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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1928
Page
8
Read it in The Courier first. Local notices report births weddings visits and community events across Batavia Amelia Williamsburg and Madisonville. A court of social news notes hospitality, church services, anniversaries, and civic happenings as residents attend gatherings and celebrate milestones.
Jud Tunkins says he would not object to a man playing a piano if he could avoid watching the musician’s facial expression. The remark reflects his humorous take on stage performance and audience scrutiny.
In Batavia last Saturday the American Legion Junior team beat Batavia High School 4 to 1 at Batavia grounds. Combs earned nine strikeouts for the Legion while Williams and Carson contributed two base hits. The win boosts the Legion squad's prep for the national baseball tournament starting next week, with the Clermont county team likely facing Hamilton county champions in the first round. Next game set for Wednesday at 4 p.m. Fans urged to attend and back the boys.
The 22nd annual Ohio O. E. S. reunion will be held in Williamsburg park next Friday, June 22. A full day program is planned with a noon basket banquet. All Masons and families are welcome to attend with baskets and utensils.
The Bee reports rumors of no tobacco market in Ripley next year are false. Four major tobacco companies confirm buyers will be on the floor next year if a market remains desired. Officials say operations will continue and provide evidence to any inquirer.
The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for sympathy after the death of Charles A Strelow. They thank floral donors Rev Bonham the Odd Fellows the funeral director Wm. S. Moore and others for services and consolation from his wife and children.
Camels and dromedaries introduced to Virginia in 1701 and other periods struggled due to limited knowledge of habits and care. Early efforts to establish camel populations proved unsuccessful across the Old World introductions.
Id Fields was born near New Castle Kentucky on April 28 1851 and died June 9 1928 at age 77 years 1 month and 12 days. He is survived by four widowed spouses five daughters four sons and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He joined the Baptist church at Port Royal Kentucky several years ago and passed away at daughter Nettie Gullion s home in Campbellsville Kentucky with a sentiment that God giveth and taketh away and all things are well.
A Republican primary contest pits the prosecuting attorney against challengers as voters decide the party's choice for the office. The race centers on law enforcement priorities and local crime policy.
On Friday night August 10 the elections board member kept the office open until midnight. John Clark of Miami township appeared just at the hour and filed as a Democratic primary candidate for sheriff. Co. has previously run and lost. Several others filed late in the session.
In Columbus on June 19 officials urge Ohioans with firearms to kill crows eating pheasant eggs across the state. A 25 cent bounty is paid for each crow killed, with payment only if the township funds exist and the head is presented to township clerks.
State Treasurer Bert B Buckley has sent tax notices to about 24000 corporations for the 1928 franchise tax. Domestic taxes will yield around 5 million dollars and foreign taxes about 1 million. Over six weeks treasury receipts should total ~7 million including utilities maintenance and cigarette license taxes.
Harry J. Kirk the new state highway director said he supports Governor Donahey’s road policy and will extend the road dollar benefits to all areas including sparse communities. He aims for smooth roads on Ohio’s 11 000 miles by 1928 with economical maintenance. John Hayden filed for the August 11 Republican primary for Representative in Felicity.
Members of the Batavia I. O. F. lodge will decorate the graves of their deceased brothers next Sunday at 2 p.m. They meet at the hall, visit Olive Branch cemetery to decorate, then return to Citizens' cemetery for further graveside decoration. All members and the Rebekahs are urged to attend.
Notice from the Board of Deputy State Superintendents of Elections for Paris County announces sealed bids for ballots for the August primary. Bids due by July 6, 1928 noon, with ballots delivered by July 14. each bid backed by a bond twice its amount. Board may reject all bids. Edna K. Spear, Clerk.
Fragmentary classified items list a dentist address in Batavia Ohio and assorted ads. Mentions of a turkey and hens for sale, hardwood boards, and a request for a single man to contact Newtown Ohio.
Farmers and stockmen whose sheep were killed or injured by dogs will receive prompt attention and adjustment by contacting John Guilday the dog warden at Milford. He is the county's agent.
County Treasurer ED Peterson announces June 1928 tax books are ready and taxes will match December 1927 amounts minus any special December 1927 tax. New Richmond adds 18.10 mills for light purposes by vote. No telephone tax statements. pay early to avoid crowd.
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