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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1923
Page
5
Ohio Experiment Station reports Stewart's disease in sweet corn causing stunted growth wilting and plant death. Pathologists note discolored stem interiors sticky sap from bacteria. disease spreads via seed soil and manure. Affected plants are burned and land rested four years. avoid planting sweet corn on contaminated ground.
Tests at the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station show a constant supply of oyster shells or limestone grit is essential to profitable egg production. When shells are denied, egg output drops and eggs average two ounces per dozen smaller. Minerals in feed help both growing and mature birds, while laying hens need added lime from shells or grit.
The Leesburg Protective Association in cooperation with Game Protector Clyde L. Stofe placed 40 000 small mouth fingerling bass in Highland county streams last Friday. Fish sourced from Newtown State hatchery were delivered by Leesburg sportsmen at their own expense. Dr H H Lowe is association president and W Pushee secretary. The stocking aimed to promote field and stream sport with bass placed in Lees Creek and Rattlesnake Creek.
Six Granges from Hamilton County farmers intend to enter group exhibits at the Carthage Fair on August 8. Joseph Sater, president of the Hamilton County Agricultural Society, notes farmers’ active support has driven past fair success and expects numerous livestock and vegetable displays.
All children wanting to attend Bethelday at the Cincinnati Zoo on Friday July 21 must attend Sunday school next Sunday morning. Arrangements will send the children free of cost and provide transport for parents at a low cost. The committee needs numbers by next Monday evening.
The Wonderland Show manager in Loveland applied for city approval to host a one week street fair in August. The event aims to attract visitors and boost business. Batavia previously held two such fairs.
Mrs Charles Daugherty hosted a Saturday lawn party at her Monterey home for the eighth birthday of daughter Dorothy Lois. Eighteen children attended from 2 to 4 pm enjoying ice cream cake and games at a beautifully decorated table.
Bell Telephone Company employees spent Saturday with families at the Cincinnati Zoo. The event was a marked success with new attractions noted and the day described as both enjoyable and educational for all ages.
Two miles of pike on the Davis pike road bed west of Batavia are progressing nicely. Drivers may use Olive Branch then Brazier to the Grant Highway to avoid contractor delays. The completed road will be a beneficial improvement.
Esther May Simpson twelve year old daughter of Mrs Simpson nearly drowned while bathing at Highland Park lake Sunday. A boy in the bathing party pulled her to safety and rescue efforts lasting twenty minutes revived her. By Monday morning she was fully recovered and well aside from memory of the incident. She is not with the Rotary Camp.
Milford's new Town Hall is near completion with space for the Mayor's office council chamber fire department life saving crew library and community hall costing over 50000. Citizens expect fall elections to bring changes in village leadership as total improvements exceed 100000 including street and park work. Rome Murphy of Batavia was injured in February after a fall from a barn and required hospital treatment for a crushed ankle which may become stiff.
Miss Helen Kelly visits Ben Kelly in Madisonville for a week long vacation. Several locals and visitors attend social events including luncheons and tele phon e picnics at the Zoo. auto accidents and travel notes share the week’s community movements.
The annual convention moves to Thursday August 2 1928 in New Rich ig at the Presbyterian church opening at 9 30. All are invited. President Mrs A L Carnes secretary Mrs Alice McMinn treasurer Russell Corbin.
Six soil specialists from the U S Bureau of Soils and Ohio Experiment Station led by G W Conrey will survey Clermont and Madison counties this summer. Maps will color code soil types and show streams roads churches schools residences and more. Reports will describe soils and agricultural value to aid fertilizer use crop choices and farm practices.
Mrs. O. O. Reed hosted visitors from Williamsburg and others from Xenia and Milford. Several families including Page, Hutson, Elisberry, Richards, and Davis hosted or visited relatives in Felicity Hyde Park and Cincinnati areas. A Niagara Falls trip was planned by several locals, and Embroidery Club activities and a funeral service were noted.
