Batavia Alumni Meet Marks Joyful Community Evening
Batavia High School Alumni gathered at the U B church for a memorable reunion with renewed acquaintances and lively remarks. Prof F B Dyer chaired, funds were pledged for two scholarships, and a 235 attendee dinner followed a program of readings, talks, and music while death notices for Maurice Hartman and Ruth Coyle Moeschl were read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia High School
U. B
Jtta
Phillip Swing
Cincinnati
Batavia
Nina Behymer
D. K. McDonald
Norman Stafford
F. B. Dyer
United States
East Fork
Heaven
Hell
Cassie
Wood Street
Jennie Bryan
Philip Swing
Batavia Alumni Association
J. A. Penn
Chas. White
Lou Bauin
P. F. Jamieson
A. B. Nichols
F. P. Hamilton
Weaver
University of Cincinnati
Ohio
J. C. Collins
Oxford
Maurice Hartman
Ruth Coyle Moesehl
Col
Charles G. White
Amelia Griffith
U. B. Church
Tax Duplicate Shows Clermont County Tax Decrease
Clermont county tax duplicate is reduced by 2 0,080.00 as per State Tax Commission figures. Utilities taxes exceed five times all other business corporations and more than three times banks, suggesting public service rates reflect these taxes. The 1927 valuations include Stavon ore and several utilities with total taxes around 32,655,560.00 and an average county rate of 23,356.00 versus 22,326.00 last year.
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Columbus
Clermont County
State Tax Commission
Ohio Committee On Public Utility Information
U B Church Marks First Dedication Anniversary
Sunday marked the U B Churchs first dedication anniversary with morning and evening services led by Rev P M Camp general secretary of Home Missions and Church Erection. Rev EK Wegner of Cleveland spoke in the morning and Rev Stafford with others attended in the evening. A historic sketch was read, the choir and male quartet sang, and Mrs Tyler sang. The day brought rejoicing as pledges exceeded 100 dollars and only about 4000 dollars remain to finish the 386000 church cost. Next Sunday Mather’s Day sees Rev John P Martin preaching both services. Attend prayer meeting Wednesday evening to greet friends.
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U. B
P. M. Camp
Home Missions
EK. F. Wegner
Cleveland
Stafford
Presbyterian Church
Amelia Alumni Hold Annual Reunion for Class of 1928
The Amelia Alumni gathered in the town hall on Tuesday evening May 1 to honor the 1928 seniors. Green and silver decorations set a festive tone as many attendees renewed acquaintances and reflected on school days. The program featured the orchestra, readings, solos, duets, and talks by officials and alumni, followed by a luncheon and the election of officers W. J. Tabscott as president Marie Henke as vice president Nellie Coleman as lecturer.
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Amelia
Amelia Orchestra
John Huntington
Eleoned Smith
Carlisle
Corsi
Mrs. Laub
Tald
John Henry Rader
Ella Fitzpatrick
Ellen Reynolds
Marjorie Hutson
Reading
Hattie Ludlow
H. F. Young
W. J. Tabscott
Vice Press
Marie Henke
Lectreas
Nellie Coleman
Felicity resident W. W. Miller dies after health decline
W. W. Miller 69 of Felicity is found dead in bed after years of illness. Once a leading farmer later with Felicity Bank, he lived in quiet retirement and was respected countywide. Funeral Thursday by Masonic order with Rev. Fisher officiating. survived by widow, son, and daughter.
