Main Street Improvement Set to Start in Batavia
Batavia to begin a new $85,000 Main Street project within a week. Concrete 25 foot wide street from Water to Fifth with concrete intersections, plus 6, 8, and 10 inch sewers and 12 and 30 inch storm sewers. Bonds of $11,290 to be sold. bids for sewer pipe due Oct 28. Jack Fuller oversees engineering. Fred Croswell to inspect. Trees may be removed but several could be spared.
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Batavia
J. M. Wiseman
Fifth
Jack Fuller
Clermont County Projects
Fred Croswell
State Highway Department
Main Street
Funeral services for H. W. Whitehead held in Cincinnati
H. W. Whitehead, 51, of 8 miles west of Batavia on Route 74, dies of tuberculosis at Union Printers Hospital in Colorado Springs. A World War II veteran and member of Frank W. Weaver Post American Legion of Batavia, he leaves a widow and several children. Funeral service set for 2 PM Wednesday at Frederick's Funeral Home, Corryville, Cincinnati. Legion post members plan to attend.
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H. W. Whitehead
Batavia
Frederick
Club Meeting Hosts South West District Federation
Clermont County Federation of Women’s Clubs will host as hostesses to the South West District Federation at Williamsburg on October 24 and 25.
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Clermont County
Batavia Grange Plans Health Program for October Meeting
At the Batavia Grange meeting on October 19 the Home Economics committee will present a special health program. The program is described as interesting and helpful and is being prepared for members.
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Batavia Grange
Home Economics Committee
Rally Day Service At U B Church This Sunday
Rally Day service will be held in the U B church Sunday October 22 next Sunday. We will be glad to welcome all Sunday school scholars to their classes and as many others as can come. Come one come all.
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U. B
Clermont Grangers To Hold Banquet And Pie Contest
Clermont National Grangers plan an October 14 banquet at 7 30 pm at Batavia U B church. Apple Pie Baking Contests run to October 21 at Pomona Bethel with two groups for enter and winners proceed to state level if possible. Pomona Master Mark Atchley announces proceeds support grange expenses or Pomona if no State entry.
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Clermont National Grangers
U. B
Batavia
Pomona
Bethel
Clermont County
State Grange
Mark Atchley
Mt Carmel Glen Este PTA Plans Dedication Program
Mt Carmel Glen Este PTA schedules dedication for the new school on Saturday October 14 with Dick Smith delivering the principal address. The program includes a flag ceremony by the Frank Weaver Legion Post, music by Batavia performers, a key presentation to Jacob Andres, and a supper and dance night.
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Dick Smith
State of Ohio
Mt. Carmel- Glen Este
Frank. Weaver
James Stewart
Jacob Andres
Board of Education
Fred Moore
Summerside Methodist Church
Frank Hoggatt
Clermont County
J. A. Ashton
Defense rests in Cole case as not guilty verdict comes
After six hours of deliberation a jury found Joshua Cole not guilty in Common Pleas Court. The trial over a manslaughter charge linked to the August 19 fatal cutting at Club 133 between Bethel and Williamsburg. Cole testified self defense after Woods attacked him.
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Joshua Cole
Common Pleas Court
Cole
Clyde Lawrence Woods
Club 133
Bethel
Williamsburg
Woods
Adam
Frank Abbott
Kentucky
Wilson Cole
Frank & Roberts
Harry Britton
Forrest E. Ely
Russell Speidel
Chas. G. White
Black Widow Spider Bite Reported in Clermont County
Robert Schneider, 17, son of William Neales Schneider near Bantam, was bitten while gathering pumpkins on the Ed Harris farm. He received hospital care at Bethesda and returned home Sunday and was back in school. It is the first reported Black Widow bite in Clermont County.
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Robert Schneider
William Neales Schneider
Bantam
Bethesda Hospital
Robert
Ed Harris
Clermont County
Semi annual tax collection opens in county
The second semi annual collection of Personal and Classified taxes will open Monday October 46. County Treasurer John Friend Jr. announces about 12 000 in Personal taxes and 10 000 in Classified taxes to be collected before November 10. Taxpayers urged to use mail and pay promptly.
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John, Friend, Jr
Pygmalion as Sculptor King of Cyprus
In Greek legend Pygmalion, a sculptor and Cyprus king who despised women, falls in love with an ivory statue of Aphrodite. He prays earnestly, the goddess grants life to the statue, and he marries it.
