Hitch family blends business and future plans in Owensville
The J B Hitch family in Owensville celebrates multi generation ownership with John F Hitch taking over the family grocery and meat store as brothers James Frank Clarence pursue separate ventures. A Clermont County poetry contest advances with awards and publication. The Stonelick Dam project nears completion with the lake’s filling expected after April 5.
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America
J. B. Hitch
Owensville
James
John
Naval Reserve
Cincinnati
Frank Hitch
Roselawn Center
Clarence
George Hitch
J. F. Hitch
Jones named head of Clermont County Experiment Farm
William L. Jones is appointed manager of the Clermont County Experimental Farm by L. L. Rummell of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station. He began March 1, is a Ohio State Agriculture College graduate with 14 years farming experience and a World War II veteran. He succeeds Albert Lyon, who resigned to manage the former Robert Caldwell farm on Route 50 near Owensville now run by Dr. G. P. Weaver.
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William L. Jones
Clermont County
L. L. Rummell
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Wooster
Jones
Ohio State Agriculture College
Albert Lyon
Robert Caldwell
Route 50
Owensville
G. P. Weaver
Clermont County Stone Homes Highlight Native Building
A Batavia area residence of William and Mrs Gabriel showcases Clermont County native stone. The 80 foot ranch on State Route 222 sits on an acre with many shade trees. Mr Gabriel did much of the work himself, building a stone fireplace and finishing a basement area. The home is in the $20,000 class, reflecting the cost impact of stone construction.
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Clermont County
William Gabriel
Batavia
Gabriel
Clermont County Safety Group Attends Springfield Conference
W. W. Hamilton and members of the Clermont County Farm and Home Safety Committee attended the Southwestern Ohio District Safety conference at the Springfield courthouse on February 25. The meeting gathered safety representatives to share notes and plan steps to enhance farm safety efforts.
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W. W. Hamilton
J. A.ashton
Helen Stanfield
Treas
Albert E. Hines
David V. Fette
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Clermont County Farm and Home Safety Committee
Southwestern Ohio District Safety
Court House
Springfield
Ohio
Boy Scouts Report 1948 Achievements Presented to Governor
Joe Rapp of Milford and Lloyd Pride of Bethel presented the Cincinnati Area Council's 1948 achievements to Governor Frank Lausghe during a state Scout meeting with scouts from several councils.
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Joe Rapp
Milford
Lloyd Pride
Bethel
Frank Lausghe
Cincinnati Area Council
Gerald Iles Awarded Contract for Stone on Clover Road
Clermont County Commissioners awarded the crushed stone contract for the Anti-Bantam Clover Road in Williamsburg after a coin toss. Gerald Tes of Batavia and Dave Dorsey tied with a bid of $1,314.45. the winner was decided by luck. W. & I. Trucking Company bid $1,466.85.
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Gerald Tes
Batavia
Williamsburg
Dave Dorsey
Clermont County
W. & I.trucking Company
Christian Science Lecture Scheduled in Batavia
A free Christian Science lecture titled Christian Science The Way of Freedom from Human Discords will be held next Tuesday at 8 15 p m in the Batavia Armory. Will B Davis CS B of Chicago will deliver the talk. The Cincinnati area churches sponsor with Forestville members arranging. Public invitation extends to all.
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Batavia
Will B. Davis
Cs.b
Chicago
Illinois
Mother Church
First Church of Christ Scientist
Boston
Massachusetts
Christian Science Churches of
Cincinnati Area
Forestville Church
Owensville VFW Post to Install Officers
The Owensville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post will install officers at Muel ler's Hall Sunday. Judge Joseph Brueggerrman of Cincinnati will serve as installing officer. Andrew J. Kopp Jr will become commander, with Donald Bosch senior vice commander and other officers including Chas Brunner junior vice commander Joseph H Gerard quartermaster Virgil Sewell post advocate Harold Brunk surgeon Carl C Jock Koetter Ray W trustees Russell Watson chaplain.
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Owensville
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Mueller’s Hall
Joseph Brueggerrman
Cincinnati
Andrew J. Kopp, Jr
Donald Bosch
Chas, Brunner
Joseph H. Gerard
Virgil Sewell
Harold Brunk
Carl C . Jock Koetter
Ray W
Russell Watson
Amelia Wins Clermont Cage Championship
Amelia High School edged New Richmond High 35 33 to capture the Clermont County basketball title at Williamsburg. Johnson led Amelia with 11 points while Henderson paced New Richmond with 9. Bramm was out with a sprained wrist. An all star county team was named by the coaches.
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Dumpy Lewis
Amelia High School
New Richmond High
Williamsburg
Amelia
White
Raper
New Richmond
Gaskins
Richmond
Johnson
Bramm
Henderson
Pierce
Lehrer
Owensville
Werdeman
Batavia
Bailey
Goshen
Brossart
Owens
Scout Club Formed At Bethel Church
The Bethel Church of Christ sponsors a new Scout Club with 12 charter members. Charles Hook will guide as scout master, with Jesse M. Veatch as sponsoring committee chairman and members Thomas C. Key Ralph A. Parker Roy J. Petraske Leonard Moore and Virgil McClanahan. Meetings will be held in church rooms.
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Scout
Bethel Church of Christ
Charles Hook
Jesse M. Veatch
Thomas C. Key
Ralph A. Parker
Roy J. Petraske
Leonard Moore
Virgil McClanahan
Clermont County Advisory Council to Meet March 7
The OCI Advisory Council will convene March 7 at 8 p.m. in the Batavia Court House Board of Health Office. Mayors and Township Trustee Chairmen from all villages and townships must attend as countywide business will be discussed. A C Mundow Sr. president urges full participation.
