Fortney Sentenced in Clermont Courier Case
Jerald B. Fortney receives six months in jail with a two dollar court cost from Clermont County authorities as reported by the Batavia based Clermont Courier.
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1948
Page
6
Jerald B. Fortney receives six months in jail with a two dollar court cost from Clermont County authorities as reported by the Batavia based Clermont Courier.
From The Courier files 100 years ago, marriages announced in New Richmond and Kenton Hardin County. Also a Clermont County notice forewarning about apprentice Morgan Simmerman living in Washington Township with a six cent reward for his return.
A visiting official replenishes the treasury during a town stop. He receives a receipt for the first year of his subscription to The Courier, reminding residents of the ongoing civic duties and community ties.
The 23rd annual meeting was held on Thursday June 7 at the New Richmond M E Church with Miss Ella Williams presiding. Speakers included Mrs. W H Crawford and Mrs Elmer Lawrence. Songs were rendered by Miss Glover Mrs Massey and Mrs Kayser. On June 16 Williamsburg residents will attend the cornerstone laying for a new school at Main Street head.
Mrs Lloyd Lehrer entertained her bridge group last Wednesday evening in Owensville. Stanley Evans, son of Mr and Mrs Ed Evans, was among the class graduating from St Xavier last Wednesday night. Dr and Mrs Allan Rapp have returned home after a week's vacation in the South.
Mr Ralph Lemon spent several days in St Louis Missouri. Mr and Mrs Bert Rosselot of Wheeling West Virginia visited relatives. Mrs Hoyt Ulrey of Seyethee Angela Lehman of Miami Pa spent Sunday with Mrs Anna Ulrey. The Glen Este 4 H Club met June 9 at Weymouth Bowles home electing Francis Rapp president George Jones secretary Wayne Smith reporter recreation leader Dickie Cahall and planning a softball team. Next meeting June 23 at Thomas Cleppers home.
Mrs Ralph Fuhr is convalescing at her home after an operation at Deaconess Hospital.
A devotional study tracing the Messiah hope from Genesis through Ezekiel Daniel and Zechariah. It links Daniel’s dream of a universal kingdom with prophecies of the Good Shepherd and foretells a deliverer who brings peace security and dominion, culminating in Jesus as Saviour King and Sanctifier.
The author contrasts occasional tavern collections for distressed individuals with regular church giving, noting gratitude for generosity but lamenting the rarity in liquor joints versus the steady practice in churches. Roy L. Smith’s remark underscores habitual support in religious settings.
A brief inspirational reflection states that becoming a musician does not require a grim struggle but rather faith and eagerness from life. It urges readers to approach life confidently, trusting that it serves them and that fear should be set aside.
Two poems recount a loving relationship turned distant and the ache of memory. The first, attributed to Jean Schewene, traces a dreamlike union that fades, leaving an aching heart though memories persist. The second, by Donald Wing Hathaway, contrasts purple phlox fading to darkness with a night garden and shared breath.
The Anti Cant Class of the Batavia Methodist Church will meet at the church Thursday evening at 6:30 for their regular meeting and picnic supper. Members are asked to bring their own service and something for the White Elephant Sale. Mrs Stella Daehler has returned to Batavia after a visit with friends in Portsmouth Ohio. Mrs Ella Cover entertained her reach club on Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Hugh Nichols and sons left Sunday for a trip to Florida. Mr and Mrs Tom Fortney entertained relatives from Virginia over the weekend.
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