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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1937
Page
8
Mrs Joe Harrigan and daughter Betty entertained on Sunday in honor of her sister Mrs W H Jones Owensville and Peggy Leonard Cincinnati. A noon dinner featured a large birthday cake at the center of the table and friends and loved ones enjoyed good eats on a happy day.
Fireworks will light up the school house grounds on the evening of July 4 sponsored by the American Legion with Judge Nichols providing the display. Public invited.
The National Horse Pulling contest, designated for 1937 by the Horse and Mule Association of America, runs October 11 to 16 in Columbus alongside the National Percheron Show and National Dairy Show. Cash premiums total 1700 with 200 paid on opening day. Prizes are awarded for two weight classes across preliminaries on October 12 14 and 15, with finals on October 16.
Miss Ruth Malott of Hamersville married Fred Manning of Bethel in a quiet Saturday ceremony at 11 am conducted by Rev. B. E. Wright. The couple, both graduates from local high schools, were feted with a wedding dinner and serenade at the bride’s home as wedding gifts were presented.
Dr. Carter Misa Damm Wm Dowdrey and others attended a Social Service meeting Monday in Hamilton. Judge C N Young and Mrs Young plus others celebrated the 80th birthday of Charles Adams of Milford. Miss Dorothy Hempel, bride elect of Clark Gregg, honored by Mrs Louis Fishback with a kitchen shower.
Clermont County Auditor Blythe Jones says the county lacks 12 000 to 14 000 needed for a thorough re appraisal of real estate. He notes a complete survey would reveal millions in unlisted property and maps are being drawn to enable a full accurate re appraisal. The river property re appraisal is nearly done and a fullest possible re appraisal will proceed with current funds and staff.
Loveland council members reshuffle as Harry Nordman resigns marking the third resignation in three months. Clarence Tufts is named vice mayor at the latest meeting.
Early Monday a 1934 Plymouth coach was found abandoned on Fruit Ridge Road three miles south of Felicity with no plates. The driver fled, the car was moved to Citizens Garage Batavia, and Cincinnati officials were notified. A card showing former owner Mrs. R. L Schumacher Amelia Route 1 was found. Deputy Sheriff Tom Brooks leads the case.
Burton Hodges Clermont County Recorder notes a rising business trend for the first six months of 1987. Although records are not complete the total recording deeds and mortgages reaches 2268.47 dollars and could rise further. The peak month so far was 467.83 dollars, unmatched in over two decades.
Cincinnati fans await a St. Louis doubleheader at Crosley Field for Kentucky Day with Governor Chandler donning a Reds uniform. The Reds close home play with a night game vs the Cubs on July 12 while the Cardinals push for the National League lead in a tight pennant race.
On June 29 1937 a Schedule of Claims Debts and Liabilities against the Estate of Belle G Kennedy deceased Batavia Township was filed in this Court. The hearing is set for July 15 1937 at ten o clock in the forenoon. Those filing exceptions must do so at least five days before the hearing or be barred. Batavia Ohio June 28 1937. N G Cover Attorney Orville W Halbisch Probate Judge.
The convention of township trustees and clerks at the Hotel Gibson in Cincinnati concluded Saturday after discussing state aid for counties to meet relief needs and the transportation problem from free rural school transportation. About 1,000 guests favored a ten percent share of sales tax revenue for townships to offset losses from the 10 mill limit, but the request to urge Governor Davey to add relief to the current legislature failed for lack of support. Thomas noted 12,000 miles of the state’s school transport system run on muddy roads. The group thanked the Hamilton County convention committee and Cincinnati for hospitality.
Mrs. Anna Abbott wife of Deputy Sheriff Frank Abbott was rushed to Christ Hospital Cincinnati Wednesday for emergency appendicitis operation. She felt slight pain Tuesday evening while at a lodge meeting at Hamersville but grew worse by morning. Doctors diagnosed appendicitis and she is reported as getting along as well as can be expected.
Georgetown officials and a Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company representative discussed power rates. C G E offered a large reduction in exchange for a ten year contract, which the Board of Public Affairs found excessive and declined. The current contract ends in about eighteen months, while officials consider a municipal plant costing around 100000 to replace CG and E service.
The Fourth of July is the era’s top danger day with traffic accidents the major hazard. Motorists are urged to ensure car condition, start early to beat heavy traffic, and avoid fatigue and reckless holiday behavior.
Governor Martin L. Davey signed a bill effective August 11 reducing municipal speed limits in Ohio from 85 to 25 mph except on state routes and main streets where 35 mph will apply. Other limits remain 20 mph in tight districts and 35 mph on main highways. outside municipalities 45 mph. The law also requires drivers to slow to 20 mph near schools during recess and drop-off times.
The Hast Fork Progressive Farm Womans Club met at Mrs. Homer Ashton's home last Wednesday evening with members and families present. Program included songs, scripture reading, prayer, readings by Tillie Atchley, duets by Quincy and Mabel Mulloy, contests by Mrs. Gillette and Alma Glancy, piano by Lena White. Delight lunch of ice cream cake and ice tea served by the committee. Miss Gillette of Georgetown attended. Reporter.
Clermont County 4-H members and leaders met across clubs on June 22 to plan Coney Island trips and activities. Reports note Garden tours and demonstrations, group gatherings, and a large county outing drawing over 700 attendees with rides and a free boat trip to Cincinnati.
The All-American Girl 4-H Club met at Monterey School on June 23. Members answered roll call with favorite pastimes. New and old business were discussed and a demonstration on colors for different complexions was given. Meeting adjourned to reconvene July 1 at the same location. Christina Paff, Reporter.
Mrs. Sarah Huron aged 87 died Monday evening about 6 00 at the home of her stepson Sam Huron half a mile south of town on Maple Pike She had lived here since February after flood waters destroyed her Sardinia house Funeral services were held Wednesday in Ripley with interment there.
For sale a mix of building supplies including lime sheetrock cement sewer pipe paints and varnish. See J. C. Fuhr The Hardware Man Williamsburg Ohio tf.
A. B. Church with Rev. Smith and Walter J. Bauer announces Sunday school at 9:80 a.m. and morning service at 10:80. Evening worship at 8:00. Mid week services Wednesday 8 pm. Choir rehearsal Friday 8 pm. On Saturday July 8 the church women hold an ice cream social and market on the town hall lawn inviting the public before the Fourth of July.
Luke A. Shropshire husband of Luvena nee Willis of New Richmond died June 25 1937 in his 28th year. Funeral June 27 2 30 p.m. at T P White Sons with Rev Floyd. Interment Good Samaritan Cemetery. Jessie Conroy nee Hulshull wife of John William Conroy of 915 Front Street New Richmond died June 26 in her 75th year. Funeral June 29 2 30 p.m. at T P White Sons with Rev York. Interment Watkins Hill Cemetery.
Miss Della M Harding a graduate of Schirrmann hospital Portsmouth and Miss Margaret Maxwell a graduate of Glenville hospital Cleveland have been placed in the Clermont County Health Department by the Ohio State Department of Health. The added personnel are funded by Federal Flood Relief Funds.
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