Presbytery Homecoming Planned by Clermont County Churches
Plans for a Clermont county Presbyterian homecoming in Bantam Ohio target August 4 at Rapps Park near the church. Speakers include Rev J Herald Moore Judge Hugh Nichols Charles C Kearns and Judge John W Haussermann. An old fashioned basket dinner will mark noon followed by music, addresses and a morning program starting at ten o clock.
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Bantam
Ohio
First Presbyterian Church
Frank Hartman
H. E. Cover
Bertha McConnaughey
Clermont County
J. Herald Moore
Cincinnati
Hugh Nichols
Batavia
Charles C. Kearns
Amelia
John W. Haussermann
New Richmond
Rapp’s Park
Dr. Cover
County School Notes From Clermont County Institute And District Changes
Clermont County teachers gather at Milford High School for the Institute August 26 to 29 with an upcoming examination August 30 at Batavia High School. District realignments move Pt Pleasant into Moscow district and Washington Township and Moscow Village into Moscow Consolidated. New Palestine moves to New Richmond Village. Three mill levy renewals planned in several districts with filing deadline September 16. EB Pattison County Superintendent.
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Clermont County Teachers’ Institute
Milford High School
Batavia High School
County Board of Education
New Palestine
Pierce Township
New Richmond Village
EB. H. Pattison
Busy County Engineer Plans Pike and Bridge Upgrades
County Engineer Miles R. Deal outlines plans and estimates for pikes bridges and other improvements. Inspectors will assist him to monitor progress and stay in touch with the ongoing work. Public approval accompanies the appointment of these inspectors.
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Miles R. Deal
Farming Conditions Report From Local County Farmlands
Farmers report hay curing well despite occasional rain with good color. Corn varies from small and yellow to advanced but needing rain to finish. excessive moisture threatens ears. Tobacco has time but risk from wet cold weather and lack of cultivation. Sugar corn not fully sweet or filled, pollination lost due to wet weather. Truck farmers selling in quantity. early apples scarce with some arrivals at high prices.
Clerk's Report from Clermont County Court Actions
Partial judicial summary by Clerk Claude Coyle and Deputy Will Fomerin notes fines total 4164.34, costs 2300.91, civil judgments 65 amounting to 170701.21. Prosecutions 8 with 3 convictions, indictments include arson burglary embezzlement larceny and weapon charges. divorces show 62 decided, 36 pending July 1 1929. Inquests cover homicide, death by action, accidents. total cases pending 467. naturalizations 2.
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Clermont County
Claude Coyle
Will Fomerin
Boy Scouts Update Plan Camp Edgar Friedlander Visit
The Batavia Boy Scouts continue regular meetings and activities. Several have reached First Class while others progress. About 250 boys camp at Camp Edgar Friedlander with local Scouts planning to attend. Thanks are given to Mr and Mrs Hugo for car use in transporting Scouts. Refreshments were served on return to Batavia and a run of Scout activities is planned. All Scouts are urged to attend next Thursday at 7 46 p m at the Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Friedlander
H. P. Abbott
Rapid growth noted at Farm Bureau agents meeting
Agents for Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile in Brown and Clermont counties reported rapid growth and plans at a joint meeting July 17 at the Farm Bureau Warehouse in Bethel. Attendees included Ora Stockton Arthur Brown Arthur Schmidt Edgar Mosbacher M H McNeil and Earl Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Toa, Co
Brown and Clermont Counties
Farm Bureau
Bethel
Brown and Clermont
Ora Stockton
Arthur Brown
Arthur Schmidt
Edgar Mosbacher
M. H. McNeil
Earl Morris
Headquarters Company heads 15 day Camp Perry outing
Headquarters Company at Batavia with 1X members led by Forrest Ely and Clyde From departs Sunday for Camp Perry for a 15 day drill. Frank Schisseler leaves to prepare cars. Camp Perry, state owned, develops into a premier military camp with sea wall, athletic fields, and training time for enlisted men. Batavia gains recognition in events.
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Batavia
Forrest Ely
Clyde
Camp Perry
Frank Schisseler
Lake Erie
Auto Tag Money Distribution by Taxing Districts
The notice outlines August 1 distributions of auto tag revenue across Cler mont county taxing districts from tag sales. It directs taxpayers to compare their allocations with those of other districts and emphasizes fair sharing of funds.
