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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1940

Page

4

Court News With Multiple Civil and Divorce Actions

Court docket lists numerous cases including Anna Glaney trustee vs Geo Gernon and Wm Gernon for 2862 dollars and foreclosure, Osborne Smith Routt and Cecil Ravenscroft divorces, Varney and Varney divorce, and other actions such as partitions and deed disputes. Also shows marriage licenses and real estate transfers across multiple townships and estates handled by Nichols Speidel Nichols and Britton Britton among others.

Anna Glaney Geo Wm. Gernon Nichols Speider & Storneys Coe Garland ‘Auxier Njuries Britton & Britton Armacost Wm. C Armacost Speider & Nichols H. C Rowan Burnstion Cincinnati Emma Gean Glass Batavia Elmer Henry Weghorst Miriam Irene Davis Loveland Joseph Eugene Ernst Farmer Mary Maxine Massie Felicity Elton Edwin Clifton Bethel Lola Katherine Ernst James C. Stone Naomi Fletcher Osborne Smith Routt Newport Cecil V. Ravenscroft Amelia Thomas E. Butts Xenia Enid L. Webb Owensville Raymond L. Travel Mary Alice Beedy Lina Malott Miami Harley Rapp Herbert Meek Jackson John F. Ward Union L. R E. G. Bettis C. A Mary E. Spaeth Branch Hill J. F. Roudebush Stonelick Sara M. Pohl Patrick Julianne Ohio Eto Bernice Glancy Williamsburg

Divorce Petition Filed in Clermont County Court

Jessie Fischesser files for divorce from Joseph Fischesser on gross neglect of duty in case No 20239. Notice serves to Joseph Fischesser, unknown residence, with action set to proceed after August 5 in Clermont County Ohio. Attorneys for plaintiff are Britton & Britton.

Court OF Common Pleas Clermont County Ohio Jessie Fischesser Plaintiff Vs Joseph Fischesser Court of Common Britton & Britton

Notice of Appointment of Administratrix for Bethel Estate

Nevely given that Alice T io has been duly appointed and qualified as administratrix of estate for Hstel Beck deceased of Bethel Clermont county Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated July 13 1940 Judge Orville W Halbisch probate judge. Britton Britton attorneys.

Otice Alice T Hstel Beck Bethel Clermont County Otio Orville W. Halbisch Saia County Britton & Britton Estel Beck

Carmel Flying Needle 4-H Club Meets at School

The Carmel Flying Needle held its seventh meeting on July 18 at the school. Roll call named kinds of birds. Betty Acholtz demonstrated a handkerchief and Annavee Clark demonstrated good posters. A bird house will be built and erected in the school yard.

Carmel Flying Needle Betty Acholtz Annavee Clark

Nifty Stitch Clothing Club Plans Booth Parade

The Nifty Stitch Clothing Club met at Monterey Schol House on July 15. President Kathryn Myers led the pledge and they discussed old and new business, planning a Booth and 4 H Parade at Clermont County Fair on August 16 at 11 45. An ice cream festival is set for Marathon School House on August 5.

Nifty Stitch Clothing Club Monterey Schol House Kathryn Myers Clermont County Fair Marathon School House Martha Wallace

Lady Luck 4-H Club Plans Fair Exhibit

The Lady Luck Sewing Club met at Advisor Mrs. Atchley's home. Members discussed a summer trip, planned fair exhibit committees, and demonstrated sewing skills by Margaret Yockey and Caroline Drummard. They attended the Farmer's Picnic on July 18 in Owensville and will meet again July 26 at Mrs. Atchley's.

Lady Luck Lady Luck Sewing Club Atchley Tracy Ames Margaret Yockey Virginia Lakemire Mildred Smith Caroline Drummard Owensville Marjorie McDonald

Mrs Carol Knause Weds Marshall Hard In Walnut Hills

Amelia Mrs Carol Knause daughter of Mr and Mrs R C Knause united with Marshall Hard of Walnut Hills Saturday at 10 30 in Walnut Hills Baptist Church parlor Rev Arthur Cowley officiated A wedding dinner followed at Gerry Hard’s Forestville home The couple will reside at 2525 Chatham Street Walnut Hills after a brief southern Kentucky honeymoon.

