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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1948
Page
6
A verse describes a poised woman rumored to wed an illustrious knight of scarlet plumage while a poet seeks proof of spring in urban life. The scene shifts to a gray-clad flower seller in a city crowd, signaling spring's approach amid denuded gardens and lilting verse.
The Clermont Courier from Batavia Ohio notes the death of editor and publisher Jerald B Fortney who founded the paper in 1836. The notice mentions post office service and second class mail rates.
A party including L. B. Johnson and a friend hunted in a open field when two light bluish yellow birds with a red head were seen. Johnson shot one then the second circled and returned, and both birds were shot. The pair stood five and a half feet tall when erect with wings spread seven feet. They appeared Southbound and are described as curious strangers.
Milford will host a one day session next Saturday featuring a fine program with all county teachers expected. Notables on the program include J B Rounds OC R Rounds Miss Maude Horn Searles Supt T H Trees and Miss Viola Paul Groesnickle a Marathon merchant along with Miss Evelyn Slater of Marathon. A March 15 marriage took place at the Batavia home of Rev E Burdsall, with E 8 Slater and Mrs Slater witnessing.
A Clermont Courier letter from Phoenix describes hunting mountain lions in Arizona. It outlines using six bloodhounds to track, a mounted posse nearing the chase, 30 30 rifles for the kill, and lariat capture by cowboys for selling to roadside zoo keepers. It notes lions are rarely dangerous to humans and cites local practice and experience from Arizona hunters.
Mrs. Carrie Cummins hosted a bridal shower for her daughter Margaret ahead of her Saturday wedding to William Ott. The couple plans to live in an apartment at the Dr Gregg property with guests from Ohio and Cincinnati attending. Funeral services were held for Dan Gelter, 91, father of Mayor C O Gelter, at Broadwell Funeral Home. Burial followed at Feesburg cemetery.
Historical notes trace Easter from Passover links to Christ and its annual observance. The article emphasizes Christ Jesus as exemplar, spiritual regeneration, and healing through understanding of the Christ, urging practical obedience and a rise to higher spiritual consciousness beyond material belief.
The story recounts Pete Swanson helping his nephew Bud ride to the city for a look at opportunities. After seven days amid urban bustle Bud returns to farm life, preferring beer and family, suggesting letting someone choose their path leads to a sensible outcome.
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