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Clermont County
Fire destroys poultry houses and 1100 chicks near Buford
M. C. Rosselot, a noted poultryman near Buford, lost two large poultry houses and 1100 chicks in a Sunday night fire. The origin is unknown and efforts to save the birds failed. Insurance partly covers the loss. the death toll in potential meals is estimated at about 4400 servings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Rosselot
Buford
Bell Telephone outing at Coney Island draws many staff
Bell Telephone Co employees held their outing at Coney Island last Saturday with grounds opened and many free amenities provided at the company’s expense. Attendance meant no pay, and the event is anticipated with pleasure by most workers who could be released from their posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Telephone Co
Coney Island
Pheasants Coming to County for Release
Game Warden Frank Stagg reports an upcoming shipment of pheasants to be released in selected local spots in the county. The territory is well supplied and game in season plentiful, promising good hunting prospects.
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Frank Stagg
Norton-Nickels Act shifts highway upkeep to village councils
The Norton-Nickels act becomes effective July 26 and relieves the State Highway Department of responsibility for state highways in incorporated villages or towns. Councils will manage one sixth of gas tax revenue for road upkeep as heavy loads continue to damage the roads.
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Norton-Nickels Act
State Highway Department
Obituary of Bert Murphy in Newsport Kentucky
Bert Murphy a former Batavian died at his Newsport Kentucky home Tuesday after a lingering illness. He leaves a widow and five daughters. Funeral services will be held at Greenberry church Thursday with burial there. He was well known in the county and a staunch Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Murphy
Newsport
Greenberry Church
Greenberry
Batavia Band Concert Program Note
The Batavia band presents a concert with pieces including Fox Trot I'm Just a Vagabond Lover and Clarinet Solo. Intermission follows Father of Victory and a selection titled Wedding of the Painted Doll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Nichols
GaNiart Sie
Ewan Loss Geel
Baseball Standings and Results From Mt. Washington Area
Mt Washington 8 Oakleaf 0 Williamsville 17 Laurel 3 Mt Carmel 6 Owensville 3 New Richmond forfeited to Batavia Batavia and Laurel game listed Oakleaf Park at Mt Carmel Mt Washington at Owensville next Sunday contests noted
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Mt. Washing
Oakleaf
Williamsville
Laurel
Mt. Carmel
Owensville
New Richmond
Batavia
Oakleaf Park
Mt. Washington
Wou
Batavia O
Epworth Heights Masonic Club Sets Eastern Star Day
Epworth Heights Masonic Club in Clermont County designates Saturday August 8 as Eastern Star day. A large basket picnic will be held midday followed by an evening program featuring talent from Cincinnati Chapters. All Eastern Stars invited.
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Epworth Heights
Masonic Club
Epworth Height
Clermont County
Cincinnati
Closing Exercises End Clermont Geneva Y P D Camp
The Sixth Annual Clermont Geneva Y P D Training Camp at Beechwood Lodge near Batavia held July 8 to 19 concluded with a council fire burial of each group's records, a Friday basket dinner, and a closing program. Cecile Killen awarded grade cards to 36 participants as Stanton G. Brock and Fred Miller offered final remarks and campers pledged to apply their lessons.
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Clermont-Geneva
Beechwood Lodge
Batavia
Council
Cecile Killen
Stanton G. Brock
Fred Miller
Cam
New Paper Money Honors Jim in Batavia Bank Release
Batavia banks dispense the new small size currency at about $800 weekly as supply expands. Government aims to curb counterfeiting and cut printing costs while replacing old notes by end of 1929. The Bethel Lodge hosts a reception for Grand Master James M. Fitzpatrick with a parade, speeches, and music in weekend events.
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Batavia Bank
Philippine Islands
Washington
Grover Cleveland
Bethel Lodge
James M. Fitzpatrick
Bethel
Grand Lodge
Jim
United Brethren Picnic Sets Attendance Record Aim
The United Brethren Sunday-school group schedules its annual picnic at Owensville on Saturday July 27 inviting all members and friends to help set attendance and interest records.
