Clermont county adopts no bonds and rejects levy
Bond issues and a two mill road levy failed by about two to one as Clermont County voters cast nearly 12 000 ballots. Local races featured mayoral contests across villages including Batavia Milford Williamsburg and Felicity with several incumbents re-elected. A school bond issue passed while county school results favored Grace Bartlow Felicity and J A Ashton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Batavia
J. M. Wiseman
Carroll Spencer
H. M. Kain
Marshall
New Richmond
Claude Bushman
Frank Perry
Joe Colonel, Jr
Bethel
Wm. Myers
Marshall C.G. Little
Milford
Wim. Brower
Joe Pierson
Williamsburg
John McKeever
T. B Davidson
Turner
Amelia
George Reed
Robert Flora
Wensville
Leon Fomoriu
Emmett Martin
W. W. Lewis
Ora Ferree
Ray Franks
Hbio
Allen Carnes
Elmer Miller
Tom O'Neil
Stonelick
Arnold Anstaett
Andy Elmer
Ed Rouster
Alvina Fetter
Fat Lehrer
Grace Bartlow
Felicity
J. A. Ashton
One Room Schoolhouse in Elk Lick Burns in Morning Fire
A one room frame school at Elk Lick was destroyed by fire last Thursday between 8 and 8:30 am, likely from a overheated flue. Susie Walters spotted the blaze before classes opened, Miss Grace Lytle teaches, Williamsburg Fire Department failed to save it. the board orders immediate rebuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Lick
Susie Walters
Grace Lytle
Williamsburg
Legion Posts Install Officers in Clermont County
The annual installation of officers for seven American Legion posts and auxiliaries in Clermont County was held last Wednesday night at the O N G Armory in Batavia. Attendees included state commander Milt Campbell of Cincinnati, district commander H L Sheets of Middletown, Clermont county commander Vincent P Clasgens of New Richmond, district Auxiliary president Mrs King Fox, and state region finance committee member James Favret.
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Legion
American Legion
Clermont County
Batavia
Milt Campbell
Cincinnati
H. L. Sheets
Middletown
Vincent P. Clasgens
New Richmond
King Fox
James Favret
WPA projects expand in Clermont county with 411 workers soon
Clermont county officials report WPA works relief will increase from about 275 workers on 18 projects to roughly 411 within a short period. Washington lists numerous approved and started projects across Batavia, Bethel, Goshen, Loveland, Milford, Moscow, New Richmond, Owensville, Point Isabel, and Williamsburg, including sewer construction, street improvements, cemeteries, and park works with project values running from about 898 to 27,402 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Washington
Batavia
Summit Road
Batavia Township
Jackson Township
Madisonia Republican Road
Tate Township
Old Bethel
Union Township
Mt. Moriah
Plainview
Wayne Township
Pierce
Bethel
Burke Park
Strets
Goshen
Loveland
Milford
Moscow
New
Richmond
Owensville
Experimental Farm
Point Isabel
Point Isabelle
Williamsburg
Williamsburg Cemetery
County pays villages share of motor vehicle fees
Nine of twelve county villages received their third quarter distribution this week from County Auditor Jones. Funds from the state are received and forwarded to the villages as their share of motor vehicle registration fees.
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Jones
Batavia Mail Arrives by Truck and Rail
With the Cincinnati and Georgetown Railroad ceasing operations here the Batavia Post Office now receives mail by truck from Cincinnati and Georgetown and by the N and W Railroad. The Cincinnati truck arrives at 7:80 a m and the return trip comes through about 6 p m.
