04 May 1932
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1932
Page
1
A stranger named Burns passed a forged check at a Bethel merchant days ago after examining the field and running short of money. He paid for goods with part change and fled with no intention of returning for the balance. Victims Hutson Beck and Beck are still waiting for him. beware of strangers.
Secretary of State Clarence J Brown appears set to win the Republican nomination for Ohio governor on May 10. His record as secretary of state and former lieutenant governor earns voter confidence for clean elections and efficient state operations including motor vehicles and corporations.
Mrs Hitchcock and Mrs Edwards hosted a bridge luncheon at the former’s Amelia area residence last Wednesday. Guests included Mesdames Decker Boston Williams Buettinger Cincinnati Pommert Carlos Hutson Glover Amelia Haase Offutt Furm an Gates Ringel Witt Frances Hamlet and Hill Goshen. High scores went to Mrs Williams Mrs H Glover and Mrs Frances.
The county will host Preschool Roundups in late May 1932 across communities including Williamsburg Mulberry Mt Carmel New Richmond Felicity and Bethel. In cooperation with health boards and parent teacher associations, the events provide free medical exams and literature with reports to parents and family physicians for follow up.
Batavia High School juniors and seniors enjoyed a Friday night reception at the Bats Nest following a banquet at the M. B. church served by Mrs. Chas. White's circle. Attendees report a pleasant evening.
Donnie Johns of Batavia became superintendent of the Bell Phone Company in Clermont County succeeding Charles Curry after years of service. Johns has long worked for the company in various roles and is popular with staff. Headquarters reportedly may move back to Batavia.
The 118th anniversary of Odd Fellows was celebrated in Newtonsville on Saturday April 30 with an all day program. Rev L G Ludwick of Batavia gave the morning address and W A Williamson of Toledo spoke in the afternoon. A Community orchestra performed and a large dinner was served at the IOOF hall. Evening services at Felicity followed with Ludwick delivering another address. Brice Hendrixson sang, Dorothy Ludwick and Orpha Wood performed, and homemade ice cream and cake were served. Batavia Grange to confer 3rd and 4th degree on May 6 with a new drill and welcome visitors.
The Batavia Woman's Club will visit Bethel's club next Friday for reciprocity day. A number will attend and Mrs. Caroline Scott will read her paper. Reciprocity day is an eventful time as clubs visit each other.
R D Gallagher candidate for Clerk of Courts outlines experience including deputy clerk and state examiner roles. He proposes budgeting costs at about 2500 with specific expense categories and emphasizes cooperation with attorneys sheriff and county commissioners, and strict appropriations analysis.
Voters receive statements from Ezra Seyler and Claude Coyle outlining budget, road, tax, and policy positions. Seyler advocates economy, competitive bidding, modest road improvements, and keeping the two mill levy. Coyle calls for tax relief, four year terms, state hospital support, and reduced salaries for officials. Joint Taxation Committee members and others signatories provide context for the May Primary.
Judge Clarence N. Young resigns from the Clermont County Board of Health and Advisory Board. Ted Robinson is chosen to succeed him as term ends. W A Cooper is elected president and Rev Reed serves as secretary. The board urges strict economy in the 1983 budget and salary cuts for the Health Commissioner and Public Health Nurse to 600 dollars plus travel expenses. The Route 182 one way bridge between Batavia and Owensville over Backbone will be removed and replaced with a new structure as state work.
John Hayden, a two year State Representative from Clermont county, campaigns on real estate tax cuts and government curtailment. He urges strict official economy and appeals for support at the Primary Tuesday May 10 with the slogan Once and always for Clermont county.
Batavia and Mt Carmel opened the season at Mt Carmel in a 15 inning game cut short at darkness with a 9 to 9 score. Batavia piled 23 hits off Philhower while Mt Carmel had 16 off Moler. Mc Ghehey led Batavia with a 4 for 8 day including a triple and 2 doubles. Next Sunday Bethel visits Batavia as Batavia and Bethel feature sluggers and Moler faces Duncan.
Forty four friends gathered at the Reynolds home near Monterey on Wednesday evening April 20 to mark 26 hours since the wedding. A lunch of sandwiches pie and coffee followed. The couple received silver and best wishes for another quarter century of marriage.
Sunday night May 8 8 15 baccalaureate service in the auditorium for High School Seniors. Rev Geo W Hazelwood to deliver the sermon May 11 8 15 senior class play The Automatic Butler May 13 8 15 commencement exercises Hon John W Bricker to deliver the address Tickets for reserved seats go on sale Monday 9 am in the hall of the school building. After Monday on sale in the office of Superintendent for the remainder of the week Reserved seats and general admission 25.
Sunday afternoon an auto accident occurred above Batavia near Summit school house. The Cincinnati occupants Mrs O Bent le and her daughter were inside when a small honey bee entered the car causing the driver to lose control and wreck the vehicle injuring all aboard. Hardware and kin dred lines advertised by J O Fuhr of Williamsburg Ohio.
Regular Farm Bureau meetings are set for Olive Branch Church on May 9 at 8 p m with speaker W H Aufranec of Butler County discussing Livestock Marketing. Locust Corner Hall hosts May 10 at 8 p m and Perintown School on May 12 at 8 p m with reports on tax reduction efforts and budget hearings. A three reel film A Couple of Bachelors and local entertainment are planned at each venue. Public invited.
The Farm Bureau Grange Committee reports answers from candidates for state and county offices. It lists a slate including State Senator Walter M. Rauscher, J Lowry Miller, State Representative hopefuls, Sheriff nominees, Commissioners, Treasurer James M. Figpatrick, and other county officials. The committee urges voters to weigh each candidate s qualifications and attitudes as published in recent county newspapers.
Miss Belle Marsh aged 77 died at her home Sunday evening after a fall and a recent auto accident. She leaves three sisters, Mrs. Gatch of Milford, Mrs. Seaman of Dayton, and Mrs. Lane of Batavia. Funeral services were held today at the M. E. church with burial at Owensville.
The Peter Pan 4-H Club held its fifth gathering at Thelma Miller's home on Saturday April 23. Members decided on their projects, including flower gardens, and discussed details. Refreshments followed before adjourning to meet Virginia Crowder's home on May 7.
Wayne Grange at Edenton enrolled a class of eight candidates including seven young men and one young lady. Visitors Nobis and Wilson shared moving pictures and talks at the last meeting. A luncheon followed, and the next meeting on May 18 will feature a free program and small fee for lunch open to the public and other Granges. At Miami University April 27 John Kramer of Batavia, a sophomore in education, was elected to the Student Faculty Council.
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