Grand Jury Indicts School Board President in Brown County
Orman McKee 60, president of the Scott Township Brown County Board of Education, was indicted by a grand jury for accepting a bribe from an applicant for a teaching position at New Hope. The case cites a $10 marked bill with a promised $40 later, with Frank Yelton posing as a job seeker. McKee is free on $2,000 bond. arraignment date pending.
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Orman McKee
Brown County Grand Jury
McKee
Newhope
Brown County
Board of Education
Scott Township
New Hope
Frank Yelton
Cal Crim Detective Agency
Cincinnati
Batavia Garden Club Flower Show at Armory Sept 14 1987
Batavia Township amateurs are invited to enter the Batavia Garden Club Flower Show at the Armory on Tuesday September 14 from 3 to 9 PM. Rules require amateur status, one entry per class, exhibits received 9 to 11:30 AM, and specimens shown in clear glass. The schedule lists sections for asters through open class with various specimen and arrangement categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Garden Club
Armory
Batavia Township
Batavia Boy Graduates From West Point on Saturday
Cadet Cecil Hines of Batavia is listed among the West Point graduating class. The United States Military Academy announces its Class of 1937 graduation to be held on Saturday June 12 at West Point New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
West Point
Cecil Hines
United States Military Academy
New York
Runaway Girl Koneta Fultz Returns Home
Koneta Fultz a 15 year old girl from Portsmouth ran away Saturday from Sallie Lauderback her grandmother. She rode a Red Top beer truck between Cincinnati and Portsmouth then left the Moscow area. Truant Officer Taxie Brigg and County Detective W E Kain found her and she told Judge Halbisch she would return home. Briggs took her to Williamsburg where she was sent home with a bus ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koneta Fultz
Portsmouth
Sallie Lauderback
Pear
Halbisch
Briggs
Williamsburg
Auto kills child in Mulberry sidewalk incident
Dolores Kruth rop, 14, daughter of Fred Kruth rop of Mulberry, was fatally injured when a car driven by 16 year old Jean Horn struck her on the sidewalk Saturday night. The car owner was John Hogan. Pierson brothers took charge of the underage unlicensed driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolores
Fred Kruthrop
Mulberry
Bethesda Hospital
Jean Horn
John Hogan
Joe
Alex Pierson
First to File Opens Nominations for November Ballot
Orin Braselton of Wis is the first to file for mayor of Wistown in the race set for November 2. The filing period now begins as candidates rush to submit nomination papers for the city’s upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orin, Braselton
Wis
Wistown
Milford youths plead guilty to theater burglary
Edward Hoskins and Ervin Howell of Milford pleaded guilty to burglary of the Family Theatre in Milford. Indicted by the latest grand jury, they were sentenced by Sheriff Auxier to terms from one to 16 years in Mansfield Reformatory. Both are about 18 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hoskins
Ervin Howell
Milford
the Family
Mansfield Reformatory
Auxier
Rev Alexander Patterson to Speak at Monte rey Presbyterian Church
The jail chaplain and radio speaker Rev Alexander Patterson will present The Story of My Life next Sunday June 13 at 8 pm at Monterey Presbyterian Church. He will continue services every two weeks through the summer and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Patterson
Hamilton County
Monterey Presbyterian Church
New Fire Marshal Appointed for Four Ohio Counties
W White of Milford is named Deputy State Fire Marshal succeeding J F Hartman of Batavia. White will oversee Clermont Brown Pike and Scioto counties. He also serves as chairman of the Democratic County Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. White
Milford
John F. Hartman
Batavia
Clermont, Brown, Pike and
Scioto
White
Batavia Garden Club Meets in June 1921 Program
Batavia Garden Club held a June 1921 meeting with Mrs W H Ulrey as hostess. Guest speaker Mrs C M Oakman presented bird banding and a talk on birds. Roses showcased included specimens of hybrid tea varieties and an arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Garden Club
W. H. Ulrey
F. M. Oxley
C.M
Felicity Franklin Holds Eighth Grade Commencement
The Felicity-Franklin School held its Eighth Grade Commencement in the school auditorium last Thursday afternoon. Twenty nine students received diplomas advancing to high school. 1937-38 faculty included Supt. R G Little and teachers R R White R M Richards Dorothy Meteger Olive Gray James R Allen Hazel Miller Oscar Sontag Stella Mae Houser Elizabeth Penny Stella Swope Inma Cann music departments led by Viola Benz and Henry J White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felicity-Franklin
R. G. Little
R. R. White
R. M. Richards
Dorothy Meteger
Olive Gray
James R. Allen
Hazel Miller
Oscar Sontag
Stella Mae Houser
Elizabeth Penny
Stella Swope
Auditor Announces Tax Fund Distribution Details
Blythe Jones, county auditor, reports the first tax distribution to various townships in Clermont County. A follow up distribution is expected soon though no definite date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Blythe Jones
County commissioners hold routine session in Batavia
The Batavia county board met in adjourned session on June 1 with three commissioners present. They discussed concrete floor work for the county jail estimated at 170.62 dollars and authorized soliciting quotations. They also approved drainage work on county right-of-way and multiple appropriations for repairs, insurance, supplies, and various county expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Carl ‘H. Bush
Rush
Seyler
Willis
Shelly Smith
Tobaco-Mt. Carmel Road
Union Township
Clough Run
Larkin & Hendrixson
Pruitt
Firestone Foundry
Railway Express
N. & W. Express
Barger, Inc
Brice Hendrixson
Marguerite Ashburn
The
Clermont Courier
Rocky Glen
Lawrence Wayt
Lloyd Andrews
E. R. Beck
Ideal Lette Service
F. C. Brannon
Blaidsell-Folt Equipment Co
Clermon Sun Publishing Co
Clermont Construction Co
F. J. Dale
C.C. Crane
Cincinnati Concrete Pipe Co
