Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

The Clermont Courier in Batavia, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1931

Page

1

Disappearance of Locust Corner Woman Ends Peacefully

Mrs. Homer Smith of Locust Corner vanished after voting on Tuesday of last week and was found Wednesday afternoon at a friend’s home on Mentor Street in Cincinnati. Sheriff Roberts and deputies conducted an all night search but she remained elusive until she reached safety with acquaintances. Four of her children were in school during the disappearance.

Homer Smith Locust Corner Mentor Street Cincinnati Sheriff Roberts A. W. Meinken W. E. Kain Kyle Moyer

Garden Club Meeting in Batavia Features Error Analysis

Batavia Garden Club plans a Monday meeting November 16 at Mrs. Wiley Miller's home. The program, presented by speaker Mrs. D B Phillips, will address responses to errors in last year's garden effort.

Batavia Garden Club Wiley Miller D. B. Philips

Former Clermonter Walter S. Smith Retires After 39 Years

Walter S. Smith of Williamsburg Ohio retires Oct 31 1931 after 39 years in railway and postal service. He served 28 years with Pearl Service in Ohio and California and was elected to Special Clerk in Los Angeles where he recently retired. The Live Wire praises his 100 percent dedication and courteous conduct.

Walter S. Smith Williamsburg Ohio U.S. Mail Service California OR Raunias Los Angeles Mr. Smith James Kain Wm Lytle Clermont County Cincinnati Live Wire Postal Service P. P. O’brien Walter 8. Smith Arcade Annex P. O Smith Federal Civil Service

Bass fishing shines on Hast Fork shores

The Hast Fork bass fishing is described as excellent with many good sized fish and strong bites as water stays cool and clear. Representative Walter Rauscher warns Clermont County residents that men are using his name to sell a paper or book on tax reduction without authority.

Walter Rauscher Clermont County

Time Limit Sets for Candidate Expense Filing

Time for filing candidate expense accounts ends ten days after November 3, making November 14 the deadline. Many candidates have not filed yet. No certificate of election will be issued until this requirement is met by E. S. Rush, clerk.

E. S. Rush

Veteran Gene Burnett Dies in Batavia Home

Civil War veteran Gene Henry Burnett died Monday at his Batavia home after a period of poor health. He leaves a son Court, a daughter Mrs. J. B. Miller, and a stepson Elza Wood. Funeral arrangements are with Moore Funeral Home and burial will be in Union Cemetery.

Henry Burnett Batavia Court J. B. Miller Elza Wood Moore Funeral Home

Joseph Regan Dead Famous American Irish Tenor

Joseph Regan an American Irish tenor died suddenly at the Wellington Hotel in New York on Monday evening November 9. He kept a summer home at Glen Este Ohio and was married to Alberta Curliss Regan a Clermont County woman. He had many friends in the area.

Joseph Regan Wellington Hotel New York Glen Este Ohio Alberta Curliss Regan Clermont County

Farm Bureau Meetings Set Across Townships

Local Farm Bureau chapters schedule meetings in Locust Corner Felicity Goshen Newtonsville Perthtown from November 12 to 19 at 8:00 P M. Reports from the Annual State meeting in Columbus will be presented. Winter activities plans and Felicity Dairy Calf Club 4H program featured. AUL members urged to attend.

Locust Corner Felicity Township Hall Goshen Town Hall Newtonsville Perthtown Columbus Felicity Dairy Calf Club Felicity

Raid Clears 60 Gallon Still in Wayne Township

Deputy Sheriff A W Meinken led a raid with W F Kain and Fred Croswell capturing a 60 gallon still four barrel mash and two gallons of whiskey on the Xenia road. Owner Edw Graff and operator were taken to Batavia county jail where he pleaded guilty, fined 350 dollars plus costs, and jailed until paid. Graff had recently moved from Cincinnati to Clermont county.

A. W. Meinken W.F. Kain Fred Croswell Wayne Township Xenia Road Edw. Graff Batavia Chas Graff Cincinnati Clermont County

Distinguished Guest Prisoners Arraigned Watch Your Step

United States Senator William Bulow of South Dakota visited Batavia area relatives and spoke at a school. He was raised near Pt Pleasant and later became the state’s only Democratic governor now serving in Washington. Austin McMullen died at his Jackson Pike home on Sunday November 8. Interment at Milford. John Henry Burnett died November 9. services at Stirling Moore Funeral Home. Common Pleas Court indicted several Norwood and Amelia residents on charges including non support and burglary. some pleas guilty or deferred sentences. Hunting season delayed to Monday November 16. licenses required on or off property. report violations to Game Protector Frank W. Stagg.

United States William Bulow South Dakota Clermont Ed Ross Batavia Pt. Pleasant West Shortly Washington D.C Austin McMullen Jackson Pike Stirling Moore Mesdames Blanche Zitcher Bertha Clemons Mable Jack Harry Harley Walter Wilbur Austin Charles McMullen Milford John Henry Burnett John B., Miller Common Pleas Court Clarence Cole Norwood Walter Wood Joe Bateman Robi Moore Jos. Ferrer Mansfield Reformatory Bob Young Amelia Wayne Joslin Frank W. Stagg

Armistice Day Observances Planned in Batavia and Milford

Armistice Day will be observed in Batavia today with Taps at 11 a.m. or after Henry Burnett's funeral. In Moscow there will be afternoon exercises as the Junior Order of Moscow presents a flag pole and the American Legion posts a flag. The Clermont County Drum Corps will perform, and in the evening the County Drum Corps will play in Milford along with an Armistice Day parade.

