19 Mar 1930
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1930
Page
1
Bethel girls beat Williamsburg 48 to 18 in the Bata via Armory final. Batavia town team falls to Amelia 36 to 31 in another tournament result.
Clermont county season ends with a three day tournament at the Batavia armory. Large crowds, satisfactory receipts, and strong sportsmanship marked games across communities. Final scores show Bethel, Williamsburg, Milford, New Richmond, Moscow, Ow ensville, Felicity, Amelia, Goshen, Batavia, and others competing. Batavia and Amelia split a preliminary. Amelia edged Batavia 36 to 31 in that game.
Work on the Moscow centralized school building stalls after a 1954 bond issue of 54000 dollars. The school board splits over site choice with three favoring the Kayser distillery grounds and two preferring a four acre nearby plot. The state has withdrawn support until a site is settled and completion deadline nears with no progress.
The American Legion of Ohio and Clermont County posts list two Clermont mothers eligible to visit European battlefields to honor sons lost in World War I. Eva Lindsey of Bethel will go next year. Rosa Sharits of Lerado will not travel.
Mrs David Points of Water Street died at her home Wednesday after a long illness and a stroke. She leaves her husband. Funeral services are Friday with burial in Citizens Cemetery.
Judge C H Woodmansee of Clermont County Probate Court suffered a paralysis stroke at his Felicity home on Saturday and again later that day but showed improvement in the evening Doctors treated him and he is expected to return to office soon He had been appointed to fill a vacancy and later elected to a four year term in 1928
Batavia forms a new fire company at the Lewis Motor Co salesroom in West Batavia. Officers include Chief H F Buerkle, President Geo Gregg, Treasurer A C Nash, and Secretary J M Patchell. Howe Fire Engine Co of Indiana aided plans to raise funds via public subscription to buy a new engine. outcome depends on funds raised.
The Goshen Township Centralized Rural School District bond issue, voter approved in November, received approval from Attorney General Gilbert Bettman and is funded by the State Teachers Retirement System Retirement Board. Construction is progressing and the new facilities will be ready at the start of the next school year. Goshen township claims top school status in the county.
A Ford truck No 836 driven by Tom Houser with Tom Hewitt and Hugh McAfee collided after veering near the edge and striking a telephone pole. Hewitt broke a leg, McAfee suffered a bruised arm, Houser was bruised. The truck wheel was mashed. Geo Webb drove a Ford touring car. Peter Ballinger and Fred Croswell supervise the unit.
Last week while Chas G H Weaver lay dead at Batavia the pike west of town saw a home invasion. The thief turned beds and drawers, scattered paper, and searched for hidden valuables before leaving. No clue to the culprit.
Neighbors and friends gathered at the Schuberts to celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary last Monday evening. Attending were Rev. Fox, F D Marsh, Ed Spetz and families, Clair Williams, Geo Mull and wives, Mrs Lyda and Arnold Austeatt, Misses Josephine Works Kathyrene Bovard and Elenor Crawford. Refreshments were served. Lime and sulphur, arcenate of lead and other insecticide, and spray pumps were offered for sale by J O Fuhr of Williamsburg Ohio.
On Thursday at 5 p m a double header freight train struck a Chevrolet coupe carrying Rob ert Kiefer 18 Frank Clemons 40 and Robert Smith 18 all Marathon employees of the Williamsburg Shoe Factory The collision dragged the car about 50 feet smashing it to splinters and left Clemons and Kiefer with serious injuries while Smith sustained a scalp wound and other bruises Doctors treated them at home and their condition was still uncertain as press time The crossing reportedly had no signals from the railroad while other crossings in town did The men had just quit work and were crossing the tracks to reach town
The Sunday school mourns the death of Ora Lakemire president of the C I C. She was in class last Sunday and the church paid tribute to her service. Funeral from the church Tuesday afternoon. Prayer meetings continue Wednesdays. The class held cottage prayer at Mrs. Walter Kain's home. Township convention at Amelia Baptist church had good attendance and program. Next Sunday at 7 pm the Sunday school will lead evening service with new song books. The young people will have a service after church.
Mrs. Lillie Watson formerly of Marathon died March 9 at the home of her daughter Mrs. Robert Genet in Madisonville. Her body was moved to the Genet home in Marathon for viewing and burial is set for Tuesday at Mt. Crab beside her husband who died Sept 29, 1927.
