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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1939

Page

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Centennial Celebration at Chile Opens July 1

Chile prepares a two day centennial starting July 1 with steamboat whistle salutes and a full village program. Hurtis Cann curates the museum, Elda Howe is historian, and an extensive schedule includes horse shoe, rowboat and motorboat races, swimming events, a bake show, foul play, dances, and contests led by local organizers.

Chile W. Buckley Hurtis Cann Elda Howe Blas Groff George James Bettle C. Brock H. Adams George Jenkins Clyde Bartlow Donald Adams Bessie Boys Clara Rolfe Hurtis Howe

Republican Picnic at Lake White Draws Attendees

Secretary of State Earl Griffith will address the Republican Women's Club at their annual basket picnic on Lake White near Averly Thursday afternoon June 29. Members from adjoining counties are invited for a traditional gathering with the Griffiths as house guests at the Rittenhour Lake White cottage.

Earl Griffith SF Bits Andly Womn’s Club Lake White Averly Griffith G. W. Rittenhour

Clermont County Grand Jury Reports for Batavia Session

The Clermont County Grand Jury is summoned to meet today in Batavia by Prosecutor F. A. Roberts. Members include Carrie Tristler Clifford Thomas Pearl Trent Mabel Caldwell E Willett Goebble Ellis Sherman Bobo Pierce Clarence Malott Ida Pringle Kathleen Fischback Emma Rhode Gertrude Dewdney Pearl Binning Paul McAfee Wrighty Watson all of Batavia township. A full docket of cases awaits consideration.

Clermont County Grand Jury Batavia F. A. Roberts Carrie Tristler Clifford Thomas Pearl Trent Mabel Caldwell E. Willett Tate To Goebble Ellis Sherman Bobo Pierce Clarence Malott Williamsburg Ida Pringle Wayne Kathleen Fischback Emma Rhode Gertrude Dewdney Pearl Binning Paul McAfee Wrighty Watson

Strosnider Family Heads to California for Exposition

Mr and Mrs E B Strosnider with their son and Jeannett Lee from Mt Washington and Mrs G C Anderson of Amelia plus Mrs Sarah Kennedy plan an auto trip to Los Angeles. They will tour California visit Miss Florence Byfield and Mrs Helen Bridwell, attend the San Francisco Exposition and return around August 1.

E. B. Strosnider Jeannett Lee Mt. Washington G.C. Anderson Amelia Strosnider Sarah Kennedy City Los Angeles

Death of 24 Year Old Copas Child Under Coroner Probe

Coroner E T Gibboney of Adams county investigates the death of Malcolm Copas aged 24 from near Blue Creek. The cause is unconfirmed but believed due to choking on a bean during a morning meal. Dr L M Pardon listed strangulation as the cause in early notes.

E. T. Gibboney Adams County Malcolm Copas Paul Copas Blue Creek Shrer

County awards two lime stone contracts at low bids

The county commissioners awarded two crushed lime stone contracts Monday to Cler mont Construction Company. The first bid was 1.48 per yard for 375 yards totaling 536.25 to place on Sugartree road Tate township. The second bid was 1.42 per yard for 530 yards totaling 752.60 to place on Buckheat road Miami township.

Clermont Construction Company Sugartree Road Tate Township Miami Township

Batavia Resident Cordelia Stickel 92nd Birthday

Batavia resident Cordelia Stickel celebrated her 92nd birthday Tuesday at her daughter Mrs. C. B. Nichols’s home. A renowned poet, accomplished pianist, and voracious reader, she remains active in Batavia life with four generations under one roof.

Cordelia Stickel Batavia C. B. Nichols

Brotherhood Meets at Amelia Methodist Church

The Clermont County Brotherhood will meet at 8 p.m. Thursday evening June 22 in the Amelia Methodist church. The gathering will discuss community affairs and plan upcoming events.

Clermont County Brotherhood Amelia Methodist Church

Lawn Fete At Methodist Church Planned For June

The Guild of the Methodist church will host a Lawn Fete on the church lawn Wednesday evening June 21. Home made ice cream will be sold by the dish or in quantities.

Guild of Methodist Church

Open Season Opens in Ohio for Bass

Bass season begins in Ohio on June 16 as anglers flock to streams. Fishermen are urged to secure licenses before fishing. Game wardens will enforce rules on the water.

Ohio

Lawn Fete At Summerside Church Friday Night

Summerside church hosts Lawn Fete on the church lawn Friday evening June 23 serving home made ice cream and cake as the Silver Moon Class sponsors the event.

