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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1926
Page
8
Clermont notices list Batavia and Williamsburg social visits births illnesses and illnesses and school events. Names include Kearns Miller Nichols Walker Green and Mitchell with venues Batavia Cincinnati Olympia and Williamsburg. A child injury from an air rifle and upcoming Capitol Theatre event are noted.
A Monday 4 30 AM blaze in Georgetown spread from Ed Shafer bakery to Smith Hardware, Stout Bros meat market, and M E church, destroying a 2500 pipe organ. Odd Fellows hall and News Democrat office also damaged as Cincinnati and Bethel fire engines aided, town fears, water works bond failed, expense cited to extend water protection.
In regular session May 26 the County Commissioners approved bills and appropriations for road work. The surveyor and contractors were authorized for culverts bridges and paving costs while a road map was filed with the State Highway Commissioner and a June 28 hearing date set for Owensville annexation petition.
Garden time prompts warnings as chickens and dogs roam yards. Early varieties emerge while visitors damage onion and lettuce beds with trampling and chipped beds. Authors urge owners to provide parade grounds at home to avoid nuisance to neighbors.
The Royal Neighbors of America in Amelia celebrated their first anniversary on April 30 at I O O F Hall with visitors from Norwood Camp Elmwood Newtown and Mt Pisgah. District Deputy Elnora Owens chaired the event and the work was praised as exemplary. A bounteous lunch followed as visiting Neighbors from Batavia joined and everyone departed hopeful for Elnora Camp’s future.
George J. Jacobs of the Wiltsee area saw his broader house burn after a lamp caused the blaze on Saturday afternoon. The building was discovered in flames and the heat damaged nearby property as 150 young chicks perished.
The opening game at Owensville fairgrounds is set for next Sunday at 2 p.m. The home team faces The Economy Drug Company of Cincinnati in a fast paced contest. The visiting squad has a strong reputation and the home club aims to deliver.
On Monday night April 26 neighbors gathered at Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Johns home for an evening of dancing. Guests reported a wonderful time and bid the couple lasting happiness in their new residence as they departed late.
Talbert Stevenson formerly of Illinois who bought the Abra ham Hulick farm last fall expresses satisfaction with the new home and the people there. He is settling in well with his work and plans success. All Odd Fellows are invited to meet him.
The Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station Botany Department organizes a new fruit spray service focusing on preblossom apple sprays. By predicting when apple scab fungus matures and before rains, growers can apply sprays efficiently. Alerts broadcast from WLW radio and via County Agent and Farm Bureau Office help farmers time the spray.
Fire destroyed the home of Robi Boone near Neville while the family was away. Owned by Mr Bolendar the farm suffered total loss from a defective fire. The Red Cross offered aid and many friends extended sympathy.
The Batavia Library Board keeps the Public Library in the High School auditorium open in summer under Ray Smith. Residents may borrow books free of charge. Hours are Wednesday 2:00 to 6:30 and Saturday 2:00 to 6:80 and 6:80 to 8:00. About 15 magazines are available for reading on site. Month old magazines may be checked out for a limited time.
Jer sey cow Tiddledywink’s Gamboge Lass 515896 owned by Camden Terrace Farms Milford Ohio completed a 306 day test producing 454.07 lbs fat and 9139 lbs milk carrying calf 209 days and earned Register of Merit from the American Jersey Cattle Club.
The Red Cross office for Clermont county relocates from the Gunderley fists to the Dennison building space vacated by S W Sprague. Mrs. Mabel Massey takes charge as field secretary. office features include a roomy front and a rear store room. The Red Cross reports continued outstanding work.
A refined dinner party honoring John A. Minning was hosted by his brother Albert J. Minning at the Swiss residence in Western Hills Price Hill. Guests included Cincinnati Symphony members, Cincinnati College of Music faculty, and relatives with pink decor and carnations. Woodie Daugherty performed a monologue titled How I Fooled Another Man's Wife, to appreciative reaction.
At a Batavia County Board of Education meeting the Milford Miami Township Perintown and Miamiville district consolidation was not completed due to a protest filed by school patrons. New Union Township Board members were appointed from each district including J W Kincaid Carmel R L Kilgore Williamsville Logan Miller McMahan Jesse Beagle Glen Este Clyde James and Tabasco.
Notice states W Weaver will operate at a blacksmith shop on Wednesdays and Saturdays for horse care. Instructions ask owners to bring their horses only on those days. Location Owensville Ohio and names A P Buerkle and Wm Brothers appear in the text.
Ohio State University crop specialists warn that turning cattle onto good pastures early in spring can ruin grass growth for the season. Grazing too soon depletes stored root foods and stunts the plants, reducing carrying capacity through summer. experts urge careful pasture management as spring is late.
Clara Johnson will auction at her home corner Spring and Front Batavia on Saturday May 8 at 1 30 pm. Household and kitchen furniture include heatrola electric vacuum cleaner electric iron two bedroom sets iron bed davenport davenette sewing machine rags chairs wardrobes kitchen safe lawn swing spring wagon hand power gear hoist and more. Usual terms. Karl Erion and Lot Hulick clerk.
Old fashioned dance at Mt Carmel designated for May 8 in the German Hall. Admission 25 cents with proceeds benefiting the Fire Department. Music praised, attendees invited.
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