Water project expands to ten more villages in Amelia area
A planned water service expansion in the Amelia region grows to a million dollar project. Committees from Mt Holly Hamlet Lindale Mt Pisgah Amelia Locust Lake Williamsville Tabasco and Mt Carmel will meet at 7 30 p m next Thursday October 23 with Tom Dix leading discussions and county officials in attendance. The plan calls for a East Fork reservoir and a line to Route 125. Despite the high cost the per user charge is expected to be lower than earlier estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Water Service
Amelia
Tom Dix
New
Richmond Water Lines
Cincinnati Water Service
East Fork
Mt. Holly
Hamlet
Lindale
Mt. Pisgah
Locust Lake
Williamsville
Tabasco
Mt. Carmel
Dix
Defense and Victory medals to be issued in Batavia
Charles Kramer of the Georgetowne Army Recruiting Office will be at the Batavia post office next Wednesday October 22 from 1 to 6 pm to issue American Defense and Victory medals to World War II veterans. Eligible vets must bring original discharge certificates. copies not accepted. A Navy Recruiting Office representative will be in Batavia on Tuesday October 28 to discuss Navy enlistments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kramer
Georgetowne Army Recruiting Office
Batavia
Navy Recruiting Office of
Cincinnati
M. N. ‘Brown
ACCM
USN
Focal Post Office
Navy
Recruiting Booth Strengthens Milford National Guard Drive
Recruiting Booth Company B of the Batavia National Guard and the 147th Infantry used Milford Fall Festival to boost enlistments. The drive grew from 58 to 110 men with Sgt Miles Elston and 1st Lt Herbert Hogberg pictured beside a tent displaying .36 and .50 caliber machine guns and other infantry weapons. Elston said enlistments will continue until the unit reaches 188.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia National Guard
147Th Infantry
Milford
Miles Elston
Herbert Hogberg
Elstun
Ownership of Calf Dispute in Felicity Community
A calf dispute arises in Felicity as Mrs. Emily Pratt claims a calf on her farm is hers after a stray sighting. Ray Cox, missing a calf, visits Pratt’s farm on October 4 and says the calf belongs to him. Cox returns Sunday to press the claim but Pratt calls Deputy Marvin Bissantz and refuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Pratt
Ray Cox
Felicity
Pratt
Legal move eyed over disputed calf ownership
Both calves are involved but Cox may pursue legal means to obtain the calf he asserts. Mrs. Pratt has taken steps to retain the disputed animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Pratt
Ice Cream Firm Sued Over Illness From Popsicles
The French Bauer Company of Cincinnati faces suit in Clermont County Common Pleas Court by four plaintiffs including Otha Whittle of Mt. Holly. They allege the firm sold popsicles unfit for consumption causing illness. Damages sought total 8,000. Plaintiffs include Josephine Boles Mary C Hunt Alpha Muncey and James Hunt represented by Albert Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ICE Cream Company
French-Bauer Company of
Cincinnati
Clermont County Common Pleas Court
Otha D. Whittle
Mt. Holly
Josephine Boles
Mary C. Hunt
Alpha Muncey
James Hunt
Albert Hunt
Batavia Water Lines Extended
A trench is being dug in the Kline Heights Subdivision to extend Batavia water lines to more homes. A ditching machine caught fire Wednesday afternoon after 3:00. The Batavia Fire Department responded and extinguished the blaze causing considerable damage. the machine is out of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kline Heights
Batavia
Batavia Fire Department
Water Line Project Progress Reported Delayed
The work uses a trench digging machine and will finish soon. Later, water lines will extend through the subdivision when more materials are available. Currently water pipe is hard to obtain.
Independent Basketball League aims to start in Batavia
The Clermont County Independent Basketball League will hold its first meeting at 8 00 p m Friday October 17 in the Batavia courthouse. Teams express interest include New Richmond Williamsburg Loveland Batavia Milford Bethel Williamsville Goshen Farm Bureau Georgetown Anderson Township and Owensville. Stanley Anstaett serves as secretary treasurer of the league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Independent Basketball League
Batavia
New Richmond
Williamsburg
Loveland
Milford
Bethel
Williams ‘Ville
Goshen Farm Bureau
Georgetown
Anderson Township
Owensville
Stanley Anstaett
PTA Meet Discusses Tax Levy Renewal At Mt Carmel Glen Este
The Mt. Carmel-Glen Este PTA schedules a Friday Oct 17 meeting at the school inviting teachers parents and residents to hear about renewing the three mill levy to fund the local school. Robert Adams will explain the need for the renewal and voters are urged to support the continued levy. Miss Hester Stephenson will close with a talk on Woodland Pixie Making Seedcraft as a hobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel-Glen Este
Hester Stephenson
Board of Park Commissionrs
City of
Cincinnati
Milford Halloween Parade and Street Party Planned
Milford will host an annual Halloween parade and street party sponsored by the Milford Kiwanis Club on Wednesday evening, October 29. The parade begins at 7:30 p m at Main and Center Streets, moving through the business district to Mill at near the bridge, where dancing and refreshments await. Prizes will be awarded for the best and most original costumes across several categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Milford Kiwanis Club
Main
Center Streets
Mill
Batavia Garden Club Schedules October 20 Meeting
The Batavia Garden Club will hold a 2:30 p m business session Monday October 20 at the home of Mrs Maurice Lakemire. All members are urged to attend this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Garden Club
Maurice
Lakemire
McCowen to Seek Re election to Congress in 1948
Rep. E. O. McCowen of Wheelersburg Ohio announces pursuit of Republican nomination and re election to Congress. He represents the Sixth District including Clermont County and has endorsements from Adams Scioto and Brown counties committees. McCowen chaired the education sub committee and authored a federal aid to schools bill awaiting action. He won last election by 7001 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. McCowen
Wheelersburg
Ohio
Congress
Clermont County
McCowen
Adams, Scioto
Brown
Clermont
Highland
Rep. McCowen
House Education and Labor Committee
Buckeye Lodge Celebrates 100th Birthday in Netchmond
Buckeye Lodge No. 150 F and A M of Netchmond marked its centennial on Oct 8 with a 5 PM reception led by current master Richard Smittle. A booklet titled "Year History 1248-1947" was given to visitors, followed by dinner at 6:30 PM. Most Worthy Grand Master William W Carlton spoke, while secretary Dale Nichols traced the lodge’s 1847 origins and Fred C Bannister offered benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeye Lodge
Netchmond
John Bell
George Allen
Richard ‘Smittle
Grand Lodge
Horticulturalist Will Speak At Amelia
Horticulturalist Will Speak At Amelia Oct 18 8:00 p m at the Amelia auditorium under the Clermont County Council for Progressive Farming announced by Fred Knoop president of Loeust Corner He heads the council and edits the Farm Quarterly Beach has grown Wealthy Jonathan Red Delicious Stayman Rome Beauty apples on 50 acres of commercial orchards near Gallipolis since 1920
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hi Beach
Ohio State Horticultural Society
Amelia Auditorium
Clermont County
Rome
Gallipolis
Homecoming at Withamsville Baptist Church
The 1947 Withamsville Baptist Church homecoming is set for Sunday Oct. 19 with Sunday School at 10 a m and an 11 a m sermon by Rev Reginald Chalk. An afternoon service at 1 30 p m features Rev C J Steger of Covington Ky with special services planned through Oct 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Withamsville Baptist Church
Reginald Chalk
C. J. Steger
Covington
Steger
Three Walked Away In Severe Route 174 Crash
A car demolished in a Thursday morning accident on Route 174 near New Town, Sycamore Valley left all occupants injured but recovering. George Balzheiser, driver of the 1937 Ford, had minor injuries while Louis McKeever suffered severe arm and shoulder damage. Ivan Miller and Robert Lykins, from Williamsburg, were en route to Cincinnati with police and sheriff units reporting extensive guard rail damage and downed posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore Valley
Newtown
Ford
George Balzheiser
Louis McKeever
Our Lady of Mercy Hospital
Mariemont
Ivan Miller
Robert Lykins
Williamsburg
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Biggest Halloween Celebration Yet Batavia Mayor Warns
Batavia plans its biggest Halloween party yet per Mayor A. C. Munden. He urges waiting for the real night to avoid pranks and misbehavior. Police will monitor and arrest persistent pranksters. Parents may be held responsible for damages by minors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
A. C. Munden
Batavia P. T. A. Fall Festival Tuesday Oct. 17
The Batavia P. T. A. announces a fall festival starting at 6 p m on October 17 at the Ischool building. Proceeds go to P. T. A. work with events including a country store bakery gift shop fish pond popcorn stand and a stage show featuring Harold D. Nichols. Continuous movie show and barbecue sandwiches will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Ischool
H. A. Kahle
P.T.A
Emil Dialibakery
Ed Burger
Glen .Ankrom
W.F. Woodmansee
Harold D. Nichols
Alfred Rigner
Glenn Ankrom
Clermont County School Enrollment Rises This Year
Enrollment in Clermont County schools increases by 154 from last year. The report from County Superintendent Frank Hoggatt shows 1,836 high school students, 40 in kindergarten, and 4,376 in elementary grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Frank Hoggatt
Legion Auxiliary to Install Officers in Batavia
Officers of the Frank W. Weaver Post and Auxiliary will be installed in a public ceremony at 8 13 p m Saturday Oct 18 in the Batavia Armory Mrs Lee Tracy past president for the Jane A Delano Post Cincinnati will obligate the new Auxiliary officers Felix Friedman Ohio 4th District vice commander will officiate Alfred Rigner Batavia schools music instructor will lead the musical program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Weaver
Batavia
Lee Tracy
Jane A. Delano
Cincinnati
Felix Friedman
4Th District of
Ohio
Alfred Rigner
Ballot issues in Clermont County voters face varied questions
Clermont County voters on November 4 will decide local bond issues and tax levies for villages townships and schools along with state amendments. Key items include a WWII veteran bonus proposal a six year term for probate judges expansion of the Sinking Fund Commission and earmarking auto and gas taxes for roads only. Local measures cover fairground levy hydrant rentals current operating costs school additions and dry village options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Ohio
Common Pleas
Apellate
Supreme Court
State
Sinking Fund Commission
County Agriculltural Society
Williamsburg Village
Courier
Williamsburg
Milford Village
Milford Exempted
Owensville
Lasks
Goshen
New Richmond Vilage
Felicity-Franklin
Glen Este- Mt. Carmel
Jackson Township
Branch Hill
Perintown
Bethel Village
Republican Women to Meet October 20 in Batavia
The Republican Women of Clermont County will hold their regular monthly meeting at the courthouse in Batavia at 8:00 p.m. on Monday October 20. There will be a roundtable discussion of election laws and an important business meeting. Mrs Nellie Mattox of Amelia is president and urges all members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Batavia
Nellie, Mattox
Amelia
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Batavia Water Lines
Independent Basketball League
PTA
Lodge
Withamsville
Morner Photo
Ricky McNamara
New York City
Nicholsville
H. J. Brotherton
Batavia P. T. A
Legion, Auxiliary
G. J. Bonus
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