Batavia Henry Burnett Moscow Order of Moscow John Farine American Legion Clermont County Milford

Robbery at Cyclone Store in Sardinia nets $600 in goods

Robbers entered the Cyclone Store at Sardinia last Wednesday night and stole about $600 worth of goods using a stolen car. The haul was taken to Williams burg where Dr. Wallace's car was seized, then driven to Kline hill west of Batavia and ditched. Deputies recovered the goods and car and identified them with the Sardinia owner. no suspects yet.

Cyclone Sardinia Williamsburg Dr. Wallace Kline Hill Batavia A. W. Meinken W. E. Kain Geo. Richards

Amelia boxing cards set for 30 rounds headlined by Mack and Burk

Boxing event at Amelia features an eight round main bout with Johnny Mack and Sailor Burk of New York. Semi final sees Teddy Small of Tabasco vs Johnny Burns of Cincinnati. Burns has two prior arena bouts including a knockout of Sid Bailey on November 4. Other four round fights include Jackie Cooper vs Roy White and Jean Calhoun vs Wentwith. Additional four round bouts complete the card.

Johnny Mack Sailor Burk New York Teddy Small Tabasco Johnny Burns Cincinnati Burns Sid Bailey Fairfax Jackie Cooper Mt. Washington Roy White Williamsville Jean Calhoun Wentwith

Distribution of Mothers' Pensions Fund Granted

The Probate Court finds the named mothers entitled to pension after examining the Applications for Mothers' Pensions and the Probation Officer's report. It distributes 1810.00 from the Mothers' Pension fund among the recipients.

Homer C. Johnson

Tax law Qs and A s for real estate and personal property

Ohio Tax Law interpreted by the Cincinnati chapter outlines payment timing for real estate taxes on December 20 and June 20 halves. Personal property and intangible taxes require half with the return and the remainder by September 20. Penalties include 50 percent tax and possible criminal prosecution.

Cincinnati Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants

Filling Station Robbed in Marathon, $26 Oil Stolen

Robbery at Mr McGe bean’s filling station in Marathon occurred Saturday night. Entry was through a window and oil was taken along with $26. Sheriff Roberts and deputies investigated but no clues about the burglars.

McGebean Marathon

Women gather to can for unemployed aid at Bethel Church

About 25 women met Wednesday and Thursday in the Bethel Christian Church basement to make apple butter for the unemployed. Apples were donated by Gail Hannah and Herman Fagley. They prepared 132 quarts and have canned nearly 400 quarts of peaches tomatoes pear and apple butter. A village church committee oversees the work and will distribute the canned goods to those in special need during winter.

Bethel Christian Church Gail Hannah Herman Fagley

Public Installation Of Legion Officers At Bath Armory

A joint community party and public installation of American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary officers is set for Friday at 8 o'clock at Bath via Armory. Paul M. Herbert will install the officers, joined by state and district officers. A dinner for Legion members and their guests is planned at 6 30 at MET church in Batavia, with the program featuring entertainment and luncheon.

American Legion Ladies” Auxiliary Bath Armory Paul M. Herbert Legion MET Batavia The

Locust Corner Grange Elects Officers For November Session

Locust Corner Grange held its regular meeting on November 4 with good attendance. Officers elected were George Behymer master A W Knause overseer Anna Spitzmiller lecturer Milton Behymer steward Edward Meyer secretary William Livengood treasurer Isabella Livengood ceres Carol Knause Pomona Hattie Leslie lady manager Richard Knause business agent. A drill team committee was formed and a lunch plan agreed with men to provide monthly meals. The next meeting is November 18 with a surprise program by the men.

Locust Corner Grange George Behymer Masjers A. W. Knause Anna Spitamiller Milton Behy Farfy Sh Urer Edward Meyer William’ Livengood Isabella’ Livengood Ceres Carol ‘Knause Pomona

Arrests and a Still Seizure Near Batavia and Brazier

Deputy A W Meinken and Kyle Moyer arrested Frank Buckle at the Batavia town hall with liquor concealed in his auto and jailed him. Next deputies Meinken Kain Moyer and Croswell captured a still at a home near Brazier. Judge White fined Buckle $350 and costs on Monday. he remains in jail.

A. W.meinken Kyle Moyer Frank Buckle Batavia Meinken Kain Moyer Croswell Brazier White

Mt Carmel School Highlights Activities And Honors

In October the Primary room students show strong attendance with eleven girls and nine boys on the honor roll. Fourth grade pupil Lowell Rust earns 100 percent in all subjects except English. Fifth and sixth graders post perfect spelling marks, and the seventh to eighth graders boast a 4 of 5 baseball season. The Civics Club shifts to Wally Ball and Basket Ball as the Boy Scouts support a Safety First Campaign.

India Lowell Rust Bertha Burkhardt Hazel Kaye Justin Townsley Lester Jones Lauretta Rumpke Betty Andres Dorothy Keller Civics Club Boy Scouts

Also Mentioned on This Page

Red Cross Hughes American Red Cross Garden Club Clermonter U.S. Mail Ser Vice In Pense Farm Bureau Orville Halbisch Charles White Clermont Coun Anna Walker Emma Fagen Anna Kennedy Sidney Brown Loveland Tena Hayden Katie Kruck Bethel Nora Boggs Ville Carrie Ertle May Frey Emma Caldwell Perintown Pearl Shinn Grace Philhower Nada Gregory Martha Malarkey Mil Iva Waits Minnie Adams Mattie Rice Loretta Smith Winsburg Lola Laycock Mary Faulkner Arrennneneneneee E. Duchemin Gallie Gaylor Pleasant Pla Aeeneee Deen H. Woodmansee Clermont Co Ohio Tax Commission Adam Meyer Chas. Hartmetz Lela St »Nelick Chas, Boles Peter Hartmetz Holtly Fred Hartmetz Near Henry Busch Chas, Miller Grange News Mt. Carmel School
Search Courier

Search the The Clermont Courier Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Clermont Courier?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication