Batavia High Holds 1934 Commencement at Town Hall
Batavia High School completed its 1934 commencement Friday night at Batavia Town Hall before a large audience of rural and town patrons. Dr W K McChesney gave the class address. Graduates named include Vera Applezate Wilma Barrackman Anna Berisza Allan Boles Robert Bush Lewis Didday Mildred Goodpaster W Goodpaster Almira Hulick James Hulick Roscoe Jones Mervyn Keller Jeanette Kinner George McKay Merrill Nelson Wallace Nelson Jack Paschal George Plant Ruth Robbins Alberta Ross Walter Ross Ruth Spencer Freda Spores Junior Tyler Ralph Whitt Charles Winemiller Joan Rapp Orpha Wood Randolph Reynolds. Certificates awarded. new teachers named. Mer vy n Keller won a $150 per year four year scholarship and Solid Gold Key from Herr Jones Jewelers Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia High School
W. K. McChesney
Lucile F.collier
Stuhlmueller
Mias
Mildred Goodpaster
L’amour
Mieiath Boys’ Glee Club
Mervyn Keller
W.b.mcchesney Chass
M. H. Burkholder
Paul K. Moore
R. L. Budd
Vera Applezate
Wilma Barrackman
Anna Berisza
Allan Boles
Robert Bush
Lewis Didday
W Goodpaster
Almira Hulick
James Hulick
Roscoe Jones
Jeanette Kinner
George McKay
Merrill Nelson
Wallace Nelson
Jack Paschal
George Plant
Ruth Robbins
Alberta Ross
Walter Ross
Ruth Spencer
Freda Spores
Junior Tyler
Ralph Whitt
Charles Winemiller
Joan Rapp
Orpha Wood
Randolph Reynolds
Advisory Council selects officers and board member in Clermont County
The Clermont County Advisory Council of the District Board of Health met in Batavia on May 7, 1934 with thirteen members present. Lon Fomor of Owensville was elected president and Orville Halbisch of Batavia secretary, and R. F. McKinney of Franklin township was chosen to succeed Fred Simmerman of Felicity on the Board of Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
District Board of Health
Batavia
Lon Fomorin
Owensville
Orville Halbisch
R. F. McKinney
Franklin Township
Board of Health
Fred Simmerman
Felicity
Batavia Woman's Club Meeting With Mrs Jamieson
Batavia Woman's Club to hold a meeting with hostess Mrs P F Jamieson on Saturday Reciprocity. The guest music program includes remarks on entertaining with fine thoughts and themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Woman's Club
P. F. Jamieson
Mather
Kerr Lands U S Marshalship
United States Marshal for the Southern Ohio division will be filled after the resignation of Paul H. Criswell who left to pursue private employment. Kenneth Kerr, a Wilmington newspaper man, is slated for the vacancy with notable local support including Senator Bulkley. Kerr is a grandson of the late H. V. Kerr of Batavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul H. Criswell
United States Marshall
Southern Ohio
Criswell
Kenneth Kerr
Wilmington
Kerr
Senator Bulkley
H. V. Kerr
Batavia
NRA report and price fixing threaten industry reforms
The Roosevelt commission led by Clarence Darrow delivered a study on regimentation of industries. It cites price fixing in eight major sectors including motion pictures and steel as harming the general public. The president will decide whether the document is released, signaling shifts in the administration stance toward the NRA and its opponents.
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NRA
Roosevelt
Clarence Darrow
Campaign pledge fades as taxes rise in Ohio
Wauseon Republicans flag Governor White’s shift from No New Taxes to new levies. They cite eight enacted taxes Cigarette beverages malt cosmetics amusement admissions beer horse racing and liquor totaling about 18 million annually plus a proposed 3 sales tax adding 54 million. The piece accuses White of bowing to political bosses and lobbyists while criticizing planned economy and current tax policy.
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Governor White
Wauseon Republican
Ohio
George White
United States Senate
Geo. White
Milk Producers Union Meeting in Batavia
The Milk Producers Union of Clermont County will meet at the Court House Batavia Friday evening May 11 at 8 o'clock. A full attendance is desired. Business of importance.
