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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1954

Page

3

Long Trailer Trip to Guaymas for Two-Week Vacation

The Carl Brockman family from Amelia undertook a lengthy trip to Guaymas Mexico in a 16-foot Ducraft cruiser on a special trailer. They planned to fish in the Gulf of California and stop at Davis-Monthan AF Base in Tucson Arizona to fetch their son SSgt. John Foley before continuing. Miss Verginia Fessel is the sergeant’s fiancée.

Guaymas Mexico Carl Brockman Amelia Gulf of California

Community Mourns Death of Wiggin Sister

The Franklin community extends sympathy to the Wiggin family on the passing of their sister and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Erdman of Cincinnati visited with Jack Erdman, while Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Hinson spent time with John Taylor. Mrs. Elsie Bruce and others attended the D of A Rally in Williamsburg, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sheppard hosted a Sunday visit from Cincinnati relatives. Mari Lou Holt thanks friends for cards after recovering from a broken ankle. Louise Holt of North Carolina visits her son Garland Holt and family.

Wiggin Robert Sheppard Mari Lou Holt Louise Holt North Carolina Mrs Garland Holt

Grand Opening Set for Batavia Western Auto Store

The Batavia Western Auto Associate Store unveils a new 28 by 115 foot fireproof building and marks the start of a three day grand opening led by owner Thomas B. Pancher. Prizes are promised Saturday at 6 p m. The business spans a Frigidaire appliance line and a separate store with family involvement and a local Business Men's Association role. Pancher plans to attend Cincinnati merchandise show May 23 24 to select toys house wares bicycles and more for the season.

Batavia Western Auto Associate Thomas B. Pancher Batavia Pancher Nashville Tenn Kroger Dot Food Western Auto Ralph Mitchell Thomas, Jr Hannah Tyler Mildred Pancher Jo Ann Laura Norfolk Batavia Business Men’s Association Western Auto Supply Company Cincinnati

Batavia clubs host events and visits this week

Batavia Junior Woman's Club plans a pot luck supper May 20 at Mrs Laura Reder's home. Mayor John Paschal and wife tour New York at their son Bruce D X Ranch. Miss Amelia Griffith hosts card night. Miss Walker hosts family dinner. Batavia Woman's Club dinner May 20 at Old Boston House. Batavia Chapter CBS inspects May 24. Paul Blocher leaves for Tennessee vacation. Friendly Circle class of Batavia EUB Church upcoming events.

Batavia Laura Reder John Paschal New York Bruce Batavia Woman’s Club Old Boston House

Social Security Help Tour Stops in Batavia

A representative from the Cincinnati Social Security office will assist Clermont County residents in Batavia. Miss Mary Jo Maher will be at the courthouse on Tuesday May 25 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm to help file claims and provide information on Social Security.

Social Security Cincinnati Social Security Office Batavia Clermont County Mary Jo Maher Boon

Readers Reply to Editorial Prompts Tense Town Council Clash

Citizens express strong dissent to a Hamilton County editorial and threaten action. Amelia Mayor Carl E Lillich and Clermont County official G A Clark dispute Clermont Courier coverage of a 1954 phone survey. The May 13 issue cited 644 percent support for Extended Area Service and 676 nonresponses.

Civil Defense Hamilton County G. A. Clark Clermont County Cincinnati & Suburban Telephone Co Batavia Ohio Clark Clermont Courier Cincinnati

Bake sale set for Saturday at Kahle Motor Co

A bake sale is planned for Saturday May 22 at 11 a.m. at the Kahle Motor Company in Batavia. Proceeds will support community projects and local initiatives.

Kahle Motor Company Batavia

Residents dispute toll charges in Clermont County study

H R Conover of Amelia Ohio questions a telephone service poll and charges the Phone Company with bluffing on extended area service. He argues the company should admit delaying change and stop claiming a further study is needed.

Clermont County H. R. Conover Lindale Pike Amelia 2 Ohio

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Elgin Gruen Carl House of Time Main Street Franklin Virginia Haas Bob Erdman Jack Erdman Forrest Hinson John Taylor Ween Elsie ,Bruce Mildred Lulu Taylor Williamsburg Russell Shinkle Margaret Sprague D-X Ranch Louise Keen Chicago Heights Ill Bess Walker Amelia Griffith Miss Walker Albert Sanders Fort Wayne, Ind Ruth Ann Smith Hanover College Ind Claude B Smith Allan Griffith Donal and Wife CBS Paul Blocher Tennessee EUB Church Vitalis MacLake Mt.carmel Up Fare Pharmacies Ida Neteler Modern School of Dance Clough Pike Carl E. Lillich Amelia, Ohio Merwin Withiamsville Household AMC Kelvinator Sears Howard Speigel Pete Hecktor FHA Kawneer Company Rawport Montgomery Rd Union Cemetery Rt. 4 Loveland, Ohio
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