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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1938

Page

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Annual Clermont corn husking contest set for October 21

The Clermont County corn husking event is planned for October 21 on the F. M. Titus and Son farm and John Manley field near Williamsburg. Four contests run 80 and 60 minute shock events, a 30 minute ladies contest, and an 80 minute standing men contest with prizes and trophies.

Clermont County F. M. Titus and Son John Manley Williamsburg William Snider Batavia Ohio Clermont Sun Mirl Snider

Union Meetings Begin Sunday Night at UB Church

Community project gatherings start Sunday at 7 30 p m in the UB church with Rev C R Spangler of Batavia M E church delivering the message. Meetings are open to all and attendees are invited to bring friends.

C.R. Spangler Batavia M. E. Church

Stars at Bethel Host Batavia Eastern Star Guests

Twenty six members of Batavia Eastern Star attended Bethel Chapter for a friendship meeting. After the program, a pleasant luncheon was served in the newly redecorated banquet room.

Batavia Eastern Star Bethel Chapter

New Grange Established with Appointed Officers

J A Ashton and Wright Wolf assisted by Harvey Perin and local members installed officers for a new grange led by Master J S Osborne and Overseer H Snider. Secretary Paul Wiggins and Lecturer Agnes Mazer named. hall location to be announced. meeting the first or eighth Tuesday monthly.

J. A. Ashton Wright Wolf Harvey Perin Joe Nobis J. D. Wood Mark Atchley Louise Rogers Walter Muzzy J. S. Osborne H. Snider Agnes Mazer Paul Wiggins Grange

Clermont County Sets Rats Campaign for November 4

The Clermont County rat eradication campaign runs Friday November 4 with poisoned bait sold at county dealers. Bait blends red squill with meat and fish, packaged at 1 1 2 pounds for 35 cents, directions provided.

Clermont County Althouh

Amelia Garden Club Held Meeting at Ingalls Home

The Amelia Garden Club met at Mrs. Fred Ingalls residence on Wednesday October 12. Miss Nina Behymer gave a talk on Aquariums and Terrariums. Officers were elected: President Carl Lillich Vice President Floyd Weaver Secretary Marie Henke Treasurer Erma Eppert.

Amelia Garden Club Fred Ingalls Nina Behymer Carl Lillich Floyd Weaver Marie Henke Erma Eppert

Auto Wreck Near Milford Injures No One

Harvey Rush and Fred Schwab of Batavia were driving on 122 toward Milford in Rush's new car when a Norwood motorist collided with them. Their car went off the road by a bridge and was wrecked. All occupants escaped injury.

Harvey Rush Fred Schwab Batavia Milford Rush Norwood

Milford Masonic Supper Planned at Temple

The Milford Masonic Temple Committee will host a supper on Thursday October 20 from 5 30 to 8 p m at the Milford Temple. Adults 50 cents. children 12 years and under 25 cents.

Milford

Batavia Tries 14 New Auto Drivers in Saturday Test

A class of 14 new drivers were examined in Batavia Saturday for auto licenses. A few did not pass, with some applicants needing parent presence.

Batavia

First PTA Meeting of Fall in Batavia

The Batavia PTA held its first fall meeting Thursday at Batavia High School Auditorium. A report on financial condition and committee work was approved by attendees. Mrs. Helen Iles presided and refreshments followed.

PTA of Batavia Helen Iles

Batavia voters decide on 3 mill school levy renewal

Batavia Village voters face a November election on renewing a 3 mill operating levy for Batavia Public Schools. The measure would not raise taxes overall but reduces the rate to 17.40 mills while restoring state foundation funding. If defeated, the district may run on borrowed funds or close unless the levy passes. Eli H. Speidel, President, Batavia Village Board of Education.

Batavia Village Batavia Public Batavia Public Schools Eli H. Speidel Batavia Village Board of Education

Clermont Aged Receive $18 770 In September

In Clermont county 906 persons aged 65 and over received $18 770 in old age assistance during September. The county average award was $20.72, based on each recipient’s need. In September 1937 the Division paid $15 627 to 817 recipients. Federal Social Security covers 50 percent of the program with the state providing the rest from liquor profits.

Columbus Clermont County State Division of Aid For

Moscow P T A Opens Season With Program on Education

The Moscow Parent Teacher Association holds its first regular meeting in the Moscow School Auditorium on Tuesday October 25 1938. Supt Paul Meranda leads the program a Seven Cardinal Principles discussion is planned with vocal solo by Margaret Sherer and county Supt Frank B Hoggatt delivering the principal address on Why A Parent Teacher Association.