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Batavia
Cincinnati and Georgetown
Cincinnati
Georgetown
Clermont Republicans Back Bricker at Governor Club Banquet
Clermont County Republicans hosted a Bricker for governor banquet at Bethel gym. Attorney General Bricker and other state leaders were welcomed by more than 300 party members. Bricker pledged GOP strength in 1936 and praised Rep. Hayden. 100-year-old Dr. W. E. Thompson attended, noting lifelong Republican voting since Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
County Central and Executive Committee
Bethel Gymnasium
Bricker
Myers Y. Cooper
Harry S. Day
Young Republican League
Thos. J. Davis
The
First National Bank
Cincinnati
Bert Swing
Bethel
John Hayden
John Bricker
Charles Brannock
Ohio
Hayden
Columbus
W. E. Thompson
Thompson
Abraham Lincoln
Missing Bethel Toddler Found Safe After 5 Hour Search
In Bethel a 16 month old girl wandered from a Maple Road yard and after a noon to 6 pm search by over 100 residents and Bethel firemen she was found in nearby woods half a mile from home. She was returned home unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Callon van Winkle
Maple Road
van Winkle
Not Guilty Verdict In Unintentional Manslaughter Case
After about five hours the jury found Carl Corbin of Hopkins Street Cincinnati not guilty in common pleas court on a charge of unintentional manslaughter. The death of 60 year old Jack Collins occurred July 27 when the car with Corbin crashed into another machine near New Richmond. Corbin becomes the second defendant acquitted in two weeks in similar common pleas court cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Corbin
Hopkins Street
Cincinnati
Common Pleas Court
Hugh Davidson
Williamsburg
Jack Collins
Armistice Day Holiday Decreed for County Employees
County Commissioners decree Armistice Day a holiday for all county employees. Courthouse and public buildings to close all day. Next regular commissioner meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 12.
Order of Eastern Star Organised in 1876
The Order of the Eastern Star traces its organizational origin to 1876 when it was established. This historic fraternal organization emphasizes charitable works and fellowship among its members across varied chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
Order of the Eastern Star
Tobacco Tax Exemption Rules For Clermont Growers
Clermont county tobacco growers who did not sign production control contracts may obtain some tax exemption this fall. A local committee will issue exemption certificates to non signers, reviewing each case for the grower's history and reasons for not signing. Non contract growers face a 33 1 3 percent tax on this year’s sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Tobacco
Washington
AAA
Batavia
W. E. Groppenbacher
J. C. Browning
Walter Smith
R. F. McKinney
John Cann
Arnold Ansteatt
Clermont county collects state sales tax for villages and townships
The first state sales tax money arrived in Clermont county on Saturday for distribution by the county auditor to 12 villages and 14 townships. Total receipts were 8047.09 with 1984.15 to townships and 1062.94 to villages. Villages include Batavia 141738, Williamsburg 141.78, Felicity 70.86, Neville 17.71, Moscow 53.15, New Richmond 141.78, Amelia 35.42, Loveland 141.73, Milford 141.73, Newtonsville 17.71 and Owensville 17.71. Townships Batavia, Williamsburg, Tate, Franklin, Washington, Monroe and Ohio each 141.78. Pierce, Union, Miami, Goshen, Wayne, Stonelick and Jackson about 141.72 each.
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Clermont County
Batavia
Williamsburg
Felicity
Neville
Moscow
New Richmond
Amelia
Loveland
Milford
Newtonsville
Owensville
Tate
Franklin
Washington
Monroe
Ohio
Pierce
Union
Miami
Goshen
Wayne
Stonelick
Jackson
County Board Approves Surveyor Estimate for Culvert Repair
In a regular session the County Commissioners authorized the surveyor to prepare an estimate for repairing a box culvert on the Newtonsville Plain Road near Pleasant. The action sets the stage for potential construction funding and project planning.
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Newtonsville
Ng Plain Road
Pleasant
Passing of Clermont County Probate Judge Woodmansee
Judge Charles H. Woodmansee of Clermont County probate court died at his Batavia home on November 4 after months of illness. He served since 1926 and was elected in 1928 and 1932. Funeral services were held with Masons and Odd Fellows in attendance. burial in Felicity. Governor Davey to appoint his successor. local Democratic committee to meet for endorsement of Orville Halbisch.
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Charles H. Woodmansee
Clermont County
Donahey
Eugene Patten
Bethel
Felicity Bank
Politico
Batavia
Ida Peppers Wood Mansee
Wm. Moore
Felicity
Hall
Woodmansee
Martin L. Davey
Democratic Central Committee
Orville Halbisch
Davey Way Motto Sparks Probate Judgeship Speculation
In Clermont county officials debate who will win the probate judgeship with Governor Davey’s “hand” seen as pivotal. Attorney General John W Bricker, who spoke at Bethel, is viewed by locals as fitting for the governorship and a likely rise to the top.
