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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1932

Page

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Clarence J Brown speaks at Milford Kiwanis meeting

Milford Kiwanis Club hosts 150 guests for a dinner with elegant decorations. Hon Clarence J Brown guest speaker to a warm reception after Judge Simhon Ross introduction. Songs by club and visitors. Mulligan heads program. Daughters of the American Revolution meet with Mrs Lucille White in Cler mount county for March 40 program including The Lord s Prayer and immigration debate.

Kiwanis Club Milford Clarence J. Brown Simhon Ross Mulligan Eastern Star Brown Beech Forest National Society of Daughters ,of the American Revolution Clermount County Lucille White Williamsburg Ellis ‘Sland Muaigy

Funds Allow Two Extra Weeks For Ohio Schools Extension

Director B O Skinner announced on Monday that two additional weeks may be added to the six eight month term for Ohio high schools and elementary schools at local boards discretion. State funds will cover the extension, with letters sent to superintendents detailing available aid and required contract language.

Columbus Ohio B. O. Skinner Boards of Education Skinner State Department of Education

Clermont's Oldest Physician Dr William E Thompson 96

Dr William E Thompson aged 96 of Bethel celebrates the seventy second anniversary of his medical practice. Born and raised in Bethel he studied at Cincinnati Medical College and served briefly in the Civil War. He uses a car now with a chauffeur and remains the oldest practicing physician in the United States.

William E. Thompson Bethel Thompson Otel Ware Merchant Fi Ae Dr. Thompson Old Cincinnati Medical College Mr. T United States

John F Grant Runs for Texas Governor on Republican Ticket

The former Bahaman candidate John F Grant, born and raised in the area, campaigns for governor of Texas on the Republican ticket. He delivered a well received address at Lincoln's Memorial Day dinner in Mineral Wells on February 12, earning local praise. Clermont county supporters express pride in his rising political prospects.

John F. Grant Texas West John Clermont County Mineral Wells

Attorney General Opinion on Delinquent Property Taxes

TheAttorney General Gilbert Bettman holds that taxes on real property delinquent before 1980 may not be paid in installments, with installment rights limited to those taxes that became delinquent after 1980. The notice appears to mix unrelated ad text and location details.

Gilbert Bettman

Officials seize slot machines in Williamsburg raid

Last Wednesday authorities raided Williamsburg, gathering six machines and taking them to the Mayor's office. The owners claimed the devices were not slot machines because each coin drop delivered a mint package, but the Mayor disagreed and ordered the marshal to destroy the outfit with a sledge hammer while warning of maximum fines on a repeat offense.

Williamsburg

Batavia Township Voters Move Primary Location

Voters in Batavia township northward will vote this year at the primary for the first time in the rear room of the Auditor's Office by consent of the Board of County Joness. Voters will go back through the courthouse yard.

Batavia Township Auditor’s Office Ee Woctor and Board of County Joness

George Huntington Celebrates 80th Birthday

George Huntington of Amelia marked his 80th birthday last Sunday with a large family dinner. His sons and families attended, and the celebrant remains in good health for his years and looks younger than his age.

George Huntington Amelia

10 Nights in a Bar Room staged at Batavia town hall

The original play will be staged on March 16 and 17 under the Batavia Relief Committee. Jack Jamieson directs a 25 member Batavian cast including Byron Barbeau as Simon Slade and Mrs. Jos Kidd as Mrs Slade. Reserved seats available at Nash's Pharmacy and by telephone Batavia 682.

Batavia Town Hall Batavia Relief Committee Jack Jamieson Byron Barbeau Simon Slade Jos. Kidd

Milford Epworth League Meet At Milford M E Church

The next County Epworth League gathering will be held at the Milford M E Church on Thursday March 10 at 8 p m. A well planned program is arranged and all interested are invited.

Epworth League Milford M. BE

Aunt Jerushy on the Warpath at Newtonsville

Play at Newtonsville Baptist Ohwreb Friday evening March 11 at 8. Admission 10 and 2. Marathon Gringe presents a real live fun evening for the benefit of New Pondvie Bayd. Everyone invited.

Jerushy Gringe Newtonsville Baptist Ohwreb New Pondvie Bayd

Dangerous Illnesses Reported in Felicity Area

Dr Tom Speidel of Felicity is very sick with pneumonia and is a brother of Eli Speidel of Batavia. Mary Louige daughter of John Hayden Felicity and Miami University student is recovering well after appendectomy at Bethesda hospital.

Tom Speidel Felicity Eli Speidel Batavia Mias Mary Louige John Hayden Miami University Bethesda Hospital

Moorhead of Williamsburg celebrates 87th birthday

Thomas W. Moorhead of Williamsburg marked his 87th birthday with a family dinner on February 18. Friends visited and his pastor Rev Clarence Stewart and wife offered a tribute praising long life well spent and Moorhead's service as former county home superintendent and county Soldiers' Relief Committee member.

Thomas W. Moorhead Williamsburg Clarence Stewart Goa Moorhead

Farmers Burn Tobacco Beds In Losses For 1981 Crop

Farmers in this section burn tobacco beds for the twelfth crop though many expect to gain little or nothing from their 1981 harvest. The pool was listed though signers could be secured.

Predmore Files For Congress From Sixth District

Harold A. Predmore, 84, Hillsboro attorney, Republican nominee candidate for Congress in the Sixth district. A veteran and former Highland county prosecutor, he served as city solicitor of Hillsboro and handled hundreds of claims for World War veterans. Predmore boards with civic work, church and fraternal affiliations and long service in local GOP. He is married with one daughter.