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Pygmalion
Cyprus
Aphrodite
Batavia Embalmer John Halbisch Found Dead at 75
John Halbisch of Batavia age 75, a veteran embalmer employed by Stirling & Moore Funeral Directors for 50 years, was found dead in his bed Sunday morning by his daughter. He leaves two brothers Will and Jesse, two sisters Mrs Ed Ansteadt and Mrs Anna Elion, and a daughter Mrs Marjorie Harrison. He belonged to the Batavia IOOF lodge. Funeral from Moore Funeral Home Tuesday at 2 pm with burial in Union Cemetery after services at Moore Funeral Home Monday evening.
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John Halbisch
Batavia
Stirling & Moore Funeral
Will
Jesse
Ed Ansteadt
Anna Elion
Marjorie Harrison
Batavia Boys In Auto Crash Injures Reported
Four Batavia youths traveling to Columbus for the Ohio State game were injured when their 1985 Plymouth sedan left the road near Delaware after the driver fell asleep. Wolf 19 suffered a gash and tongue bite. Jones 18 and Dewdney 17 had suspected broken vertebrae and a broken nose. McCord 16 uninjured. All were transported to Jane Case Memorial Hospital. Jones remained hospitalized for observation.
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Batavia
Jane Case Memorial Hospital
Delaware
Wolf
Jones
William Dewdney
Robert McCord
Columbus
Thomas Denny
Chittenden
Colum
Jane
Mr. Jones
Burglars Held on Grand Larceny Charges in Batavia
Gillis Hopkins and Leonard Tankersley are jailed in Hamilton County on $500 bonds after admitting theft of a Chevrolet truck parts including battery generator radiator coils and tires. Parts valued at $37 were sold to a Cincinnati junk dealer. Tankersley had prior inquiries about the truck. They pled guilty at Batavia mayoral arraignment but could not post bond.
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Gillis Hopkins
Ellen Sr
Cincinnati
Leonard Tankersley
Milford
Hamilton County
Allen Rapp
Stonelick Road
Frank Perry
Tankersley
Hopkins
Perry
Ellen Street
Robert Kahle
Dusty” Miller
Batavia
Jake Laffleur
Olive Branch
J. M. Wiseman
Clermont Delegates Plan to Attend P T A Congress
Clermont delegates will join the Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers in Columbus October 18 with talks by William Lyon Phelps and visits to the Governor's mansion. The convention expects more than 162 000 members and 8 000 delegates, focusing on education, juvenile programs, and a ballet production plus dinners. Clermont attendees include Mrs Carl Smith Goshen and others from New Richmond Amelia Bethel Williamsville Batavia.
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William Lyon Phelps
Columbus
Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers
Ohio
Tracy la Cost
Dr. Phelps
Dorothy L. McFadden
Junior Programs, Inc
Clermont County
Carl Smith
Goshen
John Freeman
New Richmond
Charles Klausing
Amelia
Earl Canter
Bethel
Glen Beard
Williamsville
Gerald Tres
W. Sterling Moore
Batavia
Clermont County to occupy new $60,000 jail soon
Indications point to completion and occupancy of Clermont County's $60,000 jail by early next week, despite delays from missing plumbing fittings. The facility, opened for public inspection during Batavia's 125th Anniversary, promises modern conveniences and pride for county residents.
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Clermont County
Batavia
Clermont
Bethel Methodist Church Couples Wed Quietly Sunday
Lucille Lewis and Wendell Fisher were married at Bethel Methodist Church in a simple ceremony at 2 30 p m on Sunday attended by about 75 relatives and friends. Rev Chas Fisher officiated with Alice Juergens as bridesmaid and Donald Fisher best man. The groom works in Cincinnati and the couple will reside at 351 Joselin Avenue Clifton Cincinnati after a two week honeymoon.
