Candidates Filed For a Place on the August Primary Ballot
Republicans list includes C C Kearns for Congress in the Sixth District and Fred Edgington for General Assembly. Other statewide posts cover B L Ketchum auditor, Edw E Peterson treasurer, and multiple county offices with several incumbents and challengers listed. Democrats name Chas G White for Common Pleas, E C Manning and B P Vandament for General Assembly, and more for clerk, auditor, commissioners, sheriff, recorder, with multiple Tate Two and Batavia candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
C. C. Kearns
General Assembly
Fred Edgington
Washington
B. L. Ketchum
Miami
Geo. A. Maxfield
Tate
L. M. Rogers
E. Peterson
Batavia
R. D. Gallagher
Union Two
Fred J. Croswell
Franklin Two
Henry Bergman Jr
Miami Two
J. M. Heil
Pierce
John F. Hutson
Frank Willis
Monroe
William B. Brown
Williamsburg
Clifton T. West
Court of Common Pleas
Chas. G. White
E. C. Manning
B. P. Vandament
Claude S. Coyle
P. A. Ireton
C. F F. Ridings
Jackson
Charles Stroup
P. C. Moorehead
Victor Gaskins
Pierce Two
J. Edward Barbro
John H. Clark
Fee Naylor
Visit to Michigan for graduation of county agent
Wm. G. Winemiller, Clermont County agricultural agent, will depart Batavia June 17 for Michigan where on June 21 he will graduate from Michigan State College with a Bachelor of Science degree. He will study vegetable experimental work he led for two years, then return for two days with his family and enjoy bass fishing near Coldwater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. G. Winemiller
Batavia
Michigan
Michigan State College
Lansing
Clermont County
Coldwater
Farm Woman's Club Met At Mrs Krantz Home
The East Hill Farm Club met June 3 at Mrs Krantz home guest day with Mrs Rose Moore of Dayton and Ethel Davidson nine members attended. Activities included song talk on Family Health a paper on Home Care of the Sick music reading and a small contest won by Ethel Davidson lunch by hostess and Mrs Pattison. Party plans to meet July 1 with Mrs Estella Moore.
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East Hill
Krantz
Rose Moore
Dayton
Ethel Davidson
C. Reynolds
Estella Moore
Clara Glancy
Epworth and Jr. Leagues Host Picnic at Cruther's Grounds
The Epworth and Jr. Leagues of Taylor Chapel M E church invite families to a July 5 1926 picnic at Cruther's grounds with free admission and contests in baseball running and jumping Refreshments will be sold on the grounds. Take O G P traction to Shadeland crossing. Rev W L Darius pastor Frances Batts president.
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Epworth and Jr
Taylor Chapel
M. E. Church
Compromised Will Attracts Local Attention In Clermont County
Sheriff Fred Croswell handles two youths from Gallion who dumped a stolen Ford in Lake Allyne before surrendering. The juvenile case goes to court. In Clermont county probate court a dispute over Joseph H. Sims will ends with an instructed verdict and a $1000 Socialist bequest plus $500 in fees and a remaining $4000 to the widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Croswell
Batavia
Olive Branch
John
Paul Malloy
Gallion
Lake Allyne
Croswell
Joseph H. Sims
Bethel
Clermont County
Socialist Party
Commen Pleas Court
White
Three Weddings in Batavia Bethel and Newtonsville
On June 9 at 10 a.m. Ben H Benken and Grace Oli gee of Milford wed at Rev E Burdsall home in Batavia in a double ring ceremony. They toured Columbus for their wedding trip. On June 10 at 9 30 a.m. Estle R Beck and Alice Taylor Crane of Bethel married, he a coal and lumber businessman and she given a fine ring. They went to Indian Lake for a 10 day outing. At 10 a.m. Clyde Williams of Edenton and Mayme V Cross of Newtonsville wed, Rev Burdsall officiating, with family and friends present. They returned to Newtonsville for a wedding dinner and reception with many gifts. best wishes to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben H. Benken
Grace Oligee
Milford
E. Burdsall
Batavia
Burdsall
Martha Benken
Columbus
Estle R. Beck
Alice Taylor Crane
Bethel
Crane
Indian Lake
Clyde Williams
Edenton
Mayme V. Cross
Newtonsville
Grace Cross
Thoms Williams
Otto Windon
Newtown Public School Commencement Set For June 17
Newtown public schools hold commencement Thursday evening June 17 with a program including an orchestra invocation by Rev W G Neel the Declaration of Independence reading the making of the flowers bread on the waters and solo items by Marcella Dean Shackett Eleanor Pearson and others followed by presentation of diplomas by A L Wilson assistant county superintendent and benediction by Rev W G Neel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown Public Schools
W. G. Neel
Lawrence Daily
Paul Leming
A .Marcella Dean Shackett
Clarence Clark Mateos
Ada Sellars
Silas
Eugene Leever
Washington
Eleanor Pearson
A. L. Wilson
T County
Sup’t of
Loveland Board Names Teachers for 1926 27 Term
The Loveland Board of Education announced the roster of teachers for the 1926 27 term at a recent meeting. Perry Potts serves as Superintendent alongside Carey Milligan Alice Templin and 10 other educators including Osceola Gentry Mildred Vandervort Helen Rush Susie May Teutonia Opes Nettie Harrison Ruth Beckman Lizzie Rude Matilda Brawner Josie C Woodford with vacancies to be filled later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loveland Board of Education
Perry Potts
Carey Milligan
Alice Templin
8. S. Bagby
Osceola Gentry
Mildred L. Vandervort
Helen Rush
Susie May
Teutonia
Tax time extended by county commissioners
A county commissioners meeting approved a resolution extending the tax payment deadline to July 20. No statements will be mailed after July 10. The extension is welcomed by many residents.
