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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1933

Page

1

Over 1000 Diploma Recipients at Cincinnati University Graduation

The University of Cincinnati conferred diplomas on 1,099 graduates under a blazing sun at a large stadium ceremony. Notable honorees include Jeanette Belle Nichols, Franklin Monroe Wiseman, Ruth M. Kain, and Dana Carroll Manning. Wiseman earned a $100 prize plus cash, books, and Yale scholarship. Nichols and Wiseman plan to pursue State Bar exams and Yale admission respectively.

University of Cincinnati Cincinnat Jeanette Belle Nichols A. B. Nichols Franklin Monroe Wiseman J. M. Wiseman Yale College Nichols H. L. Nichols Nichols, Morrill, Wood, Marx and Ginter Cincinnati Wiseman Yale Ruth M. Kain Homer Kain Dana Carroll Manning Orville Manning Williamsburg Union Gas & Electric Co

Grand Jury Returns Five Bills From Nine Cases

The last Thursday session of a 15 member grand jury led by foreman P. Grossnickle examined 25 witnesses across nine cases and returned five true bills while three were continued. Bills listed include Gene Bobb for neglect of illegitimate child Patterson F Russell alias P F Nolan for grand larceny Robert and Stanley Colvin for burglary Robert Colvin and Robert Johnson for robbery and Robert Griffith for burglary.

P.grossnickle Gene Bobb Patterson F. Russell P. F. Nolan Robert Stanley Colvin Robert Colvin Robert Johnson Robert Griffith

Batavia Garden Club Meets June 19 at Daugherty Home

The Batavia Garden Club will meet Monday afternoon June 19 at the home of Mrs. Charles Daugherty. Roll call will be Your favorite rose.

Batavia

West Point Bound Candidate Designated by War Department

Cecil Himes of Batavia Ohio was designated by the War Department to qualify for admission to the United States Military Academy West Point. An educational certificate or validating examination may be held at West Point on June 21 with a view to admission on July 1.

Washington Cecil Himes Batavia Ohio War Department United States Military Academy West Point N. Y

Ohio State honors list 1982 38 scholars named

Ohio State University announced scholarship honors for 600 students for the 1982 38 year. The list includes Bethel resident Randall Liming Route 8 elected to Gamma Sigma Delta, the honorary agriculture society, for high scholarship.

Columbus Ohio State University Thore Bethel Randall. Liming Route 8 Gamma Sigma Delta

Motzer Engagement Surprise Honors Elsie Motzer

Mrs. Jessie Motzer hosted a dinner in Amelia for Elsie Motzer with a surprise engagement to Smith Hughes of Goshen announced. Elsie works for Ohio National Life Insurance four years. Hughes is an engineer at Christ Hospital. Guests included Emma Smith Cordelia Cowboy Mildred Kass Ellsworth Kass Carroll Gaskins Kenaz Dickson and others from Amelia Hyde Park and North Vernon.

Jessie Motzer Near Amelia Elsie Elsie Motzer Smith Hughes Near Goshen Cordelia Cowboy North Vernon Ind Mise Mildred Ellsworth Kass Hyde Park Carroll Gaskins Kenaz Dickson Jack Chas Bauer City Fred Mildred Motzer Milton Smith Virginia

Educator Marsh Retires After 49 Years In Education

Alfred T. Marsh, 71, ends a long career in education retiring as assistant principal of West Oakley school after 49 years of service. He has held roles from rural schools to high school principal and village superintendent, with 27 years in Cincinnati schools including Raschig. Marsh, a former Clermonter and former instructor, resides at Frederick Apartments in Clifton.

Alfred T. Marsh West Oakley Cincinnati Raschig Marsh Frederick Apartments Clifton Clermonter

Tarbell Awarded Degree at Ohio University

Among graduates at Ohio University in Athens, Mr. David Tarbell of Georgetown received a Bachelor of Arts degree. He had attended the Cincinnati Law School for the past year while completing credits at the Former University and plans two more years of law study before becoming an attorney.

Ohio University Athens Ohio David Tarbell Georgetown Tarbell Cincinnati

Band Concerts This Summer In Batavia

Citizens question whether Batavia will host band concerts this summer. They note the boys enjoy playing and the public enjoys hearing them and ask why the school band is not being seen and heard. Tax dollars fund their training and education, yet the band’s status remains unclear.