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W. W. Miller
Felicity
Felicity Bank
Masonic Order
Fisher
Miller
Clermont County
Batavia Band Concerts Propose Summer Start
A call goes out for community support as Batavia seeks to launch popular band concerts for the coming summer. The note urges local funds to help provide enjoyable music on warm evenings and to attract residents and visitors to town attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Amelia High School Juniors Host Senior Class Night
The Senior Class of Amelia High School was entertained by the Junior Class at Amelia Town Hall on Friday April 20. The ship theme featured green and silver décor and a five course dinner served by six sailor girls. The event included a welcome toast by Junior president John Mattox and a Senior response by Blanche Smith. A mixed chorus performed O Sole Mio and various toasts honored seniors and staff. Members of the Senior Class and faculty are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia High School
Amelia Town Hall
Amelia Orchestra
John Mattox
Blanche Smith
Thelma Cooper
Elsie Motzer
Thelma Pollitt
Mary Louise Warfield
Robert Ingalls
John Silver
Lawrence Sillett
Batavia Boys Pass State Board Pharmacy Exams
Harmon Cover and Kirk Hamilton passed the State Board of Pharmacy examination last month. Harmon earned an assistant's diploma while Kirk received a pharmacist's diploma. Their friends express happiness at their success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon Cover
Kirk Hamilton
Batavia
State Board of Pharmacy
Harmon
Kirk
Bethel C E S Holds Inspection and Social Hour
Bethel C E S members and visitors gathered Monday night for a well delivered inspection led by the Worthy Gram Matron. After business, short talks and a social hour followed with an elegant lunch as chapters from across the district attended. Mrs Stanley Ansteadt of Batavia won a $260 lot in the Lake Crest subdivision near Indian Lake after submitting the popular name via WLW radio. She claimed her prize and plans to move to the site soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel C. E.S
Stanley Ansteadt
Batavia
Indian Lake
WLW
Ansteadt
Lake Crest
Bata via High School Holds Large Graduating Class
The Bata via High School closed the school year with a diploma ceremony for 21 graduates. Friends and relatives witnessed the stage event, praised the well turned-out class, and the hall hosted a commencement dance at the armory afterward with Batavia orchestra providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia High School
Armory
Batavia Orchestra
Guardian Accounts and Inheritance Notices Published
John H Thompson guardian files final account for Washington Spurling and Joseph W Bell and Robt T Richardson presents second and third current accounts. Estate of Elenora McClain exmpt inheritance tax with net value 4636 passing to widow and two sons. Allen Glancy probate notice names wife as life tenant with remainder to four nieces Mabel Anna Isie Glancy and Mrs Dean Barr. Anna Glancy named executor. Bond set at 3000. Melinda J Uhl probate filed. May 7 provisions of wills noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H Thompson
Washington Spurling
Joseph W. Bell
Robt
T. Richardson
Elenora McClain
hWo
Allen Glancy
Anna Glancy
Melinda J. Uhl
Mabel
Anna
Isie Glancy
Dean Barr
Real Estate Transfers Across Several Townships
Real estate transfers listed include numerous parcels in Washington Two Union Two Williamsburg Twp and Miami Two with prices of 1 and a few larger sums like 300 and 200 dollars. Buyers include Bolenders Buxtons Freemeyers and Eubanks with multiple lots and acreage conveyed to state holders in Pleasant Moscow Milford and Stonelick. The notice also mentions an auctioneer services and a piano tuner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pranserrs O. L
Laura Bolender
Dennis C. Bolender
Washington
Burnan
Hattie E. Buxton
Wm. D
Fannie Buxton
Union Two
Ellen Durham
Hattie Durham Pence
Mary A. Barbro
W. N. Butts
Williamsville
Frank Kamman
Ernest Friedrick
Anthony S. Ewers
Ada Hill
Bert Allis
Miami
Chas. Freemyer
Bertha Groth
Chas
A. Freemyer
W. GC. Ferguson
Williamsburg
Richard Viers
Alonzo H Wade
Geo, Keller
Moscow
Jesse Anna Allison Et al
State of Ohio
Pt. Pleasant
Will W. Shinkle
Geo
Carrie Weine
Maria Maham
Frank
Minnie Storer
Martha Keeler
Kathryn M. Derricks
Milford
Anna W. Pattison Et al
Lewis N. Gatch
Albert and
von Walton
Cornells P
Tony P. Gormas
Geo. W. Eubanks
Oscar
Anna Eubnks
Miami Park