Moscow Parent Teacher’s Association Paul Meranda Margaret Sherer Frank B. Hoggatt

Better Mail Service Expands to Batavia Area

After today Batavia gains improved mail service with an extra evening mail run by bus to Newtown Batavia and Williamsburg. The Cincinnati departure is at 4 30 and arrives at 5 10 in Bata with locked pouches for each stop and no intermediate changes.

Batavia Newtown Williamsburg Cincinnati City

Pleads Guilty To Driving With No License

James Duncan aged 20 of Willowville was arrested Saturday afternoon near Summerside by C G Kearns and Cherry Holmes highway patrolmen for operating a car without a driver's license. Before Squire Wiseman he pleaded guilty and paid a $5 fine plus costs. Report notes driver license sales are down from last year. Secure your license to avoid fines.

James Duncan Willowville C. G. Kearns Cherry Holmes Georgetown Summerside Squire Wiseman

Clermont Masons confer Master Mason degree at Batavia lodge

In Batavia, Clermont county, the Batavia Masonic lodge room hosted the Master Mason degree Saturday night with James B. Wasner presiding. Raymond Ross of the Batavia post office was raised before more than fifty attendees. After the ceremony, members shared coffee, sandwiches and ice cream, noting the lodge's prosperous condition.

Clermont County Batavia James B. Wasner Raymond Ross

Farm Bureau Will Meet In Batavia

Clermont County Farm Bureau president Walter Cowdrey announces the annual meeting at the U B Church Batavia on Tuesday evening November 8 at 7 15 P M with a banquet supper. Ed Bath Ohio Farm Bureau legislative agent will speak. Committees include Resolution E L Carter Herman Fagley Robert R Caldwell Banquet and Program Mrs Harry Nort Mrs Roy Maddox Nominations Robert R Caldwell Byron Ross Howard Elliott Harry Nort.

Walter Cowdrey Clermont County Farm Bureau U. B Batavia Cowdrey Ed Bath Ohio Farm Bureau E. L. Carter Herman Fagley Robert R. Caldwell Harry Nort Roy Maddox Byron Ross Howard Elliott

Women Club Conference Held in Middletown Ohio

The Southwest District of the Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs holds its annual conference in Middletown October 25 and 26 with registration at Hotel Manchester. Key speakers include Mrs Chauncey L. Newcomer and Mrs B F Langworthy, plus a Fine Arts Luncheon program led by Mrs Walter K Noe and Ruth Winslow Gordon.

Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs Middletown Ohio Club Women and Friends Hotel Manchester F. R. Terrell Southwest Chauncey L. Newcomer M. Y. Newcomb L. L. Kinsey Conservation H. S. Wagner National Association of Park Executives Middletown Federation B. F. Langworthy Winnetka Illinois Fine Arts Walter K. Noe Ruth Winslow Gordon Robert Ramsdell

Legionnaires Convention Reverses Meeting and Lunch Plans

The Legionnaires Convention scheduled for Sunday October 30 in Batavia will assemble at the Armory and eat lunch at the school cafeteria. A prior notice had stated the opposite arrangement with meals at the Armory.

Legionnaires Batavia Armory

Conservation Committee Elects Officers and Appoints Township Delegates

The piece notes the 75th anniversary observance at Salem Church near Mt. Washington founded by Rev Francis Asbury McCormick in 1805. It also reports township conservation committee elections in Clermont County to implement the Agricultural Conservation program, with E. C. Saxton reappointed county chairman and lists township leaders and alternates.

Francis Asbury McCormick Old Salem Mt. Washington McCormick N. W Clermont County Milford Ohio C. E. Turley Mary Shiras Bertha McCormick Craver Owensville Fannie Thompson Cincinnati A. B. Gatch Agricultural Conservation Progrm Batavia E. C. Saxton Goshen Township Byron Ross Felicity Carney Roush Jackson Township Walter Smith Monroe Township R. F. Turner Miami Township Tate Richard Winder Roger Armstrong Raymond Swope Lowell Harvey Albert Mosbacker Washington James C. Browning Rufus Phillips Guy Fee Noble Holton Frank Jones Stonelick Paul Battig Ben J. Plieman Fred Schill Clyde Ansteadt Ollie M. Bray Jackson Homer Ashton Q. B. Mulloy Raymond Patton W. E. Christie Williamsburg Chas. Hutchinson John C. Manley J. A. Ashton Mahlon Walker Jesse Bissantz Union Eugene Feiertng William Isaack Fred Aicholtz Clarence Teal Elisa Goodpaster Goshen Linus Berger Isaac Friend L. Hair Wm. F. Moore Walter Bauer Allan Boles Jacob Retzer Earl Binning Franklin E. B. Swope C. C. Gelter Ralph Wehrum Earl Morris Monroe W. E. Harvey Harry Clark P. A. Ireton Millard Perkins M. J. Arnold Turner Taylor Frank Wiggins C. Elston H. Monroe Pierce John Cann Allan Gaskins Tipton Cooper James Conley

