Special Wright Field Tour Planned With Bus for Seniors
Sgt. Oak Adams launches a free bus tour for high school seniors from Batavia to Wright Field Dayton leaving May 15 at 6:30 am and returning 6:30 pm. He also hosts special feature film showings at Batavia Armory starting 7 pm open to the public and is recruiting in Clermont County offering 18 month 2 year and 3 year enlistment terms with G I Bill educational benefits and post service college options.
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Wright Field
Dayton
Ohio
Oak Adams
Postoffice
Batavia
Sgt. Adams
Russia
Clermont County
Adams
Youths Rob Grocery Store In Goshen Night Burglary
Three youths entered Liggett s Grocery in Goshen Sunday night and pocketed 35 to 50 dollars. Arthur Lee Jr 18 is jailed in Clermont County on a 500 bond after a hearing. Ray Bayless and Johnny Nuckols face juvenile court hearings. deputies Bissantz and Brown made the arrest. Clermont County Schoolmasters Club plans a Thursday evening meeting in Owensville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liggetts
Goshen
Shire
Arthur Lee, Jr
Clermont County
Ray Bayless
Johnny Nuckols
Marvin‘ Bissantz
Harold Brown
Clermont County Schoolmasters Club
Owensville
Clermont County Sportsmens Club
H. A. Rider
Department of Natural Resources
State of Ohio
Rider
Fred W. Winter
Sportsmen's Club
Peter Paian
Roy Battles
WLW
Atlantic Refining Company
Philadelphia
Africa
Presence of Mind Anecdote From May 1 1846
A 1846 reminiscence recalls a table mishap during carving where a tough goose flies into a lady’s lap. The instinctive response given is a poised remark, “Madame, I will thank you for that goose,” illustrating composure under social fire.
Governor appoints Gregg trustee at reform school
Governor Bushnell appoints R W C Gregg of Batavia Courier as a trustee of the boys reformatory institution for a two week term. The state gains a capable official and Gregg gains an honorable appointment, with mention of a voyage toward the North Pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bushnell
R W. C. Gregg
Batavia
May 4 1921 letter seeks election of Lowell Roudebush
Lowell Roudebush received a letter from the American Society asking permission to present its name for election as a ray bled pi o A few days notice of his election The Society is not prominent of its kind in the world The publications authority in biographical questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Roudebush
Iew
York
Ray
Pio
Ite
Wiseman Receives Bronze Star for World War II Service
Lieutenant Commander Frank M. Wiseman U S N R son of Mr and Mrs J M Wiseman Batavia received a Bronze Star from Vice Admiral Calhoun for meritorious service as a Group Commander with a Land Craft Tank Flotilla during amphibious operations at Rendova and New Georgia from June 30 to August 5, 1943. The citation praises leadership, devotion to duty, and successful support of invasion forces amid enemy attacks and damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Wiseman
J. M. Wiseman
Batavia
W. L. Calhoun
South Pacific Area Force Headquarters
Rendova
New Georgia Islands
Wiseman
United States Naval Service
Representative Hayden to Attend Safety Conference
Representative John Hayden of QGlermont County chairs the Highway Committee and was invited by President Truman to a Washington D C safety conference on May 8 9 10. Ohio invites few with traffic safety interest. Gov. Lausche urged Hayden to attend to bring back plans to Ohio and advance traffic safety efforts.
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John Hayden
Qglermont County
Highway Committee
House of Representatives
Truman
Washington D. C
Ohio
Reception and Shower Held at Kain Home Batavia
A reception for Batavia VFW Auxiliary officers and a shower for Mrs. Mary Margaret Eichenlaub Humphries of Amelia were held Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Kain at Sixth and North streets Batavia. Guests included district and local VFW Auxiliary members and friends.
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Batavia Veteret Wars
Mary Margaret Eichenlaull Humphries
Amelia
Owensville
Irwin Kain
Sixth
North
Batavia
Kain
VFW
Carrie B. Ward
Fire Control Study Aboard German Cruiser Ahead Of Atomic Tests
Dennis Samuel Strimple, 25, of Batavia Route 2, a Fire Controlman First Class in the U S Navy, is aboard the former German cruiser Prince Eugene in San Diego. He and two others study the ship’s gun control system for an official report as preparations begin for atomic bomb tests. Strimple, who entered service in 1941, served in the Pacific and will stay in the Navy six more years. He recently visited Clermont County parents.
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Clermont Countsan
Dennis Samuel Strimple
Sam Strimple
Batavia
Route 2
U. S
Prince Eugen
San Diego
Strimple
Richard B. Anderson
Pacific
Navy
Clermont County
Batavia High Band Earns Superior At Miami University Auditions
Batavia High School band earned a superior rating at the postwar auditions held at Miami University on April 13. Soloist Bill Parsons earned a superior rating and may reach the state finals at Ohio State University on May 18. Trumpet trio rated excellent. judges included Weigel Whitcomb and Strecker.
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Batavia High
Miami University
Bill Parsons
Ohio State” University
Eugene J. Weigel
Manley Whitcomb
Ohio State University
Richard Strecker
Springfield
Ohio
Rigner
Batavia
Gladys Lewis
Oakland
Calif
Baseball league play shows midseason form in Clermont County
In the Clermont County Baseball League second round last Sunday several teams displayed midseason form. Owensville shut out Williamsburg 2–0 with pitcher Carl Rosselot allowing two hits. Batavia led Goshen 5–3 when rain halted play, declared winner. Other results include Withamsville 10–0 over Newtonsville and Mt. Carmel 15–1 over Edenton. Schedule set for May 5 with eight matchups.
