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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1926
Page
8
Batavia notes include a July 5 baseball game against Mt Carmel at 2 30 pm, local visits from Ed Bishop William s burg and Frank Davis Jr Washington DC, plus community events at the Bantam fairgrounds and Holy Trinity church activities. Local residents travel, shop, and socialize across Clermont County with appointments and health updates noted.
Bethel will begin free mail delivery July 1 with two carriers delivering to doors replacing in-office meetings. Residents may rent a box or receive home mail, as the post office is overhauled to meet government standards. Four deposit points will exist besides the office for letters and packages.
Milford Ohio hosts a three day Home Coming and Carnival at Riverside Park with ball games, athletic events, a parade with prizes for bands floats and decorated vehicles, and meals by the Eastern Stars. Also agronomy advisory warns orchardists to guard against grass fires during dry periods using mulch and fire breaks to protect trees.
Miss Aida Duckwall formerly of Clay Center and now in Abilene has been elected to Alpha Xi Delta chapter presidency and to Phi Alpha Mu. She will represent the sorority at Glacier National Park in June and leads the honorary science society for 1926-27.
Florida Times-Union reports cautious science on the antiquity and builders of the Middle West mounds as researchers reassess who created the structures and how.
Tax books are complete for June taxes with receipts possible at any time. Enclose a self addressed stamped envelope when requesting a statement of taxes due and state the township village or school district where the property is located. June taxes equal December minus Road Assessment. Treasurer Clermont County.
A receipt records a one year subscription to the Courier for Thomas M. Pinkham of Bantam dated May 11 1886. Agent Thomas Sheldon issued issues from No 1 to Vol 1 No 62. The paper is described as in perfect condition and a curiosity. Pinkham is noted as a Bantam pioneer.
County mayors issue proclamations urging annual cleanup of unsightly weed patches and rubbish to improve sanitation. They warn mosquitoes breed in stagnant water and can spread disease, urging communities to act now. Will the towns heed the call?
The Haag shows are billed for Felicity on July 8 and Bethel on the 5th. Residents recall crowded Batavia crowds from two years ago and Batavia's reputation as a good show town. Also notes farm yields from 1911 Experiment Farm including hay harvest, field sizes, and fertilizer history with sheep pastures and pest precautions.
The Smith reunion is set for Monday July 6 on the Lutheran church lawn in New Richmond. Dr A B Smith president of Ohio Northern University will preach at the Methodist church on the Fourth evening. invitations extend to many age and acquaintances to hear him. Read details in the Courier and subscribe for $1.25.
The Jolly Cooking Club met at the Williamsburg schoolhouse on June 19 with full attendance despite one girl breaking her arm. Agnes Monley presided as roll call answered with the club pledge. Minutes, constitution, and last meeting notes were read and adopted. A cooking hour produced sugar cookies and ice cream. Esther Manley reports.
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