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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1923

Page

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Woman's Club Notes Highlight Illustrious Meeting

Fourteen Batavia Women visited Amelia Club at Miss Annabel Flora's home. Miss Melle Hulick read on Nature in Poetry, Mrs. D Q Morrow spoke of The Passion Play at Oberammergau. Mrs. Morrow described European travels and tickets, plus Alton Lang's role. Harp and vocal pieces enriched the afternoon. pansy gifts concluded. Next Batavia hosts Williamsburg Club. Batavia High School exercises May 23 feature music, essays, diplomas, speeches at town hall.

Batavia Woman’s Club Amelia Woman’s Club Annabel Flora Melle Hulick D. Q. Morrow Hillsboro Kearns Oberammergan Gol Alton Lang Christ Morrow Mrs. Morrow

Home Coming Planned by Monterey Community

Monterey residents invite everyone who has belonged to the church to a May 20 home coming. Harry K. Shields and Edith Waterman of Cincinnati will perform, Rev. Pennock of Mulberry Christian Church preaches, baskets welcome for an afternoon event.

Monterey Harry K. Shields Edith Waterman Cincinnati Pennock Mulberry Christian

Pool Men Meet in Ripley Over Burley Growers

Growers of the Burley Pool gathered in Ripley for one of the district’s largest meetings. A parade led by Georgetown school band preceded the gathering at the warehouse where Mr. Barker spoke about nine tenths of district tobacco being pool controlled and that unity would set the world price, with independents paying a higher price on a divided crop.

Burley Pool Ripley Georgetown Barker Ross American Legion Foster The Legion Marlowe Spanish War Veterans Woman’s Auxiliary Boy Scouts Batavia Woman’s Club Armory

Birthday Cake Tops Installation Celebration At Judge Nichols

Dr. McCulloch and wife and the visiting delegation attended a hospitality dinner at Judge Nichols with a generous chicken feast and an angel food cake decorated with 74 candles for the pastor’s birthday May 9. The installation service followed at the church with remarks by Dr. Christie and charges from Dr. Walker and Dr. Austin.

McCulloch

Damage by Freezing Hits State Harvest Season

A severe freeze last Tuesday night caused extensive damage across the State. Fruit crops suffered, with strawberries and grapes hurt. tomatoes, beans, potatoes, and corn were leveled, while some growers with protected fields saved part of their truck. Recovery hopes persist as replanting may be needed.

Seniors Entertained at Batavia High School

Seniors were guests of the Juniors in Batavia High School auditorium for a pleasant evening of games and music. After activities, they enjoyed sandwiches, fruit salad, ice cream, cake, and coffee. Decor featured green and white class colors and several toasts added to the event. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Marlow, Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Byron Barbau, Miss McCall, and Miss Lockridge. The night concluded with a dance by the young folks.

Batavia High School Marlow Brown Byron Barbau McCall Lockridge Folke

Estate records and guardianship actions filed and approved

Inventory and appraisement filings confirmed and ordered recorded for multiple estates including Hiram F Gregg Mary J Turton Mary J Gardner and Ella M Bechtel. Guardian of Edward Stapleton insane titled estate inventory filed. final accounts and sales orders noted. Administrators and appraisers appointed for several estates with real estate sale orders and tax determinations. Village of Milford sues Clermont Lodge verdict for defendants.

Hiram F. Gregg Mary J. Turton Mary J. Gardner Edward Stapleton Ella M. Bechtel Absolom Hill Milford Ohio Clermont Lodge Philip Teal William A. Jones Estella Louise Sutton F. J. Cellarius Fred Ecks A. O. Frechafer Adaline Mitchell Ella Sims Ellen Adaline Mitchell Edward King, Jr Daniel Brunk Frank K. Brunk Lott Hulick Ron Sweet W. H. Barker

Property Transfers in Ohio Townships and Town Lot Sales

A series of 1 dollar transfers and small-acreage conveyances are listed from Bethel, Tate, Milford, Williamsburg, New Richmond, Batavia, Pierce, Glen Este, Moscow, Union, Mt. Pisgah and Stonelick townships. Named grantees include W D Shinkle Susan Crane. W C Walker. Laura Markley. Herman Boehme. J A Diefenbach. Emma Bauman. Jesse Weaver. Anna McClelland. George T Sanders. Harry Hutson. Francis R Powell. Virgie Howerton. Rachel English. John Espenscheid. Frank Crowe. Rosa Myers. August Rumpke. Foster Earley. Kate Waite. Jonnie Manning. Don Evanshine. Stanley Evanshine. Mattie Blackburn. and others with parcels ranging from 8 to 186 acres and smaller plots. prices list $1 or small sums and several entries specify poles or acres with totals.

W. D. Shinkle Susan Crane Bethel W. C. Walker Et al G. C. Ansrson Tate J. A. Diefenbach W. C. Liming Milford Laura Markley Harvey Goff Williamsburg Herman Boehme Alice Gilmore Ohio Harry C. Miller Milford Hardware Co Leonard H. Clutter Frank L. Clutter Emma Bauman Eliza E. Kautz New Richmond Jesse Weaver W. O. Lytle Batavia Anna McClelland Mattie H. Wrede Pierce Tp George T. Sanders Harry E. Hutson Melvina Brunk Francis ER. Powell Thomas Pratt Batavia Tp Harry L. Cochran Virgie R. Howerton Tate Tp Rachel M. English Harry E. Miller William Stone William Nichols Laura Nichols Washington Tp Mattie Blackburn EH. I

Williams burg Alumni Honor Class at Evening Reception

Williams burg Township High School alumni held their annual reception at the K. of P. hall for sixteen graduates. Supt. J. Smith welcomed the class led by president Carrol Brown. harpist Mr. Connor performed. Ruth Moyer read. Mrs. Massey sang with Mrs. McDonald. a death in the year was noted. officers were elected with John Becktold as president and Earnest Ruffner as vice president. a memento committee was formed.

