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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1940

Page

5

Local society notes from Williamsville area

Walter Tobasco and wife move into Barnhoffer apartment. Numerous visits and social events are listed from Wilhi amsville Tabasco to Mt Holly and Milford. Notable items include the Boy Scout formation, a talk by Mrs Davis at Summerside, family visits, a child’s birthday, and a newborn baby boy for Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kelsey.

Tobasco Walter Longhouser Barnhoffer Wm. Hawkins East Clough Velma Laub R. Shannon City Harry Hibey Loveland Clifford Hyser Boy Scout Organization of Wilhiamsville-Tabasco George Reed Harley Clark Anna K. Davis WCTU Fanny Laub Ladies’ Aid Summerside Davis Robert Bibbs Greenville Frank Laub Clifford Reed Cherry Grove Clifford Morris Nine Mile Harry Feltman Fred Haverkamp Masons Williamsville-Tabasco

Local News Briefs From Owensville and Nearby

Little Vera May Snider suffers a broken leg after being struck by a car while crossing the street last Saturday. Ruth Kappelt and Mrs. J. W. Evans visited friends in Oxford Saturday. Mrs. John Work slipped on a Williamsburg curb and broke her knee cap Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Hauck plan to open a grocery store in the Masonic Building. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Davis spend several weeks in Florida. Grange members are reminded ofThursday night as regular meeting date. Easter Sale urged at the M E Church downstairs Saturday afternoon.

Vera May Snider Ruth Kappelt J. W. Evans Oxford John Work Williamsburg Hauck Masonic Building Charlie Davis Florida Grange M. E

Community Notes From Nicholsville and Surrounds

Mrs Myrtle Moore Spurgeon of Cincinnati visited her parents in Nicholsville over the weekend. The Grange sponsors public dances on the first Friday of each month. Archie McMurchy and Kenneth Smith traveled to Ghent Kentucky for a business trip. A son named Robert Boyd was born to Porter Moore and his wife of Denver on February 28. Mrs John Corbin of Bethel is ill at home. Rev Althans and Mrs Stella McNair and Mrs Ethel Tatman of Bethel visited the McMurchy and Hull households. W C Turton of Lebanon called on E A McMurchy last Sunday.

Myrtle Moore Spurgeon Pogue and Co Cincinnati The Grange Archie McMurchy Kenneth Smith Ghent Porter Moore Denver Colo Robert Boyd Grandpa Moore John Corbin Bethel Althans Stella McNair Ethel Tatman Bethel Wree McMurchy Hull W. C. Turton Lebanon Cajing E. A. McMurchy

Palm Sunday Services and Local Events in Belfast

A Belfast church held a Palm Sunday service at 9 30 with four baptisms and a communion led by Rev Russell with assistance from Guy Humphries. Good Friday services across the Belfast charge run 1 to 3 pm, sunrise Easter service at 6 30 am by the Epworth League, and Sunday School at 9 45 am. Local families hosted dinners for Guy Humphries’ birthday, and several residents attended banquets, dances, and church activities at Milford, Williamsburg, and Newtonsville with community groups and guests visiting from Goshen.

Belfast WM. Corner Russell Guy Humphries Epworth League Ed Humphries Larry Guy Sarah White Hotel Gibson Roof Garden McCormick Stitzel Suttons Lela Brandley Milford Dorothy Hill Elsie Brath Meshella Shetterly Effie Hill Grange Newtonsville Burdsalls Williamsburg Williamson Spahr Janet Glancy Kate McDaniels Goshen Mildred Brock Alene Day Evelyn de Moogy Pleasant Hill Oxford Richard Stuart

Community Notes From Franklin County

Franklin residents share weekend visits with family in Cincinnati and Florida. Cliff McKinley cared for. hope for improved health after physician supervision. Local women join Ladies Aid with one new member Ann Nida. Planned April meeting with Mable Whitford and Ermal Hawkins. Delmar Custer family to stay on Voris farm. Alma Garrison visiting Lizzie Willis. Business trip to Batavia. Shindig attendance at New Richmond High School Auditorium. Farmers Institute groups plan 1941 county institutes. porpoise note follows.

Franklin Edwin Carnes Lee Cincinnati Clifford McKinley Allen Willis Florida Cliff Clarence Lamb Mt. Washington Ladies Aid Edna Mayhugh Lottie Griffith Ann Nida Mable Whitford Ermal Hawkins Delmar Custer Voris Alma Garrison Bantam Lizzie Willis Wesley Berry Paul Batavia New Richmond High School Wilda Carnes Catherine Busch Farmer’s Institute

Ohio Delegation Sets Philadelphia Convention HQs

The Ohio delegation to the Republican national convention will base at the Benjamin Franklin Hotel in Philadelphia. State Chairman Ed D. Schorr and Mrs. Katharine Kennedy Brown announced the plan, with Taft campaign offices on the mezzanine and extra floors reserved for Ohio delegates. Governor Bricker will lead the group at the hotel, and housing arrangements for Ohio attendees will be coordinated through Republican State Headquarters in Columbus.

Ohio Philadelphia Benjamin Franklin Ed D. Schorr Katharine Kennedy Brown Brown Dayton Robert A. Taft

Republicans in Columbus review 1940 campaign plans

Ohio Republican leaders gather in Columbus on April 3 to review party accomplishments and preview policies for the 1940 campaign. Senator Taft and Governor Bricker to speak. Taft to host delegates reception at Deshler-Wallick hotel.

