Anniversary Grange Meet At Williamsburg Attended By Six Granges
The Miami Grange anniversary gathering drew six groups Marathon Williamsburg Amelia Mt Carmel Sycamore and Miami with Sister Wise of Williamsburg presiding. A luncheon followed and the April program featured talks on dairying poultry farming juvenile organization social strength and potato growing by local members and invited speakers.
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Miami Grange
Marathon
Williamsburg
Amelia
Mt. Carmel
Sycamore
Miami
Wise
Grange
Edward Edwards
W. W. Leikman
R. BR. Riehle
E. E. McConaughy
A. M. Mason
A. Denneman
Alice Rothchild
F. C. Hartsock
All
Clermont County Program Airs Wednesday Night Concert
At 8 15 this Wednesday Clermont County program will be on the air featuring Musicians from across the county. Performers include Mentor Orchestra Julia O Neal vocal Mary G Don ovan pianist Harry Suter violin cornet Mrs Stewart and Kirk Hamilton Mrs Inez McNutt Needham Mrs Louise McNutt Davis among others with pieces by Beho Song Lucia On Matin Indian Love Song Humoresque Over the Waves and Caprice in a program of orchestral and vocal solos and ensembles.
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Clermont County
Men of
Ohio
Mentor Orchestra
Norweigan
Beho
Julia O'Neal
Lucia
Harry Suter
Batavia
Mary G. Donovan
Sarah Stewart
Kirk Hamilton
Suter
Pedaharp
Inez McNutt Needham
Louise McNutt Davis
Pierce Township Sunday Schools Convene at Ten Mile Church
The Pierce township Sunday schools held a convention at the Ten Mile Presbyterian church on March 21. Speakers included Rev. Lippert of Williamsburg Rev. Russell of Amelia Rev. Brogden of New Richmond and Mr. Ironton and Mr. Farrar.
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Pierce Township
Ten Mile Presbyterian Church
Lippert
Williamsburg
Russell
Amelia
Brogden
New Richmond
Ironton
Farrar
All-Stars Lose Rough Season Finale to Lambda Chi Alpha
Batavia All-Stars fell 20 to 12 at the Batavia armory after Lambda Chi Alpha from the University of Cincinnati employed rotating teams. Standouts included Joe Lihneman Dick Dial Baildon Bolton and Barsdall as Batavia wrapped a successful season with thanks to supporters.
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Batavia All-Stars
Batavia
Lambda Chi Alpha
University of Cincinnati
Lambda Chis
Joe Lihneman
Dick Dial
Baildon
Bolton
Barsdall
Batavia Business Men Address Draws Thin Crowd
The Batavia Business Men's meeting held last Thursday night at the school auditorium featured an eloquent speaker, but attendance was sparse and interest waned.
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Batavia Business Men
Milford Postmaster Reappointed For Four Years
A telegram from Senator Frank B. Willis informed Postmaster Leonard L. Harding that his recommendation for another four year term as Milford postmaster has been confirmed by the United States Senate. Harding notes include establishment of village free delivery and a fourfold increase in mail volume. He has served on the Milford School Board and Village Council, and chaired Clermont county Republican Central Committee.
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Leonard L. Harding
Frank B. Willis
Milford
United States Senate
Harding
Republican Central Committee
Clermont County
Final chapter closed in Abel brothers robbery case
The Sheriff summoned William Norris to Georgetown to identify a pocket book tied to the Abel brothers robbery. Norris confirmed the recovered item and stated he believes all the money was returned, though he could not determine the total amount stolen and suggested the incident be considered closed.
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Abel Brothers
William Norris
Georgetown
Norris
Investor Bets $1000 On Five White Leghorn Chickens
August J. Vogel bought a pen of five White Leghorn chickens from Portage Vashon Island Washington. The birds are displayed at the Cincinnati Zoo until a suitable pen is ready at his henery near Amelia. They lay one egg per day and Vogel notes the egg value difference with home chicks.
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August J. Vogel
Portage
Vashon Island
Washington
Cincinnati Zoo
Amelia
Monroe Township Farmers Protest Kansas Rabbits In Clermont County
The Monroe Township Welfare Association met at Fair Oak School on March 26 electing Duke Dodsworth as president and Herman Piepho as vice president. Alma Burkard was secretary and Herman Schelies treasurer with directors John Burkhard Olin Fagin and Joe N Taylor, adopting a resolution opposing introducing Kansas rabbits due to natives being a pest to fruit and truck crops. The grand jury has been ordered not to.
