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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1949
Page
6
The Clermont Courier, Batavia Ohio, published weekly by Clermont Publishing Company, lists Jerald B Fortney and Thomas Fortney as founders. It notes post office entry as second class matter and provides annual subscription rate of one dollar.
The Democratic party in Ohio weighs a campaign to oppose Senator Robert A. Taft as he tours hamlets and villages including Clermont County. Party leaders say a strong rival is not yet identified, with doubts about finding a candidate capable of contesting the Republican leader.
A Courier editorial argues Democrats failed to improve milk prices for farmers over 15 years. It cites author Kreger’s estimate that 8 of 21 cents per quart go to hidden taxes, plus other hidden tax claims totaling several dollars per consumer, harming families and children.
A 1899 item notes a free ballot ticket for Senator Charles Goodale Representative George T. Layfield Auditor John Hancock and Surveyor Eben Ricker. It also mentions a I O O F lodge to organize at Masonic Hall Batavia on a Wednesday at 1 PM with officer installation. The 94th birthday of Mrs Lucida Marsh near Owensville was celebrated on September 28.
A Batavia ceremony marking the fiftieth anniversary of Batavia Lodge No 186 IOF featured the Rev Billman invocation solo by Irma Holter a reading by Gail Hamilton and remarks by H W Bailey and C Kearns. Daniel Holter the lone living charter member could not attend. Clara Zurmehly presented a carved mahogany gavel on behalf of the Daughters of Rebecca.
The Batavia Woman's Club meets tonight at Mrs. Cora Bishop's home. A pot luck supper at 6:30 precedes a short business session. Roll call responses include "An Orchid for a Good Neighbor" and committee assignments for Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Peterson, Mrs. Speil, Mrs. McCloy, and Mrs. Kramer.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Ross announce a baby girl born September 14 at Loveland Ohio. Mr and Mrs Elmer Miller announce a baby boy born September 16 at New Richmond Ohio. Mr and Mrs Stanley Evans announce a baby boy born September 16 at Loveland Ohio. Mr and Mrs George Kroeger announce a baby boy born September 17 at Loveland Ohio. Mr and Mrs William Knockenhauser announce a baby girl born September 16 at Loveland Ohio. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Enzweiler announce a baby boy born September 18 on Broadwell Road Newtown Ohio. Mr and Mrs John Hoeffer announce a birth on September 19 R R.
The piece argues religion divorced from daily life is harmful. Isaiah condemns ritual alone, listing sacrifices and prayers as empty without justice. He denounces indifference to the oppressed, urging acts of judgment, relief for the needy, and care for widows and orphans.
A poetry column reprints Judith McVicker Hemmerle from Chillicothe Ohio. The piece reflects on Jerusalem and temple worship, arguing that justice among neighbors matters more than ritual. It blends autumn imagery with biblical reflection.
County commissioners set a November election in Clermont County Ohio for a one million dollar two year levy to construct reconstruct resurface and repair county bridges A 55 percent affirmative vote is required Polls open 630 AM to 630 PM EST on the election day By order of the Clermont County Board of Elections Earl Morris chairman James W Walker clerk October 26
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