Clermont county voters show low turnout in 1927 election
A sparse turnout marked election day across Ohio and Clermont county with few names on ballots. Mayors, school boards and council races appear in some towns while long writing in candidates was used in place of nominating papers. Bond measures and bills fared poorly, with Clermont county voting against a $30,000 improvement bond and plans for a centralized heating system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Cutter
Loveland
John Parker
Batavia
Tom Carter
Robert Walters
C. Fitzpatrick
Ansteadt
Robinson
Winter
Larkin
Krantz
Knauer
Marshall
No Time Extension for 1928 Ohio License Plates
Columbus reports no extensions on license plate purchases for 1928. The 1927 plates must be retired by midnight December 1, with the new allotment available December 1 and distribution by December 21, but plates cannot be used before December 21 and must be on the vehicle by January 1.
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Columbus
Ohio
Batavia Woman's Club Holds Regular Meeting
The Batavia Woman's Club met at Mrs. James M. Griffith's home last Saturday with programs on Birds of the Midwest, Florida history, and park trails. Attendance was good and the program enjoyed by all. The next meeting is set for November 16 at Mrs. H. D. Nichols's home.
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Batavia Woman's Club
James M. Griffith
Willie
Florida
Armistice Day events in Blanchester mark 1917 training site
Blanchester D A R and Chamber of Commerce plan Armistice Day on November 11. A parade forms at 1 PM with the 1st Division Historic exhibit from Mound Builders to Civil War. Old Co. B Rainbow Division survivors join the 2nd Division led by Blanchester Band and Co F 147th Infantry as escort. Speakers include Benson W. Hough and Col. Chalmers R. Wilson. All veterans urged to attend. Mobilize at the Armory at 12 o'clock. program rain or shine in the auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanchester
D. A. R. and
Co. B
Rainbow Division
Co. F
147Th Infantry
Blanchester Drum Corp
Ohio
Benson W. Hough
166Th Infantry
U. S
S-W
Opening basketball game set for November 18 at Batavia Armory
The season opener features Batavia and New Richmond at the Batavia Armory on Friday November 18 with a large county crowd expected. Both teams are well qualified to deliver a strong contest.
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Batavia Armory
New Richmond
Fox Hunters Open Week in Adams County Derby Win
The Northern Kentucky and Southern Ohio Fox Hunters Association spent a week at Manchester Adams County with 60 dogs starting in a derby. Jack Knauer’s Cock of the Walk won first prize as local Clermont County dogs were noted for quality amid few foxes.
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Kentucky
Southern Ohio
Fox Hunters’ Association
Adams County
Manchester
Jack Knauer
Clermont County
Supreme Court Abolishes X Requirement on Ballot Names
The court rules that writing a candidate's name on a ballot shows voter intent and ballots need not bear an X. Local officials have not yet received word and may apply the ruling to yesterday's New York region election. The Niagara Fire Company of New Richmond thanks supporters for October 81 success.
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Supreme Court
Associated Press
Columbus
Niagara Fire Company
New Richmond
Judge Nichols hosts moving picture night of Pt Pleasant views
Judge H L Nichols and wife entertained friends with a moving picture showing Pt Pleasant scenes from October 29 dedication of Grant Cabin and Bridge. Attorney G A Ginter, in partnership with Nichols, presented the first successful reel. Sunday brought surprise cold with a 20 degree register and frozen radiators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Nichols
Pt. Pleasant
Grant Cabin
G. A. Ginter
Sunday-School Party Boosts Church Enrollment
The M. E. church Sunday-school party last Friday drew a large crowd. Each class contributed to the program and refreshments, praised as beneficial for organization growth. Superintendent Huntington earns much credit for the party and the current strong Sunday school enrollment.
