Fugitive James Webster Ends Manhunt in Shootout
James Webster aged 365, an alleged bootlegger wanted for the Rushville sheriff murder, was cornered by Cincinnati police at Mt. Orabd. He fired on Captain Lin Black who gas-fired the door. Webster shot himself, dying as officers closed in. Coroner rules death by self-inflicted gunshot. Brown and Clermont counties stirred. Undertakers E T Thompson & Son of Mt Crab prepared the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Webster
Rushville
Indiana
W. D. Armentrout
Mt. Qorab
Cincinnati
Lin Black
Webster
Justice
Black
Milville
Batavia
Mt. Orabd
The
Medical College
Iowa State Prison
Brown
Clermont
Roberts
Brown County
E. T. Thompson & Son, Undertakers
Mt. Crab
Annual Roll Call for Clermont County Red Cross
The Clermont County Chapter of the American Red Cross begins membership drives on Friday November 11. The national agency aids veterans families and destitute persons, offers counsel, and delivers relief to sick mothers and children. Citizens urged to join to fund relief and meet quotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
American Red Cross
United States
National Red Cross
Clermont Represented at State Health Board Meeting
County Health Commissioner Dr RB Colburn and County Health Nurse Mrs Beckman attended a two day session of the State Health Board in Columbus. The meeting covered many points of interest and was described as profitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RB. Colburn
Beckman
State Health Board
Columbus
Mt Carmel P T A Reports Busy First Night
Mt Carmel P T A held its first meeting of the year at the Mt Carmel Schoolhouse despite bad weather. Fifty five finished garments were donated to the Red Cross. The program by Fifth and Sixth Grades included songs, a play Giving Thanks Today and dances. Funds raised from a turkey and candy sale totaled twenty dollars for a basketball. Mrs. Schnieder, president, was absent due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel
Red Cross
Miss Rush
Adrian Cann
Whoise Cann
McGraw
Clermont County Judicial Race Results on November 8
Official figures reveal the Clermont County judicial race outcomes for November 8 as the article notes interest in how their friends fared. The report highlights counts and positions, reflecting local election results and community reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
New Light Plant For Williamsburg Assured
The Williamsburg light plant has a $90,000 bond issue assured from strong support at the November 8 election. The Federal Finance Corporation will likely co operate with the promoters. The plant will be paid for from its earnings and is expected to be one of the best in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Federal Finance Corporation
Clover Progressive Club Elects Officers After All Day Meet
The Clover Progressive club met November 16 at Mrs Clara Miller's home with 12 members and one guest. After a morning of visiting and a fine dinner the group held a short program including scripture reading and prayer by Mrs Luella Bogart and songs. Officers elected were President Mrs Clara Miller Vice Mrs Luella Bogart Secretary Miss Wilma Jordan Treasurer Mrs Edna Lewis Press Reporter Mrs Carmen Henning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Progressive Club
Clara Miller
Luella Bogart
America, the Beautiful
Walker
Wilma Jordan
Edna Lewis
Carmen Henning
Robbers Strike Louderbach Filling Station in Hamlet
Saturday night the Louderbach filling station in Hamlet was entered by robbers after cutting telephone wires. They secured a small amount of cash and left a card reading we are thankful for small favors. The station had just opened by Mr. L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louderbach
Hamlet
Mr. L
Surprise Birthday Party For Herschel Male
A large group of relatives and friends gathered Friday evening, November 18, at Herschel Male's Batavia home for a surprise birthday event. Attendees included Hanford Male with family, Esther Male of Monterey, Harold C. Snider and family, Miss Marie White of Monterey, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Male with daughter Ethel, Hugh Weaver, Washington Male, Randolph Reynolds, all of Batavia. The evening featured contests, games, music, and a lunch of ice cream, cake, and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herschel Male
Batavia
Hanford
Esther
Monterey
Harold C. Snider
Jeanne
Reading
Marie White
Lewis
Ethel
Hugh Weaver
Washington
Randolph Reynolds
Red Cross Orders Flour Shipment for Clermont County
The Red Cross secretary announced a new order of 600 barrels of flour sent last Friday for Clermont County. It will arrive in a week or ten days for distribution. Eighteen thousand sacks have already been received and distributed. The Courier reported the Government contribution to the unemployed last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Clermont County
Christmas Savings Checks to be paid to fund holders
Over nine million dollars will be paid to 100000 Christmas fund holders in Washington DC early in December. Similar payments will occur in every city and hamlet late in November and early in December as funds circulate. Advertisers expect to benefit from the public spending surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
County School Enrollment Sees Rise in 1920s Figures
Enrollment data show September totals of 6412 pupils in grades and high school across the county, up 254 from last year. High school growth stems from more families moving in and shifts in certificates and compulsory education enforcement, with 214 teachers now compared to 234 in 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Superintendent of Schools
Postoffice Job Rush Sweeps Clermont County District
