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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1934
Page
5
Willowville and surrounding towns host a flurry of visits and gatherings as residents welcome guests from Dayton Nam y and Bethel. The period includes weddings, club events, baptisms and a wide range of social calls at homes across Amelia Williamsburg Batavia and nearby communities.
The program featured musical numbers by Olin Maxfield and Marjorie Norris, readings by Virginia Lee Hill, and a paper from the Batavia Club titled Ohio's Presidents by Mrs. Robinson. Refreshments followed with a pleasant social hour enjoyed by all.
Mrs Ollie Miller entertained granddaughters Jean Miller Lorena Day and Mary Margaret Miller. Numerous relatives visited from Mt Crab Poetown Antioch Middletown Covington Akron Milford Batavia and Hamersville. The Bethel Woman's Club hosted the Batavia Club at Mrs Geo Maxfield's home.
Mrs Clem Grover of Bethel visited her parents for a few days. Frank Meeker and family and Mrs Anna Winsor spent the previous Sunday in Bethel. The Dunn farm welcomes back Mr Carl Slye and children for the summer. Russell Corbin and family of Hamersville joined John Corbin at his home for a Sunday visit. Van Winkle and family hosted guests from Cincinnati last Sunday. Roy Bartlow and wife of Norwood visited the Eugene Laycock home. Clarence Frazee and children from Bethel spent Sunday with the Harrison Shinkle family. Monroe township Sunday school convention convened at Spring Grove Church with the Grange joining worship. The 4-H Sewing Club met Monday with Rose Jackson leading.
Arthur Chaney and family visited relatives in Chillicothe. Crystal Morgan and Blanche Needham attended Fidelis class gathering at Perintown. Cathryn Caldwell now employed in Clifton, Cincinnati. Alumni Banquet attendees from here in Owensville. Ed and Mrs. Walker of Middletown visited G. C. Steward family. G. C. Steward travelled to Leesburg for business. Ethel Genet spent Thursday in Cincinnati. Geesner and A. N. Genet hosted visitors from Lorado. Cathryn Caldwell's recent Cincinnati trip. Frank Irwin and wife from Greenberry visited Rev. O. C. Chaney. Charles Holland and mother moved into the Windle property. Owensville graduation exercises scheduled for Tuesday evening. Stella Reynolds of Williamsburg visiting locals Thursday. Dr. E. S. Haas returned home to Maryland due to his mother’s death.
Mrs H R Ayer of Batavia visited her ill mother Mrs Bennett Behymer this past week. Adelia Blackburn Mary Quick and James Robinson joined Amelia school sixth graders at the Zoo with teacher Stanley Ansteadt. Mrs Anna Hancock and Mr Dale Boys from Dayton were guests of Mr and Mrs R B Wilson, whose wife broke her arm Friday evening. Mrs Bladen and Etherage Kentucky relatives visited Geo Brooks. Helen Schwey of Ten Mile spent a day with the Schwey family. Mrs W M Eppert helps care for ill mother Mrs Elijah Mattox of Amelia. Ed McConnell family visited Georgia relatives. T E Mattox and wife visited W C Mattox family of Mt. Washington. Peter Pan Sewing Club met at Miss Catherine Townsley home with Catherine Brewer presiding, Ruby Redden vice pres, Helen Cornell secretary, Adelia Blackburn treasurer, Nellie Wood news reporter. Refreshments served.
Clermont county will oil 17.8 miles of secondary state roads. The program includes 18.9 miles for dust laying and 8.4 miles for re treatment.
The Fuel Satisfaction display recreates a coal mining and transport scene inside a 22 by 10 foot coal block. It features an animated tipple, a miniature mining town, and exact Norfolk and Western trains. Rebuilt and refreshed, it will be shown at the General Exhibits Building when the fair opens May 26.
Ulysses S. Grant, the Ohio general, gained access to West Point by chance when another student was dismissed and accepted the opportunity reluctantly after his father persuaded him. He later confessed the sequence shaped his early career.
The article explains copyright runs 28 years with a possible renewal for another 28 years within a year after expiration, totaling up to 56 years. It notes who may obtain the renewal and mentions heirs if the author is deceased.
The article explains how a gutta-percha comb moving through hair generates a crackling sound from friction and electricity. It also notes flies have ears at the base of wings and other insects possess numerous tiny sensory spots on their bodies.
Corkwood refers to light porous wood from semi tropical swamps in Florida Texas and southeastern Missouri used for floats and toy airplanes. Ornamental jewelry arose from amulets and talismans once believed to hold magical virtue against evil.
A section defines Latin America as nations south of the United States with populations descended from a mix of Old World Latin races and native peoples. It includes Mexico Central and South American countries and the West Indies in its designation.
The item lists Williams burg Exchange at Paul B Rose Fourth Street 112 and Peter Fischbach Fourth Street 1682 as readable entries from a damaged page segment. The text preserves two street side names and house numbers indicating a notice style or directory snippet.
Perry L. Green announces that seventy Ohio counties pursue a standard farm bureau rating by year end. Counties must meet eightyi percent of criteria including regular meetings publicity records and cooperative programs. Clermont County earned a certificate in 1932 and seeks a repeat gold seal in 1934.
Silas Vance, manager of the Ohio Farm Bureau Service Co., reports rising cooperative buying by farmers across Ohio. Fertilizer handling via county units is up 185 percent this spring, with nearly triple the volume forecast by season's end. Fifteen bulk oil stations have been added in as many counties, distributing 488000 gallons from 61 cars of gasoline and kerosene in April. By year end about 25 bulk plants are expected in operation. Clermont county Batavia plant began distribution late March, showing weekly increases, per Ray Stoddard.
Mrs Louis Favret and son Louis and Mrs Cliff Davis called on H B Smythe and family Sunday. Mrs Philip Sperry and Mrs Otto Kettler and son spent Monday with Mr and Mrs Charles Bauer of Beth el Ohio. The social club met with Mr and Mrs Finley Jacobs Wednesday eve. Mr and Mrs Charles McGuire and Charles Ankrant spent Thursday evening with relatives in Dayton Ohio. Mrs Caspar Beck and daughter called on Mrs Ervin Avey Monday afternoon. Fred Haspel of Amelia spent Wednesday evening with H B Smythe and family. Mr and Mrs L C Caldwell of Advance Indiana are visiting Mr and Mrs Robert Rose. returned to their home in Columbus after a visit with her father W C Smythe and family. Geo Nedderman of Cincinnati enjoyed Friday with Mr and Mrs Phil Sperry. Mr and Mrs Wm Avey and family of Williamsburg spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Erwin Avey.
Local exchanges list multiple residents receiving new telephone service across Batavia Bethel New Richmond and nearby areas. Names include Bessie Jones Robert Dorsey Wm Isaack J M Patchell Anna Valentine Frances Moorehead J H Gibbs Harry Hobson Warren Newman Walter Heekin with street addresses. The notices indicate widespread infrastructure updates in Clermont County.
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