Summerside Church Lawn

Lawn Supper and Bazaar at Amelia n Baptist Church

The Hand in Hand Class of Amelia n Baptist Church holds its Annual Lawn Supper and Bazaar on church grounds Saturday afternoon and evening June 24. Cafeteria supper from five o'clock featuring chicken barbecue sandwiches salads vegetables pie cake ice cream and drinks. Baked goods rugs aprons needlework and fish pond for sale. Social time with friends and neighbors.

Amelian Baptist Church

Postponed Games Schedule for Rainy Weekend

All games were postponed last Sunday due to rain. A new schedule for next Sunday lists Mt Crab at Williamsville Hamersville at Newtonsville Bethel Harbor at Batavia Amelia at Edenton New Hope at Owensville Williamsburg at Goshen.

Mt. Crab Wilhiamsville Hamersville Newtonsville Bethel Hiport Batavia Amelia Edenton New Hope Owensville Williamsburg Goshen

Superintendent Raymond Elion Hurt by Steam Burst

Milford Waterworks supervisor Raymond Elion was badly scalded Friday when a steam hose burst. Dr. J C Spende treated him and he was taken to the Deaconess Hospital in Cincinnati in serious condition.

Raymond Elion Milford J.C. ‘Spende al ‘Ellont Cincinnati

Livestock meeting on swine problems in Clermont County

Livestock Specialist Larry Bear from Ohio State University will address hog producers in Clermont County at Elmer Evans farm in Bethel on Saturday with a 1 30 PM start. The session, hosted by the County Livestock Committee and Agricultural Agent, covers worm control feeding and management for sows and pigs plus a market pig grading demo by a Cincinnati Producers rep. The Evans farm lies southwest of Bethel town center. morning events begin at 10 AM at Clermont County Experiment Farm focusing on sheep.

Larry Bear Ohio State University Clermont County Elmer Evans Bethel County Livestock Committee Clermont Cincinnati Clermont County Experiment Farm

Fourteen Clermont county drivers receive licenses

Fourteen Clermont county drivers passed the exam and were issued licenses. State official Iman L. Letzéker noted any driver who passes the exam may drive if they show financial responsibility in case of an accident. Names include Leona Boys, Lloyd Milner, Terry Williams, Maude Daniels, Roger Veith, Donald Brown, Herman Ibyda, Martha Buser, Bruce Paschal, Edna Washburn, William Davis, Carl Fetter, John Voll, and Sidney.

Clermont County Iman L. Letzéker Leona Boys Chile Lloyd Milner Amelia Terry Williams New Richmond Maude Ic Daniels Goshen Roger Veith Loveland Donald Lee Brown Bethel Herman Ibyda Batavia Martha Jean Buser Bruce Paschal Edna Washburn William Carl Davis Sthel Carl Fetter Owensville John Voll Cozaddale Sidney Letzel

General Ashburn Receives Roosevelt Letter On Inland Waterways

Major General T. Q. Ashburn, longtime Washington resident and president of the Inland Waterways Corporation, received a letter from President Roosevelt dated June 13 praising the corporation’s 1938 profit and Ashburn’s leadership. Also notes Esther Sutton’s thyroid operation recovery in Cincinnati and unemployment compensation figures for May 1939.

T. Q. Ashburn Batavia James K. Ashburn Marguerite Ashburn Roosevelt Tnland Waterways Corporation Franklin D. Roosevelt Ashburn Washington D. C The Inland Waterways Corporation

Judge White Schedules Hearings Across Ohio Courts

In Demand, Judge Chas G. White spent Monday and Tuesday hearing cases in Hamilton Ohio. He returns for two cases in Batavia today and tomorrow then presides Thursday at the Common Pleas Court in Georgetown. Today’s matters include a motion for additional security for costs in Davis versus Fishback and a hearing on temporary alimony in McQueen divorce.

Chas. G. White Hamilton Ohio Batavia Common Pleas Court Georgetown McQueen

Mary Aicholtz To Teach First Grade At Trenton

Mary Aicholtz daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Aicholtz Summer side was among Miami University 490 graduates this year Of the 40 two year graduates she was the first to be placed She will teach the first grade at Trenton Ohio.

Mary Aicholtz Chas. Aicholtz Summerside Miami University Trenton

Glen Rose Couple Celebrates Golden Anniversary at Home

Ellis Lambert Guynn and Alice Musser Guynn observed a golden wedding anniversary with a Sunday reception and all-day celebration at their Glen Rose home. Their eldest son Alvah Clayton and his wife also marked their eighteenth wedding anniversary. The Guynns, natives of Clermont county, have lived in Glen Rose, run a nursery and landscape business for 40 years, and have seven children, eight grandchildren, and no deaths in the family.