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Monroe
Fair Oak School
Duke Dodsworth
Herman Piepho
Alma Burkard
Herman Schelies
John Burkhard
Olin Fagin
Joe N. Taylor
Kansas
Clermont County
Dynamite Accident Near Batavia Ends in Eye Injury Fears
Workmen drilling along the East Fork below Batavia for N and W R K improvements used dynamite to break shale. Joseph Moore dropped sticks into a hole and exploded prematurely while preparing to tamp. Dirt struck his face and doctors fear possible loss of sight. He received first aid locally and was taken to the city hospital.
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Batavia
East Fork
Joseph Moore
Moore
Meeting Well Attended by Pierce Farm Bureau
The Pierce township Farm Bureau meeting led by chairman J M Heil discussed baby chick raising and care with emphasis on Boys' and Girls' Club work. Ray Stoddard outlined bureau progress, and officers were elected with Heil as President Robinson as Vice President Behymer as Secretary.
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Farm Bureau
Pierce Township
J. M. Heil
Winemiller
Ray Stoddard
J. F. Robinson
George Behymer
Mill Remodeled Flour Mill in Williamsburg Praised
The Williamsburg flour mill has been remodeled and is now in fine running condition producing a high quality flour. Local housewives praise the home product and customers can have feed ground while they wait. Owner and operator W J Needles invites a visit to the mill.
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Williamsburg
W.J. Needles
Easter Cantata Program at Batavia U B Church
Easter Cantata titled Easter Memories features Choir Gethsemane and The Trial with tenor and alto solos. The program includes Blessed Be the King The Immortal Sacrifice The Weary Night The Story of the Resurrection and How They Crucified My Lord with choir and soloists. Miss Sophia Franz pianist J W Semrau director.
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U. B
Batavia
Gethsemandh
Lord
Sophia Franz
J. W. Semrau
Marriage notices for two couples published in Ohio towns
By Dr Geo D McQuulloch at the Presbyterian manse March 12 1926 J G Vance and Miss Ona B Prepper both of Manchester Ohio March 20 1928 Clarence E Cousins and Miss Huldah B Woods both young people of Batavia We wish them joy and prosperity
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Geo. D. McQulloch
Presbyterian Manse
J. G. Vance
Ona B. Prepper
Manchester
Ohio
Clarence E. Cousins
Huldah B.woods
Batavia
Abel boy sent to reform school after Will Norris hold up
Charles Abel, 17, brother of the Abel band, has been sent to Hamilton county juvenile court for trial and likely on to Mans field reform school. The four men involved in the attempted kidnapping and payroll theft will serve 19 years. Clermont county officials receive 10000 dollars from the state gas tax for county road repairs including drainage improvements on the pikes. A dollar spent now saves time and money later on springy roads.
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Charles Abel
Abel
Will Norris
Ripley
Hamilton County
Mansfield Reformatory
Norris
Clermont County
Survey to lift cream quality across eight Ohio counties
P. E. Bacon of Columbus will survey all cream stations in Greene Fayette Warren Clinton Clermont Brown Adams and Highland counties to improve cream quality for butter. He acts under the Ohio Association of Creamery Owners the dairy division of Ohio State University and State Departments of Health and Agriculture. Emphasis on sanitary conditions and more frequent cream deliveries. Average cow production in butter areas is 365 pounds annually versus 586 pounds in market milk districts. Improved feeding care and breeding urged to raise output.
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Greene
Fayette
Warren
Clinton
Clermont
Brown
Adams
Highland
P. E. Bacon
Columbus
Bacon
Ohio Association of Creamery Owners
Ohio State University
State Departments of Health and Agriculture
Batavians Pass to Rest Details of Two Local Obituaries
Mrs. Fred Jones colored 39 died at home last Wednesday morning after illness. Survived by husband daughter and two grandchildren. Funeral at Baptist church Friday afternoon with burial at Union cemetery. Geo. W. Sutton colored longtime resident died at home in East Batavia Thursday evening after years of ill health and blindness. Survived by widow son and daughter. Funeral Sunday at Baptist church and burial at Union cemetery.
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Fred Jones
Baptist Church
Union Cemetery
Geo. W. Sutton
East Batavia
William Smith of Williamsburg Passes After Illness
Special from Williamsburg notes the death of Billy Smith after a severe illness. A youthful, talented man with artistry and sportsmanship leaves a widow, three sons Harold Biton and Milton, his mother Mrs. Laura Morgan, and a final service is planned at the Methodist church. Also mentions Thomas DeCamp joining the N. W. road, Wilfred Zurmuhle taking a third trick, and a newborn baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar York of Aalumbus.
