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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1924

Page

1

County Basketball Tournament Opens at Batavia Armory

The Batavia Armory hosts a two day county basketball tournament starting 9 a m Friday with high school teams from Batavia Felicity Owensville Amelia Williamsburg and Bethel. Officials include Miss Helen Koops Miss Bertha Bruckman and Mr Fordyce all from Cincinnati. Winners receive silver cups and medals with runners up earning smaller cups. Season tickets priced at 1 50 cover all games.

Batavia Armory Helen Koops Cincinnati Bertha Bruckman Fordyce Batavia Felicity Owensville Amelia Bethel Milford Loveland Williamsburg Dr. Ashburn The Athletic Association Batavia Boys Loveland Girls

April Jurors Named for County Court Term

The April term jurors include a mixed panel from across the county. Petit jury members listed are Mrs Kate Mitchell Miami, Helen May Ohio, J B Applegate Miami, Charles Runyan Miami, Miss Anna Rogers Washington, Roy Bartlow Union, George Pattison Washington, Mrs Tresisa Middler Pierce, L A Bradley Washington, Roll E Leeds Tate, Ed Seibert Stonelick, Harvey Perin Pierce, Mary Milner Tate, Mrs Laura Peterson Batavia, Ed Fisher Tate, Mrs Louise Ryan Ohio, Mrs Beatrice Elrod Williamsburg, Anna Miller Union, Myrtle Taylor Monroe, Mrs Mellie Brunk Wayne. Grand jury members include Bettie Parrish Tate, Ray Wise Jackson, John L Myers Franklin, Frank Linton Goshen, John Reese Ohio, William Boyd Jackson, Mrs Mabel W Scott Miami, Miss Carrie Collins Wayne, Harry Turner Ohio, Miss Anna Lesh Goshen, Margaret Manning Williamsburg, David Robb Miami, Mrs Grace Chaile Jackson, Carry Marshall Williamsburg, Mrs Clara Flasher Jackson. Grand jury reports April 8, petit jury reports April 21.

Petit Jury Kate Mitchell Miami Helen May Ohio J.B. Applegate Charles Runyan Anna Rogers Washington Roy Bartlow Union George Pattison Tresisa Middler Pierce L. A. Bradley Roll E. Leeds Tate Ed Seibert Stonelick Harvey Perin Mary Milner Laura Peterson Batavia Ed Fisher Louise Ryan Beatrice Elrod Williamsburg Anna Miller Myrtle Taylor Monroe Mellie Brunk Wayne Grand Jury Bettie Parrish Ray Wise Jackson John L. Myers Franklin Frank Linton Goshen John Reese William Boyd Mabel W. Scott Carrie Collins Harry Turner Anna Lesh Margaret Manning David Robb Grace Chaile Carry Marshall Clara Flasher

Shower Honors Bride-Elect Catherine Peterson

At the Anstaetts home Miss Margerite Anstaett hosted a miscellaneous shower for Catherine Peterson the bride-elect of Zenas Anstaett. Green and white décor filled the room and nearly fifty guests contributed useful gifts for the couple a luncheon followed.

Albert Anstaett Margerite Catherine Peterson Zenas Anstaett

Williamsburg Wins First Round in County Oratorical Contest

Williamsburg high school traveled to Bethel for the county oratorical event at M B church winning three of four points. Mary Deel beat Elizabeth Davison in Bible reading. Susie Long defeated Robert Baker in oration. Dorothy Herbert outshone Ruth Hendrixson in vocal solo. Gavin Foster earned the piano solo decision over Rose Littleton. Judges included Supt. Heidlebaugh Rev. Russell Supt. Simms Miss Walker and Miss Page. The contest drew strong local interest.

Williamsburg Bethel Homer M. B. Church Mary Deel Elizabeth Davison Robert Baker Bethel High Susie Long Dorothy Herbert Ruth Hendrixson Gavin Foster Rose Littleton Heidlebaugh Russell Amelia Simms New Richmond Miss Walker

Heinrici Witty Wedding Held in Los Angeles Home

Mr and Mrs Albert Heinrici announce the marriage of their daughter Helen Elizabeth to Lowell Maurice Witty. The ceremony took place at noon March 8 at the bride’s parents home in Los Angeles with immediate family present. The couple left for Northern California and will reside in Los Angeles after March 20.

Albert Heinrici Los Angeles California Helen Elizabeth Lowell Maurice Witty West Witty Southern California Telephone Company

Need temporary bridge over Little Miami at Milford

Merchants urge a temporary pontoon bridge to replace the old structure during new construction. Traffic halt for about 60 days would isolate Milford trade from Terrace Park and Cincinnati, risking losses to 81 local businesses. Contributions proposed to fund a temporary thoroughfare.

Little Miami Milford Terrace Park Cincinnati U. S. Army

Rapps Quick Work on Moonshine Raid Near New Richmond

Sheriff John Rapp and Deputy W E Kain raided Chas Hen sley s place near New Richmond capturing five and a half gallons of moonshine. Hensley pleaded guilty before Judge Joseph at 1 pm and was fined 100 dollars and committed until paid. He remained in the workhouse the following day at 2 pm.

John Rapp W. E. Kain Chas. Hensley New Richmond Hensley Joseph

Ohio School Law Lets 8th Grade Graduates Seek High School

Township boards must provide transportation or boarding if no local high school is available. State aid up to 60 cents per day is allowed. If funds are lacking, vouchers may be issued and held until funds exist. Jackson township and County Board appeared before Judge Tarbell for guidance.

