Trustees Debate Gas Tax Refund Plan in Clermont Court
Clermont county township trustees met in Batavia to vote on refunding $500 for each of gas money totalling $7000 to pair with $8000 from County Commissioners for poor relief under county supervision. Five favored, six opposed, two supported with conditions. no one present. The plan runs to Jan 1 1934 with county needing to raise $15,000 to attract state cooperation through the Welfare Board.
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Clermont County
Batavia
Fred Croswell
Richard Knause
Pierce Township
Welfare Board
Veteran Joseph W. Homan Dies at 92 in Batavia
Civil War veteran Joseph W. Homan aged 92 died at his Batavia home after a brief illness. Survived by widow, three sons Harry Ralph and Frank, and three daughters Miss Mary Mrs. Harry Fuller and Mrs. H M Kain. Funeral at home Thursday at 2 p.m.
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Joseph W. Homan
Batavia
Harry
Ralph
Frank
Mary
Harry Fuller
H. M. Kain
Temporary Bridge Planned at Batavia After Flood
State and county officials approve a temporary wooden bridge at Batavia to replace the flood dismantled span. Pringle Construction Co will build under state supervision with eight hour shifts, pile driving 86 ft piles, and local lumber purchases when possible.
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Batavia
Luke Brannon
Pringle Construction Co
Orville Halbisch
Broadway
Banks to Close Wednesday Afternoons in Clermont County
Clermont county banks will close on Wednesday afternoons during June July and August. Citizens are urged to note the schedule and govern themselves accordingly.
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Clermont County
New Richmond Board Fills Three of Four School Vacancies
At a Monday night special meeting the New Richmond school board appointed three teachers. High school posts went to Herman Fagley of Bethel, a former Williamsburg principal. Elsie Jane Wolf of Wilmington was named commercial teacher. Stella Day of New Richmond was assigned to grades.
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New Richmond
Herman
Fagley
Bethel
Williamsburg
Elsie Jane Wolf
Wilmington
Stella Day
Annual Meeting of Clermont County Women's Clubs
The 38th annual meeting of the Clermont County Federation of Women's Clubs is scheduled for Thursday June 1 at Milford M E Church with Milford Progress Club as hostess The program includes sessions morning and afternoon with reports officers and committee chairs, musical selections and two guest speakers.
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Clermont County Federation of Woman’s Clubs
M. E. Church
Milford
Milford Progress Club
E. C. Ely
H. Barber
G. E. Donovan
Louis Roberg
W. A. Williams
Mary Wertz
Harmount
D K. McDonald
Dorothy Fulton
Milford Club
H. Barberee
Mary G. Curtis
Olin Maxfield
Elton Smith
Russell Althaus
Owen Davison
J. M. Wiseman
W. C. Bishop
E. R. Roberts
Lydia B. Brawford
Ruth Stevens
State to Help Erect Temporary Bridge on Route 74
State Highway Director Merrell said the department will cooperate with Clermont County to build a temporary wood bridge on State Route 74 over the east fork of the Little Miami River at Batavia. The move comes to restore safe traffic as the present bridge, badly damaged by high water, is deemed dangerous. The plan awaits a permanent structure funded by the legislature. The conference was led by Rep. Claude S. Coyle and Forest E. Ely with Clermont County officials and deputies participating.
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Merrell
Highway Department
Clermont County
Little Miami River
Batavia
Claude S.coyle
Forrest E. Ely
Frank A. Roberts
Clermont
Common Pleas
Charles White
B. L. Ketchum
C. W. Ross
Frank Willis
Charles Stroup
W. F. Formorin
Coyle
G. Aux
Carnival a Success at Armory Sponsored by American Legion
The Armory carnival sponsored by the American Legion Saturday night netted nearly $70 for the boys. R. F. Erdman won the radio prize after several hundred chances were sold. Attendance was decent and those present enjoyed the event.
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American Legion
the Armory
R. F. Erdman
Death Notice for George W Mattox of Texas
Former Clermonter Word reports the death of George W Mattox who lived in Beaumont Texas. He married Myrtle Riggs of Greenburg Indiana and raised three children. Survived by his widow and siblings Elijah W H Mattox Jane Behmer and Elijah Bennett of Cincinnati. Interred in Texas.
