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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1949
Page
6
Mr. C W Page of Washington Township was appointed superintendent of Clermont County common schools. In Georgetown Ohio on the 4th inst Rev David Gould married George W King publisher of the Literary Journal to Sophia Dowdney.
The record lists a Republican slate including Governor George K. Nash and county officials such as Bertram L. Hitch for County Representative, Max Moore for Clerk of Courts, Louis Hicks for Probate Judge, Court B. Vander vort for Auditor, John Rowan for Treasurer, John B. Cover for Sheriff, 8. A. West for Prosecuting Attorney, A. C. Hutchens for Commissioner, and John Taylor as Infirmary Director.
Milford Council approved contracts to enlarge the fire room door from 10 to 18 feet wide at a total cost of 960 dollars. Charles Cornish will supply steel I beam and masonry work while David P. Koogler handles construction and installation of the 18 foot overhead door. Work is to begin soon to allow easy removal of either fire truck.
Mrs Christine Deerwester visiting son Col Deerwester in Washington D C as the first fall Fellowship Dinner is planned for next Wednesday at 6 30 in the church social rooms. Covered dish format open to members and friends with Mrs John C Sickenger leading the arrangements committee.
The Clermont classroom column previews basketball season ahead after baseball wrap up. It notes the second issue of the Citizen by Williamsburg journalism students, honors Batavia and Amelia teams, and reports on school clubs, dances, and proposed trips including a Bethel Band, Goshen festival royalty, and a Bethel NY trip with a $63 estimate.
Methodist churches in Clermont County and Ohio plan Wesley Foundation Sunday on Oct 23 to highlight religious education at the five Ohio state universities. Campaign leaders say 10 236 Methodist students attend these universities and call for expanded training to develop youth into church and community leaders. A Wilmington District campaign committee organizes the effort with pastors from Xenia Hillsboro and Washington CH. A 30 minute radio program will air Oct 23 on Ohio network stations WPAY WPAY FM WKRC and WSAI at 130 pm and 230 pm.
The absentee ballot originated in the Civil War era with 11 Union states allowing men on army duty to vote, Britannica notes. The fact reflects early voting access for soldiers and the evolution of voting rights in wartime.
The text frames Isaiah's message amid a world of kings and wars, urging Judah and readers to distrust mighty alliances and place trust in God. It ties ancient events to modern fears of big powers, emphasizing justice, righteousness, and peace as enduring aims.
A poetry note lists original and reprint pieces for submission to Sheila Stinson or Mina Hamilton. Included is Christiana Willink's tree themed poem and Margaret Bronson's Mother Sings, reflecting lullaby imagery and themes of family happiness and resilience.
Mr and Mrs Dods Ellis and Jeanette host relatives from Bethel including Mr and Mrs Ford and their son David and daughter Mrs Murrell June Plage and her nine month old, visitors formerly from Hamlet. Miss Romilda Meder wed William McCarty at St Bernadette Mission last Saturday.
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