Trial in Ketchum Case Opens with Jury Selection
Jury selection on the Ketchum case reveals allegations of a $6000 road fund payoff split among Pringle Construction Co. and four contractors. Pringle testified payments included $225 to Ketchum and a $100 check as a Christmas gift. Prosecutors say multiple warrants were later repaid to the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pringle
Wherby Ketchum
Pringle Construction Co
B. L. Jordan
Estel Pringle
John Gaul
A. C. Pickelheimers
Maxfield
Ketchum
Pringle Construction Company
Dolly Madison Birthday Observed by D A R Chapter
The Governor Thomas Kirker Chapter United States Daughters of 1812 celebrated Dolly Madison's birthday at the George town Library on Monday May 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. Guests from across the state attended an interesting program followed by tea. Mrs. Chas. C. Kearns of Amelia helped host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Kirker
United States Daughters of 1812
Dolly Madison
Georgetown
Chas. C. Kearns
Amelia
Birthday gathering at Lewis White home surprises him
Lewis White celebrated with 27 friends and relatives on a Sunday gathering at his residence. They enjoyed a pleasant time and wished him many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis White
Clermont Students Excel in Miami Scholarship Contest Fourth in District
Clermont County high school students shone at Miami University with a fourth place district finish among 12 counties. Seven team members ranked tenth or better statewide in subjects including English, Latin, Algebra, Geometry, General Science, Chemistry, and World History.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Miami University
E. H. Pattison
Mr. Pattison
Ray G. Wood
John M. Gatch
Milford
Ralph C. Scott
Bethel
Jessie M. Wigginton
Felicity
Betty J. Steelman
Frances L. Nobis
Pierce Inp
John F. Davis
Perintown
Alma M. Richoltz
Mt. Carmel
John R. Schmitz
New Richmond
Wayne N. Fitzpatrick
Amelia
Ida M. Gaul
Bataaia
Harry Lampe
Owensville
Gladys Bauer
Batavia
Donald Cannery
Moscow
Anna Gatch
Helen Larkin
Mary Aicholtz
Mary K. Bauer
Marie Barg
Wm. Estell
George Drummonds
Williamsburg
Louis Speidel
Edith South
Ray Davis
Verna Phillips
Ralph Hulick
John Varney
Warren Roquet
Jack Dudley
Lee Paian
Joseph Long
Leslie Ferree
Goshen
Lucile Meranda
Vona Ruth Owen
Warrent Roquet
Comin Thru the Rye at Batavia Town Hall Friday May 24
A community play presented by the Epworth League features Jack Jamieson Roger Budd and many local names at Batavia Town Hall. Admission 26 cents for adults and lie for children. The action unfolds in the lobby of the American House with acts set on Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning. Music by Batavia's new dance orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Budd
Mearson
Norma Foster Rosamond Mearson
Edith Ayer Trixie Ange
Louise Mussey
James Kearney
William Mussey
Ronald Tanner
Walter Ross
Batavia Town Hall
Epworth League
Silas Stonebraker
Jack Jamieson
Jessie Weatherby
Libby Stonebraker
Harvey Keyser
Rosalie Reed
Ethel Kelsey Monica Morrison
Dorothy Smith
Jean Smith
Virginia Doughman
Lilly Turner
Rye
Batavia
New Dance Orchestra
Batavia pair win third annual bridge tournament
Honors for the third annual contract bridge event went to Mrs. Hugh L. Nichols and Mrs. C. R. Col burn of Batavia. Eighteen teams from Clermont and Hamilton counties competed at the O. N. G. Armory under American Legion auspices. Additional prizes went to Cliff White of Amelia and Wm. Gruppenhoff of Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. N. G. Armory
American Legion
Hugh L. Nichols
C. R. Colburn
Batavia
Clermont
Hamilton County
Cliff White
Amelia
Wm. Gruppenhoff
Cincinnati
Free Motion Pictures At Batavia Armory Showcase
Free films presented Monday night at the O N G Armory in Batavia under Frank W. Weaver Post American Legion. Reels include a cross country Los Angeles to New York trip described by Brigadier General Wm Mitchell plus Tennessee Valley project stages and automobile safety visuals. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. N. G. Armory
Batavia
Frank W. Weaver
American Legion
Los Angeles
California
New York
Wm. Mitchell
Tennessee Valley Project
Memorial Day plans for Batavia Union Cemetery services
Frank W. Weaver Post American Legion Batavia officials plan Decoration Day observances at Batavia Union Cemetery and nearby cemeteries. Milton Campbell of Cincinnati will be principal speaker at Union cemetery. A 1:30 p.m. parade from the Armory led by grand marshal Kenneth Hillen will precede the ceremony. A O N G squad will fire the salute. Post members will decorate graves at Owensville Amelia Old Bethel Mt. Moriah starting 9:00 a.m. A 2:00 p.m. service will be held at Laurel with a committee led by Charles J. A. Simmons coordinating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Union Cemetery
Frank W. Weaver
American Legion
Batavia
Legion
Milton Campbell
Cincinnati
Union Cemetery
Armory
Kenneth Hillen
Owensville
Amelia
Old Bethel
Mt. Moriah
Laurel
Charles J. A. Simmons
General Assembly Cuts Governor Davey Funds in Record Fashion
A print column commends the General Assembly for slashing Davey’s appropriation by 35000 and trimming 40000 from his ripper bill. The piece notes Roosevelts comments against Farley and mocks New Deal alphabet soup agencies while lampooning chain letter jokes and public spending.
