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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1935
Page
8
A compilation of social notes and visits from Batavia Hillsboro and Cincinnati. Residents and visitors include Clement Courier from Cincinnati Post and Times Star, Reed family, Prof. Harold Predmore, Mrs. Kline, Dr. Van Horn, and many others with travels to Indianapolis Westwood and Dayton. The column notes bridge clubs, fishing trips, and a upcoming Batavia Grange meeting.
Mrs Ida Griffith a Batavia resident for 82 years was presented a basket of fruit Saturday by Robert Dorsey of Kroger Co in a contest honoring the resident with the greatest number of years. On Saturday they will give each married couple of 65 years a birthday cake.
The piece notes about 80 inheritable incurable diseases including blindness and hemophilia. It mentions experiments on lower animals showing X-ray induced abnormalities can be passed to descendants.
A Milwaukee printer Christopher Lathem Sholes and backer James Densmore developed the first typewriter in 1873 at Ilion New York near Remington Arms. The device, born near Seneca Falls and showcased at the Philadelphia Centennial expo, helped spark the rise of women in office work as girls proved more dexterous than male clerks.
The alder family ranges from shrub like forms to a giant Oregon or red alder reaching 80 feet along the Pacific coast. It grows along rivers and canyons and up mountains, with reddish brown wood used in furniture and water exposed works. Its bark yields dye and branches make fine gunpowder charcoal.
An authority quoted in the Boston Herald claims cats are deeply intelligent, far ahead of humans in many ways, and extremely stubborn. They fascinate the speaker, who notes cats will starve rather than change habits and prefer consistent feeding dishes.
The piece notes John Howard Payne born in New York in 1792 as author of plays including Brutus Charles T and Clari the Maid of Milan. It recalls his role as American consul in Tunis and his death there in 1852 and mentions the song Home Sweet Home adapted to a Sicilian tune by Sir Henry Bishop.
Albert Payson Terhune, noted dog authority, proclaims dogs sense human states of mind and emotions with uncanny intelligence. He traces dogs’ friendship with humans to ancient times, describing a merged bond and brains that sometimes rival human intellect.
The Indian Civilization Act of 1924 made all native born Indians United States citizens, eligible to vote after meeting state laws. Prior to that, those on reservations were not citizens. Indians have the same franchise privileges as white and Black citizens, though residency restrictions remain for leaving reservations.
Ohio State plans 2000 season tickets for the 1935 football season with sales starting May 15 and continuing to August 15. Individual home game seats are 11 dollars 80 cents, season tickets in favored locations 9 dollars 50 cents, and box seat books 11 dollars 50 cents.
The final meeting of the year is Friday at 7 30 p m. Officers for the next year are listed as President Mrs Fannie Laub Vice President Mrs Elmer Morris Second Vice President Miss Izola Clemens Secretary Mrs Chas Wilfert Treasurer Mrs Keil Historian Mrs Howard Beard. Hamilton County Council President Mrs Wardlow will install them.
A bill called the New Milk Act, drafted to favor producers, has been introduced in the Ohio General Assembly by Rep Carey of Lucas County. Copies are available at the Batavia county auditor’s office, with about 50 distributed by Rep John Hayden.
Milton W. McCullough of Felicity has been elected president of the Kappa Phi Kappa educational fraternity at Ohio State University. Mary Liming of Bethel took part in last week's student recital sponsored by the university music department.
Sentenced to the Ohio penitentiary for one to 10 years by Judge Charles G. White. Sentencing followed a two day jury trial for Sentenced To Pen Linley Johnson alias Jack Johnson. Rosanna Hie received a three year deferred sentence on a guilty plea to the same charge.
Twenty nine Clermont County high school students travel to Miami University in Oxford Saturday morning to test their scholastic wits against teams from twelve counties Adams Brown Butler Clinton Darke Hamilton Highland Miami Montgomery Preble Shelby and Warren. Students compete in four classes city exempted villages private and county schools in a one hour exam beginning at 9 30 a m.
Music lovers in Clermont County are invited to a Sunday program by the Knight Templar Band of the Cincinnati Commandery. About 50 professionals will perform starting at 3 pm on the county home lawn if weather permits. Clermont musicians include nine local members led by Assocated Director P. F. Jamieson of Batavia with Jas Wasner A C Nash Clarence Slade Harold Nichols Ralph Homan Ray Hamilton John Stevens and Dr Needham.
Batavia Presbyterian Church led by Samuel Huecker announces Sunday services for May 65 with Sunday school at 9 30 and morning worship at 10 45. Midweek service is Wednesday at 7 80. Monterey Presbyterian and Batavia M E Church list service times and speakers including Dr C F Lipp and Rev R L Budd with Epworth League and junior choir noted.
The Monroe township County Sealer of Weights and Measures was in Batavia Saturday on official business. His office provides on call service and his phone number is New Richmond 1722.
The Stonelick Township Sunday School Convention will be held at Belfast on Sunday, May 65, beginning at 1 30 PM. Speakers include Revs. Guy Tucker of Goshen and RL Budd of Batavia. A good program with special music has been arranged and the public is invited.
The Southern Ohio Coon Hunters Association gathers in Loveland on Thursday May 2 with all members urged to attend. Arrangements are underway for a Dog Show and Trials slated for Sunday June 9 at the Carthage Fair grounds public picnic featuring many regional dogs.
Katherine Dengler nee Roush dies at 75 in Williamsville after living in Corryville Cincinnati. Funeral at Mt. Washington and Guardian Angel Church officiated by Rev Lamott with interment in St Mary's cemetery. Blanche Beckler dies at 64 in Longview Hospital New Richmond. Funeral at New Richmond home with Rev Griffith of the M E Church in charge and interment in Mt Moriah.
The Finance Committee of the Ohio House headed by John Hayden toured the U S Grant memorial at Point Pleasant on Monday. Local New Richmond businessmen favor moving the Grant Home from the Columbus Fair Grounds to Point Pleasant. Hayden said the bill to relocate the home will be voted from committee this week and then before the full House.
J. A. Lutes of Batavia advertises bicycle repair for second hand bikes, sale of new parts, and house painting services. Located at 9 R5 with phone 1822.
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