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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1923
Page
5
The Davey Tree Expert Co announces limited openings for ambitious single men aged 20 to 30. Opportunities include good starting pay, permanent employment, extensive travel, scientific training in tree surgery, rapid advancement, and association with fine fellows. Only clean red blooded outdoors lovers need apply.
Mrs. Addie Lawrence and Milford grandson visit Miss Melvina Brunk. Fred Smithson and wife spent Sunday with Francis Grosnickle. Dorothy and Allen Jonas of Cincinnati visited T. F. Lyons. Frank Yeoman and family of Norwood, Clifford Cramer and family of Marathon were guests of A. Cramer. Mrs. Mattie Rutledge and Dana of Terrace visited. Miss Michie Pierce and Mrs. Julia Haynes were in the city Thursday. Mrs. L. B. Turner returned home after spending time in Dayton last week.
Russell Prickett and family spent Sunday with Gus Thompson and family. Many local residents hosted or visited relatives from nearby towns including Williamsport, Newberry, and Cincinnati. Attendees included Mrs Bessie Reynolds, Mr Phil Williams, Mrs Tochia, and Thomas Williams, with several attending church circles and summer schools in Oxford and Cincinnati.
Mr and Mrs Lyle Ware hosted many Summerside friends on Thursday. The piece lists guests including Mrs Howard Ayer and daughters, Mr and Mrs Elijah Mattox of Amelia, A Nash and family of Batavia, and others visiting local families. A social at the Academy is planned for Saturday night June 23 inviting all to attend.
Clifford Myers of Oklahoma visits his parents in Goshen. Dr Earl Burns and wife of Norwood visit their mother. Miss Irene Burger returns home to Atwood Indiana after a visit. A C Nichols and Mrs Emma Gray visit Dr and Mrs Ridings in Greenfield. Mrs Ige Case returns from New York. J L Smyser and daughter with Mr and Mrs F B Bishop visit Wm Rust family at Mulberry. Fagin family from Walnut Hills visits home folks. Large lawn fete draws crowd with receipts of seventy dollars. Mrs Gladys Kuck to teach domestic science at high school next year. Mrs Ruby Yeomans F B Hoggatt and E Simms begin summer work at Wilmington College. Ada Applegate of Los Angeles visiting friends.
Chas Hartmetz and family hosted Edgar Hartmetz of Norwood Alfred Allen of Evanston and a group including Mrs Louise Winemiller and daughters and Mrs Paul Gunther and daughter to a Sunday dinner. Several relatives from Batavia Milford Linwood Summit and Batavia visited or joined in.
Mrs Charles and daughter visit brother Rev Steele in Middletown while Mr and Mrs Al Malady host at Five Mile. Families attend Aunt Emma Applegate's funeral. Estella Joseph departs for six week University course in Oxford. Birth announced for June 14 to Mr and Mrs Kirskaddon. Eastern Stars hold meeting with about sixty visitors.
The I C C F will hold decoration services Sunday at 2 p m with George I Brill of Covington Ky as main speaker. He is described as the best speaker no one can miss hearing. Everyone is welcome and asked to bring flowers.
An ice cream social is planned on the Baptist church lawn for Saturday evening June 23 with all invited. Children’s Day services are announced for Sunday evening at the Methodist church. Several local residents are noted as visiting or guests in town, including Madisonville and Washington, D. C. visitors, with social gatherings and a forthcoming marriage for Miss Ann Phillips and Ted Smith.
A church lawn social is planned at the M. E church on a summer evening. Attendees are asked to bring one small pocketbook and a tim to share. The note lists multiple local names and families expected to attend.
Williams and daughter Bila dine with Mire Cries Kain of Cincinnati and Mr and Mrs William Beckett visit relatives here. Visitors include Mrs Ira Innis and Elsworth from Norwood, McNutt returning from Frankfort, and Ohio Wesleyan commencement at Delaware. Opera House shows June 21 23 and 26 27 featuring Mixed Faces Jackie Coogan.
Mr and Mrs Frank Dimmitt attended Grange at Milford Saturday night. Three new members were admitted, followed by ice cream cake and strawberries. Various locals visited friends and attended events across town including visits to Edenton and Mara thon lawn fete.
The Frank W. Weaver Post reports twelve new members initiated last Thursday night. They paraded blindfolded through the streets, each escorted by a member, singing a forerunner tune, returning in a box on wheels labeled 40-8 to symbolize carrying men or horses. After returning to the armory, the initiation concluded with a supper around 1 a.m.
Illinois field agronomist reports three Ohio wheats Gladden Trumbull and Fulhio show resistance to flag smut in four Ohio counties. Originating at the Ohio Experiment Station these lines are spreading westward as farmers value hardiness high yields and strong milling and bread making qualities amid concerns of disease carried by bran imports from Illinois.
Farmers complain of persistent rain and wet fields in June with weeds higher than corn. Ground too soggy to plow leaves crops neglected while fox tail grass spreads. Tobacco fares better where cutworms have ceased ravages, though some areas report heavy rains delaying field work.
The article notes eggs are cheaper now after the war but expected to rise next winter. Housewives are packing dozens to save, as fresh eggs sell for 16 cents at stores. Water glass packing is mentioned as successful, contrasting with last winter when it was difficult. Coal at 10.50 adds to concerns of energy independence.
The Ripley Bee notes a warning to dog owners that their pets are killing sheep and must be kept at home. It states this is not the only complaint locally, as the area also experiences dog-related issues.
Farmers report a strong tobacco setting season after heavy rains last week with many acres already planted. Some workers were scarce at 50 cents an hour plus board, and remaining plants could be set if a good season continues. If not completed by June 15, ground may be planted to corn. housing for workers remains tight.
Roy Nichols of West Union refused to pay dog tax for his pet. He appeared before Squire Cooper who ordered fine and costs of 16.20 dollars and sent him to jail. Nichols stayed until the fine was paid, with a local remark that paying one dollar would have let him go.
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