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General Assembly
Davey
House
Clermont County Adopts State Highway Plan Under Richards Bill
The Clermont County Commission approves a plan to transfer at least 40 miles of county roads to the state highway system under the Richards Bill from a pool of 70 miles. The Ohio Highway Survey Committee is announced with members from Senate House and appointed officials and engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
State Highway Department
Ohio Highway Survey Committee
Senate
John R. Davis
Dunham Road
Maple Heights
Paul R. Gingher
E. Long Street
Columbus
House of Representatives
D. W.gatehouse
Marshallville
William J. McGraw
Bellaire
John J. Hayden
Felicity
Walter W. Graf
Lancaster
Edward W. Tank
County Commissioners’ Association
Port Clinton
A. D. Taylor
American Society Landscape Architects
Cleveland
J. R. Thomas
Township Trustees’ Association
Hayesville
L. Tuttle
Springfield
William E. Wickenden
Case School of Applied Science
Mother's Day Visit From Family Members Noted
Mrs A H Armstrong and daughter Mrs Lindsay and sons of Brvanton and her sister Mrs Maggie Dustin with daughter Sarah and baby and John Hansen wife and daughter of Dayton spent Mother s Day with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Armstrong
Lindsay
Bvanston
Maggie Dustin
Sarah
John Hansen
Dayton
Wheat Referendum Opens Voting to All Wheat Producers
Farmers signed to wheat adjustment contracts and those eligible to sign may vote in the national wheat referendum set for Saturday May 25. County Agent E B Baugh explains the plan aims to capture broad producer opinion on continuing the wheat adjustment program for 1936 and beyond. Eligible non signers must prove eligibility at the AAA Office, Gregg Building Batavia, with election judges verifying eligibility based on farm production history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Baugh
Baugh
AAA
Gregg Bldg
Batavia
Sneed Guilty in Clermont County Horse Theft Case
Judge Charles G. White overruled a motion for a new trial and sentenced John Sneed to the Ohio Penitentiary for one to ten years. That afternoon Sneed and co-defendant Norman Henry Bradford were transported to the penitentiary by Sheriff G G Auxier after his plea.
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White
Arthur C. Fricke
James W. Walker
Frank A. Roberts
Hamilton County
Tring
George
Maxfield
Fricke
Charles Pringle
W. H. Howland
Finis
Clermont County
Charles G. White
John Sneed
Ohio
Sneed
Norman Henry
Bradford
Canada
G. G. Auxier
Goshen Falls 11 Inning Battle To Batavia In Season Opener
Goshen lost 11 to 7 in 11 innings to Batavia in the season opener. Heywood led Goshen with 2 homers and a triple while Garner paced Batavia with 5 hits. Anstaett added 2 doubles and 2 singles as Schuster struck out 10 in 6 innings before tiring. Next Sunday Batavia hosts Miami ville. Mel and Moorhead for Batavia, Schuster and Ai choltz for Batavia and Goshen respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Batavia
Heywood
Garner
Anstaett
Fishback
Schuster
Harper
Miamiville
Mel
Moorhead
Aicholtz
Republican Rally and Banquet in New Richmond
The Clermont county Republicans announce a monthly rally and banquet at the New Richmond School Auditorium on Thursday evening May 23. Ex Governor M Y Cooper of Cincinnati will speak. Reservations to Robert Huber, New Richmond, 50 cents a plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
New Richmond
Robert Huber
M. Y. Cooper
Cincinnati
Star Circle Big Dance in Goshen May 25
The Star Circle of Goshen invites you to the season finale dance on May 25. Great preparations promise a good time with Mickie’s Orchestra and two door prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Mickie
O.N.G at Church Service Sunday May 26
Batavia O N G boys will lead the service at the M E church Sunday morning May 26 at 10 30. All invited to attend and show support for a movement toward better church attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia O. N. G
M. E
Why Not enroll in Emergency Schools of Clermont County
Maud Gallagher notes the Emergency Schools of Clermont County report growing success with new subjects like Modern Problems and Psychology. Recreation remains popular, offering youths chance to meet, channel energy, and build leadership and self confidence through redesigned games and social activities.
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Clermont County
I O O F District Meeting at Batavia Hall
An I O O F district meeting will be held at the Batavia Odd Fellows Hall on Friday May 24 at 8 p.m. The U B Male Quartet will perform followed by a good program and lunch. All Odd Fellows are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Odd Fellows Hall
U. B
Odd Fellows
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