Ohio Jackson Township Tarbell

Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary in Batavia

Mr and Mrs Allen Glancy of Batavia celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary at home on Main Street with family. Glancy, a brick mason and former grocer, is active in the Odd Fellows degree staff and treasurer of the Batavia Building and Loan Co. Mrs Glancy’s health is not as good.

Allen Gilaney Batavia Main Street Glancy William Glancy H. M. Kain United States Odd Fellows Lodge

Exhibition of school work moved to March 27

The exhibition date for the schools has been rescheduled to Thursday March 27 with doors at 1 pm. At 8 pm a program of music and dramas will be staged in the High School Auditorium featuring songs in French and Latin, dramatizations, and performances by students, with cast lists and class participation noted.

Les Marseilles Gertrude Wilson Byron Barbeau Fritz Kramer Betty Carroll Hilda Bauer Marjorie Watson Sanford Searles Clara Johnson Edith Ethel Murphy Mt. Vernon Wallin Miami University Batavia

Brown Visits Batavia to Promote Swift Folder Order

Clarence Brown of Brown Publishing Co Blanchester called at the office Friday to report his plant is in new quarters second to none in the state. He says they are bidding on large orders with up to date equipment and are putting out 600000 folders in three colors. He competes with city jobbers and is receiving his share of patronage.

Clarence Brown The Brown Publishing Co Blanchester

Batavia begins spring street work and drainage upgrades

Batavia village launches spring street improvement across town with scarifying grading and rolling to ready roads for rock surface. Second street near Ayer's garage is lowered and will be resurfaced. Open gutters will improve drainage. Buerkle and Pringle handle the project. The Ohio Jamaica Ginger case from Bethel was appealed from Loveland to Clermont Common Pleas and heard by Judges Joseph and Tarbell before taking the matter under advisement.

Batavia Ayer Buerkle & Pringle State of Ohio Scott and Goodwin Bethel Loveland Clermont

Eleventh Anniversary of Miami Grange No 1886

The Eleventh anniversary meeting of Miami Grange No 1886 was held on Saturday March 15 with about sixty members present. Initiation services preceded a Grange banquet and an afternoon program featuring member and guest talks on farm life, fruit growing, and tax distribution in schools.

Miami Grange No George Kamer L. B. Pollock M. Tuen Jas. Tuen F. A. Riehle

Political Calendar 1924 and election law notes

The calendar lists primaries and conventions with dates in 1924 including April 29 for presidential preference, May 14 for Democratic State Convention in Columbus, June 10 for Republican National Convention in Cleveland, June 26 for Republican State Convention in Columbus, June 24 Democratic National Convention in New York, August 12 state primary, and November 4 general election. Thad H. Brown explains absent voters rights from March 20 to April 26 and petition rules for state and national offices by deadlines and party requirements.

Columbus Cleveland New York Thad H. Brown Board of Elections Election Board National House of Representatives Secretary of State

Radio Papers Filed Form National Radio Association in Ohio

Papers of incorporation for the National Radio Association Inc filed in Columbus with Thad H. Brown and Roland Caley among incorporators. The group aims to improve radio fan conditions, curb interference, enforce quiet hours, investigate complaints, protect listeners, publish a log book, advance radio science, advise on set installation, and work with stations nationwide to deliver quality programs.

National Radio Association, Inc Columbus Thad H. Brown Roland ©. Caley Fred E. Kingsbury Cleveland Brown National City

Thief Drops Bank Roll In Poultry Raid Report

A northern county area reports repeated raids on poultry flocks causing heavy losses. A woman, whose flock was struck, found a pocketbook containing about 600 dollars near a coop. She adopted a watchful waiting approach as a stranger later sought wire for a truck breakdown nearby. Further details are awaited.

Soldiers' adjusted compensation bill described in letter

A 1924 Washington letter from Hon. C. G. Kearns explains the house passed adjusted compensation for enlisted men to Captain, with daily credits for Home and Oversea service. It outlines the deductible sixty days, cash payments up to 50 dollars, and paid up 20 year life insurance up to capped amounts, averaging about 900 dollars per policy.

C. G. Kearns Washington, D. C House of Representatives Senate Ons. U. Krarns

Death notices Bett Olmstead at Excelsior Minnesota

Relatives and friends mourn the death of Bett Olmstead who died at his home in Excelsior Minnesota on March 18 He is survived by his widow Margaret Olmstead and one son Mrs Olmstead is a native of Clermont and daughter of the late Samuel and Clara Titus a sister of Mrs Nellie Barr Batavia and Frank Titus Williamsburg

Bett Olmstead Excelsior Minn Margaret Olmstead Mrs. Olmstead Samuel and Clara ©. Titus Nellie Barr Batavia Frank Titus Williamsburg

Milk vs Cream Claims by Ohio State Expert in Batavia Meeting

Nutrition Specialist Miss Lelia C. Ogle of Ohio State University argues milk is superior to cream for growth as she demonstrates with pictures of rats fed different diets. She plans another Batavia session on April 17 to educate women on beneficial food habits. Poultry returns for 1923-24 are similar to 1922-23 with February averages rising slightly. five top flocks show high production, while affordable eggs prompt careful feeding and selection to maintain profit amid lower prices. County Agent Clyde F. Tom notes uncertain crib corn germination and advises farmers to test their own seed corn before planting. tests show 80 to 100 percent germination in some samples but are not conclusive.

Lelia C. Ogle Ohio State University Miss Ogle Batavia Aeset Ea Doe Tactia Hiisnahner Ishae Rhode Island Ohio

Loveland Girls Win County Tournament Title

The report confirms the Loveland girls basketball team won the County Tournament last spring, overshadowing previous mentions of Owensville.

Owensville Loveland Girls

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Heinrici Rapp Clermont Farm Bureau Clyde F. Tom
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