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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1951
Page
1
The Arthur Uda Archaeological Society convened in Columbus to discuss recent digs and upcoming fieldwork in Ohio. Members shared findings, planned a symposium, and outlined archival research goals for regional sites.
Exclusive photos show Company B soldiers from Batavia and nearby areas during their second week at Camp McCoy Wisconsin. They practice squad firing with M-1 rifles hitting targets to 500 yards and navigate a combat assault course. Officers stand at right led by 1st Lt.
A new baby girl born to Major William Massey and wife in Batavia draws local attention. Elizabeth Jean Hussey’s July arrival sparks publicity and light ribbing for Major Mussey at Camp McCoy. The Clermont Cutest Kid contest opens with entries encouraged through The Courier office. Building projects continue in Batavia with several residences and a business site on Route 74. A white ground squirrel found by Frank Sharp and sons becomes a family pet among their 12 children known for whistling.
Beginning tonight the fourth annual Williamsburg Home Coming unfolds with a 5 45 start led by the American Legion Color Guard and Williamsburg School Band. Prizes total 20 00 for top floats and 10 dollars in pet division prizes, with proceeds reducing Williamsburg Community Youth Center indebtedness.
Miss Joannf Ferguson, 18, of New Richmond, was killed when the motorcycle she rode with Reginal Bouthot, 22, of Fort Wayne Indiana, skidded on gravel on U S 52 four miles east of Coney Island. Bouthot was in serious condition at General Hospital. Services were held at Lew F White funeral home and burial was at Watkins Hill Cemetery.
A public meeting in the Grant Memorial Building Bethel aimed to decide the Bethel Air Patrol future status. Lt James Warden of New Richmond had resigned as commander recently but would continue in the role until a successor is named.
Frank W. Weaner Post and Auxiliary in East Batavia Heights plan installation of new officers Friday July 27 at the Legion Home. A 6:30 p.m. pot luck supper precedes the ceremony with Howard Hawkins of Cincinnati in charge and Mrs. Catherine Smith assisting.
Batavia Mayor J. Paschal announces bid for a new term after filing with the Clermont County Board of Elections. He is completing his first two years in office.
The First Baptist Church of Owensville will hold a Homecoming Celebration on July 29. Evangelist Rana Hill will deliver sermons under a big tent on church grounds. Gospel singing will be provided by visiting and home groups. A basket luncheon will be served.
Clermont County officials plan a funding request to repair bridges and roads. The Starlite Drive-In Theater on Route 125 between Bethel and Amelia hosts Vesper services July 29 featuring Wilbur Fish of Columbus with musical instruments and an unusual Gospel in music program. Dr. William L. Steffens, Springfield District superintendent, leads the service from 5 to 6 pm, described as roadside religion bringing top Ohio Methodist speakers to the county.
Ray Scarbrough of Bethel was returned from Burnsville North Carolina to Clermont County Jail by Sheriff Clyde Dericks and Prosecuting Attorney Ray Bradford. He faced a new support charge and was bound over to the Grand jury by Mayor Allen White of Bethel on a $1,000 bond.
Preparations are underway for Amelia's third annual festival at Sellers Park set for August 24 25 and 26. A complete three day program is being arranged with events and activities for attendees.
The Rev John H Cowan pastor of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church named chairman of a new county wide blood donor program in Clermont County He will appoint assistants in 14 townships and the mobile unit will operate from late August to year end Each stop requires at least 125 donors to reach a county quota of 875 pints Seven visits of the unit are planned Routes and dates will be announced later
Clermont County commissioners approved two resolutions to place a one mill levy for bridges and a two mill levy for roads on the fall ballot. Each would run for two years 1952 and 1953, providing about 40 000 annually for bridges and 80 000 for highways. Tax collection would begin next year.
St Thomas More Church in Wilhamsville hosts a festival Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. featuring fried chicken and beef dinners, booths and games, socials, airplane and pony rides for children, with prizes including a Necchi sewing machine and a Chromemaster garden tractor. Rev. Francis J. Helder leads the parish and Jack Disney chairs the event.
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