Dunham to Address Brotherhood October 27

Dr. Warren J. Dunham superintendent of Cincinnati Goodwill Industries will be the special speaker at the county meeting of the Methodist Men s Brotherhood in Felicity on Thursday evening October 27 beginning at 8 o clock. Men of all faiths are invited.

Warren J. Dunham Cincinnati Goodwill Industries Methodist Men’s Brotherhood Felicity

Bethel P T A Hosts Halloween Dance At School Auditorium

The Bethel School P T A will sponsor a Halloween Dance in the school auditorium on Friday starting at 8 30 with prizes totaling ten dollars for the most original costumes. A parade of masked entrants precedes the 9 30 dance. Music by Marty Kalan and his musicians. Admission 25 and 15 cents.

Parent Teachers Association The Bethel School Marty Kalan

Past Grands Meet At Goshen Oct 22

The Past Grands of District No. 64 Independent Order of Oddfellows in Clermont and Warren counties will hold the next meeting in Goshen Ohio in Berene County on Saturday October 22. Prominent Oddfellows from across the state are expected. The Past Grand degree will be conferred by the Dayton staff. All Past Grands are urged to attend.

Clermont Sun Vocational Agriculture Roy Battles County Agricultural John Wagenhall Williamsburg Randall Liming Owensville James Vearil Cary Karnes Howard Elliott Edton Myers Charles Hutchinson Independent Order of Oddfellows Clermont Warren Counties Goshen Ohio Berenne County Dayton

Moscow Teachers Sponsor Dance for School PE Program

The Moscow School will host a dance on Thursday October 27 in the School Auditorium to raise funds for the Physical Education program. Directors Wayne Hayden and Anna Rogers with other teachers plan the event.

Moscow Wayne Hayden Anna Rogers

Eastern Star Convention Heads to Columbus Oct 28

Members of the Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star of Ohio converge on Columbus for the state convention the week of October 28. Religious services Sunday, sessions Monday, grand ball Wednesday at Masonic Temple honoring Miss Jessie Naomi Peck. Deshler Wallick Hotel serves as headquarters with John G. Keller arranging to host about 5,000 visitors.

Eastern Star Columbus Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star of Ohio Masonic Temple Jessie Naomi Peck Fostoria Deshler Wallick Hotel John G. Keller

Low Countries of Europe Define the Netherlands Belgium Luxemburg

The Low Countries of Europe include the Netherlands Belgium and Luxemburg according to the description. The trio forms a regional grouping in Western Europe known for dense populations and historic trade links.

Low Countries Europe Netherlands Belgium Luxemburg

Teachers to Meet October 28 for Southwestern Ohio Event

The Southwestern Ohio Teachers Association announces its annual convention in Cincinnati on October 28 and 29. It draws educators from Clermont, Brown, Adams, Highland, Clinton, Warren, Butler, Preble, and Hamilton counties with Frank Hoggatt attending from Clermont. Three general sessions are planned at Music Hall and the Hall of Mirrors, plus department sessions Friday afternoon. Luncheon reservations are due by October 27 to the respective department secretaries. Renowned speakers include Dr. William Lyon Phelps of Yale and Dr. T. Z. Koo of the World's Student Christian Federation.

Southwestern Ohio Teachers Association Cincinnati R. W. Cadwallader Southwestern Ohio Clermont Brown Adams Highland Clinton Warren Butler Prebble Hamilton Frank Hoggatt Clermont County Music Hall Elm Street Netherland Plaza Hall of Mirrors Teachers Association William Lyon Phelps Yale University T. Z. Koo World’s Student Christian Federation

Meaning of Racing To Straight Place And Show Bets

Explains racing terms straight bet to win place bet on second, and show bet on third. Distinguishes wagering on a race outcome by placing bets on top three finish positions. Clarifies that straight means a single outcome win.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Georgetown Fair Charles Stephen Brown County Agricultural Society W. E. Thompson Betheling E. A. Quinlan Bethel Better Mail Service Cenfer Farm Bureau S. W Dunham Brotherhood Bethel P. T. A BIG Dance Eastern Stars
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