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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1932

Page

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Primary vote tallies show Brown leads in governor race

May 10 primary results from 41 of 52 precincts list Clarence J. Brown leading Ingalls for governor with 1688 votes to 58 for Ingalls and 485 for Cooper. Other GOP nominees shown include Hodge for recorder, Hutson for Republican nomination, and Hayden and Coyle for representative, Meinken and Auxier for sheriff.

Brown Ingalls Cooper United States Fettman Taber Congress Predmore Sauer Crawford Daniels General Assembly Crabtree Hayden Eyler Willis Mosbacher

Local Election Ballot Totals by Candidate and Office

State Senator results show Rauscher 1115 and DeArmond 839 with Manning 393 McKeever 176 Coyle 1445 Hamilton 116. Assembly candidates Manning 393 McKeever 176 Coyle 1445 Hamilton 116. County Commissioner totals Ludlow 717 Weaver 870 O Neal 704 Roas 1164. Sheriff results Watson 688 Abbott 499 Auxier 828 Cutler 262. County Treasurer Wood 896 Fitzpatrick 1068. County Surveyor Miller 777 Holland 1098.

Notice to candidates on expense filing deadline

Filing of expense accounts is due by May 20. No certificates of nomination or election will be issued until expenses are filed. E. 8 Rush, clerk.

Rush

Marines lieutenant McAfee visits home on furlough

Lieutenant Ralph McAfee of the United States Marines returns to the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Harry M McAfee in Batavia on furlough after serving in Nicaragua He will soon proceed to Charleston West Virginia to assume command of the Marine Barracks Hardware and kin dred lines advertised by J O Fuhr Williamsburg Ohio offered for sale or call for details

Ralph McAfee United States Marines Harry M. McAfee Batavia Nicaragua Mr. McAfee Charleston W. Va Marine Barracks Fuhr Williamsburg

Batavia High Holds Baccalaureate Service In M E Church

The Batavia public school Baccalaureate was held at the M E church Sunday night with a large audience. Rev Cherrington led prayers and sermons while the High School Glee Club performed. The class roll includes John Andres Owen Billingsley Velma Billingsley Helen Curlis Dorothy Daugherty Lorena Glancy Ralph Houser Genevieve Huling Virgil Ies Helen Laffieur Helen Ludwick Maurice Lakemire John Lutes Robert Moore Dorothy Nash Nelson Patchell Helen Seyler Woodrow Wilson Sarah J Spencer Katherine Tansey Ann M Weiss Alene Winter.

Cherrington High School Samuel F. Huecker Huecker John Andres Owen Billingsley Velma Billingsley Helen Curlis Dorothy Daugherty Lorena Glancy Ralph Houser Genevieve Huling Virgi Ies Helen Laffieur Helen Ludwick Maurice Lakemire John Lutes Robert Moore Dorothy Nash Nelson Patchell Helen Seyler Woodrow Wilson Sarah J. Spencer Katherine Tansey Ann M. Weiss Alene Winter

Batavia High Class Play Tells Tale At Town Hall

Batavia High School presented its class play Friday night at the town hall drawing a large audience. The Batavia orchestra provided music as the cast featured David Arden Jobo Andres Mona Carlton Serena Carlton Lorena Glancy Travers Owen Billingsley Emily Temple Helen Curtis Agnes Melville Anna Weiss Mrs Rachel Carlton and many others under director F H Deter.

Batavia High School Town Hall Batavia Orchestra David Arden Jobo Andres Mona Carlton Jane Spencer Serena Carlton Lorena Glancy Travers Owen Billingsley Emily Temple Helen Curtis Agnes Melville Anna Weiss Rachel Carlton

May Federate Movement Aims For Russellville Churches

A Russellville drive to federate four local congregations moves forward after a first meeting between Christian and Presbyterian members. A second gathering is set for May 11 with M E and Disciples representatives joining. The plan seeks unity and stronger communal Christian work through federation.

Russellville Christian Congregation Presbyterian Congregation M. E Disciples

Richland County Fair Sets 26 Cent Admission

Ohio law requires county and independent agricultural societies to mail premium lists to the State Department of Agriculture. Richland County Agricultural Society, via Secretary W. H. Shryock, sent its premium list to Director I. B. Guthery. The exposition will be at Mansfield from August 26 to 28, with admission set at 26 cents.