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OCI Advisory Council
Board of Health
Batavia Court House
A. C. Mundow
Bethel Man Bound Over To Grand Jury For Shooting
Ralph Helms 32 East Osborn Bethel is bound over to Clermont County grand jury on 2000 bond after arraignment on a shooting with intent to kill charge filed by his wife. Sheriff deputies and Bethel police responded to gunfire at the Helms home with broken glass shells and a grazed cheek reported by Mrs Helms.
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Ralph Helms
East Osborn Street
Bethel
Clermont County Grand Jury
Allen White
Clyde Dericks
Marvin Bissantz
A. Sanderman
Howard Pitzer
Helms
Schoolmasters to Entertain Clermont County Board Members
Clermont County Schoolmasters Club hosts the thirteenth annual dinner at 7 pm in Batavia School Auditorium with Clermont County schools Superintendent Frank B. Hoggatt and Batavia’s Ed Parrott. Tomorrow an institute theme How New Legislation May Affect Forward Together for a Better Clermont County will guide a 1 pm start with talks on driver education and safety.
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Boards of Education
Clermont County
Clermont County Schoolmasters Club
Batavia
Frank B. Hoggatt
Parrott
Batavia School
License Tags Now On Sale In Batavia County
The county begins automobile license plate sales with Deputy Registrar Donald Evans handling Batavia appointments. Licenses will be issued at the Fix-It Shop in Batavia. Deputies covering other areas include Amelia, India Huntington, Felicity, Opal Gregory, Goshen, Barbara Alley, Milford, Janet Molitor, New Richmond, Lawrence Goetz, Newtonsville, Mary Welker, Owensville, Clarence Buerkle, Wiltemnsbury, John W. Smith.
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Batavia
Donald Evans
Amelia
India Huntington
Felicity
Opal Gregory
Goshen
Barbara Alley
Milford
Janet Molitor
New Richmond
Lawrence Goetz
Newtonsville
Mary Welker
Owensville
Clarence Buerkle
Wiltemnsbury
John W. Smith
World Day Observed at Batavia Church
The annual World Day will be held Friday afternoon March 4 at the Batavia Presbyterian Church. Community service and church committees plan a program for the service. Everyone is urged to attend.
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Batavia
Batavia Presbyterian Church
Goshen PTA Seeks Amateur Talent for March Show
The Goshen PTA invites contestants to audition March 11 at 7:00 p.m. in Goshen School for a show at Goshen Auditorium March 25 at 8:00 p.m. Auditions will offer acting singing dancing and entertaining. Cash prizes will be awarded. Contact Mr. Ben Fainger to audition.
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Goshen Pta
Goshen Auditorium
Goshen School
Benfainger
Former Batavian Named Aide To Inland Waterways Chief
Word from Batavia says James 8 Brown, formerly of Batavia, has been appointed assistant to the President of Inland Waterways Corporation. He will oversee survey correlation, statistical research and planning for the Mississippi River operator. Brown, son of the late Frank Brown and long based in St Louis at 4162A DeTonty Avenue with his sister Wilma, has been with the firm about fifteen years.
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Batavia
James 8. Brown
Inland Waterways Corporation
Brown
T. Q. Ashburn
Mississippi River
Jim
Mr. Brown
Frank Brown
DeTonty Avenue
St. Louis
Missouri
Wilma
Amelia Revival In Progress At Methodist Church
The Amelia Methodist Church holds revival meetings beginning this month and continuing until March 13. Reverend David Williams leads services with assistance from Reverend Ernest E. Rector of the Mitford Methodist Church.
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Amelia
David Williams
Ernest E
Mitford Methodist Church
Revival at New Hope Series Starts March 6
The Methodist Church of New Hope will hold revival services starting Sunday March 6 at 7 30. Rev Earl S Bishop of Amelia will be the speaker. Everyone is welcome.
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The
Methodist Church of
New Hope
Earl S. Bishop
Amelia
Hardware store looted in Fayetteville burglary
Thieves forced a back door at the Fayetteville Hardware Store on Tuesday and stole two radios and four shotguns. A loaded revolver taken from the proprietor Mr Bau dendistel’s desk was also missing. Two men were arrested on fusion and held for questioning.
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Fayetteville
Baudendistel
Belfast Church Seeks 100 in Sunday School
The Belfast Church launches a campaign to boost Sunday School attendance from 45 to 100. Members invite the public to join the classes starting at 9:30 a.m. at the church on State Route No. 131.
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Belfast
Conservation Officers Installed Lead Clermont District Board
At the Clermont Soil Conservation District meeting held February 25 in Batavia Elmer Norris was reappointed chairman with Thomas B Hill as vice chairman and Robert B Dean as secretary treasurer. The board approved a working agreement with the Agricultural Extension Service to boost conservation efforts and welcomed attendees including Hamilton County extension staff and local district officials.
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Board of Supervisors
Clermont Soil Conservation District
Batavia
Elmer Norris
Williamsburg
Thomas 8. Hill
Coraddale
Route 1
Robert B. Dean
Loveland
W. W. Hamilton
Agricultural, Extension Service
Soil Copservation District
Mr. Hamilton
Albert M. Kistner
Point Pleasant
William Schneider
Newtown
George W
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Sheila Stinson
Courier
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Clermont
Ruth Winslow Gordon
Georgetown
B. Y. Williams
Frank Hartman
Clark B. Firestone
Stonelick
W. E. Quicksall
Mountaineer Contracting Company
BOY Scouts
Gerald Iles
VFW
C. R. Pine
Lin Bethel Club
Clermont County Advisory Council
Grand Jury
Owensville Institute
Charles D. Wibberts
Ohio State Automobile Association
Walter Bauer
Batavia Board of Education
St. Thomas More School
Williamsville
John Sparks
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