Red Cross Seeks Clermont County Members Sets 5000 Goal
The Clermont county Red Cross drive aims for 5000 in membership Judge H L Nichols county chairman states confidence in reaching the goal The chapter in Batavia distributes garments to the needy and supports war veterans school children and patients The county sewing societies number about 300 women and ongoing hospital and financial assistance is noted Membership may be hard for those without work but its loss could threaten the chapter.
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Red Cross
Clermont County
H. L. Nichols
Batavia
Clover Progressive Farm Woman's Club Holds All Day Meeting
Members of the Clover Progressive Farm Woman's Club and three visitors enjoyed an all day gathering at Mrs. Carmen Henning's beautiful home. A nice dinner was served and the afternoon featured officer selections, special music readings contests and games. All departed with a sense of closer friendship after a pleasant day.
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Clover Progressive Frm Woman’s Club
Carmen Henning
Widening of Road Between Grant Highway and Batavia Initiated
The State Highway Department expands the roadway using ten trucks and 21 men. Slag and chips form the road bed. The project aims to boost county seat access from the south and improve Davis Hill section soon benefiting thousands of travelers.
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State Highway Department
Grant Highway
Hamlet
Batavia
Davis Hill
Prince of Peace Contest Winners Named at Local Methodist Church
Prince of Peace contest at the Methodist church drew three contestants Martha Budd Mervin Keller and George Plant. George Plant won the medal and earned entry to the county contest. Clermont county held seven contests this year with the county winner advancing to the congressional contest and then the state contest in Columbus the week of January 29.
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Martha Budd
Mervin Keller
George Plant
Columbus
Barbers’ License Applications Available
County Auditor B. L. Ketchum has received barbers license applications and they are now available. Barbers may obtain the forms by applying in person or by mail at the county auditor’s office.
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B. L. Ketchum
Birthday Dinner Honors Miss Mildred Kass Engagement
A Monday dinner on November 15 at Mrs. Jessie Motzer’s home honored Miss Mildred Kass of Hyde Park who announced her engagement to Fred W. Motzer of Amelia on November 11. Guests included Mildred Bradly Helen Singer Emma Collings Elesworth Kass Walter Zimmerman Chas Elsaeser Emma Smith Kenny Dickson and Jack Motzer.
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Jessie Motzer
Mildred Kass
Hyde Park
Fred W. Motzer
Amelia
Mildred Bradly
Helen Singer
Emma Collings
Mildred Motzer
Elesworth Kass
Walter Zimmerman
Chas. Elsaeser
Emma Smith
Kenny Dickson
Gon Jack
Miss Kass
Road Program Planned for Davis Hill Route Between Batavia and Hamlet
The Davis Hill segment between Batavia and Hamlet is slated for improvement with survey plans complete and appropriation set. The project may be advertised for letting at the next Highway Department session, per reports.
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Davis Hill
Batavia
Hamlet
Highway Department
Not Guilty Arthur Griegson Faces Brown County Charge
Not guilty verdict in Clermont Common Pleas on robbery leads to new trouble for Arthur Griegson who awaits grand jury action in Brown County over an alleged motor boat theft near Aberdeen. He was previously captured after a dramatic Ohio River chase in which deputies shot him in the head.
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Arthur Griegaon
Clermont
Gas Tax Disbursement Reaches County Townships and Villages
County Auditor B L Ketchum reports another gas tax distribution. The county received 10000 dollars, each township got 350 dollars, and villages received checks sent directly from the State to their clerks. The funds arrived last Monday.
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B. L. Ketchum
Father and Son Banquet at Mt Carmel School House
The P T A held a Father and Son Banquet at the Mt Carmel school house last Friday night. Fathers gave toasts while the program featured songs and recitations and several short talks, making the event a memorable occasion.
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Mt. Carmel
Six Mongolian Pheasants Displayed by Milford Hunters
Eli Speidel and his sons Russell and Lou of Milford showed six cock Mongolian pheasants they killed near London during a hunting day with their brother Gatch at the London prison farm. The birds weighed about 25 pounds total and attracted many admirers at Mr. S's Batavia home. Each hunter claimed two birds, the legal limit for January. Mr. Speidel expressed pride in the win.
