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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1932
Page
8
Local notes report Chas Hitt near completion of the new Kroger store room in Amelia. A busy community list mentions gatherings, visits, and events across Batavia, Williamsburg, Lytle, and surrounding towns with numerous residents from Ada College, Georgetown, and Cincinnati noted among guests and travelers.
Columbus report shows 12 at large delegates with Bulkley leading at 198615 votes, Davey 175148, Pomerene 164168. Despite no contests, 60k vote gap separates top and bottom. Davey’s high tally cited as sign of party support amid inactivity since 1928 gubernatorial run. Think It Over notes happiness begins with a decision to be happy.
Democratic National Convention in Chicago still lacks a chosen presidential or vice presidential ticket as reporters file from the press room. The scene remains intense with the party’s future candidates unsettled and crowds watching developments.
The Batavia Carnival slated for Saturday July 2 and Monday July 4 will be held at the Armory if weather interferes. It features a band concert both evenings a baseball game Monday at 2 p.m. a wrestling match at 4 p.m. and a grand fireworks display with games and attractions operating throughout.
The Willing Workers in the Vine Yard of the Lord at Monterey Christian Church held an all day quilting event on Thursday June 16 at the home of W R Aber and wife in Hartman. Members and guests listed include Laura Rapp Jesse Platt Peggie Platt Frank Pringle Liddy Clemons Rebecca Clemons Flossie Duchmin Adrian Duchemin Eunice Duchemin Birdie Ward Ralph Young Jane Young Bessie Thirey Will Uhl Helen Uhl L W Male Ethel Male Merle Male Maggie Ferree Alice Ferree Grace Fomorin Lon Thompson Master Jackie Male and Master Bobbie Ward. Dinner was announced at noon. The president led the Lord's prayer and a bountiful repast followed. Afternoon work included removing a finished quilt and starting another with plans to add Jesse Platt and Emma J Aber to the club. Adjournment moved for June 30 at Mrs Ralph Young's country home.
The 1938 4-H Club enrollment for Clermont County totals 646, up 107 from 1931, with 380 girls and 165 boys. Clothing projects lead with 226 girls, vegetable gardening at 103, 57 food clubs, and other varied projects. The 4-H exhibit at the 1982 Clermont County Fair is a major anticipated feature.
A collective move by shipping firms growers' groups and marketing agencies in Washington State seeks to ban OC grade fruit and prohibit shipping apples in boxes over 198 per box. Ohio growers are urged to match packing quality, thinning, spraying, and strict grading to maintain market access and compete nationally.
The Felicity high school band, a top Ohio group, will add to the New Richmond Fourth of July festivities. The event includes a riverfront concert before fireworks, a morning parade with floats and decorations, novelty races, swimming and john boat races, and cash prizes for top entries. T. H. Castlen and William E. Kelch head the arrangements.
The Clermont County Bankers Association held its annual meeting at the Loveland Gym on a Wednesday with 140 attendees. The program featured invocations, addresses by Harry L. Lamum and David M. Auch, musical numbers, humor bits, and a banquet. Officers elected for the year include William J. Snider as President, John Huntington as Vice President, and Herbert Rowan as Secretary. Retiring officers are Earl Ridings, William J. Snider, and John Huntington.
Mrs. Mary B. Gaddis widow aged 62 of Poetown collapsed and died Wednesday evening on returning home from work in her garden, cause stroke. Mother of four, she lived with her son. Funeral Saturday at Hamersville Christian Church with burial at Fees.
Reading from a public listing, the ad shows low prices on tires and assorted items. It includes items such as 19 cents per 25 pound bag, 68 cents for a quart jar, 25 cents for a 1 pound sugar, and 78 cents for a can of tea among other prices.
The Federal Farm Board released forty million more bushels of wheat to the Red Cross for milling in November. The shipments aid Clermont for a potential future delivery and have previously provided relief to the unemployed and needy.
Naomi Lewis, two weeks after clothing caught fire from a backyard bonfire, remains improving at the Children's Hospital in Cincinnati. Initial fears of fatal injuries have lessened as she responds to treatment.
County commissioners extend payment of June taxes without penalty until July 20. Commerce and sales notices list items for sale including a Crosley refrigerator and livestock offered by Mrs. Julia A. Teal of Milford Ohio.
The Amelia School Band will present its second open air concert on Tuesday evening July 6 at the school grounds. Plenty of space for all, come and enjoy an evening of good music.
Harry Brown, an experienced man in the business, opens a filling station on Water street between Main and Spring. The new station increases Batavia’s total to five, with three having been discontinued.
The treasurer announces tax books ready for collection of the last half year taxes. Office hours are 8 AM to 4 PM daily except Saturdays 1 30 PM close. Include acres or lot numbers township school district or village and real or personal on statements. Send remittance with self addressed stamped envelope. Avoid telephone tax statements. Signed Rk Erdman treasurer Ora Stockton deputy.
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