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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1938
Page
8
An itemized notice from The Clermont Courier details the publication schedule, cross-refs with the Cincinnati papers, and subscription rates including one year for the Clermont Courier and linked rates for the Cincinnati Post Courier Times Star and Enquire.
Social and personal notes report Clare Kissick and family visiting in Loveland and Edenton, Miss Eleanor and Miss Virginia Dominy with Miss Lillian Colburn in Cincinnati, and multiple visits across Owensville Georgetown Maysville and Amelia. Notables include Dr. John H. Belt’s passing at 94 and Dr. J. C. Fitzpatrick attending a vet conference in New York as Brooksville and Higginsport residents travel and host gatherings.
John Caster, 79, killed a 15 inch diamond back rattlesnake in the rear of his Felicity home last week. He said the rattler was chasing four large toads.
In early railroad days trains sought water from streams, carrying water leather peons. The practice, called in water, gave rise to jerkwater towns at water stops and jerkwater railroads describing small, relatively unimportant lines.
Mr and Mrs B N West of Bethel marked their first wedding anniversary with a Sunday open house from 2 to 5 PM drawing about 250 guests from Ohio. Hosts served punch and dainty sandwiches as a long guest list from Columbus to Cincinnati attended.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations for Regions V and VII social security boards as well as positions including Assistant Home Economist Junior Home Economist Junior in Home Economics Information Junior Aquatic Biologist Chemical Engineer Specialists in Cotton Classing and Assistant Lighthouse Keeper. Salaries range from 1680 to 6500 dollars annually. Full information available from Marjorie Peet at the local post office.
The Panama canal reduces distance between San Francisco and Liverpool by 5,666 miles, cutting two-fifths of the former route as ships gain a nearer passage.
Cincinnati reports a major fireworks display at Coney Island during the three day Fourth of July holiday. New pyrotechnic effects by Arthur Rozzi will debut nightly with audience participation and souvenir song sheets. Tommy Tucker and His Orchestra play Moonlite Gardens July 1 through 13 except July 9. George Hall and Dolly Dawn appear July 9. The Island Queen boat ride and Coney pool are highlighted attractions.
County officials report they cannot secure work in surrounding rural counties, citing rulings echoed by W. C. Griffiths last week as the basis for the ongoing difficulty.
The text explains ventriloquism cannot be produced in the stomach and describes how a ventriloquist uses a full breath with nearly still chest neck and lip muscles, a nearly closed mouth, and narrowed glottis to shape sound. It notes deception relies on suggesting the sound source.
The ginkgo is a native of China and Japan with debate over its true origin in China alone. It is regarded as the last surviving genus of a once widespread family dating to the carboniferous era, well represented in fossils. Recently wild specimens have been found beyond temple sites, and horticulturists view it as a distinct conifer.
The 1648 Pride's Purge forced out Presbyterian majority from the Long Parliament by Colonel Pride and his troopers. The remaining members formed the Rump Parliament after ejecting those favoring reconciliation with King Charles I.
The steamer departs the foot of Broadway in Cincinnati at 11 A M 2 30 P M 5 30 P M and 8 P M for Coney Island with Toney Salamack and His Orchestra providing free dancing music.
The Scioto County Republican Central and Executive Committees vote unanimously to endorse Emory F. Smith for the Republican nomination for Representative in Congress in Ohio's 6th District. The endorsement cites his legal training farm roots labor sympathies civic and fraternal involvement and track record as a vote getter.
Circles 1 and 2 of the M. E. Guild sponsor a covered dish luncheon at the church at noon Wednesday July 6. Families and friends are invited. A silver offering will be received to pay for the table cloths recently purchased.
Naniwabushi is a falsetto recitation of heroic folktales with samisen accompaniment. Each text lasts about 40 minutes and centers on Japan's feudal era. Nan iwa refers to Osaka, while bushi denotes a fierce ancient warrior clan.
The civil year runs 365 days 5 hours 48 minutes 49.7 seconds and seasons begin at equinoctial and solstitial points. These solar markers shift yearly by precise astronomical laws, making exact season start times mathematical calculations.
Botany Bay in New South Wales Australia was named by Captain Cook due to the abundance of strange plants observed there.
A classified list shows various used cars with year, model, and prices including 1934 Master DeLuxe Chevrolet 4-Door at 335, 1930 Pontiac 4-Door at 145, 1936 Master Chev 4-Door at 495, 1935 Pontiac 2-Door at 495, 1935 Dodge 4-Door at 465, 1935 Pontiac Sports Coupe at 445, 1935 Ford Coach and 1933 Plymouth Coach at 235, 1930 Dodge 4-Door, a Dodge 4-Door Like New at 145, Pontiac 4-Door at 75, Whippet 4-Door at 75, Ford Sport Roadster at 65, Buick 4-Door at 60, Essex Sport Coupe.
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