A flurry of notes records visits from Mina White of New York to Mr. and Mrs. J White, Mrs. Laura Markley’s daughter Martha from Chicago, and many relatives. Friends send birthday wishes to Boyd St Clair, now in Colorado Springs, amid city social happenings and upcoming Opera House programs including Farnum in White Justice Waits and a Tom Mix appearance.
Deerfield hosts include Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Anstaett and family with Clyde Anstaett. Mrs. Richert entertained guests from Norwood and Cincinnati such as Walter Russell and his sons Raymond and Charlies, Dan Raphriy, John Wagner, and Joseph Hagerty from Covington Kentucky. Edward Garbe from Milford visited Henry Garbe’s family, Mary Deem of Olive Branch was home, Marie Ross of Norwood spent the week with her grandmother Mrs. Richert, and Mr. and Mrs. Math Schiller hosted guests from the city.
Mrs Elsie Garrard and son from Chicago return home after four week visit. Mrs Emma Davis accompanies. Mrs Helen Louis and children from Detroit visited Mrs M Sapp. Mrs Emma Webring and children from South Norwood spent Sunday with A Hartmetz family. Bert Rohrer family spent Sunday at the Zoo. Miss Mary Ellis from Middletown stayed with James Carpenter family. Hartmetz entertained Edgar Hartmetz family. Mrs C Wehrung and son Norwood also noted. Wm Faul family attended golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Wagensthal of Remington. Miss Blanche Rohr from Fillmore Kentucky returned home after two weeks with Edna and Georgia Rohrer. Clarence Rice and wife visited Wm Craver and wife. Mrs A Carlier hosted her brother Burt Craver of Chicago.
J W Washburn, Sebastian Sutton and Mrs Mary Williams attended the funeral of Mrs Nettie Reinlein in Mulberry Tuesday. Mayor Scott and family visited Woodland Park Sunday. The Gibson house chef and wife are vacationing at Woodland Park. Mrs Ida Sutton made a business trip to Blanchester. Rev Russell of Owensville was hosted by Cliff Long Sunday. Anna Whitaker spent Wednesday with L W South and family in Evanston. Jameda Waltwary Stamets and Ceilanthes traveled to Indiana for a week’s vacation. Charline of Iowa called on Mr and Mrs Jordan Friday.
Sand flies invade Chicago lake front blotting windows and lighting, forcing talk of turning off electric lights as crowds flee at night. In neighboring Ohio a printer Henry Ward reports his hen laid three eggs today, one in morning, one at noon, and another in the afternoon.
Charles Reynolds and wife spent Sunday with friends at Bethel. Several locals attended gatherings. Mac Moorehead of Mexico visitors. W D Davidson and family with Warden Smiser hosted at Mr. Jack’s in Morrow. Residents meal and visits noted with Ireton, Hutchinson, Annee, and others.
Fragmentary notices describe a fire destroying a lord and contents, a city visit by O Cossairt last Thursday, and Paul Vanes hosting a tahishone picnic. Other items mention Mr and Mrs Don Byvanshine of New Port visiting Da rumagen's, Valent ter salted Seine from Cincinnati, and recent visits to Lindale Sundool by Walter f Orne cine to Mr and Mrs Donha.
Mrs. Francis Grogpickle and son from Modest visit relatives in Edenton with her mother Mrs. Fred Smithson. Miss Jennie Little hosts relatives. T F Lyon and family join. W. Cramer hosts guests including Gal Elleworth and others. Nola Cramer returns from week with A McDowell family. L B Turner and daughter Dorothea spend weeks in Dayton. Veivina unk and family move into new property with A Rai family.
Miss Pe Pport Phillips spent Friday in Cinegor. Mrs John Winch hosted a church social and Mrs Nash entertained as well. Lillian Giohess and children visited her parents Mr and Mrs Perk a Wilis this week. Yorks are visiting relatives with several local families in town.
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