Batavia

Ayer Buys Rapps Hardware Store in Batavia

Roy N. Ayer of Forestville has purchased Rapps Hardware Store from Paul M. Rapp. Possession was given last Saturday. Rapp has long been active in Batavia business. Ayer plans an up to date store with fair service and invites the public to visit. he intends to move to Batavia in time and cooperates with the community.

Paul M. Rapp Batavia Roy N. Ayer Forestville Rapp Cincinnati

Way Open to Batavia Opens Temporary Creek Crossing

A temporary ford and bridge across the East Fork near Broadway foot in front of Standard Oil HQ now enables daily traffic to Batavia. Workers cleared the creek channel and completed fill as pile driving continues with the new passage giving safe access to and from Batavia.

East Fork Batavia Broadway Standard Oil

East Hill Farm Club Holds June Meeting

The East Hill Farm Club met in June with Mrs. Rose Cover. Seven teen members and six guests attended, plus five Sterling Club members were present. The program included scripture, prayer, poems, papers, readings, songs, and recitations. After lunch, members planned to meet again in July with Miss Holman.

East Hill Farm Club Rose Cover Sterling Club Binkley Ethel Goff Mary Glancy Stella Moore Helen Holman America the Beautiful Phylis Janis Ashton Charlotte Lee Himes Miss Holman

Farm Bureau backs income tax in letter to Ohio Assembly

A. P. Moon of Conover, vice-president and committee chair, told the Ohio Farm Bureau that wealth in the state is adequate for taxation if pursued in the right places. The Ohio Farm Bureau urges the General Assembly to enact an income tax before other taxes, via a letter received by Clermont Farm Bureau.

A. P. Moon Conover Ohio Farm Bureau Legislative’ Committee Ohio Farm Bureau General Assembly Clermont Farm Bureau

Script Social at U B Church to Aid Endeavor

A Script Social will be held on church grounds Saturday night June 17 hosted by the young people of the U B church. Delicacies and refreshments will be served to raise funds for the Christian Endeavor. All are welcome.

U. B Christian Endeavor

Free Band Concert at Amelia School Lawn

A free band concert directed by Cecil Wallace will be held on Tuesday June 20 at 8 p m on the Amelia school lawn. The event promises an evening of pleasure.

Amelia School Lawn Cecil Wallace

Milk Producers Union Holds Enthusiastic Batavia Meeting

The Milk Producers Union of Clermont county met at Batavia court house Friday night with strong attendance. Reports showed progress in all sections and surplus milk sent to other areas. The Batavia creamery improved in business and expected to start ice cream manufacture this week. A dance at Day's Garden on Friday night June 16 hosted by Amelia baseball team is noted.

Milk Producers Union of Clermont County Court House Batavia Day's Garden Amelia

Judge White Named Scout Court of Honor Chairman

Judge Charles G. White of Bata via was named chairman of the Boy Scout Court of Honor at a county wide Scout meeting in Amelia last Friday night. One committeeman from each troop will join him on the court. Clermont County Scout Field Meet plans were discussed with a rules committee to be formed. New Richmond and Moscow troops will spend a day in Columbus in late June visiting the capitol and Ohio Penitentiary.

Charles G. White Batavia Boy Scout Court of Honor Amelia White Clermont County J. F. Hamilton Richmond Moscow Columbus Capitol Ohio

57th Anniversary of Mr and Mrs J A Purdum

Amelia couple J A Purdum celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary with 56 relatives and friends on Sunday June 11. A daughter Mora M Jones of Medford Oregon sent a letter and tribute to Mrs J D Wood and Mrs LeRoy Purdum. Robert Floro chaired the program with songs readings toasts and a poem from their daughter. Niser Ice Cream Co donated orchid and white brick ice cream.

J. A. Purdum Amelia Mora M. Jones Medford Oregon J.D. Wood LeRoy Purdum Robert Floro Purdum Niser Ice Cream Co City Mrs. Purdum

Opening Night At Regal Store In Batavia County

The Ed Neuman grocery became a Regal store with green and black decor and gifts. Regal Company representatives attended to mark a successful opening. The store offered low prices and ran prize drawings with 62 winners. Meat department featured a complete lineup. The Batavia Hotel on Main Street near the bridge drew a large crowd after Arnold Oebler took it over. H A Rice opened a Tea and Coffee Shop nearby with staple groceries and many visitors. All openings reported successful.

