Clermont County Women’s Clubs mark golden anniversary event
The Clermont County Federation of Women’s Clubs celebrated its 50th anniversary on June 1 at Batavia Methodist Church. Members from nine clubs listened to Mrs Mae Rosselot speak on People and honored charter members with corsages. A Pageant of Prominent Women portrayed figures like Victoria and Jane Addams. Newly elected officers include Mrs Forrest Ely as president and Mrs Frank Malick as first vice president.
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Clermont County Federation of Women’s Clubs
Clermont County
Federation
Forrest Ely
Batavia
Frank Malick
New Richmond
Local figures honored for service and art in Clermont County
Roy Battles of Batavia, VOA radio director, named Honorary Outstanding State Farmer by the Future Farmers of America in Columbus. Alberta Flottman of New Richmond wins a $180 Morris M White scholarship for commercial art at the Cincinnati Art Museum. Sheridan King of Amelia to receive a BS in chemical engineering from Lafayette College Eaton Pa. Marian Graber of Amelia earns four year scholarship to Our Lady of Cincinnati College. The Courier releases new poetry books by Edna Hamilton and Sheila Stinson Wagner with a May 14 poetry booklet Heart Songs. Harley Hamilton, former Batavia school superintendent, now Cincinnati attorney, appears in notes on local educators.
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Batavia
WLW
Cincinnati
Roy
Future Farmers of America
Columbus
Alberta Elizabeth Flottman
New Richmond
Morris M. White
Art Academy of Cincinnati
Academy
Cincinnati Art Museum
Sheridan A. King
Route 1
Amelia
Lafayette College
Eaton
Brainard Society
Marian Graber
Our Lady of Cincinnati College
Joseph Graber
St. Joseph High School
Mt. Washington
the Courier
Edna Hamilton
Talaria
The
Courier
Hamilton
Wagner
Clermont County
Fire Department Secures Insurance Rate Reduction at Felicity Event
About 350 officers members and guests attended the Fourth District Convention at Felicity VFW Post. Cpl. Herman Houghton VFW Post sponsored the event. Felicity VFW firing squad won a loving cup for drill excellence against squads from eight counties. New Fourth District officers include Clifford Phillips and Everett Rigdon with Auxiliary officers shown in a group photo.
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Felicity
VFW
Cpl
Herman Houghton
Post of
Fourth District
Clifford Phillips
Amelia
Everett Rigdon
Council Opens Bid on Electric Contract and Fire Insurance Cut
After a Tuesday meeting, Forest Ely was authorized to condemn Cincinn ati Gas & Electric lines if needed as the village negotiates a franchise renewal due June 30. Williamsville Fire Dept wins insurance rate cuts for Union and Pierce townships within three miles of the fire station after equipment upgrades. Chief Clifford Schaerges notes two pumpers and two boosters, 800 gallons of water per truck, with readiness in 30 seconds. 2,000 more feet of hose to be purchased. 20 unpaid members support local protection.
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Batavia
Forest Ely
Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company
Ohio Inspection Bureau
Williamsville
Clifford Schaerges
Moscow School Head Asked To Resign
A meeting is set to consider ouster charges against R. W. Spence superintendent of Moscow schools. Board president Chris Maus says Spence faces charges of not cooperating with teachers, neglect of duties, and working part time at the Cincinnati post office. A hearing date will be set and Spence will have a chance to defend himself.
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R. W. Spence
Moscow
Chris Maus
Cincinnati Post Office
Spence
Baseball Champs To Be Honored At Victory Banquet
The Amelia Lions Club sponsors a victory banquet for the Amea Class B state championship baseball team at the D X Ranch tonight. Sixty more reservations will be accepted from parents and fans. Two guest speakers include Flea Clifton formerly with the Detroit Tigers and now in Cincinnati Reds system, plus a Cincinnati sports writer. A magician will entertain for twenty minutes.
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Amelia Lions Club
Flea” Clifton
Detroit Tiger
Cincinnati Reds
Queen City
Withamsville Wife Seeks Search for Missing Husband
Mrs. Roger R. Wersel of Withamsville asked Clermont County Sheriff Clyde Dericks yesterday to search for her husband Clyde Dericks 53 owner of Withamsville Supply Company who failed to return from a business trip to Cincinnati Tuesday. She said he suffered a head injury two years ago in a hold up at his business.
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Roger R. Wersel
Withamsville
Clermont County
Clyde Dericks
Cincinnati
Mr. Wersel
Withamsville Supply Company
Picnic Lunch Meeting Of Union Home Demonstration Club
The Union Home Demonstration Club will meet at Mrs. Peg Hoffman's home in Glen Este for a covered dish picnic lunch at 12 noon on June 14. The topic is Cor sages and Flower Novelties. All members are invited.
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Union Home Demonstration Club
Peg Hoffman
Glen Este
Albino Sparrow Poisoned by Its Mother
A family reports the death of a sparrow raised at Clough Road by Mr and Mrs George Weber. They accuse the parent of murder after the albino bird died within an hour of the mother feeding it and flying away. A bird expert calls the idea superstition and notes albino sparrows are rare.
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George Weber
Mr. Weber
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