Signs Scarce on Routes to Remote Dumping Spots
A report notes a shortage of clear markers directing to isolated areas where rubbish and sand trash may be dumped, hindering proper disposal and raising environmental concerns.
01 May 1947
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1947
Page
1
A report notes a shortage of clear markers directing to isolated areas where rubbish and sand trash may be dumped, hindering proper disposal and raising environmental concerns.
George Mull recalls tearing down a corner for a filling station at Routes 50 and 182. James Fabret from Cincinnati firm Rouse Fabret Co. grew up in Owensville, with son James Wiseman employed there. Porcupines invade area. retriever dogs suffer quills. Old kitchen fireplace at L C Hopkins farm noted along with Bullock’s Old Boston House fireplace. Private Borkenhagen’s camp Wheeler link remembered. Paul Blocher buys 17 acres on Centerville Pike planning a home. Owensville aerial view closes a Courier series begun in January.
Clermont County farmers petition for a combined 104 400 dollars in 1947 Agricultural Conservation practices aid under the AAA program. The county allotment stands at 70137 and about 1800 farmers have signed up to participate this year.
Clermont County Service Officer has moved from Batavia Court House to new offices beside the Conference Room. Officer J. M. Griffith urges veterans and others to visit during hours 9 to 4 Monday Wednesday and Thursday and 9 to 12 Saturday. Also noted are a refreshed group returning from a Florida trip.
Work starts this week on foundations for three emergency veteran housing units in Clermont County. Units stored in Williamsburg will be set up on American Legion grounds near Williamsburg Bethel New Richmond outside village limits. The 8 & 8 Distributing Company, builder of Studio Apartment Homettes, will ship three more units to Batavia siding. first houses to be erected once foundations are ready.
The Batavia Junior Woman's Club will meet at 8 p m on Thursday May 1 at the Presbyterian Church. The program features a Girl Scout Court of Awards by Batavia Girl Scout Troop I. Parents are invited to attend.
A community will be featured due to the interest of a local writer and full cooperation will be offered if others wish to participate.
The general committee for Batavia’s Clean-Up and Paint-Up campaign will meet at 8 p.m. May 2 in the Court House conference room. Attendees from all village groups are asked to attend with a small contribution to defray expenses. The program committee outlined a two week plan to be approved by Friday.
Sheriff Dericks and Deputy Bissantz sought two to three suspects on an assault charge after an altercation at the Log Cabin Inn near Owensville Saturday. Two men were struck with a blackjack and needed medical care. Russell Henize, formerly of Batavia, now Mowrys town, had nine stitches for a scalp cut. The other injured man was William Gavey of Williamsburg Route 2.
James M. Wiseman longtime Batavia clerk of elections school board and justice of the peace died suddenly at his home last Wednesday aged 68. He served Batavia in public offices for years and was active in the local grocery business beginning in 1916. He is survived by Harriet Wiseman his widow two sons Frank Monroe and James Robert two brothers Charles and Lew and two sisters Margaret Massie and Emma Vermillion. Burial was in Batavia Cemetery following funeral at Moore Funeral Home.
Clermont County Commissioners receive commendation from the State Welfare Department for establishing a County Department of Welfare and approving a welfare director’s starting salary. A letter notes the June effective date and praises theboard’s step as progressive.
American Legion Auxiliary moves to aid disabled veterans with the memorial poppy program. Poppy chairman Mrs. Harold Nichols outlined plans for Poppy Day on May 24 and noted ongoing hospital work providing employment to veterans. More than 25,000,000 crepe paper poppies are expected to be completed. Cincinnati Rabbit Breeders' Association to hold a spring show in Cheviot May 16-18.
County Auditor Blythe Jones reports a 34 000 increase in distributions to townships villages and schools in Clermont County for 1947. First half tax receipts totaled 269 870 85, up from 235 537 07 in 1946, with school districts 166 628 02 villages 22 673 52 townships 25 698 30 and county 49 778 77. Delinquents dropped from 32 493 71 to 28 164 69 since February and tax books for the year’s second half open June 30 and close August 9.
Goatpower helps move people between Perintown and Milford on Route 50. In the wagon ride are Larry Raymond Dean Jr. 3 and Roberta Jean Dean 12, children of Horace Dean Sr. and Mrs. Dean, with a goat named Billy accompanying them.
Longshoreman and former Board of Education member who later acted as clerk led local Civil Defense and rationing efforts during early World War II. He volunteered for sugar and tire rationing amid wartime service by both sons.
Dr Allen W Rice brother of C O Rice of Batavia and son of Mr and Mrs H M Rice is expected to go to Mexico City to take over the Awark to curb hoof and mouth disease among cattle including those shipped to the United States. He has long directed veterinarian work in Arkansas and previously served on the Lower border. Mrs Herbert Hogberg of Batavia is Dr Rice's daughter.
Owensville plans to form a local fire department within weeks. Mayor Edward Brunk says Stonelick Township trustees and the village council will act soon. A public hearing at Owensville school named a committee to seek support and raise about 1500 dollars for equipment purchases.
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