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United Brethren
Owensville
Annual Report of Clermont County Recorder Office
Clermont County Recorder C O Rice presents totals for deeds mortgages and leases. Deeds with no dollar token total 96 covering 6475 acres worth 246465.52 dollars. One dollar deeds 1068 across 29651 acres valued at 11612.00 dollars. Leases 28 worth 8825. Land and village properties mortgage data show farm land 709 mortgages valued 625507.80 dollars and village parcels 199 mortgages 274176.80 dollars. Cancellations of mortgages include farm lands 463 valued 630642.36 dollars and villages 142 valued 257178.63 dollars.
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Clermont County Recorder's Office
C. O. Rice
County Recorder
4 H Club Notes and Meetings Across Newtonville and Williamsport
The Lucky 4-H Food Club met at vice president Florence Landeman’s home on Thursday July 11 with sixteen members present. Margaret Patchell selected four members for demonstrations at the next meeting. Prizes were awarded and refreshments served. Meeting adjourned to July 2 to meet at leader Mrs Clarence Ragland’s home. The Newtonnville 4-H Club held its ninth regular meeting at leader Mrs S S Hill’s home with eight members and one visitor Mrs Iino Hair. Reports followed by gown work, songs, and yells before adjournment to July 17. Betty L Ansteadt, Reporter. The Jolly Food Club of Williamsburg met at the school house at 2 pm on Tuesday with business called to order.
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Florence Landeman
Margaret Patchell
Hazel Spahr
Alice Trapp
Bertha Binning
Clarence Ragland
Newtonnville
Jolly Food Club
Williamsburg
Who Invented the Bowie Knife feature in Clermont Courier
The illustrated article by Elmo Scott Watson explores the origin of the Bowie knife. Texas and Arkansas dispute inventor claims and the debate remains unsettled after many years. The Clermont Courier promotes the piece and notes related repairs and contact details.
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Texas
Alamo
Arkansas
Elmo Scott Watson
Clermont Courier
Ferry Boat Burns at New Richmond
The Lewis Adams ferry boat at New Richmond burned to the water’s edge Friday morning at 7. Captain Stouder of Manchester owned the vessel valued at 6,000 with 3,500 insurance. Bruce Scott served as pilot when the fire was discovered and engineer Richard Young was injured. No fatalities reported.
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Lewis Adams
New Richmond
Stouder
Manchester
Bruce Scott
Richard Young
Veterans Camp Reunion Draws Warm Georgetown Welcome
Company M of the World War Veterans held its first reunion at Georgetown fair grounds, with a royal reception and the town turning over its keys for the veterans to use freely. The Batavia Drum Corps led a grand march Saturday night, and future reunions will move to different towns following Civil War veterans’ custom.
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Georgetown
Georgetown Fair Grounds
Batavia
Fisherman Drowns In Little Miami River
Sidney Stence a 51 year old widower and former Federal Reserve Bank guard from Cincinnati lived with his son Edgar at Branch Hill. He drowned Friday morning while fishing when the bank gave way on an island as a six foot rise came down unexpectedly. Searchers including Sheriff Roberts looked all day with no result until the body was found Sunday at Terrace.
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Sidney Stence
Federal Reserve Bank
Cincinnati
Edgar
Branch Hill
Little Miami
Roberts
Terrace
Tax Time Up On June Taxes
The due date for June taxes passed last Saturday July 20 and penalties apply after that day. Those without real estate but with personal property such as autos face extended payment time yet burden the county by delaying funds for roads and upkeep.
Batavia Grange Meeting at Odd Fellows Hall
The Batavia Grange met at the J. R. Church on Thursday to discuss repairs at the Odd Fellows ball. Locust Corner Grange attended and presented an entertaining program that enlivened the crowd. Refreshments followed the show.
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Batavia
J. R. Church
Odd. Fellows
Locust Corner
Club notes on county tour and camp experiences
President Lucille Croswell presided as a current event roll call opened the meeting. The group discussed the upcoming county tour set for Thursday. After the business portion, leader Miss Virginia Ashton shared experiences from a recent camp, and the meeting adjourned to July 26. Helen Mabam, Reporter.
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Lucille Croswell
Virginia Ashton
Helen Mabam
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