Clermont Album portrait recalls John Myers in brief sketch
Mrs Ed Nolan of Amelia identified John Myers as the subject of last week’s sketch and won the cash prize. Other close contenders included Mrs Mildred Nickell and Clara Richards of Batavia and Alice Kaper of Batavia. Myers, born Oct 19 1843 in New York City, served as a drummer boy in the Civil War, later ran chair shops in Williamsburg, and died after being struck by a train near Ivanhoe in 1886 with a military funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Nolan
Amelia
John Myers
Nolan
Mildred Nickell
Batavia
Clara B. Richards
Alice Kaper
New York City
Cincinnati
Ohio
Robert McCook
Pohl Brothers
Williamsburg
Teresa Pohl
Myers
S. D. Mount
Busi
Myers and Mount
Dudley Vhair
Can You Identify This Man Clermont Album Contest Rules
The Clermont Album Contest offers a $2.00 cash prize to the person identifying the pictured man in the shortest time. Up to five runners up receive a free copy of Clermont County An Anniversary Etching. Submit exact minutes from Courier arrival to identification. No one may win cash prize more than once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Clermont County
Narrow Escape for Dr Reeves From Bandits
Looking Backward details a late night assault on Dr. Reeves as he rode from Cincinnati toward Batavia Hill. Three men blocked the pike with intent to rob him of money. The doctor sensed danger, spurred his fast horse, and escaped unharmed and with his funds intact, reaching town in an express manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Reeves
Cincinnati
Batavia Hill
Mt Holly High School bid fails for want of quorum
At a joint trustees meeting the effort to secure a Mt Holly high school failed due to no quorum. Pierce Township representation did not report. Presidents Diaz and McKinley exchanged messages at the Gateway to Mexico. Mrs William McKinley christens the battleship Ohio. Amelia Methodist Church to dedicate a new Sunday School room on May 16 1926. Bishop Theodore Henderson of Cincinnati will deliver the remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Holly
Pierce Township
Diaz
McKinley
Mexico
Ohio
William McKinley
Amelia Methodist Church
Theodore Henderson
Cincinnati
Test Your Intelligence Quiz Pack
The document lists seven multiple choice questions on science history finance and language with a scoring guide for 10 points per correct answer and a final total range from poor to very superior based on the score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menlo Park
Ben Franklin
Thomas Edison
James Watt
Robert Fulton
Madison —McKinley
Cleveland
Wilson
Shanghai
China
Paris
France
Berlin
Germany
Moscow
Russia
Joe DiMaggio
Mickey Mantle
Wilmer Mizell
Hal Naragon
Leroy Wheat
Helen Traubel
United
Gettysburg States
Dedicatory Address and Local Legion Activities
The County Council of American Legion held a meeting for fuv members and families last Thursday the first since October. Roadwork from the West South Street entrance will require about six hundred feet of grading and first course metal before construction materials can reach the site. The reporter notes a slow week for news due to limited mobility but records a busy period starting with the Tuesday Sewing Club at Minnie Hill’s home. Wednesday featured a birthday dinner honoring Elton Taylor and Mary Holmes with family guests. Thursday night saw the installation of officers for the local chapter of the WSC S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Council of American Legion
Fuv
West South Street
Glenn Miller
Minnie)Hill
John Stout
Minnie
W. A
Ann) Taylor
Elton
Mary Holmes
Guy E
Mary) Holmes
Elton A. Taylor
Geoffrey
Jay Lee
Philip E. Taylor
Becky Sue
Poet's Nook and Robin's Shell Poem Snippets
The page features two poem entries: one by TERRY DINKEL with a nostalgic longing for bygone springs and Arcadian scenes, and another by HILDEGARDE WALLS JOHNSON about a robin's blue shell as a symbol of death and immortality.
