Batavia Captures Clermont County Tourney Title at Williamsburg
Batavia High School won the Clermont county basketball tournament at Williamsburg, defeating Owensville 28 26 in a dramatic Monday final after opening with a close win over Milford. Batavia also beat Bethel and New Richmond, with Milford and Amelia both earning notable showings in Saturday action. The Batavia roster included Henry Smith captain Chas York James Walker Elmer Kramer Franklin Wiseman Clarence Brown Cleo Carter Louis Fishback, and the team will advance to the district tournament in Dayton.
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Batavia High School
Clermont County
Williamsburg
Batavia
Milford
Batavia Boys
Owensville
Amelia
Moscow
New Richmond
Bethel
Ashburn
Clermont County Athletic Association
Dayton
Henry Smith
Chas York
James Walker
Elmer Kramer
Franklin Wiseman
Clarence Brown
Cleo Carter
Louis Fishback
Major J. B. Wallace Dies After Long Life in Ohio
Major J B Wallace long resident of Milford and Batavia dies at Christ Hospital after a three day illness in his 88th year. A real estate man and 60 year Mason he left two daughters Pauline and Ina and son J Bruce Wallace of Cleveland. Funeral at Milford M B church 2 pm Wednesday with Greenlawn Cemetery burial. Mr and Mrs Cleve Hoes and son of Springfield visited Sunday.
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J. B. Wallace
Batavia
Milford
Christ Hospital
Clermont
Hamilton Counties
Masonic Order
Ohio
Major Wallace
Pauline Wallace
Ina
Chicken Thieves Terrorize Miami Township Areas
Housewives in Miami township near Mt. Repose and Guinea report a string of nightly chicken thefts. Thieves vanish with entire flocks leaving only a lone rooster at dawn. Mrs. Katherine Alexander lost 40 Plymouth Rock hens worth 100 dollars, and Mrs. Lew Hoffman suffered heavy losses. The Horse Thief Association may take up the matter.
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Miami Township
Mt. Repose
Guinea
Katherine Alexander
Mt.’ Repose
Plymouth Rock
Lew Hoffman
Horse Thief Association
Community Church Revival Meet to Promote Prayer and Unity
Union pre revival campaign calls for more religion, home prayer, and neighborly sympathy. First meeting set at Presbyterian church Wednesday March partner Marchard at 7 p m with lay speakers from Methodist United Brethren and Presbyterian churches, singing and prayer.
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Christ
Presbyterian Church
Marchard
Methodist
United Brethren
Presbyterian
Batavia
New Richmond man plans three month trip coast to Seattle
Russell Wyatt of New Richmond visited Batavia Monday and announced a three month journey starting Wednesday. His route goes down the Mississippi, along the Pacific coast to Seattle, across the country to Minneapolis to visit his aunt Mrs Daisy Wyatt. He asked for a safe trip home.
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Russell Wyatt
New Richmond
Batavia
Mississippi River
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Minneapois
Daisy Wyatt
Croswell's Clever Time Nets Burglary Suspects
Sheriff Croswell and deputy Carl Dawson closed two cases in two weeks. Bluestein's Department Store burglary at Bethel netted about 300 dollars in goods. Suspects Chas Keyes Orley Herman Frank Meeker Harley Emmons confessed after detentions and led to arrests. grand jury called for Friday.
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Bluestein
Bethel
Croswell
Cincinnati
Chas. Keyes
Creswell
Keyes
Orley Herman
Harrison
Ohio
Bluestein’s
Herman
Batavia
Frank Meeker
Peebles Corner
Harley Emmons
Carl Dawson
Keyey
Flapper Grandma Show Delights Town Hall Crowd
A Town Hall performance titled the Flapper Grandmother by local talent drew a full house last Wednesday night. The event, organized by the school, raised about $40 for its share as the 40 piece school band enhanced the program and plans for a possible reproduction were mentioned.
Lebanon Mayor Weds Batavia Woman At Home Ceremony
Wednesday February 24 1926 at 1130 am Mayor Owen H Higgins of Lebanon Ohio and Miss Addie Stark of Batavia Ohio were married by Rev EH Burdsall at his Batavia home using the M E church ritual. Guests included Mrs Jennie Titus Mrs Platter and others as they planned a future in Clermont county.
