22 May 1947
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1947
Page
1
A strange animal crossed the N and W line near Batavia at 4 am eliciting a scream from observer John Paschal. Game protector Edgar Anstaett notes cat like tracks four inches long and a 19 inch stride suggesting one or more cougar like animals, with reports of fewer dog attacks recently.
The Clermont County Republican Veterans organization will receive its charter at the Armory in Batavia during the second meeting on June 6. A prior organizational meeting was held there last Friday with Judge Otto Hess and Joseph Campbell aiding in planning. Tom Pierson, Harold Simmons, and James Griffith were named temporary officers.
Clermont Sportsmen hold their regular meeting at the clubhouse with A. E. Martz addressing on legislation of interest to sportsmen. Refreshments follow. At 8 pm May 27 Clermont members and families attend an open house by the Cincinnati Museum of Natural History.
The Winalesby Kennels near Batavia, bred by Mrs. Atkins, claim the sole World International Champion Schnauzer. Champion Winalesby Vaaben is noted as the only International Champion Schnauzer globally, with a storied show career cited as the breed’s finest.
Twenty seven seniors will graduate at Batavia High School in the 66th annual commencement Friday evening. Bac calaureate services were held Sunday. Jacob E. Davis of Kroger Grocery will deliver the address. Dr. F. G. Sheen will present diplomas with American Legion awards by Earle Kincaid. Wilma Earls will give the oration and Dolney will be class president.
Residents of Batavia pursue the Clean Up Paint Up effort with a town hall event and a Friday parade postponed due to persistent rains. Janet Anstaett, 15, injured in Route 74 crash weeks ago, is noted alongside the local band. Parade plans and schedule extend into the following week as organizers work around weather.
A WWII memorial will be unveiled at 2:30 pm on the Amelia School lawn. A parade from the post office starts at 2 pm, followed by afternoon program and veterans’ participation. A dusk ceremony at the D. of A. Hall concludes the observance.
A girl from Anstaett dies after a sudden illness. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 pm at Sunday Evangelical United Church with local family and friends in attendance. The brief notice notes the family’s connection to the nearby school and local firms.
The Goshen Methodist Church installs a tower music system to be dedicated May 25 at 10 30 am honoring Goshen Township servicemen. Seven from the community died in uniform and are named Blaine Huston Howard Gibbs Richard Shafer Louis Heywood John Philhower Lester Eder Arthur F Gears. The Rev Pixler notes the project memorializes these men and others who defended freedom.
A revival will open at Lindale Baptist Church Sunday May 2 and run nightly at 8 p m except Saturdays until June 15 or longer. Rev Maurice L Bates pastor will be evangelist with wide revival experience across the eastern United States. Rev H D Myers pastor of Newtown Baptist Church will lead as soloist and song director.
Bids open in Columbus at 10 a m June 3 for six Clermont County highway improvements totaling 71 181 85 dollars. Roads to get bituminous surface include State Rt 132 in Stonelick Goshen and Batavia Townships 132 and 222 in Franklin Township 133 in Jackson Tate Williamsburg and Batavia Townships 74 in Batavia Township 132 222 routes.
Pre-school health rounds for children entering school next fall were completed across Clermont County. County Health Commissioner W. H. Gaskins led examinations with nurses Angella DeFelice and Ada Hoffman. Twenty-one schools were visited. 407 children were examined. 246 received vaccination and 236 diphtheria immunization. Exams began at Batavia on April 23 and ended at Branch Hill on May 19.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.