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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1922
Page
8
Batavia page reports guests from Virginia and Cincinnati, church and school events, birthdays, anniversaries, and community visits. Readers learn about a May 14 universalist service, teacher training enrollments at Wilmington College, and local social happenings including family visits and milestone celebrations.
Owensville High School holds commencement on Friday evening May 16 at 8 oclock in Favrers ball. Graduates include Gladys Aber Gertrude Brown Thelma Snell Verna Stamm William Brown Delbert Clark Howard Franz Alvin Hill Allen Johnson Lester Leever Hershel Male Raymond Schultz Edmond Snider Galen Swartz. J Henry Newman of Columbus gives the address, Rev F H Russell delivers invocation, class oration by Alvin M Hill, poems by Thelma Snell and Gladys Aber, quartette by Hill Schultz Snider and Johnson, diplomas presented by J L Marsh, benediction by Rev Russell.
Mrs Katie Belt, 62, dies at Cincinnati hospital after long local service. Daughter of Milton Jamie son and widow of Dr Chas E Belt, she grew up in Batavia and was a beloved figure at many funerals. A Presbyterian church member, funeral from her residence at 2:30 Wednesday.
Former Batavian Mrs Mary M widow of the late A B Shaw died at her Milford home Monday night at 11 oclock of hemorrhage at age 76 She is the last of the original Hutchinson Paxton families of Miami township Survived by two daughters and one son Funeral Thursday.
Wright Watson, conductor on the Batavia branch of C. G. & P., had a weekend car collision injuring others in the other vehicle while his wife and daughter were unharmed. His home caught fire Tuesday morning at about 7 o clock but sustained little loss after quick street department response.
The County W C T U Institute will meet at the Batavia M E church on Tuesday May 16. Morning session at 9 30 and afternoon at 1 0. State Leader Mrs H D VanKirke will speak in the afternoon with Rev George Mullock and Rev A P Smith among others. Bring a box lunch. Mrs Angie Bowers county president.
Home grown strawberries look to hit markets by week’s end with a fair crop from remaining patches. Labor scarcity keeps the berry trade small and prices high. Cherries are also thriving, holding on despite the cold weather.
The county reports a very short oat crop due to wet weather. Some farmers continue sowing hoping to harvest while green for feed to avoid losses. Early mature oats offer good rough feed for cattle, though thrashing costs are saved when cutting at maturity.
Brown county plans a new state pike segment of three miles from Georgetown to beyond the Rainy farm east of Straight Creek. Estimated cost is $70,000 with completion expected this year. A concrete bridge over Straight Creek will be 100 feet long. The contract is set to be awarded next and finish the season.
Last week Latavia hosted the county teachers examination with 12 applicants. Previously spring exams drew 100 plus, but new law allows certain trainees to obtain certificates without the regular exam for longer periods, making the teaching profession more attractive to the young.
The Clermont County High School Field and Track Meet will be held Saturday May 18 1922 at the Boston fair grounds all day. Events begin at 9 am with a full slate for boys and girls including sprints jumps throws and a mile relay. A 2:30 pm baseball game pits the North and South section winners. Silver cup for the mile relay from Owensville Business Men's Club. Ribbons and pennants for individual winners and winning schools. Admission 35 cents. Refreshments on grounds. Starters judges and timekeepers supplied by Wilmington College. This event is described as the season highlight for county athletic societies.
The Batavia Woman's Club will hold its next meeting Friday evening May 12 at 7 30 at the Presbyterian church. Prof Rob inson Shepherd of the University of Cincinnati will address on Shaksperian Women. A silver offering will be taken and a large audience is hoped.
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