High School Students Name Top Concerns in YMCA Survey

A YMCA survey finds high school students most worried about war, unemployment, and racial tensions. The study highlights student anxiety over national issues, job prospects, and race relations influencing campus life.

Williams Township Social Roundup Opens Home Gatherings

William sburg residents hosted a Bridge-Dinner with guests from Cincinnati including Mr and Mrs Chester Singer and Dr and Mrs William Holton. The Vesta Club met at Mrs C C Knight's home and Ruth Lonneman visited from Ft Thomas Ky. Rosa Lanham died at her home, and the Daughters of the Rebekah plan a Card and Bingo party March 29 with 25 cent admission.

Williamsburg Ralph D. Fuhr Chester Singer Cincinnati P. Elton Elrod Vesta Club C. C. Knight Ruth Lonneman Ft. Thomas Eleanor Jean Fuhr Rosa Lanham

Sunday Callers and Visitations Around the Davis and Binning Families

Mrs Therioff and family called on Mr and Mrs George Davis during a Sunday visit. Carr Vanlandingham and two daughters visited Louis Davis. Ted Liggett of Williamsburg stayed with B Rogers and daughter Marguerite. Chas Brown and family joined Wright Brown for a Saturday visit. Ed Binning and son visited Oliver Malott at Olive Branch. E Howard Cadle spoke at Williamsburg attended by locals. Robert Berger and family plus several Binning relatives visited Henry Binning and family Sunday evening.

Therioff George C. Davis Carr Vanlandingham Louis Davis Ted Liggett Williamsburg B. ©. Rogers Marguerite. Chas. Brown Wright Brown Ed. Binning Oliver Malott Olive Branch E. Howard Cadle Robert Berger Wilbur Binning Emma and Bertha Binning May Ellen Holman Henry Binning

EDU Red Club Skating Party Planned in April

The Clermont County Education Recreational Club will sponsor a skating party on April 9 at Norwood Rink. Miss Vivian Schneider serves as chairman.

EDU Red Club Clermont County Education Recreatonal Club Norwood Rink Vivian Schneider

Hamlet performers sing at Oxford concert

Jack Smith and Carolyn Hauck sang solos at Oxford in a concert last week. The Amelia i quartet also performed. Candice Adams plans Easter guests from Hamilton and Indianapolis and Parker Adams. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards returned from Florida while visits to Bert Houser in Orlando and Fred Warren in Zephyr Hills occurred. Frances Carlisle went to Washington DC for a possible job. Anna Jones stays home at Bethel. Milton Hancock and Robert Cain attended a bridal shower in Brooksville Kentucky. Fritz Gates and Howard Doty attended a St Patrick’s party in Cincinnati.

Jack Smith Carolyn Hauck Oxford Amelia i Candice Adams Oneita Carr Hamilton Indianapolis Parker Adams C. M. Edwards Florida Bert Houser Orlando Fred Warren Zepher Hills Weatherall

Mulberry Revival to Start at Meth Dist Church Monday

A revival begins March 25 at 7 45 PM at the Meth dist Church with Rev E A Brown of Madisonville as evangelist The Christian Church plans Sunrise Prayer and Communion Easter Sunday morning and an Easter program Sunday night at 730 The Pilgrim Holiness Church to dedicate its new parsonage Easter Sunday afternoon Rev Sunbrooks leads the service and Charles Skins is reported much improved Others hosting guests include Ronald Reeves Columbus Clyde Taylor Goshen Loren Clark Madisonville and Clarence Clark Newtown

Methdist Church E. A. Brown Madisonville Ed Armstrong Ronald Reeves Columbus Clyde Taylor Goshen Loren Clark Clarence Clark Newtown Abercrombe Wamsville Wm. Dennison Christian Church Pilgrim Holiness Church Sunbrooks

Summerside Church Hosts Emanuel Quartetto at 8 P.M.

Summerside Methodist Church invites the public to hear the Emanuel Quartetto at 8 PM each evening until Easter. Miss Alma Aicholtz returns from Miami College for spring vacation and is recovering from an appendectomy. Mrs. Ellis Guyum was admitted to Bethesda Hospital last Tuesday.

Summerside Methodist Church Emanuel Quartetto Alma Aicholtz Miami College Stella Aicholtz Ellis Guyum Bethesda Hospital

Bethel Club Notes and Regional Visits Highlight Week

Local Bethel events feature readings from classic authors and a Library Room gathering presided by Mrs. President. Members include Mrs. Maxfield and Miss Moon visiting Blanchester relatives. Cincinnati trips and family visits span Mr. Boyce Mrs. Parker and others. Community hosts and guests appear across several households in Ohio.

Bethel Apis Cnta al Boyce Cincinnati Willard Parker Adaline Tatman Jesse Tatmans Rhoda Blocher Rudolph Wichard Norma. Stegman Ft. Thomas C. P. Althaus Marge Perrill Grace Althaus Bob Snider Columbus Phil Swing chiNren Mary Louise Catherine Page Cleveland Laurence Maynard Blanche Rader

Accordions Made in U S A Weigh Less Now

An American manufacturer has cut the weight of piano accordions from 21 pounds to 17 by using lightweight aluminum alloys for reed plates wire controls bass key pistons valve plates and other parts. Tones are said to be as rich as heavier models.

WU. S Europe

Lottery Bet Between States Leaves Riches in Dispute

Fragmentary notes describe a disputed bet over a Louisiana state copy and a long-ago wager. It references a Baton Rouge meeting and a banked sum over two thousand dollars, with heirs involved in the alleged settlement or inheritance tied to the stake.

R. E Louisiana State Baton

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