28 May 1941
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1941
Page
1
Clermont county reports seven students in Ohio State University’s College of Agriculture this year. Dean John F. Cunningham states OSU’s agricultural college enrolls 1475, the largest in the world.
Clermont County District Board of Health lifts the dog quarantine effective immediately as emergency ends. Twenty nine proven dog raids this year, with no cases in ten days. Public urged to avoid adopting stray dogs from other communities and to closely watch prized dogs.
The Batavia Singer Knots met May 2 at Mrs Battles home at 8 p m with discussion of projects led by Betty Pringle. The Nifty Stitch Clothing Club met May 20 at Monterey school. officers were installed by Catherine Myers with 12 members present.
The Ohio Highway Department awards contract for 2.777 mile Batavia Winchester road on State Route 74 in Clermont County to Frowine Construction Corp Portsmouth Ohio for 139 448 with an engineer’s estimate of 140 860. Work includes grading drainage structures widening and paving with bituminous mix and a completion date of October 31 1941.
Courier correspondent Baukhage reports in Washington Digest that in Berlin before the current war an observer saw Adolf Hitler Hermann Goering and Rudolf Hess at a famous meeting. Hess was described as third in command behind Hitler and Goering.
A bake sale sponsored by the Up and Coming class of the Methodist church will be held in Amelia on May 31 at 9 a.m. across from the Amelia bank. Please patronize.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet on Wednesday June 4 with a luncheon at noon and a business meeting at 2. Circle One will serve the luncheon. Price 25 cents. Mrs. C F Winter chairs and plans the program. all are invited.
In 1863 Ebenezer Butterick, a tailor from Sterling Mass, conceived the idea of making a set of men's graded shirt patterns. This marked the advent of the first standardized clothing patterns.
In the afternoons we played games and enjoyed a cold drink and cake, sharing simple pleasures and light moments of camaraderie. The scene captures a relaxed social gathering with friends, food, and playful activity.
Raymond B. Howard, newly elected president of the National Editorial Association, will be honored by Ohio publishers at a 6:30 p m dinner in the Southern Hotel Columbus. Howard edits the Madison Press London. Thurman Dusty Miller of Wilmington will be toastmaster and Ohio newspaper groups will pay tributes. Reservations are being received by the Ohio Newspaper Association.
A courthouse announces closure end of business Thursday with reopening Monday morning at the usual time. An extra half day holiday extends to accommodate those traveling so they need not rush back for a partial day.
Farmers near Batavia will view the motor mounted baler at the J. B. Lytle and Son farm three miles south of Batavia on Monday June 2. The device, built by Albert Anstaett and Son of Batavia, blocks bales as it forms them and air conditions the hay producing an air conditioned green hay. Jose R. Fisher of Williamsburg is the recipient of the baler. Weather permitting the event will be open for all to see in operation.
State 4 H Club Leader W H Palmer of Ohio State University will speak at the annual Clermont County 4 H Advisors and Officers Conference at Owensville School on Tuesday June 3 starting at 9 40 a m Advisors and officers from 48 4 H clubs will gather to discuss officer duties A separate session will include state leader Palmer with Owensville advisor J W Evans Williams burg advisor Mrs Mark Atchley and Ralph Lemon Others will join for recreation and a pot luck lunch planned
The Craver family expresses gratitude to those who offered kindness during illness and death. They thank Rev Father Edward Stuhlmueller Ray Lebpold friends neighbors floral donors spiritual bouquets Dr Allen Rapp Owensville and Mrs William Craver and Family for their support.
The item reports Village Council unease over speeding on Main Street Batavia and rumors that stop signs at busy intersections could be stalled. It notes possible 4 way stops and police may seize control of traffic amid the chatter.
D. S. Beardsley of Trumbull county will speak at the Clermont County Grange Memorial Services at Batavia school auditorium Sunday evening June 1 at 8 15 pm. The program centers on the county’s youth groups and the public is invited.
Members and families of Moscow Lodge No. 122 F. and A. M. will visit the Masonic Home at Springfield on Sunday June 1 1941 leaving Moscow Masonic Hall at 8 a m. Lodges from elsewhere invited to join the trip.
Batavia Bobcats rebound from two losses to beat Madisonville Lions 9 to 8 on Sunday. Retzler of Willowville pitched well. he walked one and kept batters off balance. Champ Anstaett led with 3 of 4 hits as Batavia fielded a revised lineup and prepared for the eastern division of the AIA knothole league.
Last Sunday's results show Mt. Crab 12 over Goshen To Williamsville 5 and Buford 2 over New Richmond 4. Bethel 2 beat Milford Merchants 8 while Shumards N R Giants 7 and Williamsburg 4. Milford Eagles 6 edged Nicholsville 5 in local play.
Heavy and light mechanized units from Fort Knox will appear alongside Wright Field displays at Music Hall. Tanks trucks a mobile kitchen armed motorcycles and artillery will be shown on the Music Hall plaza. Wright Field plans a North Wings exhibit including model planes para craft parts and equipment. The exhibit runs May 28 through June 8 with Decoration Day weekend.
A four year WPA driven project in Clermont County yields a 300 plus page inventory to be issued as a free mimeographed history for public schools and officials. The project includes a complete roster of officials since founding and a thorough bibliography.
Mt. Carmel Glen Este P T A will hold a rummage auction on Saturday June 7 at 10 a m in the Mt. Carmel school building. Auctioneer will be C L Harrison lots of clothing housewares furnishings antiques toys and more at record low prices. Lunch served at noon. Chairmen Mrs E White Head and Mrs O McBride assist. Donations welcome contact Batavia 3158. Everyone invited. Come early for best bargains.
The Amelia Baptist church witnessed the wedding of Ruth Beckett and Eliher Hockstok on Saturday May 10. The ceremony featured a ring rite led by Rev. George Reed with music by Thomas Dimiing and Mrs. George Reed. The couple departed for a motor trip to Virginia Beach and the Smoky Mountains after the ceremony.
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