Ed Neuman Regal Regal Company Batavia Arnold Oebler H. A. Rice

Taxes Coming Slow and Empire Mileage Trends

Treasurer R F Erdman reports June taxes are slow to arrive and will likely rise as books close. A new crossing above the bridge improves Batavia access for all. The British Empire spans about one fourth of the world's habitable land, totaling 18 226 749 square miles.

R. F. Erdman Batavia British Empire

Contract Awarded for Batavia Temporary Bridge Work

State Highway Department awarded the contract to Columbus Wood Preserving Company to furnish lumber and 60 piles for Batavia Route 74 temporary bridge construction. Pringle Construction Company to build. county supplies labor. board to string lights. three eight hour shifts planned. steam shovel moving dirt on approach. Batavia baseball fans saw a 3 to 2 12 inning win over New Richmond Merchants.

State Highway Department Columbus Batavia Route Columbus Wood Preserving Company Board of Public Affairs Pringle Construction Company New Richmond Merchants Merchants New Richmond Wilha Neville Nobis Supply New Richmond Tramps Lau‘rel Amelia Bethel Aces Williamsburg Neville

Ex-service Men Columbus Ohio June 6 1933 relief notes

County Relief Committee summarizes the 25 000 veterans in Conservation Work for Ohio with a quota of 1 350 veterans. Selection by the Veterans Bureau via regional offices in Cincinnati and Cleveland. Coffin and Marlin named managers for Southern and Northern Ohio with respective quotas. Refer inquiries to the regional officers for district placement.

Columbus Ohio County Relief Committee Veterans Bureau Cincinnati Cleveland William M. Coffin Mgr William L. Marlin Prospect Ave

Former Clermenter Receives NYU School of Retailing Scholarship

Lawrence A. McAfee of 3121 Hoover Ave a Wittenberg College graduate has won a scholarship at the New York University School of Retailing announced last Monday. NYU founded in 1921 offers scientific preparation in retail principles. executives of major New York department stores acted as judges. McAfee is son of Ben F. McAfee formerly of Felicity and nephew of Mrs. J. G. Woodmansee.

Lawrence A. McAfee Hoover Ave Wittenberg College New York University School of Retailing New York City Lawrence Ben F. McAfee Felicity J. G. Woodmansee

Resurfacing to Begin on Batavia Streets

Batavia streets will undergo asphalt and chip resurfacing by the Pringle Construction Co. The work aims to provide a firm solid surface and reduce tracking. The total extent of asphalt application will be clarified after patching is completed.

Batavia Larvia Pringle Construction Co

Waterworks Plan Prompts Debate in West Union

Adams County town Waterworks proposal advances with council approval while other groups also back the project. The question remains who will oppose and whether a voters’ referendum will occur.

West Union Adams County

Owensville 4-H Club Holds June Meeting

The Owensville 4-H Club met June 7 at 7 30 p m in the school with 39 members present. Plans were made for a picnic along Stonelick Creek on June 21 and a weiner roast.

Owensville Stonelick Creek

Bantam Fishermen Plead Guilty on Illegal Fishing Charge

Carl Shell age 24 and Elmer Weeks age 41 both of Bantam were arrested Thursday by Frank Stagg for illegal fishing. They appeared before S. L. Larkin and pleaded guilty. Costs totaled 26 dollars.

Carl Shell Elmer Weeks Bantam Frank Stagg S. L

Batavia Bank Opens Savings Department With Low Minimum

Batavia First National Bank of Batavia will start a savings department on July 1 with accounts from 1 dollar or more. No regular deposits required and any amount can be added anytime. Interest at 3 percent annually credited semi annually. No service charges and pass books free. Crooks cannot copy signatures due to use of black blotting paper in some New York banks. Officers invite interested parties to obtain details.

First National Bank of Batavia Savings Department New York

Also Mentioned on This Page

Grad Cincinnati University Grand Jury Report Garden Club Farm Bureau Judge White Erdman Tion Bridge Suc N. R Wilhameville Laurel Amelig Nobis Braught Clermenter H.R. Ayer Betty Winter Seaman Jerry Wasner Edith Ayer Sue Speidel Lucille Ayer Carmel’s Flying Needle Club Alberta Rumpke Jolly Worker,s Sewing Club Glen Este Helen Davidson Batavia Bank
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