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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1929

Page

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County Election Results On Amendment And School Board

Official counts show amendment yes 4653 no 2575, with statewide swing of about 200000. County road levy carried. school bond issues and three mill levies for five years also passed. County school board tallies list Pattison supporters leading three seats. Bagby slate led in others. Batavia election office to receive candidate expense reports within ten days. Batavia Woman's Club meets Nov 16 with program on pottery and music.

Larkin Burdsall Croswell Stoddard Fitzpatrick Bunyan Pattison Bagby Election Board Batavia Goshen Moscow

Auto Crash Hurts Mrs Guilforte in Backbone Hill Ditch

Mrs T P Guilforte of Welston was driving down Backbone hill near Jess Haworths when her car left the road and crashed into a ditch breaking several ribs. Other passengers escaped injury. Moor’s ambulance transported her to the hospital.

T. P. Guilforte Welston Backbone Hill Jess Haworth’s Moor

Batavia Churches Seek Youth Involvement

Editorial notes lack of young people in Methodist and Presbyterian circles in Batavia. With no youth societies since summer and the Beechwood revival over, efforts are urged to revive interest to avoid future decline. The U B church remains well attended by both young and old.

Batavia Young Peoples’ Society Beechwood U. B

No Bill Found In Delaware Girls' Industrial Home Probe

The grand jury dismissed after a seven day session with no indictments on charges of drinking and immorality at the Girls' Industrial Home in Delaware. Prosecuting Attorney Winston W. Hill withheld further steps despite 90 witnesses' testimony. Mrs. J. P. Elton and her husband run the home. The prosecutor had asked the panel to probe conditions at the home. The home’s management has been in their hands for years. In Batavia Ohio the radio doctor operates from the M and T Radio and Electric Co store. If you have a quick radio bring it into Dr. Bill.

Delaware Winston W. Hill J. P. Elton Hillsboro M. and T. Radio and Electric Co Batavia Ohio Bill

Red Cross Drive Launches in Clermont County

A Red Cross membership drive opened Sunday night at Batavia M. E. Church with a large audience. District Sept. George gave an Armistice Day sermon honoring World War boys, Eli Speidel spoke on the war and Red Cross aid, and Mrs. Chas Massey outlined relief efforts. Judges Davies and Nichols spoke. 285 memberships were signed with American Legion and Auxiliary aiding.

Red Cross Clermont County Batavia M Judge Davies Judge Nichols American Legion and Auxiliary Rev Troxel Abbott Supt. George

Monterey Ladies' Aid Surprises Mrs. Rapp With Birthday Dinner

The Monterey Ladies' Aid met at Wildwood Farm, honoring president Mrs. Laura Rapp for her birthday with a complete chicken dinner, two birthday cakes, and a sweater gift. Fifty members registered before dinner. Mrs. Willoby attended. next meeting will be November 21 at Mrs. C. Clemons.

Monterey Ladies’ Aid Wildwood Farm Laura Rapp Willoby Reinister Aid

Ohio Can ners Hold Annual Convention In Columbus

Ohio Canners Association to meet in Columbus December 10 and 11 with several hundred attendees expected. Reports indicate a short crop of berries and vegetables for canning though demand remains strong due to high quality Ohio canned foods and rising consumption. Officers listed include James Stoops as President and Roy Irons as Secretary Treasurer with directors Webb Campbell and others. Clermont County is noted as a leading tomato canning area. On November 6 1929 Earnest J Campbell and Nina E Clark were wed in Batavia with witnesses including Harold Clark and Judge Woodmansee.

Clermont County Ohio Canners Association Columbus Ohio The James Stoops van Wert H. A. Orr Circleville Roy Irons Clyde A. L. Sharp Celina H. W. Brinker CG. C. McDonald, Jr Elyria Webb Campbell Conneaut Evan Reicheldorfer Chillicothe Clermont

Fire Nearly Destroys John Hahn Home

A spark ignited the roof of John Hahn’s residence last Wednesday afternoon, burning a hole before firefighters arrived. The bucket brigade kept the blaze from spreading, saving the property from water damage.