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Eli Speidel
Russell
Lou
Milford
London
Gatch
Mr. S
Batavia
Knause Improving After Halloween Injury
Russell Knause age 19 son of Richard Knause of Locust Corner recovers at St. Marys hospital from a fractured skull after falling against a post when alighting from a coupe near his home. Friends report he is improving and gaining strength.
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Russell
Richard Knause
Locust Corner
Hallowe
St. Mary’s Hospital
Election Certificates Mailed to 180 Candidates
Certificates of election were mailed to 180 successful candidates Monday night with more to follow after expense accounts are filed. About 140 candidates have yet to file under the Corrupt Practices Act, preventing certificates until receipts and expenses are submitted to the County Board of Election. A statement must be filed even if there are no expenses. You can now tell the prosecutor why you didn't file.
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County Board of Election
County Commissioners Allow Listed Bills and Road Work
The County Commissioners approved multiple bills on Monday November 13 including labor inspection and right of way costs. Items cover repairs, materials, and services by firms and individuals such as Burrough Add Ma Co Citizens Garage W A Cooper Elias Dumford John Gaul and more with totals like 442 80 and 286 80 and notes on road corner construction in Stonelick township under $99 and bridge repairs.
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Mark Atchley
Geo. Apgar
H. W. Baird
Burrough Add
Ma. Co
Citizens Garage
W. A. Cooper
Daley
John Gaul
L.A
Jess Grosuickle
Walter Jordan
Geo. Keller
Carroll- Jamieson Co
Mdse
Pringle Con. C
Willie Coal Co
Stonelick Township
Henry, Hawkins
Burton Hodgen
Garold Iles
Punck IG Voranents
Lewis Motor Co
G. H. McAfee
Clem McGahan
C. H. Manning
Chas. Meyers
Carl Rush
C. T. Schwab
Standard Oil Co
Gag
G. C. Steward
Fred Craig
Labor
J. C
Clermont County considers relief bonds to meet winter needs
A representative group of Clermont County officials and state officials met in Columbus to plan relief funding. They may issue bonds up to about 60 000 dollars and retire them with a nuisance tax, following a precedent set last year. In New Richmond a fire destroyed Ray Swing’s frame house, leaving two families homeless. Red Cross aid and fire department assistance followed.
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Clermont County
Columbus
B. L. Ketchum
Frank Willis
Chas Stroup
Charles Ross
Frank A. Roberts
Fred Croswell
Ketchum
Ray Swing
New Richmond
Red Cross
Fire Department
Bell Telephone Employee Buys Central Water Street Home
Ora Malott and family occupy the Carter property on Water Street after recently purchasing it. The residence is described as a desirable central location.
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Ora Malott
Bell Telephone Co
Carter
Water Street
Jury Commissioners Appointed in Clermont County
Joseph Colonel Jr of New Richmond Democrat and Mrs B Swing Bethel Republican appointed by Judge Chas White as Clermont County jury commissioners for one year beginning Nov 1. Under state law two commissioners must be from different parties. Mrs Bess Glasiy and Miss Marguerite Ashburn were entertained to dinner by Mrs Phil Swing City Sunday.
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Bess Glasiy
Marguerite Ashburn
Phil Swing City
John Friend Appointed Deputy Treasurer in Miami Township
John Friend of Miami Township has been appointed deputy treasurer under Jas. Fitzpatrick to replace J. C. Kimble who resigned for a civil service post. Friend assumes duties at once. Also notes Chas Fagin and family of Kennedy Heights and Lillian Reisinger and mother visiting the Reisinger family at Bethel.
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John Friend
Miami Township
Jas. Fitzpatrick
J. C. Kimble
Mr. Friend
Chas
Fagin
Kennedy Heights
Lillian Reisinger
Reisinger
Bethel
Suit Seeks 25000 in Power Company Negligence
Raymond John Amiott as administrator of William Allen Amiott's estate sues Southwestern Ohio Power Company in Clermont Common Pleas Court for 25000 over the 16 year old's death on October 6 when he touched high tension wires on a Williamsburg bridge. The filing by Davis Ely Ely lists five negligence counts. Nichols Speidel Nichols represents the defense.