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Bethel Methodist Church
Lucille Lewis
Oliver Lewis
Cincinnati
Wendell Fisher
Chas. Fisher
Donald Fisher
Auditorum
Alice Juergens
Fisher
The
Sabina High School
Bankhardt
Fourth Street
Joselin Avenue
Clifton
Oliver T. Lewis
Glenna Fisher
Bethel
Frank White
Alice Sapp
Ray Schultz
Robert Maxwell
Jane Maxwell
Xenia
Ralph Nichols
Henry Faul
Branson Faul
Henry White
Edwin White
Willard Abott
Elmont Bankhardt
Ethel Simcox
Lisbon Simecox
Blanchester
Howard Canter
Dale
Daryl
COUNTY D A V OFFICERS INSTALLED IN Clermont County Chapter
Election and installation of officers for Clermont County Chapter No. 68 of the Disabled American Veterans occurred Monday night at the Armory. State Commander Clinton Kramer and Adjt. Treas. Albert M. Daniels installed the new officers. Four new members were added, bringing total membership to fifty. Forget Me Not Day observed November 4th.
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Clermont County
Clinton Kramer
Zanesville
Ohio
Adjt
Treas
Albert M. Daniels
Art
Murray
O. Rice
Harold Denham, Jr
H. M. Wymer
Samuel Strimple
Homer C
Annual Clermont County Corn Husking Contest Opens in Miami Township
The Milford Kiwanis Club sponsors the 1939 event in Miami Township on October 28 at 1 PM with prizes for men boys and ladies in shocking from the shock. Winners receive cash and the Clermont Sun Cup while a Fall Dance and Corn and Pumpkin Show follow at Milford High School Auditorium. Entries must be mailed by October 25 to M H Burkholder with entrant and gleaner details.
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Clermont County
Milford Kiwanis Club
Miami Township
Milford High School
M. H. Burkholder
Milford
Amelia P. T. A. Plans Jitney Supper Event
The Amelia P. T. A. will host a Jitney Supper on October 25 in the school cafeteria starting at 6 PM. A free musical program by the school music department follows in the auditorium with Mr. Justin leading. Committees cover sandwiches, pie, baked beans, potato salad, drinks, candy booth, and fish pond with named organizers.
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Amelia P. T. A
Music
Justin
Sandwich
Miss Townsley
Carl Slye
Carlos Hutson
Raymond McNeilly
Chas Houser
Henry Reed
Helen Edwards
R. Knause
Dorothy Billingsley
Albert Steurer
Wm. Russell
W. A. Williams
Gladys Myrick
Carl Fisher
Parker Adams
Miss Coleman
Catherine Gaskins
Chas. Blackburn
Russell Behymer
Nora Gibson
D. E. Ellis
Fred Topie
Candy Booth
Mesdames
Emma Dickson
Geo. Reed
Raymond Davidson
Gale Oberlen
Miss 0. Behymer
Fish Pond
Miss Henke
Stella Carmichiel
Legion Posts Unite for Installations in Batavia
Officers will be installed for five Legion auxiliaries and seven Legion Posts in Clermont County at Batavia School Auditorium Friday Oct 27. Dinner served by the Parent Teachers Association with tickets from PTA or any Legion commander. State Commander Gardner to preside.
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Legion
Clermont County
Batavia
Gardner
Batavia Garden Club Prefers Fall Arrangements for Anniversary Meet
The Batavia Garden Club announces its October 16 meeting led by Mrs. V. O. Lytle with the tenth anniversary theme. Members will share My Garden Club Memories and discuss Fall Flowers, including large and small dahlias, and World’s Fair Gardens with Mrs. F. M. Oxley and Mrs. J. M. Wiseman.
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Batavia Garden Club
V. 0. Lytle
Garden Club
F. M. Oxley
J.M. Wiseman
DAR Beech Forest Chapter Meets at Williamsburg
The Beech Forest Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met with Mrs. Roy Fuhr in Williamsburg on Tuesday. A covered dish luncheon at 12 30 preceded the program featuring the President General's Message Dress Making and An Old Fashioned Art presented by Mrs. H C Rowan and Mrs E B Rush. A roll call Autumn was read and a number of guests attended.
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Beech Forest
Daughters of the American Revolution
Roy Fuhr
Williamsburg
H.C. Rowan
Rush
Also Mentioned on This Page
National Grangers
MT. Carmel
Glen Este
P.T.A
Legion Post
Lee Donnelly
C. W. McBride
Joseph D. Callahan
A. C. Roslow
Casper T. Beck
Ruben Sher
Gus Carstens
H W. Whitehead
Carl Harrison
Jack Cann
L. G. Jones
Finley Jacobs
Alfred. Rapp
John Andres
Kenneth Shearwood
Harry Brown
Jannis Roye
Irene Harris Sullivan
Batavia Boys
P.T.A Congress
Lewis-Fisher
D. A. R. Meeting
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