07 Nov 1946
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1946
Page
1
Jacob Gross aged 70 of Mulberry died when a pulley failed on F E Judd farm at Stonelick. He was knocked down as a wagon ran toward a steep embankment and struck his head on a harrow. Gross had been hauling corn all day. the funeral is set for Thursday at Monroe Funeral Home Milford.
James A. Walker was named president of the Clermont County Bar Association at a regular meeting at Terrace Park Country Club last Wednesday evening. Other officers are Lucien Dawson as vice president and Judge Orville H. Halbisch as secretary and treasurer. A memorial to Edwin C. Ely prepared by Eli H. Speidel, Judge Harry Britton and David H. Stevenson was presented and accepted. a copy to be filed with the Clerk of Courts.
The Withamsville Tobasco PTA will hold a meeting on Tuesday evening November 12 1946 at eight o clock. New chairman Mrs Emanuel Ceiner has prepared an interesting program in observance of Thanksgiving and American Education Week.
Batavia U B Church invites the public to a worship service Sunday, November 10 at 10 30 am led by the W M A and Otterbein Guild. Guest speaker Marceline Viduyal, a Philippine Islands native studying at the University of Cincinnati, will also sing. Rev I E Jenkins, pastor, announces the event.
Beginning this week the weekly feature Looking Backwards appears on the Courier editorial page marking a new placement for the nostalgic look at past events.
Sunday, Austin Melton, 38, of Cincinnati, accidentally shot himself while hunting on the Ratliffs farm near Pt. Isabel. He was found after 90 minutes with wounds to the left chest and arm, treated by Dr. C. F. Barber, and transported to Christ Hospital in Cincinnati in serious condition. His wife Ollie was at home.
Funeral services were held for Dr. O. B. Martin of Williamsburg at J. Issac Malham Funeral Home. Martin, a Democratic candidate for County Coroner in the upcoming election, received 4,065 votes before his death was publicly known, with many voters choosing straight-party ballot.
Funeral services were held for Harry Eugene Ely 22 veteran of Bantam at Old Bethel Church after he shot himself Thursday morning. He was found beside his mother's grave by friend Russell Valentine after leaving the cemetery, died later at Christ Hospital Cincinnati. Investigators noted powder burns and found a note. no motive was determined. Ely had enlisted at 18 and did odd jobs since discharge.
Blue Forget-Me-Not flowers will be sold on the streets of villages in Clermont County on November 9 10 and 11 Proceeds will aid rehabilitation service and emergency relief for disabled veterans.
Regular services start at Lindale Baptist Church with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. Rev. Maurice L Bates, recently from Kentucky, will lead each Sunday service and plans to move his family to the community soon. He has 16 years of ministry, plus experience as a writer and teacher. The sermon theme is The Meaning of Redemption. Public invited.
Revival services will begin at Locust Corner Church on November 10 under the direction of Rev. O W Robbins. Evening services start at 8 p m each night and the public is invited to attend.
The Clermont National Grangers plan a gathering at Batavia U B Church on Saturday evening November 23. A potluck supper will be served at 7 o'clock with the program to begin at 8 p m. Seventh degree members are invited to attend.
Armistice Day parades are scheduled in Amelia and Williamsburg both sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Amelia hosts a 2 p.m. parade Sunday November 10 with services at 2:30 p.m. at the Amelia school building. Williamsburg assembles veterans at the bridge at 7 p.m. for a procession to the school for an 8 p.m. program.
Frank Hoggatt, county superintendent, is at Bethesda Hospital Cincinnati recovering from surgery. He is reported to be doing well. Sally Greno Keen enrolls at Ohio Wesleyan University as Ohio Wesleyan records a fall enrollment of 2,100 students.
A 1925 Batavia bridge photo recalls a 1933 authorized replacement. Construction spanned winter with a temporary East Fork alignment. The new bridge was dedicated August 18, 1934, after a contest submission by Mrs. Milton Hatick for a local October Snapshot Prize.