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Milk Producers Union of
Clermont County
Court House
Batavia
Felicity Man Elected Leader Of County Tobacco Group
At a Wednesday meeting in County Extension Agent Baugh's office, Felicity resident Roland McKinney was named President of the Clermont County Tobacco Production Association. Other officers include Guy Jones of Moscow as vice president Walter Smith of Nicholsville as secretary and Earl Groppenbacher of Bethel as treasurer. Arnold Anstead of Owensville joined Jones and McKinney on the County Allotment and Control Board as the program progresses. The group is measuring acreage, checking contracts, and has Washington approval to finalize adjusted payments. Some signees have not provided proof of production, delaying the program and penalizing prompt contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baugh
Clermont County Tobacco Production Association
Roland McKinney
Felicity
Guy Jones
Moscow
Walter Smith
Nicholsville
Earl Groppenbacher
Bethel
Arnold Anstead
Owensville
Jones
McKinney
AAA
Washington
Responsibility and Tax Reform in Ohio Politic
A letter from C A Dyer as secretary of the Ohio Inter-organiz ation Tax Association attacks the Democratic administration. It claims the legislature failed to address deficits from the 10 mill limit tax policy and declining property values. It cites bond issues and re funding as evidence that debt remains unchecked and warns local budgets face disaster next July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Dyer
Ohio Inter-organization Tax Association
Ohio
Local Baseball Scores And Upcoming Matches
Amelia beat Newtonville 13 to 8 behind Borgel on the mound and Brooks at bat. Batavia edged Williamsburg 1 to 0 with Anstaett driving in the decisive run on Leonard's double. Cincinnati Builders crushed Nobis Supply 24 to 4. Next Sunday games feature N.R. Tramps visiting Amelia, Batavia at Nobis, Cincy Builders at Mt. Carmel, Newtonsville at Newtown, Edenton at Williamsburg, and Bethel at Owensville.
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Amelia
Newtonville
Borgel
Brooks
Williamsburg
Batavia
Anstaett
Piper
Aunnstaett
Leonard
Lindsey
Murphy
Schumake
Owensville
Mt. Carmel
Boles
Shuster
Cincinnati
Nobis Supply
N.R. Tramps
Edentin
Nobis
New Richmond
Cincy Builders
Newtonsville
Newtown Edenton
Bethel
Clermont County Young Republican Club Reaches 150 Members
The Clermont County Young Republican Club hit a 150 member tally at its first rally held at Owensville School. Dayton attorney Harry P. Jeffrey spoke on the club’s aims and the Republican Party’s history, with representation from every county section and over 100 applications approved. A Bethel rally with a state-wide speaker was announced for soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Young Republican Club
Owensville
Harry P. Jeffrey
Dayton
Young Republican Club Committee of
Ohio
Republican Party
Bethel
Pension blanks delayed for Old Age Pension program
The Old Age Pension application forms planned for May 1 distribution are delayed and likely unavailable for about 15 days. County Commissioner Wm. Dowdney says the blanks will be distributed from the relief office on Spring Street in Batavia and notices will be published when received.
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Columbus
Wm. Dowdney
Dowdney
Relief Office
Spring Street
Batavia
Coon Hunters Meet in Loveland Draws 400 Members
The Southern Ohio Coon Hunters Association held its regular monthly meeting in Loveland on May 3 with over 400 members present. President Dr. B. Agin led the session as Game Warden Hart and deputies from Clinton, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren counties spoke on enforcing Fish and Game Laws. Ford Bader and Chair man C. Coler organized talks and an entertainment segment featuring Doc Geiser’s Canada fishing photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Ohio Coon Hunters’ Association
Loveland
B. Agin
Hart
Clinton
Clermont
Hamilton
Warren
Ford Bader
Southern Ohio Dog and Game Protective Association
C. Coler
Doc. Geiser
Norwood
Canada
Larry Sullivan
Harry Miller
Eats
Pioneer Passes Widow Jennie Glancy of Batavia
Mrs. Jennie Glancy widow of late Allan Glancy longtime Batavia resident died at home on Main Street Friday after a long illness in her 92nd or 93rd year. She attended M E church and Missionary Societies and helped found the Palmetto Rebekah Lodge. She was the last of her family. Funeral from the residence Sunday afternoon. Burial at Union Cemetery.
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Jennie
Allen Glancy
Batavia
Main Street
M. E. Church and Missionary Societies
Palmetto Rebekah Lodge
Union Cemetery
Bridge at Bata via Progressing Toward Completion
Work on the Bata via bridge advances with the last pier to be poured this week and iron work planned to begin by May 15. Davis Hill fill and culvert work progress, with rock removal and slope height near 100 feet, and both contracts moving toward on time completion. A car of Lehigh Portland cement sold at 2.60 per barrel in Williamsburg Ohio.
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Batavia
Davis Hill
Anstaett
Lehigh Portland
J. C. Fuhr
Williamsburg, O
Sixth District Republican Convention in Ripley
The 6th District Republican Congressional Convention will be held at the School Auditorium in Ripley on Thursday May 17. All Republicans in the district are welcome to attend. Lunch will be served by the Ladies Guild of the Presbyterian church at 12 o clock for 60c a plate. Write Miss Evelyn Hayes Ripley Ohio to reserve lunch and tickets at the auditorium entrance. Reservations must be in by Tuesday night May 16. John C Martin Lena P Kearns 6th District Committeemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley
Ladies Guild of the Presbyterian Church
Evelyn Hayes
Ohio
John C. Martin
Lena P. Kearns
Plan to Purchase Farm Animals and Supplies for Ohio Relief
A state relief budget prepared at relief headquarters plans to buy thousands of cows pigs horses chickens seeds fertilizers and farming implements to place rural Ohio families on a self supporting basis. Gov George White and H H Hughes oversee the effort targeting at least 25 percent of relief families 100 percent self supporting and 50 percent 50 percent self supporting by next Thanksgiving. Families on relief will repay with labor on work projects and exchanges will let workers trade excess produce with others across counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
George White
H. H. Hughes
Buckeye
Pre-School Health Round-Up Sponsored by Batavia PTA
Batavia parents are urged to bring children to a Pre School Health Round Up at the high school on May 17 for free medical examinations and corrections. Officials stress early physical health aids normal school progress and long term welfare, with local physicians volunteering to assist.
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Batavia
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Tobacco Notes on Tobacco Appraisal Applications Deadline May
County Agent Baugh announces applications are being received for the appraisal of unsold tobacco under the Production Control Plan. Deadline is Saturday May 12. Appraisal by a Tobacco Section representative of the AAA. Local committees accompany the appraiser in each community. Producer costs apply only if less than 10 percent unsold. 40 cents per hundredweight with a $2 to $5 per contract range. Applications to be made personally with nearest committeemen or at the county office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baugh
County Production Control Association
Women candidates loom in Brown and Clermont at August primary
Women candidates in Brown and Clermont counties grow for the August primary. In Brown, Mrs Harover Pence and Mrs Fannie Cahall seek clerk and Mrs Mabel Yochum seeks auditor. In Clermont, Mrs Ollie Wood enters the race for clerk.
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Brown
Clermont County
Harover Pence
Fannie Cahall
Mabel Yochum
Ollie Wood
Reciprocity Day At Bethel Club Inspires Batavia Guests
Batavia Woman's Club members enjoyed hospitality at the Bethel Club last Friday afternoon hosted by Mrs George Maxfield. Mrs Ivy Robinson read her Ohio Presidents paper on Reciprocity Day. The program featured readings and performances by Olin Maxfield, Miss Virginia Hill, and Miss Marjorie Norris. Refreshments followed social hour.
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Batavia Woman's Club
Bethel Club
George Maxfield
Ivy Robinson
Batavia Club
Ohio
Olin Maxfield
Virginia Hill
Marjorie Norris
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Iva Robinson
Herr-Jones Jewelers
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Advisory Council
U. S. Marshalship
Courier Comment
James Polk
Felicity Man
Dyer
Pension Blanks
Coon Hunters
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