11 Mar 1931
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1931
Page
1
The County Superintendent E. H. Pattison reports Clermont County received a share of 50,000 from the state legislative emergency aid for clothing shoes and books to keep children in school. Each district received based on Education Department decisions. total approved in the county is 1135.17 dollars.
The state awarded a contract for a new steel bridge at Stonelink to replace the aged structure three miles below Batavia on Route 50. The awarded firm will begin work immediately and plans to sub-let portions to speed completion. The project is described as a sound investment for the region.
Mrs Mettie Root a former Bata vian died at her niece Mrs Henry Dawdon's home in Dayton after several weeks illness. She was well known here. Funeral from the M E church here on Tuesday with burial in Union cemetery.
H Hiles and family were traveling from Cincinnati to Neville when their car went over an embankment near New Richmond at midnight. Mrs Birdie Hiles died instantly and other family members were treated by New Richmond physicians. Harold Jr died Sunday at Bethesda Hospital in White's ambulance. Another car blinded the driver.
Winter storms dropped about seven inches of snow and rain in Southern Ohio cooling the ground and filling cisterns. Farmers report soil moisture restored, easing spring plowing and promising a strong crop after a dry spell, with water resupply benefiting summer needs.
Georgetown beats Amelia 42 to 26 in Clermont County shocking favorites. Amelia had only one prior loss this season at the county tournament, placing them on the shelf as Georgetown prepares to face Dayton and then Columbus to conclude Clermont’s basketball season.
High Time a musical comedy by Jack Jamieson will be produced at Batavia town hall next Thursday and Friday to aid the unemployed. The show features Eliz abeth Jamieson and George Snider leads with a cast including Beatrice Hillhouse Adrienne Hillhouse Becky Michaels Mildred Snider Malcolm Parker Margaret Callahan Owen Phillips Dorothy Haupt Paul Adams and Jack Meyers. Reserved seats 50c at Nash's.
P F Jamieson announces that the Secretary of Agriculture has amended drought relief loan rules to authorize loans up to 75 dollars for feed for livestock producing food on farms such as dairy cattle hogs and poultry. Previous limits on loans for fertilizer seed and feed for work horses remain unchanged.
The Rural Mail Carriers Association of Clermont county held its quarterly meeting at the Court House in Batavia with full membership. President Ray Shinkle presided, secretary Geo. B. Frazier spoke, and after adjournment forty covers were served at Kramer Lunch Rooms with Harry Mefford as toastmaster.
Mrs A H Clark dies after several weeks illness at home north of Batavia aged 76. Survived by daughters Mrs Ed Justice of South Carolina and Mrs Fay Fatout of Indianapolis and by her husband. Funeral from Moore Funeral Home Monday afternoon. Burial in Union Cemetery.
Miss Mary Hoffman of Galia Hill and Charles H Halbisch of Batavia were married by Rev. Cherrington at the M B parsonage on Saturday morning March 1, 1981. They will reside at Wood at and receive well wishes from friends.
Four generations of the Huntington family from Amelia gathered Saturday to honor the seventy ninth birthday of George Huntington, the town’s long time resident. Attendees included George W. Huntington, 79, his son George B. Huntington, 51, also a land agent for the State Highway Department, and grandson George A. Huntington, 28, a painter. Great grandson George C. Huntington is six, with two other great grandsons James, eight, and John, four, joining in. Also present were George W. Huntington’s wife, 77, and another son John, 54, cashier of the Hirst National Bank in Batavia. The elder’s kinship and lifelong Amelia ties marked a rare family milestone.
Citizens of Williamsburg circulate petitions to gauge how many will become water users if a municipal plant is built. Belief grows the $30,000 installation will occur in 1931. Local leaders include Harry Mc Keever, Hugh Davidson, Roy Fuhr, Harvey Jenkins, Cliff Rose, Tom Dugan, T B Davidson, L E Miller. A new fire engine was recently installed in town.
Nellie Maxine Huggins married Vivian Pangburn on Saturday February 28 in Covington Kentucky. They will reside at 2065 Foraker Ave Norwood Ohio. Bethel Journal.
The Dr. Howard home near the Old Bantam Fair Ground burned Monday night. The loss is about 8000 dollars with partial insurance. Grover Boles of Forestville, who recently bought the place, with workers were repairing it. Paint in an upstairs room was destroyed. Boles, who deals in high priced Angora cats, saved the stock from the blaze.
Rural mail carriers faced deep snow drifts from three to five feet on Monday. C.8 Slade J.B. Wasner and Harry Mefford shoveled through while others fared better. Wu.8 Moore, an undertaker, was pulled from a drift while transporting the body of Sheridan Jones from Glen Este to Mt. Moriah.
