Clermont County Corn Husking Contest Set for Saturday
Clermont County corn huskers and fans will gather at Edton Myers farm one mile east of Williamsburg Saturday morning Oct. 18 for the annual contest starting at 8 45 in a field of 18 Hybrid corn. Edgar Stockton seeks a third straight county title and a silver loving cup prize from The Clermont Sun. Women vocational and men’s contests run 30 and 80 minutes respectively with husking from the shock and more than 25 dollars in DeKalb hybrid corn prizes. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Edton Myers
Williamsburg
U. S
Edgar Stockton
Stockton
Clermont Sun
DeKalb Co
Legionnaire Bid To Accident Death List Two Youths Added
Two Clermont County youths are named among those joined in the Legionnaires bid list after fatal accidents. Raymond Savage 17 of Batavia High School senior dies in a rabbit hunting mishap at Mt Carmel. Andrew Spinelli 25 of Green Briar dies in a water truck crash near Williamsburg. Funeral details follow. Clermont County Legion Posts bid farewell to 47 selectees leaving Batavia Armory for Army service. Community notes praise the ceremony and Legion guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Savage
Edward
Raymond
Mt. Carmel
George Savage
Batavia High School
George
Frank
Helen
Batavia Holy Trinity Church
St. Philomena
Stonelick
Moore
Andrew Spinelli
Green Briar
Williamsburg
Spinelli
Young Spinelli
Nater
Afton
Lee Spinelli
Rocca
Jack
Grace
Isaac Maham
Holy Trinity Church
Batavia
Batavia Union Cemetery
Clermont County
Clermont County Legion
National Defense Army
American Legion
Legion
Earle B. Kincaid
Legion Constitution
Gene Marshall
Sta F
Army of the United States
Milwaukee
Three Guest Lecturers Speak to Batavia Social Problems Class
Three guest lecturers appeared before Batavia high school's Social Problems class last week. Rev Vernon Martin spoke on Christianity and the Dilemma of the Modern World stressing the individual and democracy over other systems. C E Tilton and Serbu discussed taxation and national debt dangers, advocating prudent spending limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia High School
Vernon Martin
Presbyterian Church
C. E. Tilton
Art Serby
Martin
Jesus
Serbu
Tilton
Fall Conference at Goshen Presbyterian Church
The Clermont County Council of Religious Education holds its annual Fall Conference at Goshen Presbyterian Church on October 19 at 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Rev. Robert McKibben of Williamsburg speaks in the afternoon and Dr. Dorothy Ferris of Blue Ash speaks in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Midget Auto Racing a Full-Time Occupation Nationwide
Midget auto racing is a full-time occupation for about 500 men in the United States, reflecting a dedicated niche sport with steady participation across regions. The article notes the hobbyist and professional mix within this racing community.
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United States
Farmers Hold Key To History
Ohio and other states farmers hold power to decide history says Hlmer F. Kruse chairman of the Ohio USDA Defense Board after a Kansas City rally. Accompanying him were Fred Orr Ross county Arthur P Schweizer Portage county and Joseph Wilbert Sandusky county. Spike Evans national Administrator of the AAA spoke on food importance in the war, noting rationing community feeding systems farm programs and shipment care from the United States and dominions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Hlmer F. Kruse
Ohio Usda Defense Board
Kansas City
Mid-Western Defense Boards
Ohio County Defense Board
Mr. Kruse
Fred Orr
Ross County
Arthur P. Schweizer
Portage County
Joseph Wilbert
United States
Dominions
Mt. Carmel-Glen Este PTA Plans October Meeting
The Mt. Carmel-Glen Este PTA gathers Friday Oct 17 at 8 pm with Mrs. L G Jones presiding. A panel on “My Duties as a Citizen” features local participants, followed by a safety sketch, vocal selections, and a social hour. The membership drive ends Friday. largest classroom enrollment wins a cash prize. Cooking School prizes included a mixer from Ayres Co. and guests enjoyed Know Your Money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel-Glen Este
Chas. York
K. Lammrish
Harriet Kincaid
Helen Weinberger
Casper Beck
Chas Kholtz
Alfred Rapp
Willard Wisby
the Whitehead
Earle Kincaid
Harry Jones
Tabasco Pike
Mt. Carmel
Co. B. Ayres Co
Forestville
Clermont County D A V to Hold Forget-Me-Not Drive
The Clermont County Chapter No. 63 D A V announces its Forget-Me-Not Drive on Saturday Oct 25 with Mrs Pauline McCloy as chairwoman. The campaign funds relief for disabled World War I veterans and dependents, backed by national leaders including President Roosevelt and Gen Frank T Hines. Mail gifts to D A V Chapter 63 Clermont County Batavia Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Pauline McCloy
Roosevelt
Frank T. Hines
U. S. Veterans Administration
John J. Pershing
Batavia
County School Enrollment Totals by District
Enrollment figures for the county schools are reported to the county superintendent. Amelia 512 Batavia 613 Bethel 730 Felicity 398 Goshen 515 Milford 601 Moscow 601 New Richmond 516 Owensville 380 Williamsburg 550 Branch Hill 111 Edenton 112 Glen Este Mt Carmel 141 Miami Rural 192 Miamiville 53 Monroe Township Rural 174 Neville 55 Newtonsville 136 Ohio Township Rural 40 Perintown 49 Pierce Township Rural 122 Point Isabel Rural 73 Wayne Number Fight 28 Withamsville Tobasco 188.
