Progress on Five Cents to One Dollar Store Foundation
William Parsons advances construction of the Five Cents to One Dollar Store with the foundation rising and cement pouring underway. The article notes rapid growth in the n26 6 area and a rural lifestyle trend as residents move from cities to countryside properties. Veterans parades and memorial ceremonies in Batavia and Clermont county are described, with local officials and organizations cited.
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William Parsons
Park Avenue
Culver Cadet Hall Smith Graduates Top Class Rank
Cut t son of Mr and Mrs Hall Smith of Culver Michigan completes Culver Military Academy training as an Indian cadet set to graduate June 9. He ranks fourth in a class of 180 students.
Looking Backward Fruit Forecast 1846
A Tar Counter item from June 5 1846 notes this year will be famous for fruit with apple and peach trees bending under heavy loads and the balance of harvest expected to be larger and better.
Batavia Youths Urged Away From Creek Edges
Fifty years ago on June 3 1896 Batavia youths were admonished to avoid the creek except in secluded daylight spots as Officer John Young issued guidance on safety during a Monday patrol.
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Batavia
John Young
Batavia Nears State Game Reserve For Local Area
The long sought game reserve for Batavia and vicinity is near at hand with land between the old railroad bed and the current line secured from the bridge to the road crossing near Afton. The state will stock the area with various kinds of game as soon as possible, promising a fine development for the region.
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Batavia
Afton
Baseball Protest Board Sets June 10 Meeting
The Clermont County Baseball League Protest Board will meet June 10 at 7 30 p m at the Court House Batavia to hear Mt Carmel protest over the June 2 game. Members include Lloyd Lehrer Harry Creager and Mr Crab with one substitute for Mr Andres as witness. Managers and the umpire are asked to attend with up to three witnesses. At 8 p m that evening league managers will meet to plan a schedule for postponed games due to bad weather.
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Clermont County Baseball League
Court House
Batavia
Mt. Carmel
Lloyd Lehrer
Owensville
Harry Creager
Crab
Jacob Andres
Andres
Patchells to Visit Oklahoma
Mr and Mrs J M Patchell and daughters Nancy and Peggy of Stonelick will leave Saturday to visit. A brother Owen Patchell to be in Pauls Valley Oklahoma. Mr Patchell heads the Unemployment Office in Batavia.
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J. M. Patchell
Nancy
Peggy
Stonelick
Patchell
Owen Patchell
Paul's Valley
Oklahoma
Batavia
Maria Dietrich Performs In Cincinnati Piano Class
Pianist Maria Dietrich from St Thomas Moore Williamsville and Immaculate Heart of Mary Forestville joins Ann Meale Di Gir olamo's Cincinnati piano class for a recital at the Arms Auditorium Cincinnati Art Museum Eden Park Sunday June 9 at 8 p m. Fellow pupils include Ruth Heekin Ruth Ann Schumacher Josephine Gutman Mary Lou Wern and Helen May Rudolph with soprano Jean Abbott from Petronellé Trimbur Kiely’s Voice Class.
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Maria Dietrich
Church of St. Thomas
Moore Williamsville
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Forestville
Ann Meale di Girolamo
Cincinnati
Arms
Cincinnati Art Museum
Eden Park
Ruth Heekin
Ruth Ann Schumacher
Josephine Gutman
Mary Lou Wern
Helen May Rudolph
Jean Abbott
Petronellé Trimbur Kiely
McMillan Divorce Case Heard In Batavia Court
James E. McMillan of Amelia sought divorce from Sarah O. McMillan in Clermont County Common Pleas Court before Judge Harry Britton on Wednesday amid charges of extreme cruelty. The couple wed May 6, 1940 with Forest Ely for the plaintiff and James Walker for the defense. Batavia Grange plans a June 6 meeting after Bethel Grange awarded the third and fourth degrees to candidates from Bethel Bantam and Batavia.
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James E. McMillan
Amelia
Sarah O. McMillan
Clermont County
Forest Ely
James Walker
McMillan
Batavia Grange
Bethel Grange
Bethel
Bantam
Batavia
Batavia Council Rejects New Power Co. Proposal
Clermont County sees rising horseback riding interest and debate about rider position. Sheriff Clyde Dericks advocates riding on the right, avoiding main roads and night travel. Motorists should slow and pass only with ample room, especially when opposing traffic is near.
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Clermont County
Sherriff Clyde Dericks
Clermont County case postponed to hear estate property dispute
A Clermont County Common Pleas Court case has been continued to Friday to hear testimony from Judge Joseph W. Bagby of Brown County. The action by Dale R. Robinson as executor of Frank Robinson’s estate seeks determination of property included in the estate. Judge Harry Britton presides.
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Clermont County
Common Pleas Court
Joseph W. Bagby
Common Pleas
Brown County
Dale R. Robinson
Frank ©. Robinson
Harry Briton
Batavia Village Council Considers Power Plant Election
At a Tuesday meeting Batavia officials reviewed proposals for power supply including a locally owned plant. The village election set for July 16 will decide selection. Printing contracts for ballots were awarded to The Courier. Negotiations continue with Fairbanks Morse for a diesel plant if local ownership is approved.
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Batavia
Repotreanse Tegen Emi
and. Electric Company
Lesero
Fairbanks-Morse Company
Legion Aids Army Recruiting For General Gilbert Leaders
The American Legion plans to assist in army recruitment led by General H N Gilbert assistant to the Adjutant General for military personnel procurement and Harry A Eaton one department commander. Members are urged to participate in the voluntary effort.
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Legion
H. N. Gilbert
Harry A. Eaton
American Legion
American le Be Eo Srenieas
Sethe Cunier
Pedestrian Hit by Auto Near Mulberry
Wilburn Weaver was struck on Route 28 about three miles east of Mulberry at 1 30 Sunday morning. A 1942 Plymouth driven by Ralph O Burroughs of Blanchester swerved left to miss him but hit him with the right side. Weaver was taken to Mariemont Hospital by another vehicle owned by John Hornsby. He had previously been hit by an auto while walking on the highway.
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Wilburn Weaver
Batavia
Mulberry
Ralph O. Burroughs
Blanchester
Weaver
Mariemont Hospital
John Hornsby
Vacation Bible School Planned in Batavia
The Batavia United Brethren Church announces a Bible School at Batavia High School from 8 30 to 11 15 each weekday for two weeks starting June 10. Reverend I E Jenkins leads with assistance from other ministers. Preschool through grade six are invited to attend.
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Batavia High School
I. E. Jenkins
Batavia United Brethren Church
Jenkins
Tent Meeting Opens July 14 at Afton Church
The Pilgrim Holiness church in Afton will start a tent meeting on July 14 with evangelists from God's Bible School Cincinnati. Services begin at 8 p m daily. The church bought a bus to shuttle attendees, available through EB Purcell Batavia 3824 or Homer Hahn Newtonsville 2063 at least an hour before services.
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Afton Church
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Afton
God's Bible School
Chinnati
EB. K. Purcell
Batavia
Homer Hahn
Newtonsville
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V.F.W. Auxiliary
Jerry
Whitney and
Johnston
Bob Dorsey
Main Street
Earle Kincaid
Bob Hoffman
Pat Sullivan
Joe Letty
Charles Kettler
Ohio Guard
Union Cemetery
Timothy Hogan
Union Townships
P. F. Jamieson
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Lawrence Mullen Jr
Ralph D. Peed
Cox
Naval Service
Baseball Protest Board
Patchells
Power Co
Lewistee
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