Batavia Red Cross chapter expands aid and Auxiliaries
The Batavia Red Cross Chapter held a busy Thursday meeting at the School House focusing on making handkerchiefs pads and bandages for comfort bags sent to enlisted Batavia boys. Amelia and Owensville have organized auxiliaries totaling 337 members with weekly work sessions planned to support military hospital needs.
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Batavia Red Cross
Batavia
Amelia
Owensville
Red Cross
Federation of Clubs
A. B. Nichols
Pike Contractor Improves Batavia Roads With Crushed Rock
Hiney Laub, pike contractor, resupplied Batavia main and Water street with crushed rock and screenings and sealed surfaces with water and oil. He resurfaced the rock road beyond the mill and the road from the bridge to the railroad, plus the Olive Branch pike. Laub has several county contracts and a capable outfit of teams, stone crusher, and road roller. He is recommended for good honest work.
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Water Street
Batavia
Roek
Olive Branch
Hiney Laub
Pike
Laub
Three of seven recruits pass for Company M at Georgetown
From Georgetown, seven recruits for Company M were examined by Dr. Morris Hicks of Amelia. Only three qualified. four were rejected for issues including flat feet, heart trouble, underweight or height, and one unable to qualify.
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Company M
Morris Hicks
Amelia
Charles Miller
Fred Kline
Everett Hockett
F. A. Hockett
Clarence Rice
Hayden Rice
Georgetown
K Strong
Minnesotan tour reveals mills and art gems
Nellie Barr recalls a Minneapolis trip noting English owned flour mills ringed by electric barbed wire for wartime security. She describes University of Minnesota, lakes, bridges, four notable churches, Lakewood Cemetery’s mortuary chapel, cremation stats, and Thomas B. Walker art gallery housing a premier private collection open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior
Minn
Clermont Courier
Minneapolis
Minnesota State University
University Farm and College of Agriculture
The
State University
St. Paul
City of Lakes, Rivers and Parks
Mississippi River
Twin Cities
Pro-Cathedral
St. Mark’s Episcopal
Church of the Redeemer
Universalist
Hennepin Avenue
M. E
Thomas B. Walker
Lakewood Cemetery
America
Nellie T. Barr
Boles Chooses Oakland Car For Clermont County Sale
Allen Boles, after inspecting various autos, selects the Oakland and will represent the line in Clermont county north of the Ohio pike. He notes Oakland is backed by General Motors and offers strong value and safety due to the company's solid organization.
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Allen Boles
Oakland
Clermont County
Ohio Pike
Oakland Motor Car Company
General Motors Company
Mr. Boles
Judge Joseph Maintains Splendid Record in Ohio Courts
Common Pleas Judge William A. Joseph is repeatedly assigned to Columbiana and Clermont counties at the request of local attorneys and judges. His impartial, patient rulings gain high regard, with several cases waived to bench trials and Carroll county also seeking his services.
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Common Pleas
William A. Joseph
Moore
Columbiana County
H. L. Nichols
Supreme Court of Ohio
Joseph
Common Pleas Court
Clermont County
Nichols
Said
Eckley
Carrolton
Carroll County
Reception Honors Wedding Irene Knight and Aloysius Ryan
A Tuesday evening gathering at Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Knight celebrated the marriage of their daughter Irene Knight to Aloysius Ryan. After a welcome, the couple joined guests for cards, then moved to the dining room for ice cream cake and strawberries for 28 attendees. Attendees included Mr. Ryan, Will and Clarence Varney and their wives, Florence and Gertrude Ryan, Leontine Thirey, Grace Snell, Mattie Savage, Joe Savage, and James Jester.
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W. B. Knight
Irene
Aloysius Ryan
Mrs. Ryan
Mr. Ryan
Will
Clarence Varney
Lida
Pauline
June Field Meeting at Clermont County Experiment Farm
The June Field Meeting at Clermont County Experiment Farm near Owensville, Ohio, will feature addresses by Director Thorne, Dean Alfred Vivian, Prof. F. E. Bear, and O. N. Sams. Emphasis is on wheat growing and soil demonstrations with lime effects on clover, plus about 12 acres of plots and fertilizer trials. The event is set for Tuesday, June 12, with guides to the Hillsboro Traction line and gate arrival.
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Clermont County Experiment Farm
Ohio
Hillsboro Traction
Owensville
Thorne
Wooster Station
Alfred Vivian
F. E. Bear
College of Agriculture
O. N. Sams
Hillsboro
Bankers’ Association of Ohio
Brown County
Adame
Highland
Clinton
Warren
B. Stowe
C.A.G
Chautauqua opens July 4 in Williamsburg with New York band
Coit Alber Advertising Car visited Williamsburg last week to promote a five day Chautauqua beginning July 4. The program promises strong attractions headlined by a twenty piece New York Marine Band. Season tickets are $1.50, sold by the local committee. after sale, general admission holds for all sessions. Decoration Day observances occurred across the county with speakers in Batavia Milford and Williamsburg and flowers laid at cemeteries including a bridge ceremony for unknown burials.
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Williamsburg
Ohio
Coit- Alber
New York Marine
Batavia
E. C. Ely
J. B. Swing
O C. B. Nichols
Milford
Miamiville
Camp Dennison
Little Miami River
Chicken Thieves Plentiful Endanger Local Chickens
Complaints rise as foxes and hawks prey on spring chicken crops. S P Reed reports seven old hens killed last week. An old hen in a cage with steel traps failed to lure Mr Fox who smelled a mouse and kept away. Calls rise for new remedies. fox hounds asked.