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Southwestern Ohio Power Company
Clermont
Batavia Route 74 Bridge Bids Near Completion
Bids opened at Columbus for Batavia No 74 bridge show two firms within 300 dollars. Youngstown firm bid 51053.65 to finish by August and Cincinnati firm 61388.59 to complete by May 1. Batavia Mayor Orville Halbisch led efforts urging earliest completion after old piers removal.
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No. 74
Batavia
Columbus
Youngstown
Cincinnati
Orville Halbisch
State Highway Department
Edenton Faces Threat to Post Office and Mail Service
Edenton is at risk of losing its post office and star route service within weeks unless postal authorities adjust their stance. The office, slated for dismantling, was kept open until December 1 after petitions to Congressman Polk. Postmistress Mary Fox will stay on duty until then. If closed, Blanchester mail would be routed via Pleasant Plain. Edenton contends it is entitled to a post office.
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Edenton
Pleasant Plain
Polk
Mary Fox
Blanchester
Medical Men Meet in Clermont County Society
The Clermont County Medical Society gathered at the School Auditorium after a dinner by Owensville Ladies Aid. Elected officers include Dr. Allan B. Rapp as president and Dr. Hanson as vice president. Dr. J. M. Coleman serves as secretary treasurer, with Dr. Park E. Smith as State officer. Dr. John Skavien and Reed Shank gave talks. Mrs. Harold Nichola visited Detroit with her husband Sunday.
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Clermont County Medical Society
Ladies Aid
Owensville
Allan B. Rapp
Hanson
J. M. Coleman
Sec
Park E. Smith
John Skavien
Reed Shank
120 Men Monday Reemployment on State Highways
One hundred twenty Clermont county men on the relief list will be employed starting Monday morning on State Highways. Deputy State Highway Director Frank Galbreath says they will join regular maintenance crews as part of the Federal State Campaign to relieve unemployment and put 4,000,000 men to work.
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Clermont County
Frank Galbreath
Clermot County
Galbreath
Highway costs in Clermont County payroll for NRA period
The Ohio State Highway Department paid 25,292 to employees in Clermont County during May August 1933. The total was issued via 862 semi monthly checks averaging 108 workers per payroll and 29.35 dollars per two week period. Excludes contractor NRA hires.
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State Highway Department
Clermont County
NRA
Cost of Banking Practices Highlight Bank Costs
A Peoples Bank column from Williamsburg Ohio explains that banks incur real costs for deposits and withdrawals. It argues a bank earns interest on deposited funds and should not run services at a loss, noting customers do not owe a compensating balance for basic services.
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Peoples Bank
Williamsburg
Ohio
Ripley Opens New Burley Warehouse For Tobacco Trade
Ripley’s new tobacco warehouse by The Farmers’ Burley Co operative will receive tobacco December 4 and hold the first sale December 12. The facility sits in the east end across from the cemetery, featuring bright lighting with no glare.
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Ripley
Farmers’ Burley Co-operative
Friday Basketball Scores Preview for Local Teams
Last Friday night Amelia beat Anderson in boys action 22 to ? while Amelia edged Anderson 27 to 19 in girls. New Richmond topped Wiburg 40 to 18 in boys and 29 to 8 in girls. Batavia won 44 to 40 over Bata Alumni in boys with Batavia 23 beat Bata Alumni in girls. Next Friday matches Felicity Amelia Goshen Batavia Williamsburg Bethel Owensville Milford Moscow New Richmond.
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Amelia
Anderson
New Rich
Wiburg
Batavia
Bata
Felicity
Goshen
Williamsburg
Bethel
Owensville
Milford
Moscow
New Richmond
Union Township voters praised in fleeting note
A brief Election Day thank you to Union township voters for support on November 7 is followed by a family note about Finley Jacobs and Joseph Kidd spending Sunday with their parents, J I Kidd.
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Union Township
Finley Jacobs
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Grant
Prince of Peace
Barbers’ Licenses
Davis Hill, Near
Brown County
Shirley Poirier
Junior Red Cross
Ant
New
William
Allen Amiott
Route
Postoffice
Harold Nichola
Detroit
Cost of Banking
New Ripley Warehouse
Joseph Kidd
Mr., J. I, Kidd
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