Members of the Poets Union of Clermont and Brown counties are invited to contribute a Grant Poem for a published book. The 600 copies will be sold at Grant Memorial Church in Point Pleasant with proceeds toward the building fund soliciting a $1 contribution.
Rural residents flock to Cincinnati Flower Show hailed as greatest display ever with every known U S flower on view. First show in fifty years, with many homes dedicating space to cultivation. Batavian buyers purchased 100 tickets. Clermont County garden clubs push beautification as the $100,000 rose attracts attention.
Members of Stonelick township Farm Bureau will meet at Owensville school auditorium Tuesday March 17 at 8 p.m. District director R R Caldwell will report on state activities and H N Wilson will discuss fertilizers and crop problems. A motion picture on life of Indians 400 years ago will be shown. Everyone invited.
Columbus March 26 A proposal to add 1 568000 to townships and to increase shares for counties and municipalities in a gasoline tax redistribution is urged by the Hobie s Highways Committee. The Secrist Bostwick bill would raise municipal share about 15 percent while reducing the State’s take by roughly 4400000 annually. An earlier plan to have townships gain about half their present sum with state roads over 1000 miles yearly transferred to counties was rejected.
The Norfolk and Western Veterans Association plans its second annual meeting at Coney Island near Cincinnati on May 23. About 1200 members from across the railroad are expected, 450 more than last year. Activities include reports, committee appointments, officer elections, a luncheon, a 10 mile Ohio River boat ride, and diamond insignia presentations. The luncheon ends so attendees can watch a Reds vs Cardinals game in the afternoon.
Roland T. Stepp a former Batavian died suddenly at his Williamson West Virginia home after a telegram from friends. His wife had died in Cincinnati weeks earlier and was later buried in Williamson.
Amelia basketball team defeated Batavia 26 to 16 at the District Tournament at Cincinnati University after losing 81 to 19 in the County Championship at Batavia last week. The win sends Amelia to Dayton for the next round, and the season closes here.
Sue Smythe daughter of Mr and Mrs HB Smythe Glen Este won first honors in the Hamilton County High School spelling contest at Memorial Hall Cincinnati. All county high schools represented except Cincinnati area. Smythe senior at Anderson Pole High School Forest third honors went to Miss Rosselot Harrison High School and Miss Rosalyn Miller Terrace Park High School.
Two robers entered the Russellville State Bank Friday morning at 10 seized cash with a revolver, took 700 dollars, no injuries. They fled toward Winchester on route 88 then 74 toward Portsmouth or Cincinnati or 38 to Hillsboro. Sheriff Roberts and deputies searched the route but found no trace. locals suspect local talent from Clermont county.
The Cincinnati Commandery Band No 8 Knight Templars performed eight numbers at Batavia town hall last Friday benefiting the unemployed through leader P F Jamieson. A free will offering was taken though poor weather kept attendance light. After the show the 36 musicians were banqueted at Kramer lunch room.
J. Fuhr, Williamsburg hardware merchant, purchased the Hd Bishop store room now used by Kroger at the executor's sale last Saturday. The brick structure has a good location, a roomy show window and roof.
Jos Witte and Jos Winemiller of Peerless Creamery Co of Batavia sue W H G and William E Rabe in Clermont County Court of Common Pleas for 5000 damages and an injunction. They allege breach of contract after Rabe sold his stock and was barred from creamery work within 100 miles of Batavia for five years. hearing expected at April term.
Not in Quarantine Ohio counties include Scioto Lawrence Brown Clermont Hamilton and Butler and southern Adams. Corn from these counties may be shipped into Kentucky with evidence of origin in the unquarantined area. Inspectors along the Ohio River will prevent movement from the quarantined area.
The Clermont County Common Pleas Court in Monroe township heard a case to enjoin the school board from issuing bonds totaling 38,900 for a centralized school. Judge Stephenson presided in place of Judge White. The court took the case under advisement after hearing evidence and arguments. The issue was carried by a large majority amid irregularities in petition preparation and a dispute over site location between Laurel and Nicholsville.
The State and Clermont County fairs are set, with Clermont dates August 18 to 21 and State Fair dates August 31 to September 5, 1938. Officials promise a bigger, better exhibit and six full days of pleasure and profit, with daily attractions geared to all ages and occupations.
Mrs Massey secretary of Clermont County Red Cross Chapter Batavia received the first consignment of garden seed to be distributed to aid recipients. Each family will receive enough fresh seed for a good sized garden with a variety. Call for yours.
Elijah Ross of Shaylor after a lengthy illness died last Thursday morning. He leaves a widow and children. Funeral services were held Saturday with burial at Olive Branch. He was well known and held in high esteem.
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