Edenton to Mark Wayne era Bullskin trail June 17
Edenton hosts a red letter day June 17 with D A R and state officials marking the old Bullskin Zenia road cut by Gen Wayne. Gov Donahey and other dignitaries expected to attend as members place boulders for a future memorial with a bronze marker. The Edenton M E church also marks its 75th anniversary June 16 17 with lunch by the Ladies Aid.
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Edenton
Anthony Wayne
Clermont County
Blanchester
Ohio
C. C. Kearns
U. S
Fess
Arthur Johnson
Ohio Archaelogical and Historical Seventy
D.A. R
D. D. Baley
Albany
Edenton M. E
Ladies’ Aid
Batavia's Home Game Falls to Williamsburg Nine
Batavia drew a large crowd but lost 9 to 4 as Williamsburg used its regular pitcher absent and Anstead relieved Bishop in the second inning. Anstead limited hits, while Mt. Carmel edged Owensville 8 to 7 and New Richmond crushed Loveland 11 to 2. Upcoming: New Richmond at Loveland, Mt. Carmel at Owensville, Batavia at Williamsburg.
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Batavia
Williamsburg Boys
Anstead
Bishop
Mt. Carmel
Owensville
New Richmond
Loveland
Williamsburg
Cincinnati College of Pharmacy Grants Doctoral and Bachelor Degrees
At the Hotel Gibson Cin cinnati College of Pharmacy conferred Ph D degrees on about 85 graduates and Ph B degrees on about 75 graduates last Thursday evening. Notable honorees included K. K. Hamilton who earned a Ph D and Harmon Cover among the Ph B recipients in the junior class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati College of Pharmacy
Hotel Gibson
K. K. Hamilton
Harmon
Pike Work Opens with Weed Mowing on State Highways
Road crews sweep weeds along main routes as opening moves to repair work. Stone placed along the pike and a whiper arrived last week, ready for use. Material will harden in all conditions. Davis hill west of Batavia will stay open while crews shift to other sites.
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Davis Hill
Batavia
Clermont County
Brown
Peter Ballinger
Clermont Roads
Brown County
Clermont
When a Feller Needs a Friend at Town Hall Friday
A three act play Something Good titled When a Feller Needs a Friend will be staged at the town hall on Friday night June 10 at 8 p m by Optimis Class of Columbia M B E church Cincinnati for the Batavia Epworth League benefit. Admission 26c. Don’t miss it. Proceeds aid a good cause.
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Town Hall
Optimis
Columbia M. BE
Church
Cincinnati
Batavia Epworth League
Home Coming in Chile on the Ohio River
Chile presents an old fashioned Home Coming on July 2 with an all day meeting. Good speakers and abundant band music are planned. Amusements contests and parking for all. A proposal to furnish the town with electric lights will be offered. Everyone invited to attend and view Government dam improvements and enjoy good roads from all directions.
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Chile
Ohio River
Chilo
Latonia Bride and Jockey Louis Marries Blanche Vastine
Louis, youngest son of Mrs. Theresa Craver, and Miss Blanche Vastine of Latonia Kentucky, united in marriage at Latonia last Thursday. They visited his mother here Friday night. Louis is a promising jockey and the couple will travel with him during the race tour.
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Louis
Theresa Craver
Blanche Vastine
Latonia
Weeds and Repair on State Route 74 in Clermont County
The letter complains about Route 74 from Clermont to Brown being poorly repaired. It says stone awaits mixing with material while weed cutting continues. The author urges prioritizing road repair over weed control to save costs and prevent further damage.
