29 Mar 1933
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1933
Page
1
Santa Ana resident recalls March 10 quake in Southern California with martial law, gun checkpoints, and nightly radio updates. He describes chaos, neighbors sharing experiences, improvised camps, and the odd humor found amid destruction as the city rebuilt in days after the tremor.
The report describes partial destruction of an old tobacco warehouse in Batavia now used for auctions, a demolished garage, and an ancient two story residence that remained standing. It also notes Long Beach’s aftermath with 25,000 sheltered campers, damaged downtown blocks, and churches closed as tremors eased.
Amelia School Band presents a concert in the Amelia School Auditorium on Friday March 31 1933 with an admission of 10 cents The program includes Marching Men City Band Contest pieces selections from Mile Modiste Victor Minuet in Gia and The New Dawn Intermission features Cornet Solo by Barnard and Sylophone Solo by Howard Link Also listed are performers Dorothy Monjar Rosemary Monjar and others with numbers by Goldman eee see Goldman and Clown Band Contest entries.
In Clermont county Common Pleas Court Anna Gansman seeks 25000 for loss of support and companionship after her husband Ed die Gansman was killed at Marathon on November 27. McGehean confessed and is serving a life sentence. Papers served and returns filed. case set for later.
Mr and Mrs Lester Boulware celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary at their North High street home in Hillsboro on Saturday March 11 with a family dinner. Out of town guests included Mrs A P Kain and Mrs Thomas Ellis with son Charles. The couple are longtime Hillsboro figures active in church lodge and music circles.
A farmer writes that postwar prices and high living costs squeeze operations. He notes mortgage interest, taxes, and utility bills erode income despite loans for seed and livestock. He argues for lower taxes, better prices, and a living wage to prevent losing years of work.
The Batavia Woman's Club meets Saturday with hostess Mrs. H. C. Nichols. Discussions cover responses and hints for the home, The Home and Its Influence, Interior Decoration by Mrs. Sprague, and guest talks by Mrs. James McTamny.
The All County Music Festival at Bethel School Auditorium drew large attentive audiences for an afternoon and evening program. County music supervisors conducted choir glee club orchestra and band numbers with high praise from patrons for artistic and financial success and the hope for a similar event in the future.
The Miami Township Sunday School Convention will be held Sunday afternoon April 2 at 2 p m at the Milford M E church. All interested are invited especially Sunday school teachers and officers. A splendid program has been planned by Chas Holland.
Funeral services for Capt. Albert J. Powell 84 retired steamboat captain on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers were held at his Amelia home with burial at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Powell served in the Federal Navy during the Civil War, began river work after, led Barrett Line for 20 years, then ran their Cairo Illinois steamers for two decades, retiring seven years ago. He is survived by his widow Frances E. Powell a son W C Powell Detroit and three daughters Mrs James Wasner Batavia Mrs Sanford Nickels and Mrs Luella Nagel Amelia.
Clermont county farmers seeking government loans for crop production must contact H N Wilson County Agricultural Agent Batavia Ohio and file applications. Loans cover seed fertilizer spraying tractor oil and gasoline only. Bonafide farmers or tenants with fixed acreage qualify. family garden use is excluded.
The Ohio River rose to 63.9 feet causing widespread flooding along riverfront towns in Clermont Hamilton and surrounding counties. No deaths were reported while Loveland Milford and New Richmond organized aid with County Relief Red Cross and state agencies coordinating provisions from Le Montre Manufacturing. Volunteers provided twice daily boat-assisted relief and supplies to shutins amid widespread distress.
At a Williamsburg board meeting an advertisement was authorized for a complete electric light heat and power system. Bids due by 12 oclock April 14. A $90 000 bond issue approved in November was ordered advertised for sale with bids due by 12 oclock April 21. Engineer H G Bryan of Loveland.
Harold Anstaett, Mildred Seizer, and Muriel Seizer from Cincinnati were riding to Batavia when their car overturned on Perkins hill. The crash left Anstaett with acid burns to face and eyes, Seizer with a broken collar bone and facial burns, and the other girl bruised. A sand pile caused the trouble. Lee Ramsey aided the victims and alerted Dr. Van Horn.
The Milford Masonic Club will inaugurate the first of a series of Bridge and Five Hundred parties at the Masonic Hall on Friday evening April 7. The arrangements committee aims to make this season’s big event with refreshments and prizes for the winners featured by the club.
Mt Carmel Grange will open at 7 30 on Saturday April 1 to host county agent H N Wilson and his picture machine. All members are asked to answer Roll Call with a homemaking or barn item. A St Patrick program on March 18 drew strong attendance despite rain. Bantam Grange held a March 22 session with humorist O O Mattox and tenor soloist Mr Callahan featuring a green contest and prize. The next meeting is set for April 12 with a promising program.
Former Batavia public schools superintendent and Miami University professor John Edgar Collins, 61, died at St Joseph Hospital Fort Wayne Indiana from injuries after his car was struck by a Nickel Plate Railroad train in Latty Ohio. He never regained consciousness. Survived by widow and two sons. Funeral and burial in Peebles Saturday.
William W. Dennison, deceased Batavia resident and son of Geo and Eliza Dennison, died Friday at 6 30 am at his Wood Street home. A Clermont county bar member, he served as deputy sheriff under J R Woodlief and deputy probate judge under W W Prather. A Republican noted for his gardens, he leaves a widow, son N B Dennison and daughter Mrs C N Young. Funeral at his residence Monday at 10 80 and burial in Batavia Union Cemetery.
Milford Bank opens at Milford with National Bank officials announcing the late opening Saturday morning. Citizens express hearty appreciation as the new financial institution begins operations after a brief delay.
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