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Amelia
George W. Mattox
Myrtle Riggs
Greenburg
Indiana
Beaumont
Texas
Mattox
Elijah Mattox
W. H. Mattox
Jane Behymer
Elijah Bennett
Cincinnati
Flea Beetles Hit Tomatoes. County Agent Recommends Sprays
County Agent Wilson reports flea beetles are harming tomato crops and other plants. He advises 85-50 bordeau mixture with 2 to 24 pounds calcium arsenate or arsenate of lead as a spray, or 20-80 copper chrome dust with 10 percent arsenate of lead or calcium arsenate for dusting. Treatments also control other insects and diseases on tomatoes or potatoes. full mixing directions at the County Farm Bureau Office.
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Wilson
County Farm Bureau
Streetcar Safety Instructions Highlight Rules of Stop and Slow
The text urges pedestrians to signal turning left with a straight arm gesture and warns against hanging it out to mean stopping. It advises stopping behind a standing streetcar and cautions against failing to slow on loading platforms to avoid harming passengers or facing legal consequences from the judge.
Assisting Pastor Edwin Reed Returns for Evangelistic Services
Rev. Edwin Reed, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Sidney Ohio, arrived in Amelia on Sunday May 21 to conduct a week of Evangelistic Services at the Amelia Baptist Church where his son Rev. Geo C Reed is pastor. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
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Edwin Reed
First Baptist Church
Sidney, C
Amelia
Amelia Baptist Church
Geo. C. Reed
Taft Announces Favorable Myers Ruling on County Petition
Charles P. Taft II announced that George S. Myers Secretary of State through his deputy George M. Neffner issued a favorable ruling on the County Home Rule petition. The number of required signatures will be set in Columbus based on the 1980 governor vote totaling 195671. Petitions for constitutional amendments or referenda will use the 1932 vote as a base, about 26 percent higher. Summit schoolhouse sold at public auction for 468, Eliza beth Kohl of Cincinnati was top bidder, with plans for a tourist camp reportedly in mind.
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Charles P. Taft II
County Home Rule Association
George S. Myers
George M. Neffner
Neffner
Columbus
Summit
Ernest Ungelhaem
Board of Education
Elizabeth Kohl
Cincinnati
Batavia Keeps League Lead With 12 10 Victory
Batavia defeated Williamsville 12 to 10 on a wet field to remain undefeated at 8 wins 0 losses. Batavia’s 5th inning produced 7 runs aided by a walk and 4 infield errors. Williamsville answered with a 7th inning 4-run surge. A. Garner led Batavia with 3 singles in 6 trips. A. Bailey added two clean hits. Lindsey started for Williamsville before Epping relieved. Next Sunday Bethel visits Batavia. Decoration Day May 30 Williamsburg Aces visit Batavia at 3 p.m. Bailey to pitch for Batavia. Murphy to oppose. Other league games listed.
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Batavia
Wilhamsville
Williamsville
A. Garner
Bailey
Lindsey
Epping
Bethel
Miller
Duncan
Williamsburg Aces
A. Bailey
Murphy
Nobis
Laurel
Williamsburg
Amelia
N. R
Heavy flood damages in Clermont County Ohio
Unusually heavy rainfall battered the Ohio River area causing extensive road and bridge damage from Batavia to Milford. Route 50 at Stonelick bridge and Nine Mile road suffered loss of bridges while the Batavia bridge collapsed with a crumbling pier. Farmers face uncertain losses.
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A. and P
Ohio River
Batavia
Red Bridge
Hamlet
Milford
Stonelick Creek
Stonelick Bridge
Penintown
Loveland
Nine Mile Road
Clermont County
Local Scholars Awarded for Miami University Test Results
Thirty Clermont county high school students took the Scholar ship test at Miami University on May 6. Ten pupils received certificates for high subjects. five students stayed to receive diplomas the day papers were scored, so their names were not in last week’s list. Names include C. E. Hartsock Milford third in World History, Hope M. Drews Milford ninth in Tenth Year English, Walter McDowell Milford ninth in Physics, Paul Biffle Milford tenth in American History, Pauline Lanham Felicity seventh in First Year Latin.
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Clermont County
Miami University
Miami
C. E. Hartsock
Milford
Hope M
Memorial Day Memorial Services Across Counties
Memorial Day observances will be held May 28 to May 30 across Batavia Owensville Olive Branch Mt. Pisgah Clermont and Goshen areas. Veterans units and American Legion posts conduct brief ritual services with three gun salutes taps and poppy placement. Speakers include Joseph W. Evans World War veteran and Rev. Ludwick Rev. Tucker and Rev. Hartman.
