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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1947

Page

6

Ants Can't Class Meet at Batavia Sunday School

Batavia news notes the Ants Can't Class of the Batavia Methodist Sunday School will gather Thursday evening Oct 23 at Mrs Harriett Wiseman's home. Mrs Laura Pegg hosts her niece Mrs Kain of Dayton Ohio as guest. Other items include travels and visits by local residents.

Batavia Methodist Sunday School Harriett Wiseman Laura Pegg Mrs. Kain Dayton, Ohio Germany England Jesus

Clermont County Fairground Levy Sought for 4-H and Improvements

Ninety nine years after the county fair began, Clermont County voters face a one fourth mill levy for five years to fund a new 4-H Club building, a large agricultural exhibit hall, grandstand repairs for 2,500 spectators, and road improvements. The Courier endorses the modest levy as aiding a century old tradition and year round community use. A sample ballot outline is provided.

Clermont County Fair Board Clesmont County

Proposed tax levy for Clermont County Fair Grounds improvements

A proposed levy in Clermont County would raise up to 0.025 mills per dollar of valuation for five years to fund fair ground improvements and building. The note reflects a 100 year lookback to a Franklin Agricultural and Horticultural Society fair held at Franklin schoolhouse with livestock judging and exhibits by local residents including quilts, yarn, carpets, shawls, and fancy work.

The Courier Clermont County Agricultural Society Franklin

50 Years Ago Bike Boys at Amelia Race Winners

More than 500 spectators watched a county bicycle race on the Ohio Turnpike course near Amelia. Lutes won the 8 1/2 mile event in 27 15 with Carr second. Frank Coulter won the Amelia men’s race in 27 35, Otto Smith finishing second. Many ladies attended.

Amelia Ohio Turnpike Lutes Carr Frank Coulter Otto Smith

Milford merchants plan resumed meetings under Harry Miller

Steps were taken this week to resume the meetings of Milford's business men with Mr. Harry Miller as chairman. The Executive Committee includes F. L. Clutter O. H. Schopmemey C. O. Runyan F. C. Hartsock Louis Ramey H. O. Barber and C McGees Adams.

Milford Harry ©. Miller F. L. Clutter O. H. Schopmemey C. Oo. Runyan F. C. Hartsock Louis Ramey H. O. Barber C. McGees Adams

Poet's Nook Reveals a Brightened Outlook

Helen Welshimer describes cleaning her house windows and heart revealing a sky turned bright. Dull trees revived their leaves and the poem speaks of washed sore hopes old sins grudges and jealousies fading as new stars shine tonight.

Good Housekeeping

October Dusk Maples in a Blue Sky

A poetic scene describes a flaming maple against a blue October sky. The waning sun casts brown shadows that shift to blue as a distant cry echoes across the evening.

Evening Quiet Over Lockland From Singing Quill

A poetic vignette notes blackbirds on the wing and a floating golden leaf sinking while smoke curls into the mist. The day ends in Lockland Ohio as Ethel Buck signs the verse from Singing Quill.

Amelia Area Residents Visit Relatives and Move Homes

Amelia residents including Mrs. Maud King and Mrs. J Wadsworth with son Elmer Dittman visited friends in Amelia last Wednesday. Bernice Evanshine stayed with sister Kate Norris in Hamilton Ohio. Grace Fox sold her Amelia home and moved to Bethel. L M Fahnestock and spouse went to Gardener Montana to visit their son George. Harry Stevenard and wife from Avondale visited relatives in Amelia last Sunday.

Felicity Birthday Party for Charles Bartlett Noted

About 30 relatives and friends surprised Mr. Charles Bartlett with a birthday party Thursday evening. Mrs. Wilbur Wendt from Cincinnati weekended with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Albert Evans. Mrs. Albert Watson is ill at home in Felicity. Rally Day service at Church of Christ was well attended. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Garth of Cincinnati visited on Sunday with her mother Mrs. Carrie Cumphins.

Charles Bartlett Wilbur Wendt Cincinnati Albert Evans Albert Watson Felicity Church of Christ Harry Garth Madge Cummins Carrie Cumphins

Births and social visits noted in local items

Mrs Carrie Archer visited Brazil Indiana for a few days. Albert Miller announce birth of a son at Christ Hospital born Wednesday Oct 15. Richard Philhower stayed with Jimmy Hubeey. Friendship Circle held a dinner at Kettler's Grill last Wednesday. Albert Allen welcomed a child Oct 14 at Christ Hospital. Carter Combs entertained Bill Vaught and families from Walnut Hills and Fairfax guests last Friday.

Carrie Archer Brazil Ind Albert Miller Christ Hospital Richard Philhower Jimmy Hubeey Friendship Circle Kettler’s Grill Albert Allen Carter Combs Bill. Vaught Walnut Hills

Hamlet attendee at funeral service for Mrs Slye

Hamlet resident attended the funeral service for Mrs. John Slye Saturday afternoon at the T P White Funeral Home in Mt. Washington. The Amelia Book Club was entertained Friday evening at Mrs Wichard s Bethel home. Nina Behymer hosted Amelia Woman s Club Saturday afternoon. Elton Monjar returned from Waynesville trip to help celebrate a 96th birthday. Frank Thurber and wife from Cincinnati visited local friends last Sunday.

Hamlet John Slye T. P. White Mt.Washington Amelia Book Club Wichard Bethel Nina Behymer Amelia Woman's Club Elton Monjar Waynesville Frank Thurber Cincinnati

Devotional Reading on Matthew 7 15 27 and James 1 2

A devotional reading pairing passages from James and Matthew highlights discernment and perseverance. It contrasts true wisdom with false prophets and urges faithful action testing by fruits.

Matthew

Religion in Practice Lesson for October 26, 1947

A devotional on James 1 2 and Matthew 25 34 46 urges Christians to translate faith into actions. It highlights serving others as evidence of faith, stresses practical religion in daily life, and cites the Golden Rule as the guiding standard.

Mnday James Ames Morrison China

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