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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1920

Page

1

Third annual conference of 8-8 Association in Batavia

The third annual Young People's Division conference of the 8-8 Association gathered in Batavia last Saturday with 186 delegates from nearly all townships. The event featured speeches by Rev. G H Harper and state superintendent Walter Moore, a banquet, and installation of officers for both girls and boys conferences. The report praises organized classes, calls for continued cooperation, and urges Sunday schools to back the work.

Young People’s Division 8-8 Association Batavia United Brethren Church Presbyterian Church G H. Harper County Young Peoples Supt Highland County Jesus Walter Moore Washington Jesus Christ Joe Donald Jamie Alice Anstaett Anstaett

Campaign expense summary for county candidates

The document lists campaign spending by party and candidate across offices such as Common Pleas Judge, General Assembly, Clerk of Courts, Sheriff, Commissioners, Treasurer, Recorder, Prosecuting Attorney, and County Surveyor. Figures show Republican and Democratic allocations, with names like W. Asidoseph, Edgington, Moyer, Young, Nichols, Hutson, Dugan, Groves, Maxfield, Mofford, Williams, Patton, and Miller among others.

Common Pleas W. Asidoseph Bnichols General Assembly Edgington Harry Moyer Clarence N., Young Charles. H. ‘Woodmansee Jess’ M. Jordan John B. Rapp Lucian T. Maham John F. Hutson Eas Oy Donley Henry Bergman, Jr Louis Buerkle Thomas J. Dugan Perry Groves George A. Maxfield Keelée George E. Mofford Charles J. Williams Harry Britton W. By Patton Charles Miller

Clermont County Sends Team to State Club Week in Columbus

Clermont county represented by two boys and one girl at the Boys and Girls Club Week at Ohio State University Columbus from November 15 to 19. About 550 participants earned free trips through county farm bureau school system and agricultural society efforts with OSU. Leaders included Onavan and Martha Derricks of Loveland and John Musgrove of Williamsburg.

Clermont County Ohio State University Columbus County Farm Bureau County School System County Agricultural Society Onavan Martha Derricks Loveland John Musgrove Williamsburg

Batavia Builds Twin Emergency Reservoirs

Work on Batavia's emergency reservoir beside the old one progresses with side walls completed and bottom to be laid when weather allows. The roof will follow. the twin tanks ensure ample water for fire or other needs, filled independently and drawn as one or separately. Pro motors deserve thanks.

Batavia

Clermont county yields record tobacco and corn crops

Local inspectors and Kentucky tobacco buyers praise Clermont county crops as the best ever, noting light weight but high quality tobacco and strong corn yields. Upland fields often match bottom land in both quality and quantity as harvest progresses.

Clermont County Kentucky Courier Man

Clermont County Farm Women's Club Federation Meeting

The Clermont County Federation of Farm Women's Clubs will meet at the Presbyterian Church in Williamsburg on December 1. The forenoon is for business and a basket dinner at noon. Ohio Federation president Mrs. Florence H. Willison of Columbus will speak in the afternoon, inspiring county farm women to organize clubs. All county Farm Women’s Clubs are invited.

Clermont County Federation of Farm Woman’s Club Presbyterian Church Williamsburgy Florence H. Willison Columbus Ohio State Federation of Farm Woman's Clubs Farm Woman’s Clubs

Vacancy in Recorder's Office After Death of George Mofford

County commissioners face a vacancy in the recorder role after August when the elected term ends. Petitions for the unexpired term will circulate, seeking appointment of Mrs. Harriett Mofford. The current board includes Republican Shane and Democrats Lowe and Ross.

George E.mofford Recorder’s Harriett Mofford Board of Commissioners Shane Lowe Ross

County Health Team Reports at Loveland Schools

County Health Commissioner Dr Treton and County Nurse Mrs Heidlebaugh spent a week in Loveland schools examining scholars. They report each pupil’s condition to parents so families can seek remedies from doctors. A few cases of whooping cough are flagged with yellow tags on the arm.

Treton Heidlebaugh Loveland

George E Mofford Dies in Cincinnati After Illness

George E. Mofford, a Bata via business figure and former Wiseman & Mofford partner, died in a Cincinnati hospital last Tuesday after a brief illness linked to a past flu. He moved with his family from Mt. Crab to Bata via three years ago and served as County Recorder after being elected November 2. He is survived by a widow and one daughter. Funeral at the M B E church Friday with burial in Union cemetery.

George E. Mofford Batavia Cincinnati Mt. Crab Wiseman & Mofford M. BE Union Cemetery

Dance at Favret's Hall Owensville Nov 24

Owensville invites guests to a dance at Favret's hall on November 24 with music by piano saxophone and drums. Admission is one dollar. Tonight is Wednesday.