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Clermont County Baseball League
Owensville
Williamsburg Legion
Fair Grounds
Carl Rosselot
Rosselot
Grim
Wilson
Bury
Batavia
New Richmond
Withamsville
Newtonsville
Leslie
Cann
Goshen
Amelia
Mt. Carmel
Edenton
Crab
Fayetteville
Mt. Crab
Williamsburg
New Richmond Plans Parade for School Bond Vote
A May 6 parade and rally in New Richmond calls voters to support the May 7 school bond issue. The event, led by the high school band, includes the American Legion Kiwanis Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts marching through town returning to the school by 8:00 p m. A film preview at the auditorium highlights bond plans for expanded space equipment and facilities.
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New Richmond
New Richmond High School
American Legion
Kiwanis
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
New Richmond School In Action
L. H
Maenticael Bratalia
Bissantz Buys Champion Bull for Hereford Herd
J. A. has acquired Tone Prince Bomino, a Grand Champion Hereford bull, to head the herd, strengthening the stock for future shows and breeding. The purchase signals a major investment in premium genetics for the operation.
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Bissantz
Cage International
J. A
Clermont County Primary Election Ticket Details
Voters in Clermont County go to the polls on May 7 to choose Republican and Democratic candidates and to decide bond issues for Felicity Franklin Amelia and New Richmond school improvements. Polls run 6 30 a m to 6 30 p m with full slates listed for governor other statewide offices and congressional seats.
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Clermont County
Felicity-Franklin
Amelia
New Richmond
Albert Edward Payne
Thomas J. Herbert
Paul M. Herbert
Fred J. Milligan
Herbert Hoover
Ted W
Supreme Court
Clinton DeWitt Boyd
Charles S. Bell
Congress
Edward O. McCowen
Court of Appeals
Richard C. Hildebrant
State Central Committee
John C. Martin
Clara D. Kimble
O. J. Hileman
George C. McCandless
General Assembly
George C. Ankermiller
John Hayden
Manly A. Hill
F. Hutson
Stonelick
George W. Mull
Tate
Charles H. Taylor
Union
Washington
Wayne
Williamsburg
Miles R.déal
Ralph D. Fuhr
Joseph T. Torok, Jr
Frank J. Lausche
Special Election On Power Plant For Batavia Ohio
Batavia Village plans a special election between June 10 and July 10 to decide on a local power and light plant costing about 225000. The council approved the project after rejecting rate reductions offered by Cincinnati Gas and Electric, and 155 signatures were filed for the election. The issue will determine if residents gain local control and lower electricity rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company
A. C. Munden
Eg Ee Pian Eee Plant
Hammond trial set for May 17 in Clermont County
Raymond Hammond with a $1000 bond faces burglary charges and is due for trial before Judge Harry Britton in Clermont County Common Pleas Court May 17. His wife Elizabeth, released on $500 cash bond, will face trial a few days later. Both defendants are represented by Sterling Brown and Calvin Cramer respectively.
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Raymond Hammond
Harry Britton
Clermont County
Mrs McDonald Shows Slight Improvement After Illness
Mrs. D. K. McDonald, previously gravely ill this past week, has improved slightly with Dr. A. J. Mastropaolo attending her care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. McDonald
D. K. McDonald
A. J. Mastropaolo
Political slate of 1947 candidates and filings
A list of candidates and filings for statewide offices and committees including Attorney General U S Senator terms Representatives to Congress Supreme Court judges Court of Appeals State Central Committee State Senate and General Assembly with mentions of no filings and scattered place names across Ohio and surrounding references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry V. Armstrong
Fred H Hilliard
Reed Winegardner
Everett L. Foote
Timothy S. Hogan
George A. Hurley
U. S
Stephen M. Young
Marvin C. Harrison
James W. Huffman
Edward A. Huth
Henry P. Webber
Jesse Gilbert
Jack P. Russell
Ree Alley
Samuel A. Anderson
William M
Flea Gates
Wayne
Walshe Becton Myers
Anker Miller Celebrates Anniversary and Primary Note
Anker Miller marks a personal anniversary and is noted as a writer of the R. F. D column. The family lists five children with ages given and Elsie as wife. He stresses the value of primary elections for democracy and urges voting on May 7 1946.
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House of Representatives
Elsie
Rhoda
Shirley
Dale
Emil
Feldman Building Project Approved in Milford
The Civilian Production Administration approved the $225,000 Feldman Frozen Food locker plant at Milford. Thomas Grace, District Manager, announced the Milford project among the district’s largest in a week. Excavation is done and structural work is underway. the building will span an acre, 210 by 180 feet, including a slaughtering room.
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Civilian Production Administration
Milford
Thomas Grace
Southern
Ohio
Batavia Post Office To Close Saturday Afternoons
Effective May 4 the Batavia Post Office will close at 12 noon on Saturdays Outgoing mail will be dispatched and mail will be placed in boxes but there will be no further service on Saturdays
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Batavia
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Bronze
Calhoun
Hayden
U.S. Navy
Admiral Hipper
Atlantic
Baltic Sea
English Channel
Eee
Gneisenau
Norway
Richmond
Hammond
Anker Miller
Feldman
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