Clermont County to Build New $60,000 Jail
County commissioners authorized a $20,000 bond issue to finance the jail project and set December 2 as bid closing date. Federal approval and a $27,000 PWA grant were announced, enabling plans by Hunt and Allan for a three story brick building with sheriff living quarters beside the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Ezra Seyler
J. M. Hutchinson
Blythe Jones
PWA
L. A. Boulay
Hunt and Allan
Cincinnati
Legionnaires Hold Fourth District Conference in Batavia
Frank W. Weaver Post American Legion No. 237 hosted 214 Legionnaires from 48 posts in the fourth district for a Sunday conference in Batavia. Morning and afternoon sessions met at the Armory while a banquet dinner was served by the Ladies Auxiliary at the school auditorium at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Weaver
American Legion No
Batavia
Armory
Bricker Seeks Governor Backed by Forestville Crowd
Republican governor candidate John J. Bricker spoke to a large audience at the Forestville Anderson township school auditorium Saturday. Bricker is gaining ground daily and his supporters predict his election in November. He is expected to carry Clermont County with Robert A. Taft for U.S. Senator and other candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Bricker
Forestville
Anderson Township
Clermont County
Robert A. Taft
U.S
Batavia Teacher Elected Chairman of Mathematics Section
Franklin D. Morrison of Batavia High School was voted chairman of the Mathematics Section at the Southwestern Ohio Teachers Association meeting in Cincinnati. Morrison has taught plane geometry in Batavia for four years, succeeding Cecil Tower of West Night High School Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Ohio Teachers’ Association
Cincinnati
Franklin D. Morrison
Batavia High School
Morrison
Batavia
Cecil Tower
West Night High School
Batavia Rotary Halloween Party Draws 600 Masked Guests
The Batavia Rotary Club held a Halloween party at the Batavia Armory with about 600 attendees of all ages in costume. The Batavia School Band led the grand march under drum major Gladys Lewis and Virginia Kain, and six prizes were awarded for the most attractive makeups based on audience applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Rotary Club
Henry Howland
Forest Ely
Harold Nichols
H. F. Buerkle
James Gregg
Clermont County Bar Association backs new jail project
At a special meeting in the Probate Court room Clermont County Bar Association endorsed the County Commissioners plan to issue bonds for a new jail and jailer's quarters. The group supported federal aid under the Public Works Administration and commended the board for pursuing the project despite opposing voices.
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Clermont County Bar Association
Board of Commissioners
Clermont County
Ohio
Public Works Administration
Board of County Commissioners
Bar ° Association
Clermont County Bar Assn
David H. Stevenson
Pomona Grange Opposes New County Jail Plan
Clermont Pomona Grange at Goshen votes against a proposed jail costing 60 000 with 33 000 county and 27 000 federal funding. A committee visits county offices and recommends lining walls with sheet steel installing metal window casings, new baths, cots, bedding, an alarm linked to bars, and exterior flood lighting to make the jail sanitary and escape proof saving about 55 000 for taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Pomona Grange
Goshen
PWA
C. J. Nobis
R. C. Knause
Robert Caldwell
Harry Schmidt
Farm Bureau Cooperatives to Meet in Batavia Monday
Clermont County Farm Bureau holds its annual meeting at the U B Church in Batavia on Monday evening November 7 starting at 7 15 with banquet supper. Murray D Lincoln Ohio Farm Bureau executive secretary will speak and reports from city cooperatives and related groups will be presented. Elections of officers and directors for the coming year will follow along with remarks by C P Becker.
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Murray .D. Lincoln
Ohio Farm Bureau
Clermont County Farm Bureau
U. B
Batavia
Producers’ Coperative Commission Association of Cincinnati
Cincinnati Produce Growers’ Association Inc
Ohio Wool Growers’ Cooperative Association
Cooperative Pure Milk Association
Producer-Consumer Cooperative Roadside Market
Plainville
Farm Bureau Credit Union
Clermont County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association
Farm Bureau District No. 3
Joe Nordman
Milford
C. P. Becker
Farm Bureau
Columbus
Teachers Gather At Goshen School
Clermont County Teachers Association meets Goshen High School on November 10 at 5 P M with two half hour sessions, a 6 15 dinner, then a program including a speech by Charles P Taft on Religion in Politics. Sessions cover Arithmetic History Reading Home Economics Physical Education Industrial Arts English Science Foreign Language Geography and more led by a roster of local educators.