Holmes Begins Work On Bethel New School Site
Work started this week on the Bethel primary school building west of Burke Park. Bull dozers and trucks were in operation as progress begins on the new site, signaling the early phase of construction and development plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke Park
World conquest aim seen in Paul the Apostle
The essay portrays Paul as an imperialistic Christian whose aim was world evangelization. It argues his gospel should reach all nations and notes his Roman citizenship while warning that without broader missionary effort the spread of communism may prevail and wars of world conquest may continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Christ
Jesus Christ
Bethel church hosts reception and lodge meeting in Bethel
Bethel Methodist Church held a covered dish supper and entertainment before installing officers led by Rev Edward H. Jones. Bethel Lodge No 61 F and A M met late into the night with many guests from surrounding counties and Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Methodist Church
Mesdames Harlow
Redfield
John Donaldson
Edward H. Jones
Bethel Lodge No. 61
Kentucky
W. M. A. Verne Joslen
Kefauver
Masonic Lodge
County Auditor Barbara Philhower Illness News
County Auditor Earle B. Kincaid was removed from his office due to a nervous collapse. A message from Wesley Chapel Church notes its upcoming major event as a highlighted community focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle B. Kincaid
Wesley Chapel
Local Briefs from Pt Isabel and Surrounding Areas
Mrs Anna Little underwent surgery at Christ Hospital on Friday. Mr and Mrs R G Whelen announce the birth of a daughter Roberta Gail. Mr and Mrs Sam Henson and family visited Carlisle Kentucky and celebrated Mr Richie's birthday. Sympathy to the Swope family on the death of Miss Lela Swope at Holmes Hospital. The funeral was at Bethel. Miss Swope lived in Pt Isabel for several years. Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs R S Phillips were Mr and Mrs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Cox
Christ Hospital
R. G. Whelen
Roberta Gail
Sam Henson
Carlisle
Kentucky
Richie
Intelligence Test Answers List
Answers to the intelligence test include Edison Dye Stuff Cleveland Shanghai Mickey Mantle Wrestler and options for the historical documents. The list presents seven items with a mix of people places and a multiple choice question tied to U S history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
Cleveland
Shanghai
Mickey Mantle
Executrix Named in Passmore Estate Probate Notice
Amy L. Passmore of Point Pleasant Ohio has been appointed Executrix of the James L. Passmore estate in Clermont County. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated April 28 1951. Also notice of first meeting of creditors in the bankruptcy of Harry A Overton of Clermont County Ohio. Meeting May 11 1951 in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Passmore
Amy L. Passmore
Point Pleasant
Ohio
Monroe Township
Clermont County
Orville W. Halbisch
Ely
United States District Court For
Southern District OF
Harry A. Overton
New Richmond
U. S. Court House
Cincinnati
Graham
Hunt
Notice on Filing Inventory for Susanna Huss Herald Estate
The probate court in Clermont County Ohio notes an inventory and appraisement for the estate of Susanna Huss Herald deceased of Batavia Township was filed May 4 1951. A hearing on the inventory is set for June 6 1951 at 10 am. any exceptions must be filed at least five days before the hearing or be barred. Orville W Halbisch Probate Judge Clermont County Ohio. C N Young and Nichols Speidel and Nichols Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susanna Huss Herald
Batavia Township
Clermont County
Ohio
Batavia
A. D
Orville W. Halbisch
C. N. Young and Nichols
Speidel and Nichols
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Clermont Courier
Clermont Publishing Company
Batavia, Ohio
Sterald
Fortney
homasFortney
Joe Moore
Eeeeee
Northern Railroad
Ivanhoe
Williamsburg Grand Army Post
Concord
The
Poet's Nook
Shiela Stinson
Lockland
Mia
Edna Hamilton
Fenton Avenue
Revery
Terry Dinkel
Times Star
Hildegarde Walls Johnson
Sheila Stinson
Edna R. Hamilton
Bible Comment
Hethel Woman's Club
D-X
Marie Goodwin
Ruby Adams
Mervyn Keller
Mt. Camel-Glen Este
Mt. Carmel-Glen Este
PTA
Mt. Carmel
E. W. Philhower, Jr
Ida
Mt. Washington
Ss. J
Norma) Edwards
Summerside
Naaman Ellis
Lois
Allen Gates
Marcella Henson
Isabel
Harley Ormes
Breckenridge
Barbara Philhower
Anna Little
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