bethel, runs Blocher's Pharmacy in Batavia and serves on the village council and in the Rotary Club.
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Madeline Grace Simpson
J. R. Simpson
Bastover
Paul M. Blocher
Batavia
Hamilton High School
Miami University
Blocher
Rhoda Blocher
Bethel
Rotary Club
Clermont County Agricultural Council meets at FSA office
The Cler mont County Agricultural Council held its monthly meeting last Monday evening at the local FSA office. Attendees included E. C. Saxton chairman Mrs John Friend Mr and Mrs Carl Anstaett Mrs Fred Matthis Mr and Mrs Henry Baudendistel Elmer Norris Arthur Stevens J A Ashton Miss Warner Clermont County Home Demonstration Agent Dave Fette Soil Conservationist and Russell G England PSA Supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Agricultural Council
FSA
E. C. Saxton
John Friend
Carl Anstaett
Fred Matthis
Henry Baudendistel
Elmer Norris
Arthur Stevens
J. A. Ashton
Mrs Melvin Macke Has Aalk Rye A
Mrs Melvin Macke reportedly has a ailment or health issue as noted in a brief society item. The fragment indicates a personal update concerning her condition or activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Macke
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C. W. Jesse
Isee
Draja Mihailovic
Kremlin
Tito
Mihailovic
State Department
Georgia
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Schrope
George C. Ankermiller
Tion
State Auditor's Office
Muriel Grosnickle
Edenton
Herbert K. Lemar
Moscow
Russell G. England
Ralph W. Thompson
Route 2
Robert Lee Frazier
Naval Service
Rotary Names Committees
Batavia Rotary Club
John A. Rapp
8. L. Larkin
A. B. Nichols
Harry Kahle
Forrest Ely
John Rapp
George Gregg
Ralph Lewis
Robert Griffin
John Huntington
W. B. Miller
Charles H. McGurn
Ed Parrott
F. M. Oxley
J. F. Paschal
S. N. Larkin
Donald Lytle
C. H. McGurn
A. C. Rainsberger
Dave McDonald
MT. Carmel
Mccowen
ACT
Boy Scouts
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