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Williamsburg
William Smith
Billy Smith
Peck
P. and Mason
Harold
Biton
Milton
Laura Morgan
Methodist Church
Thomas DeCamp
N. & W. Road
Wilfred Zurmuhle
Batavia
Edgar York
Aalumbuse
Owensville Tops Williamsburg In Tight Monday Basketball Battle
Owensville defeated Williamsburg 27 to 25 in a Monday night playoff game at Williamsburg. The report notes the outcome but omits additional game details.
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Owensville
Williamsburg
Clermonts Pride Natty Altman in High Demand by Managers
Felicity center fielder Natty Altman holds a second contract offer from Spartanburg of the South Atlantic League for several days with a salary increase. Known in southern Ohio and northern Kentucky circles, he played last season for Ripley in the K I O League and now stars on Felicity’s undefeated basketball squad.
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Felicity
Ohio
Altman
Spartanburg
Kentucky
Ripley
Soybean Growing Discussed at Ohio Farm Meetings
Farmers' meetings across Newtonsville Felicity Batavia Owensville and Bethel run April 2 5 6 7 and 8 with Ohio State University extension agent Slipher presenting soybean farming methods using lantern slides At Felicity Batavia moving pictures cover TB testing of cattle and importance of the project County Farm Bureau reports cooperative marketing and purchasing activities These sessions promise informative evenings for families and friends
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Farmers
Newtonsville School House
Batavia School
Felicity Town Hall
Owensville School House
Bethel Grange Hall
Bethel
Felicity
Tobacco Growers
Slipher
Ohio State University
Batavia
Owensville
Newtonsville
T. B
Farm Bureau Service
Farm Bureau
Batavia Bay Lands and Local Happenings
Joseph Kidd, youngest son of Mr and Mrs J I Kidd, quits a Cincinnati bank to join Liggett Meyers Tobacco Co as a traveling salesman covering Fayette Clinton and Greene counties. Ladies of the M B Guild plan an Easter sale of fancy articles and baking on Thursday afternoon April 1 in the Sunday School room. Miss Amelia Griffith hosted a card gathering Thursday evening.
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Joseph
J. I. Kidd
Cincinnati
Liggett & Meyers Tobacco Co
Fayette
Clinton
Greene Counties
M. B. Guild
Masonic Lodge Inspection Highlights Owensville Event
The Owensville Masonic lodge held its annual inspection last Saturday with Inspector Kress of Sardinia in attendance. The remodeled lodge is praised as up to date and among the neatest in the district. The secretary Dr. Mitchell earns praise for his books and the lodge’s ten year record. After a Master Mason degree and talks, attendees enjoyed a banquet with mock turtle soup sandwiches coffee ice cream and cake.
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Owensville
Farmers Communi ty Meeting at Williamsburg High School
A Farmers Community Meeting will be held at Williamsburg High School auditorium on Monday April 5 at 7 30 with a program including music by the Pumpkin Vine Orchestra. Mr Hill of the Burley Tobacco Growers cooperative will attend and a treat is promised. Bring family and friends to support a meeting of real service. F W Walker publicity committee member.
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Williamsburg High School
Pumpkin Vine Orchestra
Hill
Co-Operative Association of Burley Tobacco Growers
F. W. Walker
Gas Money Road Repair Drives Ohio Highway Funding
Nearly two million dollars in gasoline tax money was distributed last week to Ohio’s 88 counties and municipal corporations for road and street maintenance. Each county gets ten thousand dollars and each city receives one dollar per registered automobile in 1926. Total tax receipts to February 28, 1926 amount to 9,184,602.11 dollars. Thad H. Brown predicts a new state record for owned automobiles within sixty days as 1926 license tag demand grows.
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Columbus
Ohio
Thad. H. Brown
Presbyterian church sets midweek services and Easter events
Church announces devotional and preaching services on Wednesday Thursday and Friday at 7 p m Easter Sunday features special music sermons and reception of members Praise services in evenings A separate want ad seeks a fast hitting outfielder for a road club with K 1 0 calibre and contact at 124 B 4th street Cincinnati Mrs D B Roberts visited relatives in New Richmond.
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The
Presbyterian Church
4Th Street
Cincinnati
Mrs. D. &. Roberts
New Richmond
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WKRC
L. L. Harding
Ris
Monroe Township
Ers
Sas
Mont County
Alma Burkhad
Workmen
A. B. Church Service
Ripley Hold-up Men
Natty Altman
Farmers’ Meetings
Batavia Bay
Amelia Griffith
Church Services
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