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Journal
Pleas of Guilty After Disturbance in Bantam
Sheriff and deputy quell a party in Bantam. Ethel and Lacie Blanton of Bethel and John Hopkins with Faris McGeorge of Loveland face drunkenness pleas. Hopkins injured by a farmer with a wrench. All four repay fines and costs. McGeorge and Hopkins jailed for cost and detention until paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Croswell
Dawson
Bantam
Ethel
Lacie Blanton
Bethel
John Hopkins
Faris McGeorge
Loveland
Hopkins
McGeorge
Allan Rapp
Bankers to Meet in Bethel on June 17
The Clermont County Bankers Association will hold an evening meeting in Bethel on June 17 with several speakers addressing the gathering and a banquet to follow. Preparations are underway for about 200 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Bankers Association
Bethel
Felicity School Board Offers Principal Post to Lulu Bonar
The Felicity-Franklin School Board again offers the Felicity School principalship to Mrs Lulu Bonar of Felicity for three years. She previously taught three years at Batavia High School. It is unclear if she will accept the position.
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Felicity-Franklin
Felicity School
Lulu Bonar
Felicity
New Band Stand Receives Weatherproof Paint Job
The band stand at the courthouse corner has been repainted to endure the weather and look presentable. It hosts weekly concerts drawing hundreds who travel long distances to enjoy the music. Attendance grows weekly and the public is invited.
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Court House
O E S Reunion 1926 in Felicity Ohio program announced
The 20th annual O E S reunion for Ohio’s 22nd district will be at School Park Felicity on Thursday June 24 1926. The program includes call to order 1100 AM central standard time songs prayers remarks music noon recess business meeting 100 PM and various readings solos and messages with involved officers and chapters. attendees urged to bring baskets and families welcome.
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Ohio
School Park
Felicity
Amy Dean Davis Weds Joseph A McCoy In New York City
Amy Dean Davis, Batavia girl, graduates from Vassar with high honors then marries Joseph A McCoy of New York City. The ceremony at St James Church near Hyde Park followed by a honeymoon in the Adirondacks. Attendants include Mary Louise Ficken and Jane Harvey with Tom Powers as best man.
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Amy Dean Davis
Batavia
Vassar College
Joseph A. McCoy
New York City
Miss Davis
Frank Davis, Jr
Washington, D. C
Davis
Palmer, Davis & Scott
Frank Davis
H. L. Nichols
Julia Nichols
Mt. Washington
Rev
Douglas
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Presbyterian Church
Princeton University
McCoy
Colliers Weekly
Riverside Drive
Adirondacks
St. James Episcopal Church
Hyde Park
New York
Albany
Hudson River
Maid of Honor
Mary Louise Ficken
Midland
Vassar
Janet Sheldon
Rockford
Ill
Mary Hinricks
Laurel
Mary Watson
Firmont
W. Va
Jane Harvey
Kansas City
Tom Powers
Akron
Ohio
Clermont County
Amy Dean
Ller to Lead Stuccoing of Courthouse Project
Mr. Ller of Mr. Crab with a crew prepares to start stuccoing the courthouse to improve the corner appearance and reduce future time expenditures. The old brick building is hard to chip but Ller’s experience should yield a solid finish for the county.