Anna Eubanks
Geo. W
Barbara Eubanks
Fred Stapp
Mary Lampert
Goshen
William P. Goodman
James Goodman
Pearl Harrison
Norah Erick Bolte Et al
Arnold Gerling
Anna Gerling
Monroe Two
Mary Rosselot
Emma Ruehlman
Stonelick
John Gramer, Jr
Emma Gramer
Louise Jones
George Keller
County Commission Meeting Approves Bills and Road Work
The April 30 session approved numerous bills for labor, supplies, and juror services and authorized road improvements. Notable items include repairs on Dry Run road, Batavia red bridge road, and Goshen and Miami towns graveling, plus $6000 for Mt Carmel and Tobasco pike bonds to fund bridge reconstructions in Clermont county. Bond replacement totals $29,787.88 for bridge projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Applegate
John Benjamin
Buchtman
Bks
Harry Batts
Batavia Hotel
Joe Brock
Board P. A
Henry DeCamp
Del
Pollinonce
H. J. Bretz
Fred Croswell
Bell Phone
C. P
Canton Culvert Co
W. Cousins
Columbus B. B. Co
Sieke
L. H. Camery
Croswell Garage
A'ma Clark
J. H. Collier
Homer Cushard
Courier
Sun
Jennie S. Dean
Lewis Davis
Tub
Chas. Dunbar
Labor
W.H. Davis
C. F. Davis
Lucy Dudley
John Evela
Ed Ellsberry
Tom Garrison
Stone
Ernest Geiger
Alfred Gibbs
Clarence’Gaul
Golden Rule Lodge
Chas. Hoffman
Gus. Hulick
L. D. Hill
Cline Smith
Walter Smith
A. R. Salt
H. D. Snell
John Thomas
R. B. Wilson
T. P. White & Sons
Woodrow, Weil Co
Tnps
Mt. Carmel and
Tobascopike
Clermont County
Poultry and Swine Clinic and Farm Bureau Meeting Preview
Dr G L Taylor a poultry and swine disease specialist will hold a clinic at Batavia Court House May 15 at 730 pm to help farmers reduce losses and teach diagnosis treatment and prevention Farmers may bring specimens for free post mortem exams but contagious animals should not be brought and Clermont Farm Bureau will call if possible A Farm Bureau community meeting in Goshen Town Hall May 12 1928 features H C Eastes on farm buildings with movies on southern industry and fertiliser manufacture plus notes on 4 H Food Clubs growth and local sewing club report
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G. L. Taylor
Batavia
Court House
Taylor
Clermont Farm
Lureau
Farm Bureau
Goshen Town Hall
atSp
M. H.C. Eastes
Uetion
Southland
Ray Ferree
Alma L. Garvin
Winemiller
Fast Workers Sewing Club
Moscow
Edith Dick
Jean Lough
Irene Redman
Sylvia Swarts
Louise Yager
Dot
Clermonter Killed In Cincinnati Auto Crash
Charles Roettinger age 73 an insurance agent from New Richmond died in an early Sunday crash on his way home from a company meeting in Cincinnati. His wife survived with severe injuries. Other passengers Benjamin Laroe of New Richmond and John H Stevens of Felicity, both insurance men, were badly bruised along with their wives who were injured but lived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Roettinger
New Richmond
Cincinnati
Benjamin Laroe
John H. Stevens
Felicity
First Degree Murder Trial Set for Frank Doss
Frank Doss of Blanchester, in Georgetown jail, faces a May 21 trial for first degree murder in the stabbing death of Chas Pierre after a St Martins celebration. Indicted in April, he is held without bail as a 76 name jury pool is drawn for Judge Harry Parker. A widow and several children mourn the victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Doss
Blanchester
Georgetown
Chas
Pierre
St. Martins
Harry Parker
Brown County Common Pleas Court
Clermont Dog Warden Tightens License Checks
The Clermont county Dog Warden patrols Batavia and other towns enforcing dog license tags with fines after January 20. A house to house canvass is planned to collect fees to cover sheep damage and support county education. The effort aims to boost county revenue despite limited days for canvassing. If your dog is untagged, the warden may seek payment.
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Clermont County
Batavia
Board of Education
Well Known Girl Dies in Milford at Bethesda Hospital
Katherine Ann Coler aged 17, widely known in Milford, died at Bethesda Hospital after a brief illness of one week. Death followed complications in the side that had not troubled her until recently. She was a daughter of Frank Coler who has many friends locally and across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Ann Coler
Milford
Bethesda Hospital
Frank Coler
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Marathon
Owensville
Amelia Alumni
Prank Rust
Hamlet
Bethel
J. Nee Rohr
W. C. Kirk
Farm Bureau News
Clermonter
W. O. Kirk
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