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Davey
Executive
Columbus
Clermont County
John W. Bricker
Bethel
After election lull precedes May primary
The article notes a quiet period following the election before the next May primary begins with anticipated campaigning from major candidates. It emphasizes a temporary pause and upcoming push by prominent figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Boys
Farmers Back AAA Plan Amid Pride In Vote
The piece notes farmers voted for the AAA program with pride and mocks opponents for failing to sway votes. A Bethel meeting speaker, a Republican, claims Davey will self-destruct if his mistakes continue, suggesting the election outcome is inevitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAA
al Smith
Santa Claus
Bethel
Davey
General Hugh Johnson Flips On New Deal Support
The piece notes General Hugh Johnson criticizes the New Deal while praising Roosevelt, questioning who backs the program and suggesting editors praise Roosevelt to resolve political confusion. It reflects a puzzled view of party lines and leadership in the era.
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Hugh Johnson
NRA
Roosevelt
Fans second guess Ohio State Notre Dame game
County sports fans echoed "I told you so" as many debated the outcome of the Ohio State versus Notre Dame contest.
Three Arrested for Burglary and Theft in Ohio counties
Three men from Clermont Brown and Highland counties were arrested Saturday for burglary and theft. Joe Watson of Blowville and Burton Quinton of Owensville plus Sol Markley of Mt. Orab were charged after hogs and loot were recovered. Markley fled on foot in a chase by Sheriff Auxier. Watson and Quinton await grand jury with bonds set.
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Clermont
Brown
Highland Counties
Harry Dean
Buford
Highland County
Howard Green
Owensville
G. G. Auxier
Tom Brooks
Clermont County
Steve Miller
Brown County
Joe Watson
Blowville
Burton Quinton
Sol Markley
Mt. Orab
Green
Markley
Auxier
Markey
Quinton
Watson
Batavia
Orville Halbisch
Amelia opens basketball season vs Moscow H S Friday
Amelia H S will start the basketball season Friday November 8 at 8 00 PM against Moscow H S boys and girls. Two strong games are promised. On Saturday November 16 the Amelia Alumni meet the Water loo Wonders class B Ohio HSS champions 1934 5. Preliminary at 8 admission 15 and 35 cents.
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Amelia H. S
Moscow H.S
Amelia
Waterloo Wonders
Ohio
Batavia Wag Man's Club to Meet at Mrs Ivy Robinson's Home
On November 9 the Batavia Wag Man's Club will meet with Mrs. Ivy Robinson at her Broadway home. Guest speaker will be Mrs. Ernberg.
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Batavia Wagman’s Club
Ivy Robinson
Broadway
Ernberg
M. E. Guild Dinner Welcomes New District Superintendent
Ladies of circle No 2 host a dinner Thursday November 7 starting at 5 30 pm served by the M E guild with Rev Dr Turley and his wife as honored guests. Menu includes city chicken mashed potatoes succotash cole slaw hot rolls jelly apple sauce pie and coffee priced at 50 cents. Attend and give Rev Turley a cordial reception.
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Circle No. 2
M. E. Guild
Turley
Prince of Peace Contests at two churches
Prince of Peace contests set at M E and U B churches with separate rounds. M E on Sunday Nov 10 at 7 30 p m features Hazel Roye Earl Parsons Wm Chandler Mary Jane Applegate and Martha Budd. U B on Nov 17 at 7 30 p m lists Kathleen Whitt Eugene Pindell Audrey Holly Ernest Sons. Each church dismisses in favor of the other so attendees may visit both events.
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M. E
U. B
M.E
Hazel Roye
Earl Parsons
Wm. Chandler
Mary Jane Applegate
Martha Budd
Kathleen Whitt
Eugene Pindell
Audrey Holly
Ernest Sons
Grangers Hold Annual Banquet In Williamsport
National Grangers marked seven years since organizing in Williams burg Grange Hall with their annual banquet on October 26. An extra program item celebrated the secretary Mrs Muzzy and Mr Muzzy’s 48th wedding anniversary with a musical reading The Romance of the Wedding Bells and a wedding cake presented by Miss Mary Marsh.
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Williamsburg
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Clermont Republicans
Supreme Court
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