Harold A. Predmore Hillsboro Predmore Miami University University of Cincinnati Highland County Raymond R. Stout American Legion Methodist Episcopal Church Masonic and Elk

Four Senatorial Candidates Now in Second District Race

The Second Fourth Senatorial District field includes four candidates with a balanced mix of parties. Incumbent Democrat David DeArmond of Butler County seeks re election while Democrat Walter Rauscher of Clermont County seeks the seat. Republican contenders are J Lowry Miller of Middletown who has held the position before and Geoffrey Levy, Middletown attorney, who officially entered via petition.

David DeArmond Butler County Walter Rauscher Clermont County Rauscher Middletown J. Lowry Miller Geoffrey Levy

Carnival gaps in profits at Legion event

The Legion carnival last week drew many attendees but made little profit due to scarce money and many spending spots. Newton Halen led guesses on the beans in the bottle with 84 268, while other top guesses were John Brothermwert 31 000 and Mrs. Ray Lod dard 4 800. actual count 94 186 with prizes of 5, 83, and 2 dollars.

Legion Newton Halen John, Brothermwert Ray Loddard

Democrats Name Clerk or Williamsburg Man For Clerk of Courts

Clermont county Democrats lacking a state representative candidate met in Batavia to field a candidate. Claude Coyle and Harry McKeever, both with petitions, were suggested for State Representative. Coyle is Clerk of the Common Pleas Court. McKeever is from Williamsburg. C A Ludlow files for commissioner. Sue Woodward, Republican, seeks recorder. Deputies naming process discussed.

N. W. Bacon Clermont County W. M. Rauscher Batavia Claude Coyle the Common Pleas Court Harry McKeever Williamsburg E. C. Manning Tate C. A. Ludlow Sue Woodward

County Election Board Reorganization On Last Friday

The County Election Board held a reorganization with W. S Pangburn of Franklin township and P. A. Ireton of Monroe township reappointed for four years by Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown. A clerk race tied between E. S. Bush of Batavia and E. O. Manning of Bethel after five ballots, result certified to the Secretary of State. Filing time ends March 11 at 6 30 p m with no extension.

W.S Pangburn Franklin Township P. A. Ireton Monroe Township Clarence J. Brown Bush Batavia Manning Bethel Lo Ford

Anniversary celebration and community notices in Clermont area

Mr and Mrs Richard Chamberlain celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at Rossmayne with many Clermonters attending. Batavia visitors included several locals. The Glen Este Orchestra from Cincinnati performs March 12 at Olive Branch M E Church. A Grant Memorial Hall chicken supper for the library is planned March 11. Clover Progressive Club met February 17 for sewing, a George Washington program, and future gathering March 16. Deputy Game Warden F W Stagg posted East Fork areas near Williamsburgh to begin a season, easing access on the stream paths.

Richard Chamberlain Rossmayne Batavia C. As. Pringle Harry Barbeau Gertrude Spencer Kenneth Hillen Tom Wynn Glen Este Orchestra John 8. Pink Pink Music Studio Cincinnati Olive Branch M. E Clover Progressive Club Bessie Miller George Washington Martha Hibbs W &Y Yy F. W. Stagg Iron Bridge Williamsburg Batavia Armory Miami Peps Kruse Plumbers Peps Batavia Boys Clermont County Mt. Healthy American Legion Comello Flyers Harris Hailoack

Death of Nellie Knott in Newtonsville

Miss Nellie Knott aged 74 was found dead in bed Saturday by sister Mrs. Nancy Work. Neighbors checked the home and called the coroner who ruled death from natural causes. Undertaker Monroe of Milford handled preparation for burial.

Nellie Knott Newtonsville Nancy Work Curtis Monroe Milford

St Louis All Star to face Amelia Aces in Friday clash

Basketball doubleheader set at Amelia High School Gym Friday night March 11 with the St Louis All Star meeting the Amelia Aces at 8 30 and a 7 30 opening game. Admission 26 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.

St. Louis Amelia Felicity Boys McGuffey High School Oxford

Water For School Water System Aids Miami Township

The Miami Township school building will gain a water supply after drilling two dry wells. The State provides 1200 dollars for cisterns for drinking purposes and a reservoir to enable pumping for other uses.

Miami Township

Robbers Loot Marathon Store for 1076 Dollars

Robbers entered the C. L. Jones department store at Marathon on Friday night and took 1076 from a cash register and a second register. They entered through the front door and fled after being frightened away. Deputy sheriffs A. W. Meinken and W. E. Kain were unable to locate any clues.

C. L. Jones Marathon A. W. Meinken W. E. Kain

Clermonter Robert Roudebush Dies in Memphis

Robert Roudebush 36 a Clermont county native and former Union Central Life Insurance Company agent in Memphis died Saturday at Christ Hospital after ten days illness. He was unmarried and survived by a relative who traveled with him from Memphis. Funeral held Monday at 2 30 p m Walnut Hills Avondale Church.

Robert Roudebush Milford, O Union Central Life Insurance Company Memphis Christ Hospital Roudebush Clermont County Frank W Roudebush Walnut Hills Avondale Chareh

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Mil Ford Kiwanis Club Faul Fagley Clermont’s Fuhr Willlomabureg Wil Liamsburg Popular Citizen Congress Grant Memorial Hall Library Clermonter Uth OC. R. Colburm
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