Ellis Lambert Guynn Alice Musser Guynn Guynn Marietta Moscow Clermont County T’ Glen “Rose Alvah C. Guynn George Irwin Clarence Edna Russell William Thelma Mr. Guynn

Reds Meet Dodgers Onnite For Second Night Contest

Clerks of Clermont County townships villages and school districts are asked to call the Auditor's office for budget blanks for the next fiscal year No blanks will be mailed this year Majcewsky will assist clerks needing help completing budget estimates when they call at the auditor's office.

Clermont County Majcewsky

Land of Oz at Coney Island Cincinnati

A complete amusement park in miniature called The Land of Oz attracts Coney Island visitors in Cincinnati. It features the Teddy Bear coaster, a miniature Ferris Wheel, Round-Up, Chase-Me, Swan, hand cars, and a streamlined Coney Zephyr. The kiddie rides include a merry-go-round and pony track. the swimming pool area hosts leisure games. George H and family top the entertainment with Dolly Downing and Jimmy Joy Orchestra at Moonlite Gardens. Art Morgan's Orchestra sails on Island Queen. Tommy Nolan Savoy Sisters provide audience participation at the Clubhouse. The Coneyne Circus with trained animals also draws crowds.

Coney Island Cincinnati Coney’s Toonerville George H Fis Dolly Down Moonlite Gardens Coney Jimmy Joy Art Morgan Tommy Nolan Savoy Sisters Si the Coneyne Circus

Former County Agent to Attend Rotary International Convention

Eth Baugh president elect of Purdue Alumni Association and Lloyd Josselyn secretary Lafayette Rotary Club join John Stemm retiring Governor to travel to Cleveland for Rotary's 30th International Convention. About 15 000 Rotarians from 60 nations will attend with 3 000 from abroad. George C Hager says delegates started May 2 from New Zealand and Australia as Cleveland prepares International House of Friendship for June 18 to 24 events.

Eth Baugh Purdue University Alumni Association Lloyd Josselyn Lafayette Rotary Club John Stemm 155Th Cleveland Rotary George C. Hager Chicago Rotary International New Zealand Australia International House of Friendship Howard H. Freighner

Card Party at Mt. Carmel Social Club Hall

A card party is scheduled at the Mt. Carmel Social Club Hall with grand prizes for winners. All card varieties will be played including 500 bridge pinochle euchre lotto fuchsen and invites extend to all.

Mt. Carmel

Reds Night Encounter Dodgers With Colorful Pre Game Show

The Cincinnati Reds host the Brooklyn Dodgers at Crosley Field for a night game under Leo Durocher. A pre game show includes the Miamisburg High School Band an Amateur Bicycle League exhibition a beigeile parade a one mile bicycle race and a race between two old time high cycles. Tickets are sold at Henry Straus Cigar Store.

Cincinnati Crosley Field Reds Brooklyn Dodgers Leo Durocher Dodgers Miamisburg Bicycle League of America Ohio New York Giants Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Henry Straus Cigar Store Sixth Walnut Streets Chicago St. Louis

Dr F S Skeen to Live Here in Batavia

Dr Frederick S Skeen and wife Helen move from Cincinnati to Batavia to open an office in the Geo Gregg home near the town hall. He will hold morning and evening hours and also operate an Amelia office with Dr S W Scorse. Skeen is a Cincinnati Christ Hospital intern and a University of Cincinnati medical graduate with wide professional associations.

Batavia Frederick S. Skeen Helen M. Skeen Cincinnati Lerhare Christ Hospital Skeen Geo. Gregg 4Th Street Town Hall Amelia S. W. Scorse College of Medicine University of Cincinnati Nu Sigma Nu Medical Fraternity Auburn Ave Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Wesleyan Alpha Au Omega Phi Mu Alpha W” Clan Bucyrus Cincinnati General Hospital

Growth of facial hair after shaving explained

The text states facial hair on a man grows fastest just after shaving, then slows to an average of about one half inch per month. Shaving does not affect growth rate or hair thickness. Hair grows at an angle, not perpendicular, with angles from 31 to 50 degrees on the face.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chilo California Lawn Fete Baseball Esther Sutton Good Samaritan Hospital Joseph L. DeCourcy Solumbus Hfe Bureau of Unemployment Comulation Sinee Glen Rose Mrs Lambert Guynn Alvah Geo. Hall Amusement Park DR. F.S. Skeen Gregg Home
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