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Batavia
Armory
Joseph W. Evans
Owensville
Frank W. Weaver
Odd Fellows
Old Bethel
Amelia Methodist
Amelia Cemetery
Legion
Auxiliary
Olive Branch
Ludwick
Mt. Pisgah M. E
Frank C. Englist
J. B. Martion
Greenmound Cemetery
New Richmond
Annie Elstun
George W.elstun
Clermont County
John Farino Post
American Legion
Frank Hartman
M. E
Memorial Day Speaker at Laurel Services
Former Governor Myers Y. Cooper of Cincinnati will be principal speaker at Laurel Memorial Day services on Tuesday May 30 at 2 p m in Community Hall. The Amelia School orchestra will provide music.
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Myers Y. Cooper
Cincinnati
Laurel
Amelia School
Batavia Woman's Club Meets with Mrs Claude Smith
Batavia Woman's Club will meet next Saturday afternoon with Mrs Claude Smith. Program includes a book review and a discussion on thought originality. Features Miss Baum on developments of the year and E 8 Rush.
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Batavia Woman's Club
Claude Smith
Holmes
Poppy Sale By Legion Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion sells red replica poppies on Memorial Day. Proceeds go to the Auxiliary rehabilitation fund to aid disabled war veterans, honoring those who gave the supreme sacrifice in World War I.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary of the American Legion
France
Auxiliary
Robbery at Mt. Holly Store Nets $400 Worth of Goods
Burglars entered Olin Fagin's general store in Mt. Holly Monday night and stole more than $400 in goods. Sheriff Auxier investigated but found no clues.
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Olin Fagin
Mt. Holly
Sheriff Auxier
Education Director Applies 3 R Mastery Examinations
Dr. B O Skinner plans a senior exam pilot across Ohio's 1 441 high schools testing reading arithmetic grammar and composition. Students failing to show mastery will take a non credit review course before graduation. The project aims to prove current students master fundamentals and improve readiness for college or work.
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B. O. Skinner
Ohio
Skivner
Skinner
Yesteryear
Bees
Younster
4 H Club The Modern Cooks Meet At Nellie Roye Home
The 4 H Club The Modern Cooks gathered at Nellie Roye’s home on May 17 at 1 30 pm. President Stella Aicholtz opened the meeting with a roll call using cereal names. Members gave brief talks on cookbook articles and several games were played before adjournment.
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Modern Cooks’ Food Club
Nellie Roye
Stella Aicholtz
Batavia I. O. O. F. Lodge to Confer Degrees June 2
Batavia I. O. O. F. No. 136 will confer the first and second degrees on Friday evening June 2. Lodge opens in the third degree at 7 30 with work to follow. Refreshments will be served. Visiting brethren are invited. Lewis G. Ludwick N. G. G. L. Mead secretary.
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Batavia Lodge
Lewis G. Ludwick
N. G
Correction in Names for Clermont District Scholarship Meet
A correction note fixes misprinted names from last week. The student listed as Grimes in Physics seventh should be Cecil Himes. The error appeared in the report on Clermont’s eighth place at the Miami University scholarship meet.
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Clermont
Miami University
Cecil Himes
Grimes
Burglary Convict Sentenced for Hen Theft in Stonelick
Wm Ward of Stonelick was convicted of burglary in Judge White's court last week for stealing four hens from E. W. Patchell and sentenced to a term of one to seven years in the penitentiary. He was transported Monday.
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Wm Ward
Stonelick
New Postmasters Named in Several Towns
Felicity installs Clyde Bartlow as postmaster by committee recommendation. West Union names Loren M. Grooms as postmaster, not chosen by the committee but favored by James Polk and similar towns, with lack of regard for workers.
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Felicity
Clyde Bartlow
West Union
Loren M. Grooms
James @. Polk
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Court House
East Fork
O. K
First
Clermont County Federation National Bank
Comptroller of the Currency
Davis, Ely and
Ely
State
Batavia Armory
Clermonter
Myers’s
Goshen
W. H McLain
Woman’s Club
Poppy Sale
I. O. O. F. Lodge
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