Rauscher Bros Open New Batavia Filling Station
Formal opening held in Batavia for the Rauscher Bros filling station. The stucco building includes rest rooms, pumps, a cement wall with flower boxes, and a large search light. The station will handle tank truck service and enhance town appeal. Batavia Oil Company plans Hugo corner work after moving current structures. Hamlet plant noted as attractive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rauscher Bros
Batavia
Batavia Oil Company
Hugo
Hamlet
East Hill Farm Club Meeting and Upcoming Events
East Hill Farm Club held a Thursday afternoon meeting with Mrs. H. H. DeFrates as hostess assisted by Mrs. Reynolds and Mrs. Chas. Buerkle. Seven members and several guests attended with a short program and social hour. Next meeting set for July 7 at Mrs. Moore’s home. Bethel business men contributed 500 for the band concert fund and Batavia band boys assist with music, town concerts, and next year’s band concerts and street oiling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Hill Farm Club
H. H. DeFrates
CO. BE. Reynolds
Chas. Buerkle
Will
W.moore
Bethel Business Men
Batavia Band Boys
Batavia
Musical Club Organized by Mrs Z Laub in Amelia
The Musical Club organized by Mrs. Z Laub on May 16 1927 in Amelia elected officers led by Mrs Laub and listing Miss Ellen Reynolds as president Miss Agnes Debrunner as vice president Miss Dorothy Pommert as second vice president Miss Esther Probst as third vice president Miss Marjorie Hutson as secretary Miss Bettie Thiez as assistant secretary Miss Georgette Strevenard as corresponding secretary Miss Ethel Wheeler as treasurer and Miss Dorothy Calloway as assistant treasurer. Twenty eight pupils were on the roll and meetings occur the last Saturday of each month at 2 o clock at pupils homes with solos duets trios readings and questions. Rolls are called with musical jingles and the hostess is assisted by the leader Mrs Z Laub. Read names include Ellen Reynolds Marjorie Hutson Georgette Stievenard Marie Weaver Helen Leeds Dorothy Pommert Bettie Theiz Estle Probst Earl Probst Agnes Bebrunner Virginia Smith John Lewis Lila McLean Peaches Hitchcock Dorothy Beckett Lenora Hicks Margaret Sillet Norma Sillet Dorothy Callaway Virginia Stilzenmiller Ethel Wheeler Howard Link Albertine Lytle Lela May Davis Raymond Jackson Georgette Stievenard Cor Sec
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. Laub
Amelia
Laub
Ellen Reynolds
Agnes Debrunner
Dorothy Pommert
Esther Probst
Marjorie Hutson
Bettie Thiez
Georgette Strevenard
Ethel Wheeler
Dorothy Calloway
Georgette Stievenard
Marie Weaver
Helen Leeds
Batavia Woman's Club Founding and Helen Hay Scott Remembered
A historic note recalls the April 9 1899 founding of the Batavia Woman's Club and member Helen Hay Scott whose leadership and library work enriched club life. She guided book selection for local youth and remained a loyal member despite ill health. The piece praises town gardens by George Groves and Mrs J K Ashburn as town attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Helen Hay Scott
Woman’s Club
Far East
George Groves
J. K. Ashburn
Edith Murphy and Dale McKay United in Covington Marriage
Miss Edith Marie Murphy daughter of Mr and Mrs R S Murphy Batavia and Mr Dale O McKay son of Mrs Minnie McKay Owensville were wed at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage Covington Ky on Saturday June 4 at noon. The couple planned a two week motor honeymoon to Canada and the Great Lakes and will reside in Owensville. The date matched the bride’s sister’s ninth anniversary wedding in Covington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Marie Murphy
R. S. Murphy
Batavia
Dale
MccKay
Minnie McKay
Owensville
Methodist’ Episcopal Parsonage
Covington
Canada
Great Lakes
A. Marsh
World's Christian Endeavor Convention Planned in Cleveland
The World's Christian Endeavor Convention will be held in Cleveland, Ohio from July 2 to 7, 1927. Registration costs $2 and requests are sent with name and address and payment to Mia R. 8 Tyler, Bata via, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Mia
Tyler
Batavia
Eighth Grade Commencement and County Education News
An Eighth Grade commencement for graduates living outside high school districts will be held at Batavia town hall on June 18 at 1 30 p m with 125 diplomas. The County Board of Education appointed A G Bagby to fill a vacancy on the County School Examining board after Hiedlebaugh left. Prospective teachers must take the State entrance exam at Wilmington College Monday June 18 at 8 a m in Room 5.
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Batavia Town Hall
Boards of Education
County Board of Education
Asst. Co
A. G. Bagby
Heidlebaugh
Dayton
Kentucky
State Department of Education
Wilmington College
Owensville Fair Dates Announced for August
The county fair at Owensville will be held August 17 to 20. Big day Saturday promises large crowds as routes from Columbus Cincinnati and the Ohio river road funnel visitors to the grounds. The board seeks to make the exhibition highly attractive with careful planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensville
Columbus
Cincinnati
Ohio River
U B Church Sets Children Day with Sermon and Choir
The U B church hosts children day next Sunday with a morning service by the children and a junior choir. A baptismal rite is offered. An evening program at 7 30 features junior performers under Mrs Ross and Mrs Halbisch with Walter Bauer supervising. The Men's Bible Class met last Sunday and plans for next Sunday. The choir also prepares a sacred concert for Sunday evening June 19. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
Ford
Ross
Halbisch
Walter Bauer
E. Schultz
Felicity Band Praised for Memorial Day Parade
Ex service men and visitors praised Felicity school band for Memorial Day with near perfect timing and veteran performance. Led by Mr. Naylor the band drew acclaim for discipline and music, described as among the best in the section.