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M. E
Huntington
Chicken Thieves Operate in Clermont County
In Amelia area a 1927 theft from H. E. Fullen’s home removed 18 Barred Rock roosters. A $50 reward is offered for information leading to arrest and conviction. The owner laments theft of his chickens and dog, noting the truck is nearly gone and the flock will suffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Amelia
H. E. Fullen
Choir surprising pastor gifts inkstand and hymn event
Last Thursday the choir and families surprised the pastor and director with an inkstand and two gold pens after a social lunch. Otterbein Guild presented a missionary play to a large audience Sunday. Next Sunday features communion, 7:30 pm Armistice service with address by the new Presbyterian minister and Red Cross music, all welcome. Obituary notes Elmira E Day March born June 30 1845 died October 24 1927 at Crosstown Ohio. She married Joseph March in 1878 moved to Nebraska, no children, reared a foster daughter, many friends, funeral by Wm Brown with Job 5 26. Royal Arch Masons of Batavia held inspection and officer election with a large turnout.
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Otterbein Guild
Presbyterian Church
The
Red Cross
Elmira E. March
Aaron
Julia Day
Crosstown
Caroline Codling
Joseph March
Nebraska
Earth
God
Officers Elected At Batavia Post 287 For 1928
Frank W. Weaver Post 287 Batavia Ohio elected officers including Clyde Tom as Commander James Patchell first vice commander Homer Wilson second vice commander Peter Peterson eight vice commander Guy Craver adjutant Harold D Nichols finance officer Col Julius A Penn chaplain Brice Hendrixson color bearers Elton Weaver Homer Wilson color guards Gerald Iles Guy Craver Taps will be blown November 11th for Armistice Day nine year anniversary. County posts meet at Loveland Armistice Day with program. county officers to be installed November 28 by George Denny state commander of Ohio Legion. Also Miss Florence M Sapp married Raymond H Schultz November 8 at Rev Brackney's Norwood Grace M E church home ceremony followed by reception. They will reside at 3924 Regent Ave Norwood Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Weaver
Batavia
Ohio
Clyde Tom
James Patchell
Homer Wilson
Peter Peterson
Guy Craver
Harold D. Nichols
Julius A. Penn
Brice Hendrixson
Elton Weaver
Gerald Iles
Loveland
George Denny
The
Legion of Ohio
Florence M. Sapp
Raymond H. Schultz
Brackney
Norwood Grace M. E. Church
Clara Paul
Arnold Ansteatt
Alice Sapp
Regent Avenue
Norwood
Electrocuted signalman at Otway depot
William A. Fisher, 84, of McDermott and N and W signalman, was electrocuted on a railroad signal tower near Otway depot around 9 o clock Wednesday morning. He slipped while making repairs, grabbing the high voltage wire with his right hand, burning forefingers and ear, and was found dead on the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otway
Ohio
William A. Fisher
McDermott
Fisher
Fertilizer mixtures boost corn root growth at Iowa station
The Iowa Experiment Station reports that corn shows stronger primary and secondary root growth with mixed or complete fertilizers versus acid phosphate alone. Germination and root development decline when fertilizer is placed in direct contact with seeds, according to Research Bulletin No. 104.
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Iowa Station
Iowa Experiment Station
Ear Piercing Shootout in Peebles Lobs Left Ear
Bee Hoosier of two miles from Peebles is shot in the left ear near Frost pool room. Will Whitley of Peach Mountain is held by county authorities on a charge of shooting following an argument. The incident happened Monday night about 9 30 in front of the pool room with Hoosier masked at the time.
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Peebles
Ohio
Bee Hoosier
Will Whitley
Peach Mountain
Frost Pool Room
Rabbits Hunting Law Goes Into Effect
On November 15 the rabbit hunting law takes effect and all available guns are pressed into service. Hunters’ licenses are selling rapidly and Powe remains profitable for those planning to hunt. Reports indicate the game is plentiful.
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Powe
Community Meet at Goshen Township November 12
Goshen Township hosts a community meeting on November 12 featuring Song-America, a talk on feeding and managing the dairy cow by Preston Ferree, and music by John Glancy. Additional items include feeding and housing winter poultry by C. B. Harlow, a Pilgrim landing brush, a contest, and lunch with 25 cents per family plus candy cakes and fruit to bring. Program committee members are Mesdames John Heywood Ray Ferree and W H Hobson.