Amelia Carol Knause R. C. Knause Marshall Hard Walnut Hills Walnut Hills Baptist Church Arthur Cowley Gerry Hard Solar Rangers Forestville Kentucky Chatham Street

Republicans Meet at Pt Isabel Ohio July 29 1940

A Republican meeting is scheduled at Pt Isabel Ohio on July 29 1940 at 8 pm Speakers include Mrs Catherine Brown State Committee Woman Dayton Ohio and Mayor Burton Cleveland Ohio

Pt. Isabel Ohio Catherine Brown State Committee Dayton Burton Cleveland

Life on Sahara Desert Inhabitants and Geography

The Sahara the world’s largest desert spans Europe sized area yet remains largely a sandy wasteland with 2.5 million inhabitants. Negroes Arabs and Berbers live in distinct zones while nomadic Arabs roam the rest as Mecca bound pilgrims travel a major trans desert trade route from Morocco to Cairo.

Sahara Europe Scandinavian Iceland Lake Chad Morocco Algeria Africa Mecca Great Waste Cairo

Inaugural Ball in New York Honors Washington 1789

The first presidential inaugural ball occurred in May or June 1789 in New York under the New York Dancing Assemblies. General Washington delayed the event until Mrs. Washington could travel from Mount Vernon.

George Washington New York General Washington

Highway travel and vehicle counts for 1938 in the United States

Public Roads data show 29,485,680 cars in operation last year along with 1,085,422 trailers and 108,541 motorcycles. American automobiles used about 21.5 billion gallons of gasoline in 1938, with four cent per gallon taxes yielding $771,764,000 for states and $388,285 in registration and inspection fees.

U. S Bureau of Public Roads

Nuisance tax cited in Trenton auto sale

Robert Turner, a Trenton Missouri grocer, paid for a car with a tub of one mill coins and a cigar box of five mill tokens to cover the sales tax. Auto dealer O P Nisbeth called the arrangement a nuisance tax, explaining the method used to settle the levy.

Robert Turner Trenton O. P. Nisbeth

Art of Skywriting at High Altitude

Skywriting is performed at about 15 000 feet above earth with each letter raised at least 50 feet to counteract propeller backwash. The process ensures the message remains legible as it unfolds in the sky.

Noise complaint hits Columbia officers and mayor

Mayor L. B. Owens and Columbia police officials regret the new city anti noise ordinance as residents keep them awake with complaints about loud cars barking dogs radios and even frogs throughout the night.

L. B. Owens Columbia, S. C

Radio and auto ownership survey from Commerce Dept

A new 464 page consumer survey by the Department of Commerce finds that seventy five out of every American families have autos and 89 out of 100 have radios. The report outlines ownership patterns across the United States.

United States Department of Commerce

Untamed Pacer Roams Clinton County Pasture in Ohio

A 28 year old gelding with strong pacing blood has never been broken or harnessed. He has never been hitched nor kept in a barn and now roams a pasture on Thomas Halpin's Clinton County farm in Ohio.

Thomas Halpin Clinton County Ohio

New Mount Evans Highway Challenges Pike's Peak Height Claim

A new route near Denver climbs toward Mount Evans, nearing the height of Pike's Peak at 14 110 feet and prompting debate over which is the world’s highest highway.

Mount Evans Denver Pike’s Peak

Three Year Old Dies After Owensville Crash

In Hillsboro hospital a three year old child died after an automobile crash on Route 50 at Owensville east end. Carl Haley a Studebaker dealer from Hillsboro and his wife were injured while Henry Pierce a laborer backed a machine 200 feet ahead of Haley. Haley escaped serious injury though Mrs Haley was feared seriously hurt. Pierce was not hurt and both vehicles were demolished.

Hillsboro Carl Haley Owensville Haley Studebaker Henry Pierce John Gaul Pierce

Softball League Competition In Batavia Continues

Competition in the Batavia playground soft ball league continued keenly last week with Glen team activity and neighboring clubs advancing in standings amid steady play and improved batting.

Batavia Playground Glen

Rose and All Stars lead grades in summer league play

Rose gang holds top spot with five wins and no losses while All Stars go four and zero. Soft Ball League features nine Batavia School District teams meeting Mon to Thu at 6 30 on the school diamond as part of the Summer Playground Program run by Rotary Eagles American Legion Boy Scouts and the Board of Education. Robert White coordinates activities this summer and Gerald Rockwell plans to attend Ohio State University for a master of school administration. Remaining games this week include Willowville versus Glen Rose on Wednesday Brown Bombers versus National Guards Thursday Independents versus National Guards ( postponed ) and Friday.