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S. P. Reed
Mr. Fox
Grand Stand Admission Charged at Georgetown and Boston Fairs
Georgetown fair board will charge 10 cents for grand stand admission this year. The Boston Fair also maintains a grand stand with afternoon admission charged during the fair days.
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Georgetown
Boston
Ripley Circulates Petition for Local Option Election
A petition in Ripley seeks a local option election with action to be taken by the town council at the next meeting. The town went wet by a small majority at the last election.
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Ripley
Clermont County Federation of Woman's Club Meeting Planned
The Clermont County Federation of Woman's Club gathers in Bata next Thursday for an all day session. Activities include devotional, welcomes, reports, musical numbers and readings in the town hall and an armory dinner. Miss Lou Baum presides with Mrs Boon as secretary.
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Clermont County Federation of Woman’s Club
Batavia
Lou Baum
Boon
Milford
O. P. Griffith
J. J. Werner
E. B. Holmes
Leona Scott
Hauserman
Reading
Emma Bredwell
Batavia Plans New Fire Department With Bell Alarm
Batavia moves to form a fire department with a central bell alarm and electrical system run by Bell Telephone operators. The council authorizes purchasing apparatus and other essentials while a new company forms and monthly drills begin. Mayor names Marshal Kidd as chief and N B Dennison as assistant. organizational meeting set for Friday. boys invited.
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Batavia
Marshal Kidd
N. B. Dennison
Council Chamber
Wheat yields look better countywide
Wheat crops show encouraging growth across the county with replacing seed proving successful in areas once thought barren. Oats also promising a good yield. With improving crop reports nationwide, flour prices may return to normal.
Protest on Black Line continues as court grants stay
The Court of Appeals heard the protest against dismantling the Cincinnati to Bethel Black Line railway and granted a stay until a merits hearing. The road’s patrons and nearby property holders urged preservation. The receiver was ordered to continue service with a June 11 hearing date, as citizens vow to fight to retain the line.
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Cincinnati
Bethel
Court of Appeals
Early crop pest warning for potato bugs
An old gardener spots striped potato bugs on potato leaves and their eggs. He warns the eggs can hatch into soft shell bugs that damage the crop. Catch the bugs early by picking infested leaves and burning them. Paris green or arsenate of lead are listed as remedies.
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Gardner
Tobacco growers face cut worm troubles and replanting need
The piece notes plant questions and cut worms harming tobacco crops, suggesting more corn and less tobacco would benefit the people. It mentions Wilburt Curtis and family of Tabasco visiting sister Mrs. David Brothers and family on Sunday.
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Wilburt Curtis
Tabasco
Mrs
David Brothers
Potatoes High Prices and Crops Prospects
Report notes new potatoes at 4.50 per bushel and old crop at 3.50. forecast praises a strong early potato crop likely to push prices down. onion markets near new southern harvest. criticizes commissions for price investigations while drawing salaries.
Miami University Commencement Plans and Graduates
Miami University holds commencement on Thursday morning June 7 with 71 graduates earning Bachelor of Arts and 13 Bachelor of Science degrees. Teachers College numbers 114 graduates including Miss Lalo Dunn and Miss Florence Page. Dr Hollis Godfrey of the Council for National Defense will deliver the address. sermon by Dr Henry Churchill King of Oberlin College.
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Lalo Dunn
Teacher's College of
Miami University
Dunn
Batavia High School
Florence Page
Felicity
Teachers’ College of Miami University
Teachers’ College
Hollis Godfrey
Wilson
Council For National Defense
Godfrey
Drexel Institute
Philadelphia
Henry Churchill King
Oberlin College
New Richmond Girls Highlight Miami University Commencement
The New Richmond girls Irene White and Agnes Frye will figure in Miami University's 78th commencement at Oxford. Irene White earns the B A from the Liberal Arts College and Agnes Frye completes the two year Teachers College course. Both are popular on campus and hold sorority memberships. Commencement is set for Thursday morning June 7.
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Richmond
Miami
Oxford
Irene White
Liberal Arts
Agnes Frye
Teachers’ College
Miss White
Chi Omega
Miss Frye
Pi Kappa Sigma
Miami University
Heavy Rains Aid Crops Across District Amid Storm Damage
A season of heavy rains improved pasture, oats, wheat, berries, and early garden crops. Tornadoes and hail caused damage to barns, silos, and trees in parts of the district. Plowing resumes, corn planting continues, and tobacco setting will finish once plants arrive. Elklick area reports very scarce tobacco plants. Farmers prepare land for corn to support future tobacco acreage.
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Elklick
Patriotic Meeting At Mt Carmel Draws Local Attendance
The Mt Carmel patriotic meeting last Saturday drew home folks and visitors. The hall was neatly decorated and Dr. T J Ricker’s address was well received, showing careful preparation. The Batavia band provided excellent music and the remainder of the program was well rendered.
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Mt. Carmel
T. J. Ricker
Batavia Band
Streets Oiled in Batavia After Resurfacing
The Batavia streets received a coat of oil on Friday morning. Thomas Glancy began oiling Main Street to prevent dust and reduce wear, promising a smooth, water-free crown and longer road life. O. P. Walker of Williamsburg and Joe Innis and family of Colambas were in Batavia.
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Batavia
Thomas Glancy
Main
O. P. Walker
Williamsburg
Joe Innis and Family
Colambas
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H. Ludlow
Nellie Coleman
Bessie Williams
Lela Green
Mabel Peterson
Rowena Robson
Shirley Scott Cornet
Louella Laub
NEW Fire Department
Clermonters
Clermont Girls
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