John Hahn

Road meeting advances state road plan in Bethel area

A well attended meeting in meen last Thursday, led by Roy Miller of the State Highway Department, discussed establishing a State road from Bethel through Salt Air to Point Pleasant on the Ohio river. John Hay urged road improvements and a rousing Friday meeting followed in Blanchester with large turnout from Clermont County.

Meen Roy Miller State Highway Department Bethel Salt Point Pleasant Ohio River Columbus John Hay Blanchester Batavia

County commissioners meet November 4 transact numerous payments

County officials approved a long list of expenditures including labor, stone and gravel, lumber, gas, stamps, and supplies. Items referenced include Batavia Ice Plant, Citizens Garage, Hathaway Stamp Co, Wilke Coal Co, West Publishing Co, and numerous individuals with payments for labor, hauling, and materials. The record reads as a detailed payroll and a public works disbursement ledger.

Sam Ausman Batavia Mont Brunk G. E. Baynes Fred Creig Ollie Clemons C. E. Crutchfield Citizens Garage Carlier & Craver Fitzwater Oscar Glancy Emerson Metzger T. Norris L. Peterson Wilson Pringle St’eam Pringle Felicity Road Robert Roberts Pris John J. Rogers Lulu Ross Frank Robinson Batavia-Hiklick Same Batavia-Back Run Johnson Co Trisler L. G. Tuttle John Winters Wilke Coal Co West Publishing Co O. P. Judge J. D. White L. Walker

Universal Wireless to Build Milford Ohio Transmission Station

Universal Wireless Communication Co. Inc plans a new commercial transmission station on Buckwheat Ave near the former Clemency Fitzwater farm in Milford Ohio. The facility will cover 118 acres with a 40 by 85 foot concrete building, powered by Union Gas and Electric, employing 10 operators, and handling coded messages routed via Cincinnati offices.

Buckwheat Clemency Fitzwater Farm Milford Ohio Transmission Bldg Cincinnati Universal 2500 Wireless Communication Co., Inc Buffalo N. Y Be International Universal Wireless Communication Co DrIck Walis Union Gas and Electric Co Milford

Notice to Candidates on Filing Expenses Under Corrupt Practices Act

Under the Corrupt Practice Act all candidates must file a statement of expense with the County Board of Deputy State Supervisors of Election for Clermont County at Batavia within ten days after the election. A copy goes to the Secretary of State at Columbus. A. Rush, Clerk. Plus, new officers for Batavia Masonic Lodge F and A M are listed with W M Joseph P. Moeschl and officers, and Royal Arch Masons No. 112 named tenants and officers.

County Board of Clermont County Batavia Secretary of State Columbus Rush

Paxton, Clarke County Attorney, Dies in South Charleston

Former Clermonter Harry W. Paxton died Friday at his South Charleston home after a heart attack. He was a well known Clarke county attorney and son of the late Thomas Paxton of Loveland, with cousins Thomas B. Paxton of Cincinnati and Elizabeth Paxton of Batavia.

Harry W. Paxton Clarke County Thomas Paxton Loveland South Charleston Ohio Mr. Paxton Thomas B. Paxton Cincinnati Elizabeth Paxton Batavia

Tobacco Market Looks Strong Ahead of Open Sale

The tobacco market opens the sale season next month with forecasts of heavier crop ready for market than in years past. Ideal weather for stripping in the past ten days boosted grower activity, and last week proved especially busy as growers prepare if prices are satisfactory to move most of the crop by Christmas ready for delivery.

Bettman Rules Gasoline Tax Funds May Be Used On Any Road

Attorney General Gilbert Bettman ruled that when a county has no unimproved dirt roads within its system the township may apply its share of gasoline line tax proceeds to any road project including construction reconstruction or widening.

Gilbert Bettman

Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support

It is with deepest gratitude we thank relatives and friends for kindness during our bereavement. We acknowledge songs, floral contributions, and the kindness of Mr. Maham. Special thanks to Rev. Curtis Robinson and Rev Frank Williamson. Mary McMillen and Family.

