12 Jun 1947
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1947
Page
1
A Batavia weekly column recalls a want ad for two white skunks as pets. Game Protector Edgar Anstaett explains fur animals require permits out of season. The column also mentions storms, parking changes, county pay talks, ministers, mayoral duties, a marriage, and other Batavia notes.
For about 15 years George Reither has sold torfato and celery plants from a Bear Creek farm off the A and P Highway. After heavy rains the creek was too deep for vehicles, so he waded across to meet customers and deliver orders, showing dedication beyond the beaten path. He once walked three miles to the post office to mail plants. He also engages in local politics.
Special to The Courier Columbus Ohio June 11 The Ohio House voted to strip Representative John Hayden of Clermont County of the right to preside at the opening session of the next General Assembly The Deddens bill changes House organization rules for the second time in two years The prior law gave the oldest member with the most terms the chair The new law grants the speaker from the preceding biennium the authority to convene the incoming representatives
Rehearsals underway for the Batavia VFW post sponsored musical comedy Cornza poppin to be staged June 20 and 21 at the Batavia Armory. Delayed from June 13 14 with a Baby Contest offering boys and girls prizes to benefit the VFW building fund.
The L. P. Cavett Company of Lockland wins six road projects in Clermont County with a bid of 63 347 22 for bituminous treatment. Work must be finished by September 15 this year.
The Republican Women of Clermont County will hold their regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. June 16 in the Goshen school building. A potluck supper will be served. The program includes a panel discussion.
Clermont County Masons invite members and the public to a special religious service in Batavia Sunday morning June 22 at Batavia High School auditorium. Rev. William T. Paterson, a 32nd degree Mason and local Presbyterian minister, will deliver the sermon, with several of his friends from Norwood expected to attend.
Two local students Muriel Erion and Hugh L Nichols of Batavia plus Eileen Bolton of Milford graduate in Miami University Oxford 108th commencement held Monday.
County Agent invites farm residents to the annual tour at the Agricultural Experiment Farm near Owensville. The event showcases new developments, experimental plots, and past fertilizer lime seed results. The 1947 tour starts at 1 30 p.m. June 20 conducted by Dr. D R Dodd from Ohio State University.
Work on three new Batavia apartments on Main Street advances toward completion. Builder Tom Pancher remodels the second floor at an estimated cost of 8000 to 10000 dollars, with units to be ready for occupancy between the 15th and the first of next month. The former Bata via store storeroom on the first floor is being prepared for use, with the business type to be announced.
Howard Pierce a 20 year old Navy veteran of Williamsburg drowned while rescuing Annabelle Fairy 16 who fell into rain swollen East Fork near a waterworks dam. Fairy swam to safety as Pierce disappeared in a whirlpool. Pierce left a widow and his mother with four siblings. He worked at Williamsburg Furniture Factory.
Mr and Mrs Charles Ennis of Amelia announce the engagement of daughter Margie Jeanne to Ralph E Young. He recently completed four years service in the U S Navy and will marry in June.
On June 14, William Auxier will open a new appliance and electric store on Main Street Batavia moving from Water Street. Garland Auxier, former Clermont County sheriff, plans to move his Chevrolet showroom to the Main Water corner. William, an Army veteran, started the appliance business about 18 months ago. A complete line of appliances heating equipment and paints will be carried. Mrs Ted Ham Mrs Marvin Sprague and Mrs Paul Friend attended the Ohio Home Demonstration Council meeting at Ohio State University.
Village officials and local businessmen advocate acceptance of toll free city service rates offered next month by Cincinnati and Suburban Bell Telephone Co. Rates would be granted within Milford if 51 percent of subscribers approve. The plan likely extends beyond village limits with a mileage surcharge.
A special Father’s Day service will be held at Amelia Methodist Church on Sunday morning June 15 followed by a Children’s Day program in the evening.
In a special Ba tavia Council session plans for a disposal plant and sanitary sewer system were reviewed after approval from the State Board of Health. The council approved signing up North Street and Broadway property owners for storm sewers to be installed with the sanitary system to avoid multiple street openings. The old Town Hall on Main Street will be sold under the current lease with the theater, with 70 feet reserved for a future Town Hall site.
Bea Florea of the Mulberry Girls' 4 H Club and Gordon Braam of the Willing Workers of New Richmond attend Junior Leadership Camp from June 9 to 14 at Camp Ohio.
Three persons pleaded guilty before Judge Harry Britton in Common Pleas Court for grand jury charges and were sentenced. Edgar Barnes drew 1 to 10 years for arson for burning a tenant house on Elklick Road in March. Eu nice Reese got 3 years but was placed on probation. Harold Ellis received 200 dollars and six months in jail for assault and 500 dollars and 30 days for resisting an officer.
Mrs Aaron Anstaett provides a weekly snapshot highlighting local events and notable happenings. The column captures community stories, social notes, and small but meaningful moments from around town.
Two residents died in separate self inflicted incidents in Clermont County. Marie Andres Malott 40 of Olive Branch died in a closed garage with a running car motor. Oliver L Banks 76 of Summerside used a shotgun. Sheriff Dericks investigated both cases noting ill health in both subjects.
At the Armory in Batavia the War Veterans Republican Club received its charter at the second meeting. Ned Crockett of Columbus state president presented it and urged staying in touch with Clermont County. Ralph Wolf of Columbus spoke on activities as membership grows. 79 active Republicans served as permanent officers: Tom Pierson president Harold J. Simmons recording secretary James M. Griffith membership secretary.
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