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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1949
Page
6
The Clermont Courier a Batavia Ohio weekly published by The Cilermont Publishing Company prints editor and publisher Gerald B. Fortney. The paper founded in 1896 offers subscriptions at $1.00 for six months or $2.00 for one year and is entered as second class matter at the Batavia post office.
The notice directs original reprint poems only to be submitted with author name and address in the upper left corner. Contributors are asked to send works to Sheila Stinson in Lockland Ohio or Mrs Edna Hamilton in Cincinnati Ohio.
A narrator recalls his father’s approach and how each footstep hinted at his day. The cadence of his tread reflected events, from cautious days to burdensome ones, ending in a serene, radiant greeting at the door as night deepens. The piece closes with a child’s sense of the distant, hopeful light.
Poem excerpt portrays a patient man aligning with fate and the earth’s slow cycle. It emphasizes restraint and partnership with nature, valuing patience over haste as buds, flowers, fruit, and harvest unfold.
A verse by Agnes Kendrick Gray describes a sheathed azalea and its growth cycle. The speaker notes patient opening and steady seasonal progression, as the plant’s leaves roots stems and fruiting mature in a calm processional of growth.
A 100 years ago note reports Jenny Lind planning a U S tour in the near future. The column also records a cholera outbreak in Milford and Montauk with 16 cases and 2 deaths by Tuesday afternoon.
Fifty years ago a 97 year old woman named Mrs. B Bushman died at Point Pleasant after a long life. She was born on the same lot where she died and once cared for General Grant as a child. She attended the wedding of Jesse Grant and Hannah Simpson.
Miss Norma Le Clerc Stoner of Milford captured a large gold medal for a general scholarship in the Cincinnati School of Pharmacy last week. The class of 25 included four girls. Stoner is a Milford high school graduate and prize winner.
The Goshenettes 4 H Club met in the Goshen Rural School cafeteria on Tuesday May 31. Members then began work on their projects using cafeteria tables for cutting materials. Five members are now at camp.
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis warns the polio season is close and provides five precautions for parents to protect children during May to October. Rules cover avoiding crowds, fatigue, polluted water, sudden chills, and strict personal hygiene. It also lists polio symptoms and urges prompt medical care and calm attitudes, noting many recover fully.
The new weather man arrived Sunday as many games were rained out. Mt Carmel beat Williamsburg 11 to 4 on a muddy field aided by Robinson for Didday while Hamilton used Cockrell and Wilson. Batavia defeated Salt Air 10 to 5 with Pierce on the mound for Batavia and Woodruff Cahill for Salt Air. Bethel New Richmond game postponed to Tuesday at Seller's Park. A bath tub pre heater is also advertised for cold tub use.
Readers are urged to invest in U S Savings Bonds as a path to financial security. The message highlights the government backed program and calls for participation to support national savings efforts.
A compact note lists passages including Matthew 16:1-8, John 1:1-17, and 1 Corinthians 15 with a rational reading prompt referencing Luke. The snippet presents a curt catalog of scripture citations without narrative context or commentary.
A sermon argues death is conquered only by the Easter event, not by human effort. It praises the Resurrection as God’s power over death, distinguishes Jesus from ghosts, and notes the disciples’ initial confusion yet firm belief in Christ’s risen glory.
Mesdames Alice Green Hattie Ludlow and Lucy Ringel attended the Past Matrons Club at Mrs. Lucille Hunt's home in Amelia Thursday evening. Mrs Gertrude Doty and family visited friends here recently while Mrs Lloyd Clover spent Wednesday in Cincinnati. Ida Mae Ringle joined a Friday shower at Verlah Beach hosted by cousin Mrs Clara Gilfillen of New Richmond. Mr and Mrs George Earl Huling and Sidney went to Shilliot's picnic in Kentucky Saturday.
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