Maham Curtis Robinson Frank Williamson Mary McMillen Afl

Feeding Experiment With Jersey Cows Rations Compared

Sixteen Jersey cows split into two groups of eight receive two months of high and low protein grain rations. Each cow weighed at start and end of period. groups swapped after each period. Results show milk cost benefits for high protein at times, with consistent roughage and hay intake.

Jersey W. E. Weaver

Sunday Services at Batavia Church by Rev Love

Rev Love of Lane Seminary Cincinnati preached at Batavia Presbyterian to a large appreciative audience. He is an able speaker and the sermon with special music was enjoyed by all. He will fill the pulpit here until spring. The public is cordially invited.

Rev Love Lane Seminary Cincinnati Batavia Presbyterian Church

Coon Hunters Face Ban on Tree Climbers

Southern Ohio coon hunters are restricted from using tree climbers. The law aims to protect coon den trees, with fines likely for violators found while hunting. Proponents say the statute safeguards habitat and den sites for raccoons.

Ohio

Opossum Raccoon Skunk Season Opens November 16

Hunting rules set open from November 16 to February 1 for opossum raccoon and skunk. Rabbits harvest runs November 16 to January 1 with a daily limit of five. A license and landowner permission are required. Next steps and permit importance noted.

Loveland Boy Dies From House Fire Ordeal

Frank Marston aged 14 son of Rev. Charles Marston of Loveland Ohio died from burns at home after attempting to build a furnace fire. His mother heard him screaming at the church and her clothing caught fire. He died soon after at noon. The body was taken to Maryville Tennessee for burial after funeral services.

Frank Marston Charles Marston Loveland Ohio Presbyterian Church F. H. Leever Maryville Tenn

Water Sprouts Pruning Key to Controlling Apple Aphids

Ohio expert Dr. C. R. Cutright says removing water sprouts during dormant pruning can destroy overwintering eggs of the green apple aphid and curb next year’s outbreaks. On grafted trees when removing sprouts is not possible, apply targeted spraying in spring.

C. R. Cutright Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station Cutright

Endorsed call for Red Cross farm relief support

Arthur M. Hyde urges American farmers to back the Red Cross to expand relief and rural services. He cites Red Cross help after floods, its health programs, rural nurses, hygiene teaching, and aid to ex-service men on the farm, urging broader membership.

Red Cross Mississippi Delta American Red Cross Arthur M. Hyde

Whitaker School Minstrel Show and Wedding Benefit

On Friday evening the fifteenth Whitaker school pupils present a minstrel show and Wedding of Way Back in the basement of United Brethren church to benefit Band No 8 of the Ladies' Aid. Refreshments will be served. Time 7:45.

Whitaker School United Brethren Church

Dogs Attack Milner’s Sheep at Wiggensville

Two dogs mauled a Milner flock killing two sheep and wounding six more with badly lacerated throats. Milner heard the sheep bleating at night and investigated, shooting the large yellow dog. a smaller dog escaped.

Wm. T. Milner Wiggonsville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Batavia Woman’s Club Miller Obio Moore Music Miss Wilke Red Cross Drive Earnest J. Campbell Nina E. Clark E. Burdsall Harold Clark Judge Woodmansee Hugh McAfee Hnildine Batavia Masonic Lodge Joseph P. Moeschl W. M Clarence A. Ungelhaem S. W. Jacob E. Friend J. W. James B. Waasner S. D. George R. McKay J. DA. C. Nash Treas Edwin C. Ely Louis C. Bauer Walter Krekeler W. O. Robinson Tyler Chas. G. White Wm. J. Johns E. R. Ungelhuem Trustees Royal Arch Masons Donald G. Jamieson H. P George T Jacob E. Friend Chas. S Violet James B. Wasner Clarence L. Slade Lawrence W. White John Huntington A.C. Nash Clermonter Tobacco Market Lehigh J. O. Fuhr Williamsburg Ossi
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