27 Nov 1947
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1947
Page
1
A 1947 reflection notes global tensions and humanitarian concerns while expressing gratitude for relief efforts. It emphasizes feeding the hungry and a wary view of war, praising American compassion and the spirit of Thanksgiving amid uncertain world conditions.
Two years after opening a modern Batavia appliance store on Market Street, Kahle and Jordan announce a new owner. Stewart says policy stays the same and staff remain. Kahle will focus on Kahle Motors. Jordan joins Jordan Hardware in Wilmette as the Jordan family moves to Batavia with Kenneth and James.
The Clermont County Cancer Society unit will hold a meeting on Wednesday December 3 at 8 PM in the Courthouse Conference Room Ba. Mr J P Kalina from the Ohio Division of the American Cancer Society will attend and present the charter to the Clermont County Unit. A large turnout from across the county is hoped.
The Clermont County Schoolmasters Club meets at Owensville school Thursday night December 4 at 6 30. Rev Paterson former pastor of Batavia Presbyterian Church and Norwood First Presbyterian Church will speak. Owensville Glee Club will entertain. Dinner reservations to J W Evans by December 1.
A group of 60 4-H Club officers and 15 advisors gathered at the Owensville School Auditorium Saturday morning for a conference. The event aimed to train participating officers and advisors in year round clubs with leaders Dale Bee and Joy May Warner directing activities and recreation near the end of the forenoon session.
The American Legion and VFW of Batavia invite Gold Star Mothers widows and all WWII veterans to a 2 pm December 7 1947 ceremony at Batavia School Auditorium to receive the Victory Medal. Bring original discharge. copies not accepted. A film will be shown. Attendees should write with service branch and number present. Pvt Harley A Woodruff of New Richmond killed in action in Europe is noted.
The Women's Society of Christian Service of the Batavia Methodist Church will meet Wednesday December 3 in the Sunday School room. A covered dish luncheon is set for noon followed by a business session at 1 pm.
Withamsville Tobasco PTA will host the Clermont County Council of Parents and Teachers on December 3 at 8:00 p m at the Withamsville Tobasco School. County Council speaker will be Carson School principal and former Cincinnati Board of Education PE director. Mrs Edger will discuss Physical Education in Primary Grades. Musical selections by Williamsville Tabasco Model Singers include A Christmas Lullaby Silent Night and Joy to the World with soloist Carl Bernert.
The annual Christmas Seals sale remains a lasting tradition and a herald of the Christmas season as communities await this first festive sign each year.
Norfolk and Western Railway will end night operations at Batavia station this week. Telegrams express and freight will be handled only during daytime hours. agent Fred Winter will remain in his post as office hours shift to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Sunday.
A baby boy arrived Tuesday morning to proud grandparents Mrs. Robert Blythe Jones and the Blythe family. The newborn was named Christopher Blythe, marking a joyful addition to the family.
Elmer Kramer former Batavia science teacher has accepted a Goshen school post succeeding John Voll who resigned to pursue another business. Kramer brings years of teaching experience and served with the Red Cross in India during the last war.
New Richmond pastor Rev Curtis M Glick leads Clermont County Christmas Seals drive for 1947 raising a $5000 quota. Seals go to about 5000 families with two seal sheets per letter priced at 1 dollar per sheet. highway safety meeting noted at Batavia Cleremont State Highway Garage with Lester Simmons and Ralph H Shellhouse stressing vigilance.
Evan Haines of Cincinnati sues for 25000 in Clermont County Common Pleas Court claiming a July 19 collision on Route 28 when a truck driven by Moore McConnaughey of Batavia stopped suddenly caused his car driven by W A Turnet to crash. Haines alleges neck fracture and other injuries.
A small fire at the residence of Wilbur Dunlap in Batavia last Thursday drew many motorists to the scene and caused a traffic jam. Officials urge drivers to pull over and stop when the fire siren sounds to avoid hindering firemen. a village ordinance imposes fines up to 50 dollars and costs for following fire apparatus within 500 feet or parking in the block where responders stop.
The Army Navy game will be broadcast over the Mutual network and radio station WLW Cincinnati Ohio will also carry the program at 1 15 P M on Saturday November 29 1947.
Batavia high school basketball teams remains county champions after three wins this season. A Friday victory over Amelia ended 61 to 5. The squad now takes a breather before facing Goshen.
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