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Ller
Crab
Court House
Delays Decision On Burley Tobacco Contract Sign-Up
The Burley Tobacco Growers' Co operative Association board adjourned in Lexington without final agreement on terms for a new contract for Burley tobacco sign-up. The session ran the full day with all members present except W H O'Brien and W Y Allen. Aaron Sapiro and Rob H Hays advised on legal aspects of the contract.
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Lexington
Burley Tobacco Growers’ Co-operative Association
Burley Tobacco
W. H. O’brien
Indiana
W. Y. Allen
Tennessee
Aaron Sapiro
Robi. H. Hays
Batavia Boys Shine At Cincinnati College Of Law
Several Batavia youths study law with notable achievements at the College of Law in Cincinnati. Hugh C. Nichols wins a $50 prize for high three year average. Forest Edwin Ely earns $50 for best essay on Evidence funded by John R. Sayler’s bequest. Carl Joseph, son of the late Judge Joseph, graduates with a strong record.
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Batavia
College of Law
Cincinnati
Hugh C. Nichols
John R. Sayler
Forest Edwin Ely
Mr. Nichols
A. B. Nichols
Nichols, Speidel & Nichols
Edwin C. Ely
Davis & Ely
Forest
Carl Joseph
Joseph
Young Lawyer William Slye Appointed Amelia Solicitor
William K. Slye of Amelia has been admitted to practice law in the state and appointed solicitor for Amelia. The article praises his cleverness and bright future in the profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William K. Slye
Amelia
Mr. Slye
Former Batavian Mary Louise Glancy Graduates from Oberlin
Miss Mary Louise Glancy of Dayton a former Batavia girl joins Oberlin College graduates this year. Commencement exercises were held on June 14. Miss Louise is a niece of Mrs. Gomien and Allen and Thomas Glancy of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Louise Glancy
Dayton
Batavia
Oberlin College
Louise
Work Begins on New U. B. Church Construction
Work starts in earnest on the new U B church with cellar excavation under way and brick work planned soon. The pastor and architect oversee subcontracts as the congregation shows energy and progress. Sunday guests at Joseph Homan’s home include Ralph Homan Frances Blanor Joal Homan of Virginia John LeBlond and Miss Becker of Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
Ralph Homan
Frances, Blanor
Joal Homan
Virginia
John LeBlond
Miss Becker
Cincinnati
Joseph Homan
Broadway
Brown Files Candidacy for Ohio Secretary of State
Former Lieutenant Governor Clarence J. Brown of Blanchester filed his candidacy as a Republican for Ohio Secretary of State. He pledged a businesslike administration, rapid election return publication, timely license tag distribution, prompt money disposal, and full-time public service supported by his state experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Clarence J. Brown
Blanchester
Wedding Chimes. Thelma Hill Weds Harold Weaver in Williamsburg
A home wedding for Thelma Hill daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hill of Williamsburg and Harold Weaver of Batavia took place at six o'clock Saturday evening June 5. Rev Boyd Browning conducted the ring ceremony and Miss Florence Hill played Lohengrin's march. Attendants were Miss Carrie Chaney of Williamsburg and Eldon Stouder of Cincinnati. The bride wore blue georgette over satin with rhinestones and carried roses. The groom presented a string of pearls. A reception and dinner followed before the couple motored to Cincinnati. They will reside at Beechwood Lodge Batavia for the summer months.
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Thelma Hill
John Hill
Williamsburg
Harold Weaver
Batavia
Boyd Browning
Florence Hill
Lohengrin
Carrie Chaney
Eldon Stouder
Cincinnati
Weaver
Dale Weaveler
James Harry
Thomas Hill
Keethler
Murphy and McCoy Wedding in Milford
Mr and Mrs D W Murphy of Milford invite guests to the marriage of their daughter Hilda to Raymond J McCoy on Wednesday morning June 16 1926 at 8 oclock at St Andrews church The union is expected to draw much interest from local residents as the couple is well known and favored by many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Murphy
Milford
Hilda
Raymond J. McCoy
St. Andrews Church
Federal appropriation signed for Wilmington post office
A $130,000 appropriation to build a Wilmington post office has been signed by President Coolidge. Authorized in 1913, funds were never appropriated and now require specific Treasury Department recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Coolidge
Treasury Department
Sanitary Sewer Work Progresses on Spring Street
Work on the sanitary sewer on Spring Street is progressing and will be completed soon with trenching placed in the middle of the street. The old sewer runs east, the water main on the south. Town pays for intersections. long needed improvement. Frank Knauer visited his mother in Danville last week and reports crops fine with tomatoes as large as teacups from his brother John.
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Spring Street
Frank Knauer
Danville
John
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