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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1941

Page

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Batavia High narrows in state bid after Tabor ineligible

Batavia High School playoff hopes collapse after Tabor is ruled ineligible for Sunday ball violation. Batavia had won county title and two district games at Cincinnati Withrow, but Commissioner Townsend declares Batavia out of running. Coach Ed Jacksers team had earlier defeated Deere Park 4 to 2 and St Bernard 4 to 0 before the ruling. Meanwhile Holy Trinity Church hosts an old fashioned card party on Monday May 19 at 8 pm in the parish basement with bridge euchre five hundred pinochle Fuchsen and lotto and a 25 cent luncheon during intermission.

Amelia High School Cincinnati Withrow Batavia High Nine Townsend Deere Park St. Bernard Pau Pabor Tabor Batavia High Columbus Ladies of the Holy Trinity Church Fort Thomas Clermont County New Richmond

Batavia School Plans May 23 End Of Term Events

Announcements from Paul K. Moore outline Batavia school year end activities including the Junior-Senior Banquet at Hotel Gibson Cincinnati and Baccalaureate on May 15. Commencement on May 23 features student-led program and “America in Transition” discussion, with Senior Dance that night.

Paul K. Moore Batavia Hotel Gibson, Cincinnnati Occasijon

Knee Pants Car Thieves Nabbed After Two Thefts

State patrol and local officers rounded up four youths aged 13 to 15 for car thefts in Hamilton County. Howard and Robert Hardy, Fred Smith, and William Shaw were linked to stealing Leo Buerkle’s car near Wagles lodge and Fry’s car in Williamsburg. The Buerkle car was found abandoned on Deerfield road with fuel gone. Shaw remained at large as the other three were jailed.

Leo Buerkle Wagles Lodge Howard Robert Hardy Fred Smith William Shaw Hamilton County Wirs Williamsburg Deerfield Road Owensville Madeira Mr. Fry Hardy Boys Smith Shaw

Dr Fitzpatrick Injured In Truck Collision

On Thursday evening Dr J C Fitzpatrick Amelia veterinarian was crushed between his car and Al Steyrer s car. He suffered a splintered tibia below the knee and was taken first to Dr Mastropaolo s Batavia office for X ray then to Christ hospital where he is getting along nicely.

J. C. Fitzpatrick Amelia veterinari_ an al Steyrer Apg Fitzpatrick Tan

Batavia Junior Woman's Club Meeting Planned

Batavia Junior Woman's Club gathers at Mrs. Claude Coyle home Thursday evening with a pot luck dinner at 6 30. All members urged to attend. Co hostes Mrs. Robert Kahle.

Batavia Claude Coyle Robert Kahle

Garden Tour Meeting Led by Mrs Friend

Meeting set for May 19 with Mrs Friend as chairwoman and Mrs Buer kle overseeing transportation arrangements.

Navy in miniature to be displayed at Exposition in Cincinnati

The Miami Valley Industry and Defense Exposition at Music Hall will showcase Uncle Sam’s fleet in miniature. A 150 foot sea displays the U S Navy’s ships, with latest addition the North Carolina battleship commissioned April 9. The exhibit runs June 2 through June 8.

Cincinnati Music Hall Uncle Sam Chas Anther New York City Uncle Gath United States Navy North Carolina America Great Britain

Amelia High School Commencement Plans and Graduates

Amelia High School will hold its annual commencement Friday evening May 28 in the school auditorium with Judge Otis R Hess delivering the address. Baccalaureate services will be Sunday evening May 18 with Rev R P Martin of Batavia delivering the sermon. Ticket sales begin Monday morning May 19 at Schatzs Drug Store. The graduating class includes Dorothy Bauer Elizabeth Cooper Dolores Dudley Frances Henize Mary Jones Cora King Anna Lou Moore Elizabeth Ratliff Jean Reed Blanche Sharpe Dora Stringer Virginia Topie Helen Williams Jack Clark Gam Disney Bill Frey Herbert Hicks Merrel Ludlow Francis Meyer Edward Stevens James Stockton