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Amelia
Batavia
Bethel
Felicity
Goshen
Milford
Moscow
New Richmond
Owensville
Williamsburg
Branch Hill
Edenton
Glen Este-Mt. Carmel
Miami Rural
Miamiville
Monroe Township
Neville
Newtonsville
Battles to Broadcast Farm Management Talk on WING Dayton
County Agent Roy Battles will host a 10 minute radio program on farm management as part of the Food For Defense effort. The broadcast airs on Dayton Ohio station WING at 11 50 a m on Tuesday October 21. Call 1410 for the station.
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Food For Defense
Roy Battles
Dayton
Game Protector Re-Stocking Streams in Cler Mont County
Edgar Anstaett, known for stocking Clermont County streams, released 10,100 fish and 45,000 bull frogs last summer. Species include Bull Head Catfish 3,800 Blue Gill 1,100 Small Mouth Bass 4,500 Rock Bass 700 and Missouri Jumbo Frogs 45,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Anstaett
Clermont County
Releas
Missouri
Hilger Acquitted in Child Stealing Case
James Hilger of Vanceburg Kentucky was found not guilty on a charge of taking his youngest child from his wife and withholding custody. The trial in Clermont County lasted most of the day, with the jury returning a verdict within ten minutes after retiring.
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James Hilger
Vanceburg
Clermont County
Hilger
Kentucky
Interesting Program Set for Clermont County Pomona Grange Meeting
The Clermont County Pomona Grange plans a Saturday meeting in Owensville on October 18 at 10 a.m. with Wright Wolf presiding and Williamsburg and Wayne Granges assisting. A Hobby Exhibit and County Elimination of the Cake Baking Contest will crown subordinates, with winners advancing to State Grange. Prizes will be awarded and officer elections held.
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Clermont County
Pomona Grange
Owensville
Wright Wolf
Pomona
Williamsburg
Wayne Granges
State Grange
W. C. Patterson
Cadiz
Clermont County Plans 1942 Farm Production Increases
Clermont County Agricultural Defense Committee outlined a 1942 program to boost milk output 6 percent, eggs 10 percent, beef and veal 12 percent, and hog production 15 percent. Every farm should have a garden. county farmers will be visited to assess past and potential yields with questions on 1941 and 1942 milk, eggs, hogs, beef cattle and veal calves. Committee members include Roy B. Battles Robert Bradley R E Gifford Edgar Fawley Randall Liming Albert Kellum Mark Atchley and Walter Smith.
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Saxton
Clermont County
United States
Great Britain
Britains
British Isles
Agricultural Defense Committee
Roy B. Battles
Robert Bradley
R. E. Gifford
Edgar Fawley
Randall Liming
Albert Kellum
Mark Atchley
Walter Smith
Barn Dance in Batavia High School Auditorium
Batavia residents plan a barn dance at Batavia high school on Thursday Oct 23 at 8 30 pm under the local Parent Teachers Association. James Skelton will MC with Ruth Wiener Virginia Kain Marie Howe will sing and dance. A Virginia Reel dance leads by Houtson Curtis sixteen pupils. Vivian Pangburns Orchestra plays music with attendees invited to join. Admission 25c for high school children and 40c for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Batavia High School
Parent- Teachers’ Association
James Skelton
Ruth Wiener
Virginia Kain
Marie Howe
Myrtle Wilson
Miss Wilson
Hubert Cobler
James Patchell
Batavia High School Girls
Winsburg Evens Series For Title
The Clermont County baseball series tied after Williamsburg stormed back to a 17 to 6 win over Goshen in game two. Williamsburg pitcher Wilkins dominated after a six run first inning. A Craig collected five hits. Next Sunday at 2 30 Williamsburg hosts the deciding game with 60 percent of the prize at stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Goshen
Wilkins
A. Craig
Burg
Clermont County
Party Honors Mrs Loraine Lewis Brown at Home
Telephone operators hosted a party for Mrs Loraine Lewis Brown at her home last Friday evening. Guests included her mother Mrs James Lewis and several other women from Milford Bethel Batavia and Cincinnati. The gathering concluded with a waffle iron gift and wishes for many years of married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loraine Lewis Brown
James Lewis
Mabel Holdcraft
Milford
Irene Reynolds
Bethel
Emma Porste
Sophia Bulow
Marjorie Newman
Margaret Hampel
Lillian Reisinger
Cora Lytle
Lulu Frazier
Batavia
Virgil Hartmeyer
Cincinnati
Batavia PTA Reports Record Membership Growth
Batavia Parent Teachers Association held its October meeting in the school auditorium with Myrtle Wilson presiding. About 140 members enrolled for 1941 1942, the highest since founding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Parent-Teachers’ Association
Junior Woman's Club Meeting at Mrs Clark's Home
The Batavia Junior Woman's Club meets Thursday Oct 16 at 8 p m at the home of Mrs Lester Clark. Hostesses are Mrs Herbert Hogberg Mrs Joseph Justin and Mrs Dale Miller. The program features a response titled A Friendly Gesture and talks by Mrs Raymond Ross and Mrs William Parsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Lester Clark
Herbert Hogberg
Joseph Justin
Dale Miller
Raymond Ross
William Parsons
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ADIEU
Clermont County Agriculture
Clermont County Agricultural Defense Committee
E. C. Saxton
John Friend
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Winsburg
Batavia Pta
Dean Wendorf
Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers
Wendorf
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