A Halloween party held on October 30 at H. D. Harrison’s Willowville farm drew about 75 children in festive dress. A bonfire, roasted wieners, candy, and peanuts followed, and an Annual Halloween Party Club was formed with H. D. Harrison as President and Willard Wisby as Vice-President among others.
A turkey shoot and other entertainment are set for Sunday at the St. Thomas More church grounds in Withamsville. The event runs through the afternoon and evening with ample shells provided by organizers.
The obituary notes Dale Ely died in England, survived by his father and a circle including three sisters Shirley Cook Alice Moore and Evelyn Griffin a brother Care Ely a half sister Martha Ely and a half brother Edward Ely.
Funeral services are set for Wednesday for Elizabeth Watson Hayden 91 of Felicity mother of John Hayden state representative. She died Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Albert Watson. Survived by three sons John Fred and Clarence she was a Felicity resident and active in Felicity Methodist Church and Willard Lodge. Batavia Woman's Club invites Fifty Club guests at Hotel Gibson Thursday morning November 14. Transportation Committee includes Mrs R H Majoewaky and Mrs John Friendy.
The Cross orchard at Amelia earned honorable mention among Ohio’s top commercial apple orchards for low insect and disease damage in a state survey of 55 orchards. Ohio State University extension entomologist Prof. T H Parks announced the findings. The Honor Group includes ten orchards at 98.5 percent clean or higher, with eight more at least 97 percent.
Willard Rebecca Lodge No. 492 of Felicity hosted the annual district meeting of the School of Instruction. State leaders Mrs. Cora Dunlap and Mrs. Anna I. Henderson attended as state noble grand and state secretary. Dinner was served in the school lunchroom.
Clermont County followed the national trend, voting solidly Republican. Governor candidates Herbert and Lausche led, with Herbert the GOP choice and Lausche the Democrat. McCowen Hayden and Hill won clear victories in their races, while other contests showed wide margins for Republicans.
In Clermont County, preliminary returns favored school bond issues in Felicity Franklin and Goshen districts. Felicity Franklin reported 545 yes to 224 no, Goshen 311 yes to 86 no. Milford unofficial results showed a defeat for the operating levy 496 to 306, while a 1.5 million bond retirement proposal passed 494 to 305.
Earl Neville received 30 days in jail and a $200 fine after a jury trial in Clermont County Common Pleas Court on petty larceny. Edgar Kennel of Cincinnati was awarded $625 in a civil suit Kennel vs Tyler over real estate commissions involving Rosco Tyler’s Olive Branch property. Robert Boots will face trial before Judge Harry Britton Faday in an assault and battery case.
Samuel Foster ten suffered a serious left hand injury when a cartridge exploded in a classroom at Amelia school Monday around 3 p m. The incident required amputation of the thumb and forefinger and also wounded his left eye. Foster was taken to Children's Hospital Cincinnati for treatment. The cartridge source involved Herbert Stockman eleven who received a scalp wound and sat beside the victim. Stockman’s brother had brought the cartridges home from service.
A forty year old Courier clipping found in Mrs. Clarence Slade’s attic notes a December 7 1906 play The Union Depot for a Day. Cast includes John Glancy as Depot Master Earl Fishback as ticket agent Eldon Slade as Newsboy and Teal Parrott Glancy and Dimmitt as strolling Italians, performed for Batavia Public Library via the Woman’s Club.
A Batavia based group schedules a regular meeting Monday evening at 8 o'clock. The agenda lists miscellaneous lunch and brief updates on local matters.
Winners announced in Batavia by the Women's Christian Temperance Union for a contest among fourth to sixth graders. Top prizes went to Peggy Roach first, Helen Roach second, Cecilia Fette third, Harold Patrase fourth, and James Graw fifth. posters to be displayed in the local churches.
Mrs Leontine Fagley of Bethel sues in Clermont County Common Pleas Court seeking 45000 damages over her husband's death at a cattle crossing on his farm near Bethel. Actions name Fred Reed truck operator and Roy Stanforth driver, with 35000 against Reed and 10000 against Stanforth.
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