E. Hull
Joe DeCamp
Columbus Blank Book Mfg. Co
John Gaul
Ideal Letter Service
Clifford M McKinley
Estel Pringle
State 4-H Club Leader Speaks at Owensville Event
W. H. Palmer, State 4-H Club Director, addressed 140 4-H leaders and officers at Owensville. Training sessions covered presidents secretaries treasurers and recreation with inputs from local and county officials including Miss Margaret Haarlammert Mrs Mary Wurtz Ralph Lemon James Walker and County Agent Battles. Forty eight clubs are active in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Palmer
Owensville
Margaret Haarlammert
Goshen
Mary Wurtz
Williamsburg
Ralph Lemon
James Walker
Batavia
Battles
D. B. Phillips
Forestville
Grange Memorial Program Honors County Grangers
The second annual Grange Memorial program sponsored by the Clermont County Pomona Grange was held at Batavia School on Sunday June 6. About 300 Grangers plus 100 participants attended a ceremony featuring four tableaus, floral arrangements, lighting effects, and a Grange chorus of 40 under G L Smith and Wil Ham sburg with Mrs Kermit Hutchinson listed among organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Pomona Grange
Batavia
Grange
G. L
Former Batavian Dies in Kansas Residence since 1906
Friends mourn the death of Thornton Perkins at his Garden City Kansas home in his 76th year He is survived by his widow and five children Perkins formerly lived in Batavia and will be remembered by the village’s elder citizens
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Thornton Perkins
Garden City
Kansas
Mr. Perkins
Batavia
Citiizenry
Sixth Annual R R Convention in Roanoke features Dust Miller
The Sixth Annual Norfolk and Western Veterans Association convention will be in Roanoke on June 12. Dust Miller will give an address, W. Jenks presides over insignia presentation to five 50 year veterans, and New York vaudeville performers provide a two-part program with a 10:30 a.m. morning session and an afternoon show titled The Talk of the Town.
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Dust Miller
Ohio
W. Jenks
New York
Norfolk and Western Veterans Association
Roanoke
Floyd E. Chabot
Dusty Miller
Ruth Rodeheaver Thomas
WDBJ
Batavia Public Schools teachers plan summer study
Numerous Batavia Public Schools staff will pursue college and university courses during vacation. Dorothy Hogan and Ornella Manning will study at Wilmington College. Elmer Kramer, Edmund Parrott, Mary Fishback, Gerald Rockwell, Francis Deter, Emma Snediker, Paul Moore will attend Ohio University Miami University University of Kentucky and other institutions. Kramer Rockwell Deter and Moore will earn Master of Arts degrees after summer sessions.
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Batavian
Dorothy Hogan
Ornella Manning
Wilmington College
Elmer Kramer
Edmund Parrott
Miami University
Mary Fishback
Gerald Rockwell
Francis H. Deter
Ohio University
Emma Snediker
Wittenberg College
Paul K. Moore
University of Kentucky
Messrs. Kramer
Rockwell
Deter
Moore
Court packing plan binds F D R toward tough sell
Report notes President Franklin D Roosevelt faces stiff questions as he defends his court packing proposal. Public explanation struggles amid critics and political pressure. Eddie and Wallie wedding details appear as an aside in the tumult. The source emphasizes broadcasting the vows and the public glare surrounding the administration’s agenda.
Educational associations push Clermont County schools forward
The Clermont County Teachers' Association the Southwestern Ohio Teachers' Association and the Ohio Educational Association show strong membership in public education groups. A Clermont County Council of P T A formed with six charter units and Pierce Township P T A joined. A county Schoolmasters' Club with about sixty members aims to recruit more men into teaching.
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Ohio Educational Association
Clermont County
Amelia
Batavia
Bethel
Felicity
Goshen
Milford
Muscum
New Richmond
Stonelick Rural
Williamsburg
Inel Tee Life
National Education Association
Mt. Carmel
Miami Rural
Newtonsville
Marathon
Branch Hill
Edics’ Desearction
Parent-Teacher Association
Clermont County Council of
P.T.A
Tabasco
PTA
Goshen P.T.A
Williamsville
P.T
Friends of Education
Senators Face Challenge in Lining Up Reelection Shoots
The article notes difficulty in assembling a slate of Senators who will seek reelection next year, with concerns about alignment before voters. It highlights political pressures and the need for clear campaigns.
Rain Helps Tobacco Grow Across Southern Ohio Farmlands
A general rain in southern Ohio aided tobacco planting and grounding on many farms though some fields still need more moisture. A noted writer quips that a man is a boob if he makes breakfast and lets his wife sleep in.
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Ohio
Saye
Coney Island Reopens After Renovation Buzz
The mecca for all ages, Coney Island, recently reopened to large crowds. Despite January flood damage, the park has undergone a complete renovation and now features three nightly bands and the Island Queen operating on its regular schedule.
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Coney Island
America
World peace themes at Grange gathering in Clermontville
Williams burg piano accompanist Walter F. Kirk, Master of the Ohio State Grange, urged a future of peace and a strong organized agricultural base to stabilize world peace and the world economy. The program, led by Mrs Louise Rogers, highlighted the need to move beyond past wars. Clermontville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Walter F. Kirk
Ohio State Grange
Louise, Rogers
Clermontville
Recovery When an Editorial Critical of Federal Policy
An unsigned editorial argues rumors and facts show the federal government slows economic recovery in Washington. It contends a deliberate delay is aimed to aid President Roosevelt's 1940 bid, urging readers to scrutinize the political motive. The piece frames the boom and inevitable collapse as a tool in electoral strategy.
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Washington
R Evelt
Roosevelt
United States
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