Nual Otis R. Hess R. P. Martin Batavia Dorothy Bauer Elizabeth Cooper Dolores Dudley Frances Henize Mary Jones Cora King Anna Lou Moore Elizabeth Ratliff Jean Reed Blanche Sharpe Dora Stringer Virginia Topie Helen Williams Jack Clark Gam Disney Bill Frey Herbert Hicks Merrel Ludlow Francis Meyer Edward Stevens James Stockton

Puerto Rico News on Rice Purchases

Puerto Rico buys about one sixth of continental U S rice production totaling over 220 million pounds annually, highlighting a major regional demand. The data underscores Rico’s large share in national grain markets and its impact on supply chains.

Puerto Rico Continental United States

State Highway Promotes Ohio State Fair Poster Contest

State highway officials announce a May poster contest for junior and senior high students to advertise the Road Show at the Ohio State Fair. Entries must be 16 by 20 inches, include contestant details, school, grade, address, city and county, and are due May 31 at the Public Relations Bureau in Columbus. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three posters.

Hal G. Sours Ohio Department of Highway Huntries Department of Hiways Columbus

Local garden broadcast and Hyde Park garden tour planned

Miss Marjorie Stanley and County Agent Roy Battles will host a 15 minute broadcast on radio WING Dayton 1410 at 12 30 p m Thursday May 15 on late gardens highlighting garden needs for farm health and savings. Batavia Garden Club shifts to a Hyde Park tour Wednesday May 28 starting 1 30 p m visiting nine homes and gardens with tea and social to follow. Transportation chairman is Mrs H F Buerkle and tour cost is 50 cents per person.

Marjorie Stanley Roy Battles Dayton Miss Stanley Mr. Battles Batavia Garden Club Hyde Park Community Gardens H. F. Buerkle Trans_portation

Poppy Day Sale Plans by Batavia Girl Scouts

The Batavia Girl Scouts, led by Pauline McCloy, plan a Poppy Day sale on Saturday May 24 with the American Legion Auxiliary loaning memorial poppies for wear to honor World War dead and aid disabled veterans and families.

Batavia Girl Scouts Frank W. Weaver American Legion ‘Auxiliary Pauline McCloy

Paul M. Blocher Named Water Rents Collector

At the Batavia Board of Public Affairs meeting Paul M. Blocher owner of Blocher's Drug Store was appointed collector for water rents. Patrons of Batavia Water Works will pay their water bills to Mr Blocher.

Board of Public Affairs of Batavia Paul M. Blocher Blocher Batavia Water Works

Batavia Methodist Church News and May Meetings

Batavia Methodist Church notes Sunday school at 9 30 with John Huntington as superintendent Morning worship at 10 30 The Clermont County Brotherhood meets Thursday evening May 22 at Miamiville Methodist church The Ohio Conference convenes in Columbus Tuesday May 27 We have only two more Sundays until Conference

John Huntington Clermont County Brotherhood Miamiville Methodist Church Ohio Columbus

Bethel Grange Visits Clermont for Special Meeting

On Saturday evening May 10 Bethel Grange visited Clermont Grange for an exchange program. About thirty Bethel members performed songs dances and jokes in a minstrel show. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served by the committee led by Mrs. Florence Rose August Pedersen and Delphia Sanderman.

Bethel Grange Clermont Grange Bethel Florence Rose August Pedersen Delphia Sanderman

County Council P T A Meet In Bethel School

The Cler mont County Council of Parents and Teachers holds its annual meeting at Bethel School on Wednesday May 21 at 10 a m. Mrs A C Roslow retiring president presides. Officers to be installed include Mrs Robert Morgan president Mrs Charles Clausing vice president Mrs Owen Jones secretary and Mrs Robert Hannah treasurer. Luncheon served by Bethel Parent Teacher Association.

