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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1947
Page
6
Batavia Ohio daily records JERALD B FORTNEY editor and publisher of the Clermont Courier. Founded 1836 the paper was entered at Batavia post office as second class mail matter.
Batavia begins a two week community drive this weekend inviting every resident, business, and professional to join a coordinated self-betterment effort. The campaign opens with a Friday parade and relies on public interest and participation to transform Batavia into a model county seat.
A Cincinnati Times Star poem by Phyllis Swisher celebrates a starlit night free from sorrow while a Successful Farmer piece by Christine Kramer recalls a lively marked house with a new little boy. The text also notes submission etiquette for poet contributions to Sheila Stihson and box 144.
The Mt Carmel Glen Este P T A meets Friday May 16 for the final session of the year featuring a salute to the graduating class. Mrs Harley Bell, first past president, supervised officer installations for 1947 48. New officers are Mrs Barbara Philhower president Mrs Kyle Taylor first vice president Mrs Richard Cahall second vice president Mrs Earl Moore recording secretary Mrs E R Toombs corresponding secretary Mr Harry Culbertson treasurer. Refreshments follow in the cafeteria with a social hour to close.
Batavia Lodge 104 F and A M will hold St John’s Day service at 8 p m Sunday June 22 at the Presbyterian Church Batavia Ohio Rev Patterson will preach a special sermon An invitation goes to all Masonic groups in the county Interested groups should contact Don Lytle secretary Knights in uniform may join the line of march and the Grotto band is expected to attend
Byron Ross, chairman, warns Clermont County tobacco growers not to overplant farm acreage allotments for 1947. Excess harvested tobacco incurs marketing quota penalties and loss of full price support loans. planting within allotments allows full marketing and government price support loans. Contact R. 15, Lockland, Ohio, or Edna Hamilton, 2636 Fenton Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Ohio House approved a $584,797,430 appropriation bill by 110 to 16 with 5 Republicans joining 11 Democrats in opposition after a two hour caucus. The plan funds state operations with $509,797,430 plus 75 million for a WWII veterans bonus. Bills also extended county and municipal powers, and moved tax and governance reforms while a separate measure to allow red reflector flares for disabled trucks failed 36 to 839.
A reflective note titled Looking Backward asserts that happiness comes from a virtuous heart and a pure life. It claims the world is beautiful and full of enjoyment seen only by those who live by eternal truth.
Fifty years ago the Williamsburg Alumni Class of 97 enjoyed a well attended reception at the home of the Misses Beacham last Friday evening. The event featured an active executive committee led by Misses Ella Williams Belle Behhmer Anna McNut and Laura Beacham.
The Junior-Senior Banquet took place last Wednesday in the High School auditorium with Mr. Jordan as toastmaster. Russell Speidel Myrtle Wilson Byron Barbeau Miss Griffith Mr. Marlowe Mr. Porter and Miss McCall delivered responses. Roosevelt became the youngest US president at 42, Harrison the oldest at 68.
Lesson for May 18 discusses an international council of religious education. It outlines aims, member organizations, and a program syllabus for the session. The notice identifies members and dates, emphasizing learning and collaboration among institutions.
A sermon on Amos 5 6 15 21 24 frames social justice as a sin rooted issue. It contrasts Israel s luxury with oppression of the poor and urges repentance turning from hypocrisy to righteous living under God. It emphasizes seeking God s righteousness and forsaking evil through Christ.
Loveland Chapter 289 Eastern Star held a Mother's Day program with Mrs Nora Powell playing three selections and several skits featuring Larry Tucker and others. Also reported are the marriage of Celia ONeill and Clarence Plumly, a death of Clifford Meyers, and Miss Harriett Plumly's return from a motor trip visiting friends including Ruth Dixon and Willard Graham.
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