At the Batavia town meeting March 4 Henry Reynolds was named street commissioner effective April 1. The council plans extensive repairs to fill numerous holes and consider oiling or tarvia with chip paving. C S Slade resigned as clerk also effective April 1. J M Patchell becomes councilman replacing Orville Halbisch. Added are April to June inspection dates for O E S with Clara Robuck, listing towns and dates to be prepared.
Pt Pleasant in Clermont county will see a new M E Church replacing the one lost to fire. The church will stand on the street beside the U S Grant home and the old building is being razed. Ground will be broken at once. Grant Park is being prepared for summer as tourists visit in large numbers.
John Pommert of Amelia runs about 100000 gladiolus bulbs ready for planting with 60000 sprouting in boxes and thousands more in storage. He is among Ohio’s largest gladiolus producers and shared his growing methods at a Batavia Garden Club meeting.
The Batavia Township Sunday School Convention met at the Amelia Baptist Church. President Reed gave the welcome and other talks followed. The October meeting location is Batavia U B Church. Elected officers include President Walter Bauer Secretary Mrs Otto Treasurer John Huntington all of Batavia.
The Batavia Woman's Club heads to Mrs. Chas. Daugherty for Guest Day on Saturday March 22. The program features I Am Music My Musical Life Damrosch and Fascinating Journey in Music with Mrs. Nash. Mrs. D G Jamieson also participates.
Clermont County Agricultural Society directors met March 12 at Owensville hotel approving premium list revisions and a sizable 4 H club appropriation. Plans for new features were laid as the 1930 fair was billed bigger and better than before. Felicity High School Senior Class presents a minstrel show at Township Hall Felicity Ohio March 26 1980 at 746 pm featuring Cotton Blossom first part directed by Mrs. Bonar.
Social at Batavia Armory to feature a beauty queen election and future fortunes. Proceeds from box sales fund Clermont county Y P D summer camp expenses. Event promises first such social this season, drawing wide local interest.
Robert L. Martin renowned Bridge lecturer will appear at the Frank W. Weaver Post American Legion event in Batavia Armory on Tuesday April 1. He will discuss Auction and Contract Bridge with bidding demonstrations while 500 and Bridge are played for prizes. Lunch will follow. admission remains unchanged.
Mrs Ora Lakemire died Saturday night in a Cincinnati hospital after gall stone surgery. A prominent M E Church and Sunday school member, she had been in usual health before the operation. Funeral was held Tuesday. A husband and one son survive her.
Milton Ireton formerly of Elklick died at his Bethel home after several weeks of illness. He left the farm three years ago for Bethel where he made many friends. A widow survives him. Burial in Batavia Union cemetery Sunday.
Clermont county farmers seek seed corn for the year as germination tests prove unreliable. County Agent Wilson is establishing a seed corn service and compiling a list of satisfactory germination seed available locally. Farmers with seed to sell should notify the office with variety and bushel amount to be listed.
H S Elliot advises farmers to plant corn when fields are ready to avoid late maturing and crib losses. Recommends 2 to 300 pounds of 0-146 broadcast and 150 pounds 4-12-4 in row, plus 6-146 for earlier maturity. Reports Clermont County Farm trial gains per acre with phosphate and lime.
The Citizens Military Training Camp in St. Thomas Kentucky from July 2 to 31 shows a higher applicant count than last year at corps area headquarters. Young men gain open air living, citizenship and public health instruction, aiming to become more valuable community members. Info from Lieut F D Morrison Batavia Ohio. Clermont county still has a few vacancies.
R H Hildebrant city solicitor of Wilmington has been named Saturday a special assistant United States district attorney with offices in Dayton. He resigns as city solicitor and is son of C Q Hildebrant Wilmington mayor former congressman and former secretary of state. Appointment made by District Attorney Mau without solicitation.
Mrs Kearns wife of Representative Charles Kearns of Ohio has been chosen as a Platform Hostess for the Continental Congress D A R to be held in Constitutional Hall Washington D C April 14 to 19 by President General Mrs Lowell F Hobart of Milford Clermont County Ohio
The latest spraying guidance will air from WLW Cincinnati starting March 26 at 11 50 a m and continue Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at the same time during the season. Mimeograph recommendations available at the Clermont county agent’s office. Fruit growers may join mailing list by notifying the office. Repairs for machines and implements offered by J O Fuhr.
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