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Goshen Township
America
Preston Ferree
John Glancy
Harlow
Brush
John Heywood
Ray Ferree
W. H. Hobson
Bethel Completes 150 Entry Garden and Lawn Contest
Bethel Ohio held the Better Gardens and Lawns Contest sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and other groups. The Womens Club carried it through with prizes awarded Saturday night, boosting interest in home town beautification and garden productivity. The first year drew 150 entries with many participants entering multiple contests and organizers hoping for another event next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Ohio
Chamber of Commerce
Woman’s Club
Barn Burns During Wayne Township Family Social
Mr and Mrs C E Conover of Wayne township lost their barn and all contents in a Tuesday night fire while attending a masquerade in Edenton. The stock was turned out, fourteen tons of hay fodder and farming implements were destroyed. Origin unknown. The Conovers received some insurance coverage and the community offered sympathy.
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C. E. Conover
Wayne Township
Edenton
Care of Seed Corn and Marriage Noted in Williamsburg
Seed corn care emphasizes rapid drying after harvest to prevent disease and parasites, with germination tests to discard weak ears. The article also notes the Nov 6 marriage of Kenneth D. Hancock and Audery M. Sullivan at Rev Burdsall’s Batavia home with witnesses present.
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R. C. Thomas
Ohio
Kenneth D. Hancock
Bethel
Audery M. Sullivan
Williamsburg
Burdsall
Batavia
C. C. Hancock
Eva Rice
Earl Sullivan
John Bartley
A.J. Bath
Tate 4 H Achievement Program at Bethel Grange Ball
Tate 4 H Achievement program at Bethel Grange on November 3 at 8 p m features Randall Liming calling the meeting A H Pekuri welcomes the audience Orchestra performs Paul Dean presents B C C history Harry Norris speaks on club membership Dale Dean discusses club work My Trip to Tennessee is presented by Tate 8 C C Julia Beck performs a piano solo Talks by parents Address by Supt Pattison Certificates presented by County Agent Winemiller
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Tate
Bethel Grange
Randall Liming
A. H. Pekuri
Paul Dean
Harry Norris
Dale Dean
Julia Beck
C.C
Tennessee
Pattison
Co. Agt
Winemiller
Farmers Meetings Highlight 4H Club Achievements in Local Townships
Washington Moscow 4H and Farmers Meetings set for November 11 15 and 16 in Washington Stonelick and Monroe townships feature music demonstrations 4H talks and achievement certificates. County Agent to summarize year’s work and present awards with leaders Jean Lough Mary Marsh and Walter Smith coordinating programs and films.
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Washington
Stonelick
Monroe
Washington Township
Moscow
Moscow East W. C.C
C. E. Lough
Supt. Little
Jean Lough
Jean Lough- Stonelick Township, Owensville School House
Hoover Food
Owensville Livestock Clubs
Mary Marsh
Monroe Farmers Meeting
Franklin Church
Winemiller
Walter Smith
Clermont County Rural Letter Carriers Hold Large Meeting
The Clermont County Rural Letter Carriers met November 5 at J. N. Burnett’s New Richmond home with 24 carriers, the largest attendance ever. State W P B O Trout from Brown County spoke urging joining the association to improve service for carriers patrons and government. The ladies group met with 15 members, lunch followed, and the next meeting is set for January 7 1928 at Bethel C. All carriers urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
J. N. Burnett
New Richmond
W. P. B. O. Trout
Brown County
Richmond
Bethel
Farm Club Elects 1928 Officers After November Meeting
East Hill Farm Club met November 8 with strong attendance. A Federation of Farm Clubs report preceded the program with Thanksgiving papers by Mrs. Cover Mrs. Clara Glancy Mrs. Patterson Mrs. Mary Glancy and Mrs. DeFrates. Officers elected: Buerkle president Mary Glancy vice president Patterson secretary Buschbacker treasurer Clara Glancy press correspondent. A social hour followed with refreshments by Mrs. Patterson Dee.
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East Hill Farm Club
Federation of Farm Clubs
Cover
Clara Glancy
Patterson
Mary Glancy
Mra. DeFrates
Buerkle
Buschbacker
Mia
Patterson Dee
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Basket Ball
Clermont Dog
S. S. Party
U. B. Church
L. 8. Curry
Wm.Brown
Job
Royal Arch Masons of
Sapp—Schultz
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