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Owen
Higgins
Lebanon
Ohio
Addie
Stark
Batavia
Grand Army
EH. Burdsall
M. E. Church
Jennie Titus
Platter
Burdsall
MacNeilan
Charles E. Baily
Minnie B. Spencer
Clermont County
County Hires Second Public Health Nurse
The county adopts a health fund balance policy to hire a second public health nurse. Ruth Brower of Milford, previously with Drs. Vail in Cincinnati, will handle eye ear nose and throat work along with general duties. The nurse will travel at her own expense and be paid 1500 yearly.
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Ruth Brower
Milford
Drs. Vail
Cincinnati
State Department of Health
Hamilton County
Clermont
Heidlebaugh
Clermont County Oratorical and Musical Contest Forms
The county contest is taking shape as sections line up. The northern preliminary will be at Owensville with Milford Goshen and Owensville on March 8. Loveland is out due to school transfer to Hamilton County. Final in Batavia date to be announced later.
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Clermont County
Owensville
Milford
Goshen
Loveland School
Hamilton County
Batavia
Rebecca Lodge Hosts Odd Fellows Supper Night
Rebecca Lodge invites Batavia Odd Fellows to a March 17 supper in their hall. Members report next Friday night to gauge attendance. The hostess notes a large membership and an entertaining program after the meal.
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Batavia Palmetto
Rebecca Lodge
Odd Fellows
Batavia Lodge
Batavia All-Stars to Face Cincinnati DeMolays in Armory Showdown
The Batavia All-Stars meet the undefeated Cincinnati DeMolays at Batavia Armory on Wednesday night March 8. DeMolays ride an 18 game win streak and seek to avenge a previous four point Batavia loss. Game starts at 8 p.m. Also, the Forest Hill Mothers' Club hosts a social with speaking and music at the schoolhouse Saturday evening March 6.
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Batavia All-Stars
Cincinnati
Batavia Armory
Southern
Ohio
Batavia
Mothers’ Club
Forest Hill
Anniversary Date Change for Hill District Odd Fellows Event
The Hill District Odd Fellows change their anniversary to April 17 to align with Cincinnati's celebration near April 26. The Newtonsville home lodge hosts a feast with a strong program and dinner. The February 20 committee meeting set arrangements and a large attendance is expected with good speakers and music.
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Odd Fellows Lodges
Hill District
Newtonsville
Cincinnati
Clermont County Enforces Dog License Rules
Clermont County reports loss of many dogs due to owners not buying license tags. About 8500 dogs exist in the county. Last week 30 Franklin Township dogs without licenses were kept three days at the county pound and then put to death unless redeemed by license payment. A mad dog scare spurs enforcement. licensing is urged as the fee for a good dog.
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Clermont County
Clermont
Franklin Township
Pleasant event at Crosstown by Bloom Rose church Ladies' Aid
On February 24 the Ladies' Aid of Bloom Rose church met at Mrs. Goldie Curry's home. The all day session included devotionals, business, a contest won by Mildred Connor, and a table laden with seasonable eats. Mrs. Curry marked Mabel Mulloy's upcoming birthday with cake and ice cream as attendees recalled memories during the group’s 98th anniversary.
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Ladies’ Aid
Bloom Rose Church
Goldie Curry
Harlow
Mildred Connor
Mabel Mulloy
Curry
Signs Ready for Posting to Curb Overweight Road Use
County surveyor has signs printed and ready for posting to curb abuse of county roads by overweight vehicles. All loads limited by weight, urging compliance to protect taxpayers and preserve road quality, with conspicuous posting to prevent claims of ignorance.
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Pikes
Batavia O. E. 8 Chapter Hosts Bertha Rush Honor
The Batavia O. E. 8 Chapter held a lodge party Tuesday evening to honor Mrs. Bertha H. Rush after her recent appointment as Grand Representative of Kentucky. Guests enjoyed games contests and an elegant lunch. A good crowd attended.
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Batavia O. E. 8
Bertha H. Rush
Kentucky
Soybean Seed Shortage Warns County Farmers
County Agent Wm. G. Winemiller warns that Midwest soybeans with high germination are scarce. Much of what is sold as Midwest is mixed or immature with germination often 60 to 90 percent. Virginia Brown and Wilson Black are recommended varieties with tests above 90 percent, and buyers should secure seed early to ensure quality.
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Midwest
A. K
Clermont County
Experiment Farm
Wm. G. Winemiller
Card of Thanks for Fire Department Save at Amelia Church
The citizens of Amelia and the Fire Department deserve thanks for heroically saving the Methodist Episcopal church from fire last Sunday evening February 28. Rev. Russell and the people extend appreciation for prompt response and prevention of destruction.
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Amelia
Methodist Episcopal Church
Russell
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