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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1978
Page
8
Alvin Kilgore has served Batavia in multiple roles since 1945 as a custodian of the village. He champions tolerance, peace, and harmony and contributes to moral uplift civic pride and financial improvement.
On May 5 1978 in the Williamsburg High School Auditorium a roast beef dinner was hosted by the Celestian Chapter of Eastern Star with Clermont Assembly of Rainbow Girls and Earl F Stapf Chapter of DeMolay assisting. The Grand Master awarded Re Excellence in Youth Awards to Paula Jett Batavia Alice Curlin Williamsburg and Wayne Knapke Williams burg. Harmony Express entertained in Barber Shop style and Grand Master Jerry C Rason closed with a speech themed With God All Things Are Possible.
A Clermont County Humane Society update lists many cats and dogs available at the shelter including three black and white females two white and one gray and white kittens two beige felines and several mixed breeds plus a black Husky with five puppies. The May 18 board meeting at Ruth Mary Sullivan’s home covered a successful flea market and auction plans for a county fair booth and a photo contest during fair week.
Graduating seniors at Batavia High School received nearly $3000 in scholarships at the annual commencement. Valedictorian Peggy Barber will attend Miami University. Salutatorian Denise Morehouse will study at the University of Cincinnati. Honor Student Cynthia Sargeant will attend Miami University. Other recipients include David Spurlock at Cincinnati and Batavia Lodge 136. Additional Batavia Alumni Association awards go to Melissa Jamieson, Karen Johnson, April Lung, Patti Porter, and Jon Owens. Frank W. Weaver Post 237 Honorary American Legion awards go to Gina Davenport and Edward Slattery, who will attend Newberry College.
Major Paul Kelly announced the new Salvation Army Batavia Corps at a May 15 meeting. The facility at 60 North Riverside Drive will house administrative and social work offices with Major Edward Holmberg supervising from Cincinnati and Lt Jennifer Bush directing on site activities. A Day Care Center and short term Emergency Lodging are planned. Batavia volunteers become the Corps Advisory Board, chaired by Barbara Remley, with Mayor Charles Schaffer welcoming the service expansion.
The Clermont County Public Library highlights top 30 best selling titles with many available now and no waiting lists for several including Scruples, Silmarillion, Illusions, and The Last Convertible. Youth programs resume with Bata via main library opening early May 27 for four short films and ongoing Kids Flicks on the fourth Saturday monthly plus Raggedy Anne Story Hour starting June 22 for 3 to 5 year olds and June 23 for older children.
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