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Felicity
Mr. Naylor
Federation of Woman's Clubs Meeting in Bethel
Bethel hosted a large Federation of Woman's Clubs meeting with Miss Rose Day presiding. Mrs. Ida Halse gave the welcome and Mrs. L. M. Dawson delivered the response. Fred Hoebler of the University of Cincinnati YMCA spoke on wildlife and forest preservation, warning of a treeless future. Milford Woman's Club reportedly planted 900 trees last year. The Federation will meet next year in Loveland with the same officers.
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Federation of Woman’s Clubs
Bethel
Rose Day
Ida Halse
L. M. Dawson
Fred Hoebler
University of Cincinnati
China
Milford Woman’s Club
Chevrolet expands sales network with three new zone offices
R. H. Grant announces a far reaching expansion of the Chevrolet sales organization. Two assistant general sales managers are named, several sales executives promoted, and three new zone offices opened at El Paso Texas Wichita Kansas and Charleston West Virginia. The move boosts Chevrolet to 41 sales headquarters in the field and signals further growth of sales and service for Chevrolet owners this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
R. H. Grant
Chevrolet Motor Company
el Paso
Texas
Wichita
Kansas
Charleston
W. Va
H. J. Klingler
Bridge Collapse Near Crosstown Sends Family to Creek Bottom
Harold Conner and his family narrowly escaped death when an iron jack type bridge gave way under their vehicle at Crosstown last Monday. The bridge buckled as a heavily loaded truck had just cleared it, sending the car and truck into the creek bottom. the children were rescued by bystanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Conner
Crosstown
Conner
Mt. Carmel Hosts Batavia Rebekah Lodge Social
The Batavia Rebekah lodge was entertained by the Mt. Carmel lodge last Thursday in their usual excellent manner. After the business, a brief play delighted attendees and refreshments of abundant, fine assortments were served.
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Batavia Rebekah
Mt. Carmel
Drinking Fountain Near Batavia Court House Donated for Public Use
The Batavia fountain, donated by W. F. Roudebush, serves many town residents and visitors when in operation. It is sanitary and provides a free water source. the public affairs board is urged to ensure it remains available for thirsty passersby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Court House
W. F. Roudebush
Board of Public Affairs
Milford youth arrested in hold up at Norwood
Robt. Taylor, 19, of Milford, arrested by Sheriff Croswell and Deputy Roberts on instructions from Norwood Police Chief Jenike. jailed in Batavia to await Norwood officers. Accused of taking part in a Norwood robbery last Wednesday night with $70 gained. one man restrained, another struck with a flashlight.
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Robt. Taylor
Milford
Fred Croswell
Roberts
Jenike
Norwood
Batavia
Portsmouth Invites Ohio Delegates to 68th State Sunday School Meet
The city organizes to host the 68th Ohio State Sunday School Convention June 14 to 17 in Portsmouth. Committees led by top citizens unite churches and civic groups to welcome attendees. Delegations will arrive by car on good roads to enjoy Scioto valley scenery with lodging and breakfast offered free, and railroads have noted special rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Ohio
Scioto Valley
County commissioners advertise 51 bridge contracts
At a May 31 meeting the county board advertised 51 bridge contracts to the lowest bidder. Bids were sometimes incomplete or miscalculated, delaying awards. Proposes blank contracts to ensure bidders use them. Contracts were awarded last Monday, with one bid 20 cents under the next. Additional bridge work is advertised this week.
Starts Off Well In Batavia Vacation Bible School
The Daily Vacation Bible School opened in the Batavia school building on Monday morning with 55 enrollees. The morning program aims to improve individuals and the community. The list of teachers includes Mrs. W. O. Robinson and several others, with Rev. Semrau and Rev. Stafford among the staff and a named principal.
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Batavia
W. O. Robinson
Anna Ungelheam
F. A. Ireton
Donald Jamieson
Roscoe Tyler
Harold Nichols
E S Long
D. K
Birthday celebrations mark Mosbacker family milestones
On May 14 Olive Branch church’s Mothers Class surprised Edgar Mosbacker age 82 and baby May Ruth age one. June 1 Homer Mosbacker hosted his sixth birthday for 25 attendees including teacher Mrs Chloe Clark Brothers with games lunch cake. June 2 Mrs Edgar Mosbacker hosted the Mothers Class again.
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Olive Branch Church
Edgar Mosbacker
May Ruth
Homer Henry Mosbacker
Clark Brothers
Batavia Odd Fellows decorate graves and notes on supplies
The Batavia Odd Fellows held graveside decorations for deceased brothers at Olive Branch and Union cemetery last Sunday. A good turnout attended. Owensville fair supplies are being printed and will be ready in time. Premium cards tags and family tickets will be delivered to the Secretary this week. The premium hat date remains unannounced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Odd Fellows
Olive Branch
Union Cemetery
Owensville Fair
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Pike
McKay—Murphy
School Notes
U. B. Church
the Courier
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