25 Mar 1948
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1948
Page
1
Easter observances are planned with sunrise services and union events. The Batavia Methodist Church reopens Sunday after repairs February 23, featuring a 6 30 am sunrise service, 7 30 pm reopening and sermon by Dr Warren J Dunham. Holy Week services run each night at different churches ending with a union Communion at First Presbyterian.
County Health Commissioner W H Gaskins reports rising rabies concerns from cat attacks and dog quarantines. A recent cat bite case produced a positive rabies result while 25 of 36 dogs tested previously were positive. Comparisons show Summit and Brown counties where mass dog vaccination reduced cases.
Holy Week events include the Passion and crucifixion rites at St. Ann's Catholic Church. A service on Good Friday begins at 7 30 p m with the Way of the Cross Rosary adoration of the crucifix and a sermon by Rev. James H Hoban. A High Mass is planned for Easter Sunday at 8 00 a m with Rev Hoban celebrant.
Waster services will be held in Monterey Church of Christ Easter Sunday at 9 a m The Lindale Church observes Easter with a sunrise, breakfast at 7 a m Morning service Sunday School at 10 a m pre service at 11 am The pastor will speak on The Resurrection Children present a program and young people a pageant at 8 p m The quarterly birthday party is Friday evening March 26 in the Sunday School Room All with birthdays in January February and March are invited
Haward T. Fogo, registrar, warns motorists only days remain to obtain 1948 license tags with no extension past March 31. New tags required for all vehicles by April 1, and drivers who did not renew or secure a license last fall must take an examination if applying after April 1.
The comedy Everybody's Crazy Now is brought back to Amélia by popular demand. Presented two weeks ago for Mt. Holly Christian Chapel, it will play again at 8 p.m. April 1 in the Amelia school auditorium. Sponsored by VFW Post No 5654, the event includes musical numbers and lunch served by Christian Chapel women.
The Cler mont County Tuberculosis and Health Association will hold its annual meeting on the evening of March 30 in the Health Commissioner’s office. Officers for the year will be elected and plans for next year’s work discussed. All officers, board members, and health supporters are urged to attend.
The Clermont County Auditor reminds residents that March 31 is the final day to file personal property tax returns without incurring a penalty. Taxpayers must submit forms to avoid penalties and ensure accurate assessments.
The Batavia Presbyterian Church will hold a sunrise service at morning on the farm of Mr and Mrs Harry Kahle on Davis Pike near Batavia. The Rev William T Paterson will be in charge and church members along with others are invited to attend.
Virgil Sams, arrested March 20 by Sheriff Clyde Dericks and Deputy Marvin Bissantz, entered a not guilty plea in a hearing before Mayor A. C. Munden and was bound over to the grand jury.
The organization outlines a 12 team league with first half round robin play and a three and out elimination for the second half. Clubs must post $50 forfeit and $25 prize money at the meeting next Friday at 7:45 p.m. The $50 forfeits are refundable if no forfeits occur.
The county wide effort to rid farms and village property of rats starts Friday. Sponsored with the help of County Agent W. W. Hamilton and others, the campaign aims to curb rodent problems on local properties.
Wallace Maw, field executive for Boy Scout activities in Clermont County, says he will resign Sept. 15 to join the University of Cincinnati staff and resume work on his master's degree. Maw served with the Red Cross during World War II.
Clermont County commissioners invite bids by April 5 1948 for mowing county roadsides. The county is split into eight sections seven to be mowed by contract and one by the county mower. Bidders may obtain blanks and details from the office.
State Patrolman Mark Trees and Bethel Chief Howard Pitzer moved three suspects to Wilmington for further inquiry after a Bethel to Dayton pickup incident. Seven held at Clermont County jail. New Richmond JH basketball edges Williamsburg 31 29. Milford tops Bethel 49 12 in consolation. Mobile X ray unit reports 4 705 examined, 4 640 films satisfactory, 4 534 negative. health dept sends outcome cards and may retake X rays to verify tuberculosis cases for early treatment.
Byron Ross of Clermont County urges farmers to sign up with the 1948 Agricultural Conservation program by April 1. Nonparticipants should contact the A A A Office in Batavia to report intended farm plans and soil-building practices for 1948.
Preparations are complete for the annual library dinner dance on April 2. A ham dinner will be served at 5 30 p m and dancing to Bob Le Mann's orchestra begins at 8 00 p m. The largest family attending will win a prize.
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