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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1932

Page

8

Local notes from Williamsburg Batavia and surrounding areas

Community notices list visits by Neston Bradley and Miss Fannie Gilbert Jones visiting family in Lakeland Florida and Middletown. Attendees at social events include Mrs J M Wiseman and Mrs H F Buerkle with bridge luncheon and a baking sale by Anti-Cant Class. Fire alarm at Harry Brown’s filling station prompted quick response.

Fannie Gilbert Jones Lakelard Florida H F. Buerkle Harry Brown

Epworth Heights Preaching Mission July 24 31

Epworth Heights hosts a preaching mission from July 24 to 31 with a full slate of speakers including Dr. Arthur Staples Dr. Carroll H. Lewis and others. Highlights include Young People's Rally July 24 and Bible class day July 31 led by Rev. R A Stellings. Amanda Shorten wins 3000 verdict in Hamilton County Common Pleas Court against James Brockman for injuries from a May 31 1931 auto collision. Dr. S W Cartwright arrives to take over Dr Speidel's Felicity practice

Epworth Heights Arthur Staples Carroll H. Lewis Herbert Hezlep A. J. Kest Amanda Shorten Dennis J. Ryan Common Pleas Court Hamilton County James Brockman Camberwel Road Brockman Wooster Pike S W. Cartwright Attica Ohio Felicity T. A. Speidel

Hill Climb Motorcycle Event Near Newtown

A motorcycle hill climb is scheduled near Newtown on Big Dry Run Road off State Route 74. The event, sponsored by GCMC, takes place Sunday July 31 at 2 pm with entrants from several states and a $500 prize for any auto clearing the top. Public invited to watch the steep course.

Newtown GCMC Big Dry Run

Odd Fellows Lodge Officers Installed in District 75

Installation of officers for the Odd Fellows Lodges in District No 75 neared completion with events in Williamsburg Batavia Amelia New Richmond and other towns. Deputy Grand Master and assistants conducted the ceremonies as Lou Bauer became noble grand and Will Brothers vice grand with appointive officers. refreshments followed.

Odd Fellows Williamsburg Batavia Amelia New Richmond Lou Bauer Will Brothers

Living Miracle exhibited in Amelia by John Purdum

A tent show in Amelia features an 11 year old boy weighing 23 pounds with frog like limbs who leaps sings and entertains. The boy, born in Kentucky mountains, is showcased to promote his public appeal and may tour Owensville fair. Bargains in gas stores ranges and equipment as low as 971.60 by P M Kapp Batavia.

Amelia John Purdum Kentucky Owensville Kapp Batavia Ttt

Last Day to Pay Taxes Deadline Noted

Today July 20 is the final day to pay taxes before penalties. Checks mailed to the treasurer with self addressed receipts will be sent.

Pierce Township School Lawn Fere Benefit

Lawn fete set at Locust Corner Pierce Township School on July 30 at 7 p m. The event is hosted by the P T A for benefit of Pierce School.

Pierce Township Locust Corner Pierce

Pike work moving in Clermont County contracts awarded

Clermont County progresses on road projects under current board of commissioners with contracts for crushed stone and two new bridges awarded. State has not acted on Davis Hill road to Amelia or pending Williamsburg and Batavia bridges, though residents hope for replacements before tragedy.

Clermont County Board of Commissioners Davis Hill Amelia Williamsburg Batavia

Headquarters Do Will Go Into Camp For Ten Day Outing

Headquarters Company led by Forest Ely and Clyde Tom will depart for Camp Perry on July 31 for a ten day outing. The unit has 23 enlisted men and is regarded as one of the state’s crack companies. The boys greatly enjoy the outings.

Forest Ely Clyde Tom Camp Perry

County townships receive gas tax funds for road work

Clermont county townships have collected three gas tax payments since January 1982 totaling $1000 per township. The funds are for road improvements and villages have received their allotments. urging that every town in the county should have improved streets.

Clermont County

New Crossing Improved on Wood and Second Streets

Workmen cut four feet from the center of the recently built concrete crossing and gutter on Wood and Second streets to fix an opening causing travel problems. The gutter was lowered for drainage, and the aim is improved drainage and safer passage after two constructions.