Annual Election at Fair Grounds August 16 1940

Clermont county residents aged 21 with a membership ticket may vote to elect one director for a three year term from each township Stonelick Tate Union and Monroe. Voting runs from 12 noon to 2 pm at the Fair Grounds per C. W. Thompson 24th Sec Cler. County Agri. Society

Fair Grounds Stonelick Tate Union Monroe Clermont County C. W. Thompson Cler County Agri. Society

Notice of Application Filed with Ohio PUCO

Public notice states Robert Henning filed to amend Contact Motor Carrier Permit 2045 adding Brokamp and Bressler of Mt Washington Cincinnati Ohio as shipper. Interested parties can contact the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio for details. Ray Bradford attorney for applicant Batavia Ohio.

Robert Henning Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Brokamp and Bressler Mt. Washington Cincinnati Ohio Batavia Ray Bradford

Notice of Estate Administration for Joseph Ashmore

Estate of Joseph Ashmore deceased appoints Robert Hair of Milford Ohio as administrator. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months or be forever barred. Filed July 16 before Orville W Habisch probate judge. Robert M Hair Attorney 24ts

Gladys Liming J.N. Sargent J.0 Owen O’brien Richard Cameron Davis, Ely & Ely W. B. Reed Estate Robert M. Hair Jos Ashmore Bond John Keat Emma Hair Joseph Ashmore Robert Hair Milford Ohio Perintown Clermont Co. O Orville W. Habisch Phate

Boys' Bossy Club Meeting Notes At Mt Carmel Glen Este

The Boys Bossy Club of Mt. Carmel Glen Este met July 2 at Nelson and Donald McGraw homes with all members present. Officers led the regular business, books were reviewed, calve judging discussed, games and refreshments followed, and a July 16 meeting at Junior Beagle’s home was noted with similar activities and adjournment planned for July 23 at the Aicholtz home.

Bossy Club Mt. Carmel Glen Este Nelson Donald McGraw Geo. Aicholtz Junior Beagle Aicholtz

Air weighs four to five times food in daily intake

Collier's reports that the air a person breathes in a 24 hour period weighs about four to five times as much as the combined food and drink consumed in the same period.

Collier’s

Duty is Done The Rusk era Wisconsin governor quote

The text cites a slang line associated with Jeremiah Rusk, former Wisconsin governor, noting the expression I seen my duty and I done it as a characteristic phrase from the 1880s.

Jeremiah Rusk Wisconsin

Highway Link Near Old Trail Reaches Pale 7 Route

A new strategic highway extends from an ancient route used by the Children of Israel fleeing Egypt toward Pale 7. The project follows an old trail and connects key settlements as Egypt advances toward the Red Sea corridor.

Red Sea Israel Egypt Pale 7

Ice floes drift down Mississippi to Gulf in 1783 84 winter

In the harsh winter of 1783 to 1784 Louisiana residents witnessed chunks of ice traveling along the Mississippi River toward the Gulf of Mexico.

Louisiana Mississippi River Gulf of Mexico

Government jobs rise from 1.5 million to 2.75 million

The record notes a dramatic growth in public sector employment from 1.5 million in 1910 to 2.75 million by 1930, spanning federal, state, and local levels. This indicates expanding government administration and services during this period.

Army Behind the Lines Shows 17-Man Support Ratio

Authorities estimate it takes 17 workers in manufacturing and transport to support every soldier fighting at the front, underscoring the hidden costs of frontline warfare.

Colleges Offer Mail Education From About 150 Institutions

College by Mail notes that roughly 150 universities, colleges, normal schools and theological seminaries provide education by mail offering correspondence courses and distant study options for students seeking non traditional routes.

Railroad Adopts 12000 Electric Eyes For Signals

Railroads implement twelve thousand photo electric cells to regulate signal lights. This technology uses electric eyes to monitor track conditions and automate signaling, potentially increasing safety and efficiency across lines.

Institutional Management Courses Offered at 121 Colleges

A report notes that institutional management courses are provided across 121 colleges. The figure highlights breadth of program availability and institutional commitment to management education nationwide.

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