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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1948
Page
2
The Clermont Courier, published weekly by the Clermont Publishing Company in Batavia Ohio, edited and published by Jerald B Fortney. Subscriptions priced at 1.00 for six months and 1.50 for one year. Entered at the Batavia post office as second class matter.
The Courier notes a 100 year old item: Daniel Lantz wed Cordelia Robinson of Miami Township in a ceremony by Rev. Paul Gest. Bethel Division No 139 Sons of Temperance plans Independence Day activities at Bethel with a committee listed. Glenn Collins Young of Louisville Ky marries Alma Chapman of Chilo at the Presbyterian manse Batavia.
An 1860s Ohio paper humorously notes rapid history making but warns the cost is high. It recalls how much history was produced from 1861 to 1865 and quips that history is not needed until the last edition is paid for.
A historical note recalls Charles R. Richards of Cincinnati joining two couples in a 25 year ago wedding ceremony.
A wintry morning scene centers on a robin’s song heard near Poets Nook, evoking quiet nature observation. The brief vignette emphasizes solitary, reflective mood with a simple natural detail.
An artistic verse portrays nature in winter with the sun hidden and snow clouds above. A crimson-breasted bird sings in bare branches, symbolizing resilience as the speaker notes the bird’s proud, hopeful posture in the dawn.
A poem portrays resilience as the robin's dawn song renews hope and faith in God's mercy during a dreary morning. It contrasts sorrow with a message of rejoice and divine near ness, crediting a birdsong as guidance and strength. The verse closes with romantic lines about enduring love and loss.
The Amelia Alumni meeting Friday evening drew a record crowd. Postmistress Ada Waggal is reported much improved in health. Local residents hosted visiting relatives and friends from Mt. Victory Kentucky to Williamsville and Cincinnati with several weekend guests at area homes.
A sermon on Esther portrays a young queen who risks her life to save the Jews. Mordecai urges her to act, and Esther's courage leads to Haman’s downfall and deliverance for her people. It calls for faith, sacrifice, and timely action amid rising prejudice and danger.
A reflective editorial argues the need for disciplined oversight of atomic energy by a generation facing the prospect of powerful weapons and a Divine Will guiding humanity in restraint and responsibility.
In the Clarion feature readers faced a biographical quiz titled Who Is This Man. An early American lover clue stumped, until Ma Hoskins returned the clipping with John Alden identified among hints about beer and cooper.
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