Second Market Joe Kidd

Circle Meets at Club Room With Local Hostesses

The Chile Community Circle met in the Club Room Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Frances Case and Miss Helen Reed hosting after the business session. A social program followed with home made ice cream cake and lemonade served to Mesdames Pra ther Felicity Mollie Rice Utopia Stella Bevis Stella Boys Ida Reed Ellen Peck Arpie Chapman Alma Smith Bessie Boys Rachel Essex Vennis Cossins Marie Carter Viola Berger Florence Buckley Ida Best Rose Powers Anna Rief Martha King Fannie Reed Elizabeth Peck and Miss Ruth Essex of Neville.

Chile Frances Case Helen Reed Jane Prather Felicity Mollie Rice Utopia Stella Bevis Stella Boys Ida Reed Ellen Peck Arpie Chapman Alma Smith Bessie Boys Rachel Essex Vennis Cossins Marie Carter Viola Berger Florence Buckley Ida Best Rose Powers

Surprise birthday celebration for Miss Marie Schenck

Miss Marie Schenck, daughter of Mr and Mrs Briggs C Schenck, was delightfully surprised at her suburban home last Sunday for her birthday. Guests included Miss Florence Buente Miss Letha Dover Miss Grace Coe Miss Hannah Jenkins Miss Esther Schenk Miss Margaret Kempher Mr George Mahoney Mr J W Williams Mr Raymond Coe Mr Earle Gomes Miss Martha Huecker of Batavia Mrs Samuel Van Atta and Wilbur Stewart of Williamsburg. The afternoon ended with a picnic supper.

Marie Briggs C. Schenck Florence Buente Letha Dover Grace Coe Hannah Jenkins Esther Schenk Margaret Kempher George Mahoney J. W. Williams Raymond Coe Earle Gomes Cincinnati Martha Huecker Batavia Samuel van Atta Wilbur Stewart Williamsburg

Man Admits Guilty Plea in First Degree Murder Case

Oliver Bell admitted guilt in Common Pleas Court this week after withdrawing a insanity plea and entering a guilty plea to first degree murder for killing his wife. The plea was conditional on mercy being recommended by the Prosecuting Attorney. The case was set for July 18 for hearing on the plea and mercy recommendation, with jurors not obliged to appear unless further notice. If accepted, Bell faces life imprisonment.

Oliver Bell Common Pleas F. M. Frebis John H. Houston Bagby Apear Bell

Farmer Hartmetz Dies At 67 In Batavia Township

Batavia township resident Fred Hartmetz died last Friday at his home near Brazier at age 67. A former township trustee, he was known for his prized horses. He is survived by a widow, two daughters and a son. Burial will be at Old Bethel cemetery.

Fred Hartmetz Batavia Township Brazier Old Bethel Cemetery

New Telephone Subscriptions Listed Across Cler mont County

Cler mont county residents newly installing service include Batavia H E Fuller Bethel Lewis Vail Loveland R P Grandin E Philip Vogel Milford W A Knicely Ver lon Leiming Tom Jones Ruby Yeomans Newtonsville Terrace C A Brockman.

Clermont County Batavia H. E. Fuller Bethel Lewis Vail Loveland R. P. Grandin E. Philp Vogel Milford W. A. Knicely

Wheat harvest under way across county yields fair price

Threshers are active across the county as fields are harvested. Farmers report a fair yield and are eager to complete the work. Market prices run around 40 cents a bushel.

Two Men Plead Guilty in Break-In Case

Harry Poe and Robert Slause Jr. admitted breaking into the home of Albert Grass in Chile on June 3 and stealing a radio valued at 45 dollars. They pleaded guilty before Judge White and received seven years in the Ohio penitentiary.

Harry Poe Robert Slause, Jr Albert Grass Chile

Not Guilty Plea Entered in Liquor Charge Case

Dayton L Hill of Goshen township was arrested Saturday by Sheriff Roberts and deputies Mein ken and Kain and presented before Judge White. He pleaded not guilty and a hearing was set for Thursday. Also noted are multiple local sale and employment notices and a Batavia business advertisement listings.

Dayton L. Hill Goshen Township Roberts Meinken and Kain White

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