Favret Owensville

Mofford Rites Mark Death Of Local Pioneer

George E. Mofford born July 12 1878 Laurel Ohio died November 16 1920 at 42. A merchant and former Swing Traction conductor, he served as clerk recorder for Clermont county before illness. He married Harriet Simmons in 1907 and leaves daughter Gladys. He belonged to Methodist, Odd Fellows, Masons and Junior Lodges. He is remembered for faith, kindness and public service.

George E. Mofford Laurel Ohio Earth John Amanda Mofford Batasat Clermont County Christ’s Hospital Cincinnati Harriett Simmons Gladys Mofford Methodist Church Mt. Oreb John Martin Brotherhood of van Odd Fellows Masonic Ban McKinley Fiilies

League of Nations at Geneva faces rough start

The editorial notes a tense opening at Geneva with nearly 1000 officials from 41 countries amid rivalries and demands for fair voting. It highlights Japan’s delegation size, secretive talks, and France challenging England's six votes versus others. The piece links these frictions to domestic political debates.

League of Nations Geneva League Woodrow Wilson Cincinnati Enquirer the Enquirer Japan International Association For America Britain Robert Cecil South Africa France England Ennai

Batavian Promoted Ezra Ansaett Earns State Farm Bureau Promotion

Ezra C Ansaett assistant secretary treasurer at the Farm Bureau in Clermont county earns a promotion after his successful membership campaign. State organizers praised the Clermont county system as superior and drafted him to establish it in other counties while he remains briefly in Clermont. His work since March 1919 has grown beyond his original stenographer role.

Ezra C. Ansaett Treas Farm Bureau Clermont County Ansteadt Columbus Anstaett

Manchester Awaits New Shoe Factory Plan

Plans for a new shoe factory in Manchester are on file with up to date machinery promised. The project adds industrial growth but hinges on securing enough labor to operate the new plant.

Manchester

Milford and Columbus Pike Repairs Sought

Appeals to the Cincinnati Automobile Club and county commissioners urge temporary improvements to the Milford and Columbus Pike east of Owensville. State funds exist but no contracts awarded. Tourists and students at Fayetteville Academy and St Martin’s Convent struggle to reach by auto as waterlogged sections worsen the road.

Cincinnati Automobile Club Brown Clermont Counties Milford Cpillicothe Owensville Fayetteville Academy St. Martins Convent School

Paved Pike Improvements Advance in 1921 Plans

Road officials announce approval of the Olive Braveh to Hamilton County pike project and the Goshen pike link with a survey ordered. Completion would connect Mt Carmel Olive Branch and Batavia, offering a state route from the countryside to the city and urging public support.

Olive Braveh Hamilton County Goshen Mt. Carmel Olive Branch Batavia

New Government Lock and Dam Power Plant Under Construction

Excavation for the foundation at New Richmond is underway with more workers added to finish by year’s start. The concrete footing will stand about 30 feet high. The main two story building, 33 by 60 feet, will house two large boilers and two air compressors for gate and valve operation plus a machine shop to supply light for the dam.

Government Lock New Richmond Valley News

Holding Corn Declared by Ohio Farmers at Convention

Ohio farmers at the fall convention of the Ohio Grain Dealers Association urged withholding corn from sale citing market conditions. Speakers including B. Shope of Fairfield reported reluctance across the state to sell at current prices, which are below half of spring values with offers around two dollars or more.

Columbus Ohio B. Shope Fairfield Ohio Grain Dealers Association Kansas

Clermonts Attention Amid Track Abandonment Plan

The Cincinnati Traction Co announces a temporary abandonment of a section of its track as Eastern avenue work raises above high water. East End cars will run to Ferry street while Mad Jeon avenue streetcars extend to Linwood. O. G. P. travelers advised.

Eastern Avenue Ferry Lumber Street Cincinnati Traction Co East End Ferry Street Delta Linwood

Ohio tops states in college student enrollment study

Washington D. C. Ohio leads all states in total college student enrollment per a study by Dr. Robert L. Kelly executive secretary of the Council of Church Boards of Education. Ohio and Pennsylvania each have seven colleges, the two states sharing the top count along with their borders.

Washington, D. C Ohio Robert L. Kelly Council of Church Boards of Education Kelley Pennsylvania

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S. S. Association Republican Campaign Committee Wees Democratic Campaign Committee Clermont Batavia's Farm Woman's Clubs George , Mofford Batavian Pike Good Road News
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