07 Oct 1948
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1948
Page
1
A column by Jerry highlights W. B. Clark aka Ye old peddler selling simple goods door to door near Batavia. Clermont Sportsmen host a Cincinnati Police safety program for about 400 at the clubhouse. Also praised are Earle Kincaid for sportswriting and the late Mrs. F. B. Atkinson whose wide friendships left a national impression.
A trailer truck crashed into the residence of Willard Miller in Willimsville on Saturday morning. The vehicle, loaded with new Plymouth cars for Francis and Son of Amelia, caused considerable damage to the house and truck. Driver Paul R Cannady of Ann Arbor faced state and county investigation by Patrolman Mark Trees and Deputy Marvin Bissanty.
Miss E. Gertrude Avey spoke at the Clermont County PTA Council meeting in Amelia. She discussed the proposed Clermont County library district and how voters will decide the issue in the November election.
Clarence Holland Jr bound over to Clermont County jury on assault and disorderly conduct charges. Bond set at 300 and 200 dollars. Arrest affidavit signed by Emery McCarty, temporary Moscow marshal. Holland first appeared before Moscow Mayor Lee McParland. Attorney
In Clermont County Common Pleas Court Rob ert Kerr of Batavia sought 6586 damages from William Parsons over a 15 acre tract near Olive Branch alleging inadequate water and misrepresentation. A prior jury ruled for Parsons and the appeals court later reversed that judgment. The property has since changed hands with Kerr represented by Bly White and Davidson and Allen Roudebush. Parsons by Nichols Speidel Nichols.
Eckert's Department Stores announces a grand reopening for a downstairs Mt. Washington shop at 2100 Beechmont Avenue. The new department offers hardware, paints, electrical goods, mattresses, and household items with a Saturday October 9 opening at 8 30 am. Joe Eckert guarantees low prices, with gifts for all and prizes for adults. The Mt. Washington store joins enlarged main floor departments and matches prices with the Cincinnati downtown store at 307 E. Pearl Street.
Funeral services were held in Cincinnati for Mrs. Winifred Sinclair Atkinson wife of Rev. F B Atkinson of Batavia. A native of England born 1892 she died of a heart attack at her Batavia home Friday morning. She built Winalesby Kennels noted breeder of Standard Schnauzers and won Westminster titles for 11 straight years. Survived by her husband she was a Christ Church member and diocesan missionary for Southern Ohio.
In observance of Fire Prevention Week, Mr. Charles E. Scott chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau will speak at the Williamsburg school Thursday evening Oct 7 at 8 oclock. His topic is Rural Fire Prevention. A movie and a school musical program will be presented. All who are interested in fire prevention are urged to attend.
Mrs. Edgar Lukie of New Richmond Ohio, president of the Clermont County unit of the American Cancer Society, announces an open meeting in Goshen school auditorium Wednesday October 13 at 8 pm with motion pictures and a speaker. It notes that one person dies of cancer every three minutes. Public invited.
A large crowd gathered at 3 30 p m Saturday in front of the Batavia Court House to watch Mrs Orie Malott of Batavia win the first cash award in Batavia s Appreciation Day promotion now in progress. Parking on Main Street was filled as shoppers increased and merchants of the newly formed Batavia Business Men s Association participated.
Ohio banks loaned 144 364000 to farm customers in 1947 but farmers had repaid 36000000 by year start, says J L Meeker of New Richmond National Bank. He notes farmers maintain sound finances and banks still extend over 108000000 in credit for production materials and equipment growth.
Miss Louise Thomas of Glen Este married Wilton D Bowling of Kentucky on Saturday September 25 with Miss Allan Thomas and Bert Hacker as witnesses. The bride’s aunt Mrs Raymond Gibson hosted the wedding supper and her sister-in-law Mrs Tom Thomas baked the cake. The couple left for Kentucky to reside with the groom’s family before establishing their own home.
The Batavia Woman's Club invites members to a Thursday evening covered dish supper at Mrs Russell F. Speidel's home. The Calendar Committee will provide the meat course and coffee, and each member should bring their own table service.
Allen White becomes acting mayor of Bethel to fill the vacancy left by R. L. Canter who resigned due to ill health. Canter, mayor since March 1943, is vacationing in the East. Bauer Pride becomes council president, succeeding White as councilman William Milner also resigns.
Thomas Makin formerly of a farm on Hopper Hill Road bound over to the Clermont County grand jury on a Dornette filed charge that he took property valued around $200 from the farm. Mayor A C Munden of Batavia said evidence supports guilt and set bond at $200. Mrs Edward Pence returned home after hospitalization at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital.
A committee recommends Oscar Eric Swanson as Associate Clermont County Agent. Swanson, with degrees from Syracuse University and the University of Illinois, will work with W. W. Hamilton on extension service programs. a home demonstration agent is hoped to be hired soon. He plans to live near his work in Deer Park.
On October 14 seven young men from Clermont County report to Cincinnati in the first draft call. Men nearing the end of their 25 year will receive the first call. The Service Board has moved from its temporary quarters in the Court house to the rooms vacated by the Division of Aid for the Aged. The need for active interest and support of the public schools and the importance of the bond issue will be stressed at the second meeting of our Williamsville Tabasco PTA Tuesday Ost 12 at 8 p.m. Britton Jr John Friend Mr Robert Adams and Mr John Donaldson.
A tee ball duel at Amelia school grounds ends 4 to 0 as Amelia County Champions defeat the All-Stars from Goshen New Richmond Owensville Williamsburg and Batavia. Chas Lewis allows one run through six innings before Amelia adds three in the seventh. Les lie and Boles pitch for the Mam ps while Babe Hudson of New Richmond manages the All-Stars. Amelia to host a colored All Stars game next Sunday at 2 30 p m with Queen City umpires.
A Alexander Coal Company truck left Route 50 near Perintown and struck a tree injuring driver Robert Catt who suffered a shoulder dislocation and facial cuts after swerving to avoid an out of control car. Dr. Carl Minning treated him.
Two Felicity men and one Red Oak man were to appear before Batavia Mayor A. C. Munden for a hearing on a disturbance at the Green Lantern Cafe in Utopia. Douglas Masters and William Long of Felicity and Leon Gast of Red Oak were arrested and charged with being drunk and disorderly.
Robert R Bangham assistant Director of the Ohio Welfare Department will address the Clermont County Republican Women's Club at the Goshen School Auditorium Friday evening.
The Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church in Owensville met Tuesday evening October 5 at Mrs. Malone's home. After the business session the group shared a social hour and cake honoring the birthdays of Mrs. Malone and Mrs. Shephard.
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