Ohio State Department of Agriculture Guthery W. H. Shryock Richland County Agricultural Society

Bank Robbers Strike Blanchester Again

Thieves robbed First National Bank of Blanchester on Thursday, the second such hit in a month, taking $15,000. Nine patrons and two officials were held up, with one robber forcing officials into the vault and another restraining depositors. The robbers fled in an auto toward Cincinnati. no injuries reported and news reached Station X in Cincinnati with little local awareness.

First National Bank Blanchester Cincinnati Station X

Watch Out For Cut Worms Across the County

County Agent Wilson warns of high cut worm danger this year. He recommends poisoned bran mash to control the pest using bran one quart Paris Green one level tablespoon ground orange 1¢ cup syrup two tablespoons water one pint. mix dry then add liquid and scatter over ground in evening before tomato transplanting. avoid contact with plants.

Wilson Acre

Red Cross Distributes Flour and Seed Across County

Red Cross committees distribute about 400 sacks of flour to county sections with instruction to meet family needs. 160 garden seed packages reach families unable to buy seed, enough for two acres, to plant and can surplus for next winter. Secretary assists families, arranges hospital care, diets, medicines, and aid for ill breadwinners, while seeking work for able bodied relatives.

Red Cross County of Trustees

Death of Batavia's Elder Joseph Staton 87

Joseph Staton 87 long ill died last Wednesday in Batavia. Raised at Pt. Pleasant he lived here many years. He is survived by a widow. Funeral Friday by the Norfolk Masonic Lodge with burial in Citizens cemetery.

Joseph Staton Batavia Pt. Pleasant Norfolk Masonic Lodge Citizens Cemetery

Fine Improvement on Batavia Streets and Church Safety

Pringle Construction Co has resurfaced Sixth Street in Batavia from Main to Wood and placed a tile in the Main crossing. The work improves safety for Catholics traveling Main to Sixth and Fifth Street. Gas tax and auto tag funds financed the project. The Young People's Congress will meet at Christian Chapel Mt Holly Sunday May 15 at 8 PM with speaker Miss Lucy Eldridge of Dayton. Everyone is welcome.

Pringle Construction Co Sixth Street Batavia Main Fifth Young People's Congress Christian Chapel Mt. Holly Lucy Eldridge Dayton

Senior Dance At Batavia Armory Friday May 18

Batavia High School seniors host a dance at the Batavia Armory Friday evening May 18. Music by Lorne Berne and her Buckeye Melody Boys. Admission one dollar per couple. spectators 26 cents.

Batavia High School Batavia Armory Lorne Berne Buckeye Melody Boys

Memorial Day Plans For Denver Parade May 30 1932

Denver organizers finalize Memorial Day events with Grand Army of the Republic and United Veterans Council directing a May 30 parade led by E. H. McNutt. The line of march runs from 17th and Broadway to Lammerst to 15th, with Army, National Guard, and veterans groups. A Memorial Day service airs May 22 at Central Presbyterian Church with extended veteran populations in two posts and notes on post 14. BE. H McNutt.

Denver Colorado Grand Army of the Republic United Veterans Council E. H. McNutt Clermonter 17Th Broadway Lammerst 15Th U.S. Regular Army National Guard Army Reserves Veterans Corps Central Presbyterian Church Department of Colorado and Wyoming Greeley Co.b O. V Camp Dennis BE. H McNutt

Tulip displays brighten Batavia homes this tulip day

Beautiful tulips from Holland and other regions adorn Batavia and nearby towns. Homes showcase rare specimens and close-cut lawns. The fleeting blooms last about ten days, but last Sunday’s tulip day drew many parejas of color and charm.

Holland Batavia

Farm Bureau Dues Cheaper Than Other Groups

The May issue of the Ohio Farm Bureau News compares dues across similar organizations. Clermont County Farm Bureau charges 9 dollars annually with no initiation fee, while peers range from 12 to 50 dollars plus 200 to 100 dollars initial payments.

Ohio Farm Bureau News Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Clermont County Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Ohio Chambers of Commerce Clermont Farm Bureau Maryland Farm Bureau United States

Batavia High School Announces Graduation and Summer Programs

Batavia High School schedules graduation for Friday May 13 at 8 PM in the town hall. Salutatory by Miss Sarah Jane Spencer and valedictory by Miss Dorothy Daugherty. Commencement address by Joseph W. Fichter. Senior dance to follow at the Batavia armory. A five week summer school starts June 14 with regular credit toward graduation. Registration May 12 and 13. write or report to Supt. Moore.