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Clermont County Teachers’ Association
Goshen High School
Frank Hoggatt
Charles P. Taft
R. W. Thirey
M. E. Judd
Eleanor Schafer
Ruth McLain
Ralph Lemon
Oscar Gray
F. H. Deter
Harold Bigony
Maurice Bagby
Anna Rogers
Nellie Watkins
James Allen
Gertrude Brown
W. J. Tabscott
Grange Members Met in Batavia
Over 60 Clermont County 7th degree Grange members gathered in Batavia for the 10th annual banquet. Officers elected for the coming year include President Frank Hoggatt Vice-President Miss Alice Boyce Secretary Mrs Anna Muzzey and Lecturer Mrs Mark Atchley.
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Clermont County
Grange
Batavia
National Grange
Frank Hoggatt
Alice Boyce
Anna Muzzey
Mark Atchley
Milford Attorney Pays Inheritance Tax for Walton Estate
Attorney Robert M. Hair of Milford paid 594.68 dollars into the county treasury as inheritance tax for the L A Walton estate. The town of Milford will benefit from the transaction.
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Robert M. Hair
Milford
L A. Walton
Batavia Woman's Club Meeting Preview
The Batavia Woman's Club schedules a meeting with Mrs Nash on Thursday November 3. The subject Travel features readings and selections including Oh traveler who has wandered far with quotes about fairest regions. Members respond with notes on sights along the highway and travel topics.
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Batavia Woman's Club
Nash
Southern Sun
Southern Star
Florida
Daehler
Cuba
Auxier
California
P. F. Jamieson
Boy Hurt by Auto in Williamsburg Accident
John Lee Shaw seven year old son of Earl Shaw of Williamsburg was struck by a car near home last Monday. He suffered a fractured skull and a broken leg and was taken to a Cincinnati hospital.
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John Lee Shaw
Earl Shaw
Williamsburg
Cincinnati
Shredder Accident Claims Bethel Man’s Fingers
Jack Mosbacher aged 29 of Bethel was visiting his father in Newtonsville Friday when his left hand was caught in a corn shredder. All fingers were torn off before Dr. Allen Rapp assisted and he was taken to hospital. He is the son of Henry Mosbacher.
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Jack Mosbacher
Bethel
Newtonsville
Allen Rapp
Henry Mosbacher
Youth Killed In Auto Crash Sunday
James Wilbur Coffey 18 of Pleasant Plains died from injuries after a Sunday 2 A M crash on Backbone Hill between Owensville and Stone Lick. He suffered a fractured skull broken arm and broken ribs and died at Dr Allan Rapp Owensville. Coffey’s body was sent to Fort Gay Kentucky for funeral services. He had a brother who died in a similar crash in Kentucky three years ago.
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James Wilbur Coffey
Pleasant Plains
Owensville
Stonelick
Coffey
Allan Rapp
Fort Gay
Kentucky
Stirling Moore
Grange program at Batavia School Friday evening
On Friday November 11 1938 at 8 00 P M Locust Corner Mt Carmel Batavia and Bantam Granges present readings instrumental and vocal selections playlets and a China missionary talk at Batavia School Auditorium Adults 20c Children 10c Admission invites all to attend this four Grange program.
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Batavia
Locust Corner
Mt. Carmel
Bantam Granges
China
Four Granges
Strong County Republicans Poised to Boost State Ticket
Observers forecast a solid Republican sweep next Tuesday supported by Clermont county strength. John Bricker’s popularity remains high despite his 1936 loss, while five Clermont candidates—Jones Hayden Hill Ausman Walker—are touted for integrity and capability in county and state roles.
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Strong County
John Bricker
Clermont County
Cooper
Bricker
Understanding the Judicial Non-Partisan Ticket in Clermont County
The article explains that four in ten voters skip the judicial ticket in Clermont County. It instructs how to vote for judicial candidates on the non-partisan ballot with a simple X, notes sample ballots are available, and urges voters to study candidates regardless of party.
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Clermont County
Common Pleas
James W. Walker
Wanamaker
Matthias
Hart
Ross
Arty
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Legionnaires
Batavia School
Hallow’een Party
County Bar Association
Pomona Grange
Farm Bureau Cooperatives
M. D. Lincoln
U. B. Church
John W. Bricker
Boy
Jones
John Hayden
General Assembly
New Richmond
Swing’s Corner
Amelia
Hamilton County
Hayden
Manly Hill
Clermont
Sam Ausman
Ausman
Court of Common Pleas
Jimmy” Walker
Common Pleas Court
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