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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1932
Page
8
Clermont Courier social items list weddings parties and visits with names like Miss Laura Cade Mrs Vernon Lytle and Grace Krantz. Local ads mention cement blocks J O Fuhr Batavia bargains and a bake sale by the D of A Lodge with events through October and November 1982.
Local clubs led by Dean Pollock and Miss Edna Cramer stage the Annual Achievement Program at Edenton Hall on Friday October 21 at 8 00 PM. A fine program includes novelty stunts motion pictures and other features. Public invited.
Republican and Democratic candidates for State Senator and State Representative will address voters at Amelia School Auditorium on Saturday night October 22 under Clermont County Farm Bureau auspices. John Hayden and Claude Coyle for representative are set to speak. David De Armond and J Lowry Miller for state senate are expected. A capacity audience is anticipated.
Jas Portrito faced Squire Arnold last Monday on a charge of stealing a valuable coon dog from Damon Simpson. Bound over to the Grand Jury under a $300 bond after the dog, taken two years ago as a pup, was identified by four witnesses and recently found in Cincinnati.
County Health Doctor Colburn reports one death and six diphtheria cases across New Richmond and Stonelick township in the past two weeks. Anti-toxin is recommended as a preventative, available from your family physician.
Paul Edmond Anstaett born April 25 1899 near Batavia Ohio died October 1 1932 at home in Batavia Ohio aged 33 years 5 months 6 days He lived quietly with a crippled condition and remained devoted to family and church He leaves father mother a grandmother and two brothers Edgar and Stanley along with many relatives and friends The family describes his faithful care and faith in God and includes a devotional poem by Louis G Ludwick.
Miles R. Deal proposes using state funds to improve Batavia and Williamsburg roads and urges county road officials to pass more money to township roads while the two mil levy operates. He advocates expanding the Surveyor's office to handle road work and improve taxpayer service and efficiency.
The article argues coroner pay hinges on official trips at 2.60 per trip plus mileage, with a yearly cap of 150. J. B. Corliss, county coroner and Republican candidate, has repeatedly exceeded the limit by making many trips, while remaining diligent in handling emergencies and night calls.
The article contrasts Gov Roosevelt's critique of party leadership with AFL backing of plans to boost employment. It profiles Ezra Seyler, Republican candidate for County Commissioner, praising his farmer ethos, independence from outside interests, and fiscal prudence. It notes his effort to balance tax cuts with road-building.
We extend our thanks to friends and relatives who assisted in our sad hour of bereavement in the loss of our dear son and brother Paul. Special thanks to Rev Lud wick for consoling words and to Mrs Walter Bauer Mrs William Brothers and Mrs Irwin Avey for musical selections. Also thanks to Mr William S Moore for conducting the funeral. Mr and Mrs Jacob Anstaett Stanley and Edgar Anstaett.
Bethel area notes show Mrs Joe S Barngroner’s Sunday school class gathering Friday evening. Visitors span Loveland Ohio Cincinnati Akron Circleville Dayton and Dayton relatives with family entries and a Woman's Club meeting October 7 at Grant Memorial Hall starting with a luncheon.
A land turtle lays eggs in sand well above the high water line on the Amazon shore. The eggs are deposited weeks before river changes, sometimes three miles wide, yet the turtle always chooses a secure spot above the line for hatching.
Batavia Ohio Red Cross appeals for donations of clean usable clothing as cold weather increases demand. They list specific needs including 56 children’s shoes 10 men’s shoes 8 women’s shoes 120 children’s stockings 40 men and boys trousers 20 girls coats 8 boys coats 10 sweaters plus dresses and underwear via government and Red Cross goods.
Mrs Minnie Wise hosted the Vesta Club event with officers for 1932 33 serving a six o clock dinner and a program including songs poems and readings. Sunday guests included the Hestor families and Mrs Hester Caldwell from Georgetown. Local church groups held rallies and social events with multiple households noted as guests or hosts.
Readers are urged to study Roosevelt’s speeches for concrete policy plans and find few definite remedies. The piece argues Roosevelt promises much while backing away from specifics, and contrasts this with Judge Clarence Young’s deputy pay history and John Hayden’s perceived independence and diligence for Clermont County.
Mack Sauer candidate for Congress profile notes his farm upbringing in Scioto County and service as a U S Navy veteran. He is described as a former principal of Crooksville public schools and a Pomona Grange lecturer, also noted as Ohio University 1921 champion orator and author of humorous works.
Cincinnati Enquirer notes Arthur Meinken’s deputy sheriff bid amid county respect for Miles Deal. Meinken balances sheriff duties with campaign efforts while Deal earns broad GOP support for improving rural roads and admin efficiency, despite critic voices.
Registrar T E Steckel's office lists six county representatives in this year's student body at Ohio Wesleyan University. Milford trio includes Lawrence Canter, Lester Grimm, and Margaret Bunyan. Others are Sarah Jane Speccer and Charlotte Speidel of Batavia and Frances Davison of Bethel.
Clermont County Republicans opened headquarters in the Hamilton building Batavia with F B Bishop of Goshen in charge. The room will stay open daily during the campaign and a supply of literature is on hand. Phone Batavia 5.
Gus Wolf of Wiggoneville lost his home contents and 800 chicks to a Friday fire. The Bethel fire department saved the residence part. partly insured, the loss included kitchen and an above ground cellar.
Rally and convention set for Sunday after noon October 16 at 2:00 in Neville. Our church plans a strong delegation and a men’s chorus will perform vocal numbers. A boat ride on the Ohio closes the program. Pedolegatit appeals for responses.
Will Jenike and family of Hillsboro plan to locate in Batavia. They will remodel the corner house at Fourth and Wood streets and aim to make a fine addition to the town. The article notes T Q Jenke as a former Batavian and police official.
Governor Roosevelt faces pressure as Legionnaires push for the bonus amid fears of national financial strain. The piece accuses Roosevelt of silence and cowardice for political gain, warning that concessions could expand the pension system and threaten prosperity. Local ads for fencing supplies conclude the item.
Property owners Jesse Halbiach and John Winemiller prohibit hunting on their farms. The notice applies to all trespassers and enforces hunting restrictions on the listed parcels. Further details or full listings are not provided.
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