Town Hall Batavia High School Sarah Jane Spencer Dorothy Daugherty Joseph W. Fichter Batavia Supt. Moore

Federal Seed Loans Extended Announcement

Government Crop Production Loan Applications will be accepted at the Seed Loan Office until May 14. Applications available at Merchants & Farmers Bank in Owensville Kirst National Bank or from Edwin C. Ely County Agricultural Agent in Batavia. H. N. Wilson, County Agr.

Clermont County Merchants & Farmers’ Bank Owensville Kirst National Bank Bethe Edwin C. Ely Batavia H. N. Wilson

Bell Telephone worker services phones for election day

Walter Curry of the Bell Telephone Co. ensured all phones to be used for election purposes on Tuesday were in excellent condition. Mary thanks the Bell patrons for this reliable service.

Walter Curry Bell Telephone Co Bell Mary

Park caretaker reports good state of U S Grant Park Pt Pleasant

Howard Hancock, caretaker of the U S Grant park at Pt Pleasant, said in Batavia that the park looks fine and attracts visitors from across the United States. He praised the site as a county attraction and credited himself and his wife for its appeal. John Kramer of Batavia was elected to Miami University's Blue Eye service honorary fraternity for his junior and senior years.

Howard Hancock U. S. Grant Park Pt. Pleasant Batavia United States John Kramer Blue Eye Miami University

Attempted suicide in county jail involves assault suspect

Robert Long of Cincinnati, held on an assault with intent to rape charge, tried to hang himself with a sheet in the county jail. He was saved, placed under guard, and a medical insanity observation labeled him sane. The case originated on the A. and P. Highway with Long trusted to supervise a victim while repairs were made. Margaret Dominy operates a Batavia home school five days weekly, offering work help for a 60 cent weekly fee. Batavia 178.

Robert Long Cincinnati Robert Roberts Long Chas, White Ely Dre. Ashburn van Horn Rapp Margaret Dominy Batavia

Beware of Extravagant Fertilizer Claims

The National Fertilizer Association warns Clermont Farm Bureau to publicize risks of inflated fertilizer claims. Unscrupulous promoters tout so called soil vitamins and rare elements, often mainly limestone or peat sold far above value. Check labels for nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash, consult county agents, state colleges, or fertilizer inspectors to protect farmers.

National Fertilizer Association Clermont Farm Bureau

Clover Progressive Club Holds April Meeting at Mrs Haworth’s

The Clover Progressive Club met April 20 at Mrs. Gladys Haworth’s home with Mrs. Marie Busch as co hostess. President Mrs. Bogart led a devotional and prayers, then members shared readings and poems, fanning out into contests won by Mrs. Violet McKibben, Mrs. Edna Lewis, and Mrs. Bogart. A chicken salad luncheon followed. Next gathering set for May 17 with Mrs. Lizzie Innis and co hostesses.

Clover Progressive Club Gladys Haworth Marie Busch Bogart Addie Walker Hiram _Hayseed Edna Lewis Violet McKibben Lizzie Innis Blanche Franks

Ambrose and wife celebrate golden anniversary in Ohio

Mr and Mrs Ambrose Alspach marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a Sunday celebration at their home in Miamisville Ohio. About one hundred fifty friends and relatives joined in offering congratulations. The remark notes many couples as equally celebrated in Clermont county.

Ambrose Alspach Miamisville Clermont County

W R C Organizes Women’s Relief Corp in New Richmond

W R C unit named for Agnes B Adams held a recent installation in New Richmond with Commander Agnie Bye Adams presiding. Participants included Elizabeth Kerstin Northside district organizer Flora Henegan department g or aid Amelia Penddébrgag chair of the department executive board and Cincinnati visitors Ida Budd Osgood Clara Bennett Pohlman Hack Stout Maibus. Prof Fheckenger Batavia schools and his wife and baby visited Elklick with Jor Bauman and family.

Woman's Relief Corp Agnes B. Adams New Richmond Agnie Bye Adams Elizabeth Kerstin Northside Flora Henegan Gor Aid Amelia Penddébrgag Department Execulive Cincinnati Ida Budd Osgood Clara Bennett Pohlman Hack Stout Maibus

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clarence J. Brown Ingall Hodge Recorder Imo Hutson Hayden and Coyle Meinken King Gallagher Gregor M. E. Church the King Nias Congregation Fair Officials Farm Bureau News Batavia Schools W.R. C. Organized Prof Fheckenger Jor, Bauman Elklick
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