After the election a flood of applicants seeks government positions with postoffices as top priority. In Clermont County and the Sixth District inquiries focus on postmaster term expirations as the Democratic County Central Committee prepares to play a larger role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
United States
Democratic County Central Committee
Grange Notes Locust Corner and Batavia Granges Meet
Locust Corner Grange held a semi monthly gathering November 16 at the School Auditorium with good attendance. The third and fourth degree team conferred degrees on four candidates and lunch followed. Batavia Grange met November 17 electing officers including Master John Fetzer and Secretary Leah Boyd. Next meetings set for December 1 and December 7 with degree work and refreshments planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locust Corner Grange
Grange
Batavia Grange
John Fetzer
Wm. Snyder
EB. Ross
Leah Boyd
J. E. Lytle
Iva Woodmansee
Rev
Ludwick
Oliver Wolf
Karl Brothers
L. A. Steward
Dot Koenig
Qgraces
Election Expense Totals From November Polls and Committees
Election board shows expense accounts for candidates county officials and bond committees. Democrats Hao Cen and others report costs from 1659.97 to 390.00. Republicans list clerk 13.50 to 409.05 and 575 for coroner. Citizens committees and light plant supporters noted in Williams burg area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Election Board
County Central Committees
Williamsburg
Charles G. White
Archie G. Holland
C. H. Woodmansee
P. J
Garland Auxier
Sam M. White
Frank A. Roberts
M. Fitzpatrick
Treas
W. Ross
Burton Hodges
Recorder
Claude 8. Coyle
Representa
W. F. Fomorin
Gayland Weaver
Republicans— Co. Cen
R. D. Gallagher
Frank Willis
Ezra Seyler
Ora Stockton
J. S. Curlis
Lucian H. Dawson
A. W. Meinken
Miles Deal
Imo Hutson
C. N. Young
John Hayden
Basket Ball Season Opens in Clermont County Scores
Clermont county season opener results show Batavia, Amelia, New Richmond and Owensville led by boys and girls teams. Batavia boys 389 over Williamsburg 29, Amelia 57 over Felicity 28, New Richmond 638 over Moscow 22, Owensville 31 over Goshen 15. Girls scores include Batavia 28 Williamsburg 9, Amelia 37 Felicity 9, New Richmond 20 Moscow 13, Owensville 10 Goshen 11.
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Batavia
Williamsburg
Amelia
Felicity
New Richmond
N. Richmond
Moscow
Owensville
Goshen
James G Polk thanks voters for support in Sixth District
A cordial message from James G Polk thanks voters for their confidence after the election. He pledges to serve in Congress with a focus on the wishes of the people of Adams, Brown, Clermont, Highland, Pike, and Scioto counties and invites continued guidance on national legislation.
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Congress
Adams
Brown
Clermont
Highland
Pike
Scioto
James G. Polk
Rabbit Fever Seen None Yet In Clermont County
The season has no reported rabies cases in Clermont County though infections may exist with delayed doctor calls due to cost. Last year several cases were recorded as hunters continue to kill daily. Farms are posted as a precaution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
County Teachers Union Membership Hits High Marks
In Clermont County 214 teachers and superintendents exist with 186 in the Ohio Education Association and 191 in the Clermont County Teachers Association. Several districts boast 100 percent participation in both bodies including Amelia Batavia Village Bethel Village Goshen Milford Moscow New Richmond West Woodville Pt Isabel Peritown Paxton Newtonville Neville and Monroe Two. Goshen School also reports 100 percent in the National Education Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmansee Young
Amelia-Bantam
Amelia Corp
Batavia Corp
Batavia Twp
Chile
Felicity
Franklin Twp
Goshen
Marathon
Monterey Branch Hill
Loveland
Mia
Nsville
Milford E
Milford C
Milford S
Mulberry
Mulberry S
Perintown Laurel
Monroe N
New Richmond
Ohio North
Ohio South
Amlia Corp. S
Locust Corner
Pierce-Amelia Owensville
Stonelick North
Stonelick
Bethel
Bethel West
Tate East
Tate West
Union North
Union
Ohio Education Association
Clermont County
Paxton
Newtonville
Neville
Monroe
Goshen School
National Education Association
Diphtheria Surge Warns Clermont County Officials
Diphtheria remains prevalent in Clermont county with 26 cases and three deaths this year. October and November account for 12 cases and two child deaths, plus a 20 year old mother of two. Antitoxin cures and toxoid doses prevent most future cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
C. R. Colburn M. D
Peach Leaf Curl Control for Clermont County Orchards
The article advises fall spraying to curb peach leaf curl by killing dormant spores in buds, with a warm spring window for spraying after 40 degrees F but before sundown. It details mixtures of lime sulfur and water, inspection for scale, and emphasizes thorough coverage of bark and buds. It also covers fall planting of trees to aid establishment and protection of newly set evergreens from cold, drying winds.
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Clermont County
San Jose
County officers to take duties starting January except treasurer
All county officers elected on November 8 will assume office the first Monday in January. The treasurer begins the first Monday in September. Oath and bond filing required, be ready when the time arrives.
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Tain
Cincinnati Police
Red Coss
Margaret Nichols
Dominy
Federal Finance Cor
Mesdames
D. H. Woodmansee
J. D. Wood
Rebekah Lodge
Edenton
Pomona
Orpha W. Wood
Ceres
Mary K. Bauer
Flora
E. Ludwick
Ref
Wil- Hameburns
C.-Sisthecses1arates Citizens
Diptheria Menace
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