Library for Count Sought By Group
A plan to create a Clermont County library advances with a Monday meeting at Batavia Court House. County Commissioners Homer Remly Manly Hill and Ernest Ruffner heard from supporters including County Superintendent Frank Hoggatt State Librarian Walter G Brahm and local civic leaders about placing the proposal on the November ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Columbus
Thomas Hill
County Farm Bureau
O. W. McBride
Clermont County Council
PTA
J. A. Ashton
Bethel celebrates sesquicentennial with cemetery pilgrimage
Bethel marks 150th anniversary with a Wednesday afternoon pilgrimage to Bethel Cemetery and a ceremony at Obed Denham's grave. The village welcomes visitors for the week with daily events and a Thursday parade as surrounding counties advertise the celebration.
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Bethel
Clermont
Poston Named to FHA Committee in Clermont County
Wayne County native Wayford Metzger has term expiry June 30 on the Clermont County FHA committee. Joining him are Mrs Leslie Stroub of Rt 1 New Richmond and Roscoe Pringle of Rt 1 Pleasant Plain. The three member panel oversees farm ownership and operating loans in the county. Committee approval is required for loan applications and for the farm purchased or improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayford Metzger
Leslie Stroub
Rt. 1
New Richmond
Roscoe Pringle
Pleasant Plain
Clermont County
Russell G. England
Trailer Truck Destroys Building in Wooster Pike Crash
A Chillicothe Motor Express trailer jackknifed on Wooster Pike and struck a frame building at Frank E. Brown’s property on Route 126 injuring driver Harlan Jones, who blamed another vehicle for forcing a swerve. Damage included a kitchen and two rooms. porch later mentioned. Police filed reckless driving charges.
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Frank E. Brown
Wooster Pike
Chillicothe Motor Express
Harlan ©. Jones
Chillicothe
Milford
iChief
Earl N. Konrad
Route 126
Mr. Jones
Auxiliary Members Attend Conference in Norwood
The American Legion Auxiliary was well represented at the conference in Norwood. Members Koogler Mrs. George Drysdale Mrs. Earle Kincaid Mrs. Harriett Kincaid attended, with plans to attend the Ohio State Convention August 1 and 8 by Mrs. A. Bell Mrs. C. J. McCloy and Mrs. H. D. Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwood
American Legion Auxiliar
Koogler
George Drysdale
Earle Kincaid
Harriett Kincaid
A. Bell
C. J. McCloy
H. D. Nichols
Farm loan committee clarifies eligibility rules
A farm loan committee explains that loans are approved in cooperation with lending sources and that the applicant must be eligible for a Farmers Home Administration loan. The note outlines the process and confirms non eligibility for ineligible applicants.
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Farmers Home Administration
Wheel chairs and hospital bed available in Clermont County
The Legion Post in Clermont County, in cooperation with Frank W Weaver and the recent magazine drive, offers three wheel chairs one hospital bed and two pairs of crutches on loan to residents of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
The
Legion. Post
Bethel Considered for New Shoe Factory by Ripley Firm
Representatives of the Heckle Shoe Company of Ripley discussed the possibility of starting another shoe factory in Bethel. The talks included Rauh and other company officials assessing local conditions and potential sites.
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Bethel
Rauh’ Go Heckle Shoe Company
Ripley
Orpheus Quartet to Perform in Newtonsville Church
Olivet Nazarene College adds the Orpheus Male Quartet for a 14 week Midwest tour stop at Church of the Nazarene in Newtonsville Ohio. The show features Carl Clendenen Troy Ohio Dudley Powers Dallas Texas Marshall McGuire Lansing Michigan Ray Dafoe Grand Haven Michigan with Rev Charles Henderson and Rev T Corbett in attendance. Public invited.
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Midwest
Orpheus Male Quartet
Olivet Nazarene ‘College
Kankakee
Church of the Nazarene
Newtonsville
Ohio
Bilas C. Custer
Carl Clendenen
Troy
Dudley Powers
Dallas
Texas
Marshall McGuire
Lansing
Mitt
Ray Dafoe
Grand Haven
Mich
Charles L. Henderson
Financial Secre
Tary
Olivet
Olivet Nagarene College
T. Corbett
Wisconsin
Compett
Olivet Nazarene College
Kan
New Richmond Ferry Returns Body After Heart Attack
The New Richmond ferry, a diesel powered craft, aided by a motor launch, retrieved the body of Joel Hamilton near Camp Meacham Kentucky after he collapsed on a scow. Police Chief Fred Holt and Dr Charles Kra mer arranged a rapid crossing to revive him and later sent for the ferry to transfer the body.
