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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1947
Page
6
Batavia village officials and civic groups beg youths to observe Halloween without property destruction. They ask avoiding pranks in the weeks around Halloween, citing past damage and legal trouble, while endorsing harmless fun with prize sprays and sanctioned antics.
The Albany Evening Journal reprints a Father Mathew letter describing blessings from food and money donations aiding an afflicted country. He expresses gratitude and plans to visit the Republic next spring to deliver personal thanks and observe the prosperity brought by the gifts.
After years of effort and patriotic zeal, Williamsburg citizens have secured a shaft to mark and honor the graves of their soldier heroes. The monument commemorates local veterans and serves as a lasting tribute to their service.
A committee will oversee the unveiling with Rev A M Dawson of Union Bethel Cincinnati delivering the address. Dr Redrow of Williamsburg will present. Twenty five years ago an all day homecoming at Old Bethel Church on Sunday October 15 featured a quartet and Rev C N Fisher address.
A short verse about Mary’s house described as sweet, plain, and complete. No costly items, but a four room flat with handmade decorations and a singing, welcoming presence.
A concise poetic fragment from Singing Quill in Cincinnati Ohio extols the heart and mind not seeking fame and notes beauty as a heavenly glow. It describes earth's glories sparking a fire that Heaven bears. The wind's gust favors none as both high and low fade into dust.
The entry lists biblical citations Hebrews 3 1 8 5 9 10 Matthew 4 1 11 and a reading note Philippians. It appears as a religious reference note rather than a news item with named entities or events.
A Sunday school lesson contrasts Jesus Christ as the minister of better things with Moses, detailing Christ as high priest and perfect sacrifice. It cites Hebrews 3 1 8 4 14 16 10 16 and urges teaching children to hide scripture, trusting Christ to provide wisdom against temptation.
Gilbert McMurchy of Avondale spent Sunday with his mother and brother at Pt. Isabel. Harvey exhibited his horse at the Georgetown Fair and won several premiums. Bryant and family visited his farm here last Wednesday. Paul Corbin, son of Burdette and wife, was injured when his arm was caught in a washing machine wringer.
Angeline Harriett Armstrong born November 2 1860 Tolano Illinois grew to 77 years 10 months and 27 days. She married Freeman Harry Armstrong and had five children three daughters and two sons. Her husband and two sons preceded her in death. She lived in the Batavia community over fifty years and was a Methodist Church member. Survived by three daughters Mabel Streibl Cincinnati Velma Peters Detroit and Alberti ne Dowers Cincinnati, twelve grandchildren and nine great grandchildren plus one sister and other relatives. The Batavia OES notes a meeting October 13 with Covert Chapter as guests.
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