K. of P. Hall Williamsburg Township High School Supt J. Smith Guy Holmes Carrol Brown Connor Cincinnati Massey David McDonald Batavia Ruth Moyer Olie White Marjorie Walker Underwood Oklo Letha Weaver Cordry San Diego Cal Pres John Becktold W. Pres Earnest Ruffner Elton Elrod Treas Estel Medery Charles Curry Eod

Annual class reunion of Amelia Bible class No 10

The Ladies Bible Class No 10 of Amelia M E church met May 10 1923 at the town hall with 58 members present and guests. John Huntington longtime teacher and Bro Griffith and family attended while Pastor Pollitt spoke. The day started at 10:30 AM with a business session, a big dinner, and a fine program.

Amelia M. E J. H. Dawson Amelia Town Hall John Huntington Bro. Griffith John Griffith Pollitt

County Pikes Plan Delayed Awaiting Board Action

County officials have not been informed about three proposed State pikes projects Owensville Amelia and Ohio river road section J The commissioners have not met financial requirements including bond issues and await further communication to decide how to proceed

Owensville Amelia Ohio River Road

Big Ball Game in Amelia Ohio Peps vs LaCrosse Red Sox

The Amelia Ohio Peps face the LaCrosse Red Sox on Sunday May 20 with Anstead and Coyle forming the battery for the Peps. The Peps beat the Mederia Stars 8 to 4 in a fast contest.

Amelia Ohio Peps LaCrosse Red Sox Anstead and Coyle Ohio Peps Mederia Stars

Batavia O. E. 8. Holds Monday Chapter Inspection

The Batavia O. E. 8. held a Monday evening inspection with Mrs. Bonnell of Loveland as inspectress. Over 160 visitors and members attended to witness three candidates receive degrees. Music was provided by Mrs. Massey and Mrs. McDonald, and the hall displayed cut flowers. Ice cream cake and coffee were served.

Batavia O. E

Cross burnings signal Batavia Klan lodge formation

The Batavia area saw the first Klan cross on a hill behind P. O. Alexanders home Tuesday night last week, with a claimed 65 members. A 12 foot cross made of 2x4s illuminated the area for an hour. A cross was also burned at Mt. Carmel Thursday night indicating a second order.

Batavia P. O. Alexander Mt. Carmel

Repairs at Building by Charles Moyer Crew

Charles Moyer of Perintown works on county building repairs. The decayed cornice hosts sparrows and hoffey bees in sections. New parts and gutter are installed to preserve the structure. A movable scaffold for two workers can be moved by four men.

Charles Moyer Perintown

Batavia Pushes Time Saving Up for All

Batavia moves toward universal time saving with public, Sunday schools, county offices, hotels, shops, and utilities adopting the plan though council takes no formal action. The Business Men's Club supports it and aims for city wide adoption, noting other towns and cities already in line. The town seeks to standardize clocks to improve daily routines and worker meals.

Batavia H. 8. Moore Business Men's Club Williamsburg

Clermont Farm Bureau to form county livestock sales group

Clermont county farmers move to establish a county livestock sales association as part of a cooperative plan guided by a committee of fifteen representing Ohio Indiana and Kentucky. The group aims to run a cooperative commission firm at the Cincinnati Stock Yards with county associations holding memberships and contracts with individual producers as required by the new Packers and Stock Yards Act. Clyde F. Tom, County Agent, notes progress and details. A separate item covers a smudge pot frost protection effort by James Conley near Merwin and a school surprise for Mr Pisgah Sched May 1 teacher Mrs McMurchy and pupils with baskets and ice cream.

Clermont County Ohio Indiana Kentucky Gibson Hotel Co-Operative Commission Packers and Stock Yards Act Congress Cincinnati Committee of Fifteen Farm Bureau James Conley Merwin Conley Clyde F. Tom Pisgah Sched McMurchy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Woman's Club Man Among Men Batavia Orchestra Leuchauer Hyperion Cox Wilma Lewis Anna Virginia Speidel Clyde H. Hooley Columbus R. M. Marlow Burdsall Redcorder’s Louis Trapp Union Wm. H. Young Felicity Louis Dellavalle L. J. Hardwick Loveland Quince Adams Cora Sanders Cora W. Sanders Flora Smith James E. Utter Archie Utter Washington D. E. South A. E. McGohan Bessie McGohan Robert F. Hiler Nannie E. Ernst Clarence A. Laub Union Tp Fred Schneider Sheriff Elizabeth Schneider Franklin Tp Harry A. Simon Helen Simon Stonelick Laura A. Ayer Howard Ayer Monroe Martha A. Ellis Iva C. Tracy Fred W. Topie Amelia Topie Charles A. Heilker Grace M. Adams Miami Charles F. Glasson Elsie Beckelymer Mra Daugherty Burdealla Cinginnat Clermont Farm Bureau
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