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Richmond
Ohio River
Meacham
Joel’ “Hamilton
Pt. Pleasant
Camp Meachant
Fred Holt
New Richmond
Charles Kramer
Hamilton
Hoh
Mrs Archer's Sister Aids Polio Fight
Mrs Carrie Archer reports her sister Mrs N G Lee has been flown to North Carolina to aid the polio fight. Lee had been nursing at Putnam County Hospital in Greencastle Indiana. All nurses sent to the polio area are volunteers.
Bethel man Carl Leggett sentenced to six months in jail
Carl Leggett faced sentencing in Clermont for battery. The judge imposed a six month jail term amid a brief hearing. Leggett's case proceeded after prior charges, and sentencing was anticipated to conclude the matter.
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Carl Leggett
Bethel
Nin Pee Eared
Clermont
Ore
Real Estate Sale Listed in 1947 Hae Vente
A 1947 real estate notice outlines a sale by retitling or transfer under a will. It references estate heirs and the local property described in the public notice.
Gerald Iles Found Guilty in Clermont County Trial
In Clermont County common Pleas Court, Gerald Iles was found guilty after a trial prompted by an argument over use of a driveway. Mrs. Marjorie B. Hughes had claimed Iles hit her and struck her in the stomach. The case followed a hung jury in April and a grand jury indictment last October.
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Clermont County Common Pleas Court
Gtlles
Marjorie B. Hughes
Evangelical United Brethren Picnic at Owensville Fairground
The Evan gelical United Brethren Sunday School holds its annual picnic at Owensville Fairground all day Saturday July 31. The public is invited for food fellowship and fun. Bring your basket dinner and join us.
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Evangelical- United - Brethren Sunday School
Owensville Fairground
Draft registration set to start August 30
Clermont County youths aged 18 to 25 will register for the draft from August 30 through September 18. A single Selective Service Board will serve all counties with populations under 100 000, replacing two boards. Local recommendations were made by Judge Orville Halbisch Judge Harry Britton and Ralph D Fuhr of Williamsburg.
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Clermont Onry
Latavia
Chiester Goble
Selective Service
Orville Halbisch
Harry Britton
Ralph D. Fuhr
Williamsburg
Motorcycle Races Scheduled at Felicity Park
On Sunday afternoon August 8 motorcycle races will be held in Recreation Park Felicity Trophies and medals will be awarded Arrangements are being made by Bud Hasselman of Cincinnati Money earned will be used to pay for the installation of lights at the recreation park
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Recreation Park
Bud Hasselman
Cincinnati
Recre
Knothole Games Slated At Batavia For Night Action
The Clermont County Knothole Association will sponsor two night games at Batavia school starting at 8 45. The Batavia Bg team will host the Amelian Knothole squad in a regular county league matchup. Organizers aim to spark public interest in more night games.
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Clermont County Knothole Association
Batavia’ School
Batavia Bg
Amelian Knothole
ABC Tennis Tournament Set for Georgetown Ohio
The 1948 Adams Brown and Clermont County tennis tournament will be held in Georgetown Ohio. It begins on Sunday August 8 and runs through August 22 with divisions for boys singles under 15 junior boys 15 to 38 men's and women's singles and doubles and girls singles. Open to residents or workers in the three counties. Entry requires name and chosen divisions sent to the Georgetown Recreation Commission. No entry fee. players provide own balls for most matches.
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Clermont County
Georgetown
Ohio
Georgetown Recreation Commission
Leonard L. Harding Honored by Milford Kiwanis Club
Leonard L. Harding longtime Milford Kiwanis secretary was feted at a testimonial meeting at Millcroft Inn. Speakers included Walter Bunn Day ton and Russell Riddel praising his 16-year service and 29 years as an officer. He received a portable radio a toaster and an umbrella. He resigned in May after 16 years as secretary and remains a club director with perfect attendance.
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Leonard L. Harding
Milford Kiwanis Club
Millcroft Inn
Harding
Walter Bunn
Dayton
Kiwanis
Russell Riddel
Lockland
Valley-Lockland
Damages Set in New Richmond Road Easement Cases
In Clermont County Common Pleas Court judges set damages for three property owners in New Richmond as part of a right of way condemnation to improve access for the village. The highway project would cost about 60,000 dollars, with New Richmond paying 1,200 dollars plus damaged property. The state would fund the remainder.
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Camorest
Clermonti’ County
New
Richmond
State Highway Department
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Poston
FHA
Mr. England
Gerald Iles
Day
John S Day
Day & Company
Belfast
Nort Hahn
L. L. Hahn
Felicity
Francis J
ABC
Robert Smith
Milford Kiwanis
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