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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1939
Page
8
Forrest Ely was in Columbus on business. Families from local towns visit relatives in Franklin and Batavia. Local clubs host gatherings while others plan travels to St Louis and Texas. A 60th anniversary and bake sale at Foster's store are mentioned along with hospital visits and World’s Fair plans in New York.
Registered Jersey cattle purchases share details from the American Jersey Cattle Club. Mike Retzler of Batavia bought herd sire Majesty Sampson 276925 from Ed ward Anstaett of Batavia. John Urban of Batavia bought cow Swope Pansy Dear 1015551 from Charles F. Swope of Bethel.
Riverside Methodist Church and Children’s choirs join for vesper services at Epworth Heights opening on June 25 at 8 p m. The 65-voice ensemble is directed by Violet Ruddick with Rev. Ray Tucker preaching on We Have Seen the Lord. Foreword announces Dr H G Werner of Grace Methodist Dayton to deliver evangelistic message. public invited.
Wanted white woman to care for invalid with neuritis no washing small ironing to care at night. Come to Tabasco store and inquire price four dollars per week. Mr Jack Shannon Route 1 Amelia 0 8114p. Insurance contact S L Larkin office 4531 res 5041.
Batavia M E Church under Minister C R Spangler lists Sunday school at 9 30 and morning service at 10 15 with Children’s Day exercises and a push for parent attendance. U B Church with Rev Smith presents Walter J Bauer as S S Superintendent, Sunday school at 9 30 and morning worship at 10 30 featuring Never on this Fashion. Young Peoples meeting to be held in the evening.
A truncated notice identifies S. L. Larkin with an office at 4581 and residence at 5041. The fragment hints at a personal contact listing without broader context or event details.
The Cincinnati Post reports a brisk recital of 1816 known as the year without a summer. It notes January warmth, widespread cold, ice in August, and crop losses from Vermont to New York. Prices surged with flour at 18 dollars a barrel in New York.
The unit in weighing gold is the troy ounce used for precious metals. It is distinct from the avoirdupois ounce and is standard in bullion markets.
Capital News reports petitions circulating to place nine constitutional amendments on the November ballot in Ohio. Each requires 250,000 signatures and review by county boards, with August 8 filing to qualify. Proposals include bond issue approvals, Old Age Pension guarantees, and tax reforms.
Attorney General Thomas J. Herbert ruled that money paid into the state treasury by mistake cannot be withdrawn without a specific appropriation by the legislature. The mis taken payer cannot withhold amounts owed to the treasury. The opinion was requested by John A. Lloyd, state superintendent of insurance, who noted occasional deposits into a Depository Trust Fund used by the insurer for its convenience.
The Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station explains simple steps to control the Mexican bean beetle. Dusts and sprays work, with calcium arsenate, cryolite, talc, and rotenone mixes. apply at first larval hatch and ensure thorough coverage bottom leaf surfaces every 10 days if needed. Avoid lead arsenate and watch residues on pods when using arsenate or cryolite.
Secretary of the late Earl Griffith will address the Pike County Republican Women at Lake White near Waverly on Thursday afternoon June 29. The event is an old fashioned basket picnic with adjoining counties invited and many locals expected to attend. Secretary and Mrs. Griffith will stay at the Rit tenhour Lake White cottage as guests before the address.
The article explains three peanut varieties: Spanish small peanuts used for salting, Virginia large peanuts sold in the shell, and the runner variety mainly used in confections. It notes blending Spanish and Virginia in peanut butter to balance oiliness and dryness.
The article explains petitions aiming to repeal the life-tenure law for the Adjutant General and assistants. If 150,000 signatures are not gathered by July 18 the old life tenure ends and successors serve only during the Governor's term. Columbus voters largely oppose life-tenure and refuse to sign.
Having purchased the home of Mrs. Philmore Ross at 6th and Wood streets Batavia Ohio I will sell at public auction the household furniture belonging to her at her late home Saturday June 24 1989 at 1 p m Terms cash A M Ellis and Wm Brothers. Wanted Have buyer for building site 1 to 4 acres on main highway Also have buyer for small store What have you H E Lindsey Batavia Phone 8105
Near middle age experienced farmer seeks widow with a farm or a willing partner to share ownership and destiny. J F Callahan Route 1 Laurel Ind. TrAp for rent three large rooms and hall with running water in kitchen and garage. Frank Bornhoffer Tabasco Ill. Adults only. latf
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