Clermont County Council of Parents and Teachers Bethel School A. C. Roslow Rotlow Clermont County Mothersingers Chorus Social Hygiene Institute A.S. Durnutt Southwest District Robert Morgan Charles Clausing Owen Jones Robert ‘Hannah Bethel Parent Teacher Association

Lena P. Kearns Honored by DAR and DAR 1812

The Daughters of the American Revolution and the Daughters of 1812 placed a bronze tablet at the grave of Mrs. Lena P. Kearns of Amelia in Mortary cemetery near her girlhood home. She was beloved by all.

Mabel M. Barnes Isabel Carl Moomaw Washington D. H Bernes Daughters of the American Revolution Daughters of 1812 Lena P. Kearns Amelia Mortary

Cooking Demonstration and Movie at Owensville School

Union Gas and Electric Co will host a cooking demonstration and film at Owensville school starting 8 pm on May 21. Sponsored by the Home Economics class and the Monterey Cooking Club, admission is 15 cents for a door prize chance. Refreshments will be sold after the program.

Union Gas and Electric Co Owensville School Cooking Club of Monterey

Clermont Baseball League News One sided and tight Sunday games

Clermont County baseball results featured two close games Mt Orab edged Mt Crab 2 1 after a strong pitching display by Moler Goshen outslugged Milford 12 11 in eleven innings Williamsville shut out Milford 10 0 Bethel beat Nicholsville 23 4 New Richmond Merchants defeated Buford 11 3 Williamsburg beat Shumards 25 18 Next Sunday's schedule lists matchups including New Richmond Merchants at Milford Eagles Goshen at New Richmond Giants and Williamsburg at Nicholsville.

Clermont County Mt. Orab New Richmond Giants Mt. Crab Moler Milford Merchants Goshen Williamsville Milford Eagles Boles Withamsville Bethel Nicholsville Williamsburg

Scholarship Test Ratings At Miami District Honors

A Clermont County scholarship team journeyed to Miami University and ranked excellent within the district. Ten contestants received special honors including Ruth King Milford shorthand II and James Scarborough Bethel chemistry HM. Other recipients include Mary Louise Steelman Milford shorthand II and Harold Knauper Batavia American history with honorable mention.

Clermont County Miami University Ruth King Milford Mary Louise Steelman Paul Ninichuck Bethel Thomas Richards James Scarborough Hall Smith Batavia Farrell Winder Carl Lampe Owensville Harold Knauper George Critz Wanda Bernheiser Anna Shepard

Mt. Carmel-Glen Este PTA Sets Final Meeting Friday

The Mt. Carmel-Glen Este Parent Teacher Association will hold its last meeting Friday at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium with Mrs. L. G. Jones presiding. Officers to be installed include Mrs. L. G. Jones as president and Mrs. Owen Jones conducting the ceremony.

Mt. Carmel Glen Este PTA

United Brethren Church Service Notices

Pastor I E Jenkins leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m on September weekend. No Christian Endeavor May 18 due to baccalaureate. Next Sunday features the dedication of the new worship hymnals. A Young People's Anniversary Day program is set for May 25 with a morning sermon and an evening one act play.

Walter J. Bauer

Flag Raising at Wishing Well Route 50

Clermont County American Legion will conduct a flag raising at the Wishing Well on Route 50 in Per intown Saturday May 24 at 2 p.m. The ceremony will honor veterans and symbolize community remembrance.

Perintown Clermont County American Legion

Also Mentioned on This Page

Batavia Hi School Nation Tai Selective Service Boards Splendid Girls’ Glee Club Gladys Lewis I Ehiti Will Hauser Dr. Fitzpatrick Junior Woman's. Club Kle Transportation U. S. Navy Clermont Courier Amelia ‘High School Amelia School Schatz’s Drug Store Tate Gardens Subject Garden Batavia Methodist Church Clermont Clermont Baseball League News Kurt Lammrisa C. L. Harrison V. N. McGraw O. W McBride P. K. Moore Batavia High School H. B. Kincaid Finley Jacobs Wm. Isades Silas Bryant United Brethren Church I, E. Jenkins
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