26 Oct 1938
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1938
Page
1
The Clermont County Delinquent Tax Commission, led by director B N West, says foreclosures or forfeiture actions will target about 43821.29 dollars of real estate as delinquencies persist. The statement notes growth in current tax collections and total commission costs under 1 percent of tax revenue.
Pierce Township P T A will meet at the School House Thursday October 27 at 8 P M Parents urged to be present.
Paul Kramer, a Batavia elder and longtime baker, marked his 76th anniversary Sunday. His children Fritz and John and their families from Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. C Leever and son from Dayton, and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kramer with Ruth from Batavia attended. A fine dinner followed. the Kramer restaurant is renowned for daily good eats and hosting Sunday parties.
Mr and Mrs William Groves of Batavia celebrate their golden anniversary next Sunday at their country home. Their children Calvin Terrace Park Everett Nicholsville Allen Madisonville and Clara Belle Hall New Richmond attend. Mr Groves, Clermonts oldest schoolteacher, retired years ago.
Mt Orab defeated Owensville 6 to 5 to take an early lead in the Clermont county league title series. Mt Orab collected 9 hits off Owensville pitching for 6 runs, with a ninth inning homer by Mitchell proving decisive. Next Sunday Mt Orab hosts the rematch at Mt Crab with Moler pitching.
The Amelia Woman's Club gathered at Mrs. Albert Coombs on October 22. The program centered on Temperance with quotes and life of Frances E. Willard. A vocal solo by Virginia Nelson and other talks followed, plus a needlework display from the blind benefiting sale hosted by Mrs. John Pommert.
Clermont county chapter No. 63 Disabled American Veterans will sponsor a get-me-not day drive on November 5 to support Armistice Day observances. The group urges merchants schools and officials to cooperate and promote peace.
Miss Lillian Indledge of Batavia fell Friday night while leaving her home to attend a school play. A double fracture was found at Christ hospital Saturday morning after Moore's ambulance transported her. she is improving under care.
Thirty members of the Batavia Woman's club met last Thursday at 11 in Taft Museum then dined at the Business Woman's Club. At 2 30 they toured the Art Museum and heard a lecture on Modern Painting.
The Tobasco PTA staged its annual Halloween social at the schoolhouse on Friday night. Prizes for best costumes went to Mrs. Florence Morgan Betty Shannon Florence Ellen Laub Stanley Wilfert and Paul Gilson. The event was well attended with a good sum raised for expenses.
The annual gathering of 6th degree Grange members will be held at Owensville Schoolhouse Monday night in November. All 6th degree members are invited and each family is asked to bring a pie. Tille Atchley, Secretary.
John Olinger, a Glen Este farmer, was seriously injured when struck by a hit-skip driver on 74 near his home Friday. He suffered a broken leg and was taken to Good Samaritan hospital for treatment. The motorist left the scene.
Springlike gardens appear in fall with tomatoes lettuce and turnips abundant. Corn strains to produce roasting ears while fruit trees yield a second crop and flowers stay fine despite last week’s frost.
Distribution of September Real Estate Tax allocations to Clermont County School Districts and local subdivisions released by the county auditor. Totals include Bethel $2,050.68, Batavia $4,256.41, Felicity $8,527.01, Stonelick $8,543.40, Milford $8,030.40, New Richmond $3,623.18, and other districts and townships with varying amounts.
Eli Jensen, state commander of the American Legion, will officiate the installation of post officers in Batavia County. The event, Wednesday evening October 26, at 8 30 P M, invites all posts auxiliaries Legionnaires their wives and friends to Batavia Armory.
About 350 people pack Milford for a Republican rally as each candidate is introduced. Special speaker Mrs Robert Taft criticizes New Deal fiscal policy and urges voters to replace the state administration with a Republican government pursuing sound finances.
A list of 20 dealers across Clermont County were named to distribute poisoned rat bait for the annual eradication drive to be held Friday November 4th. Dealers include Goshen Farm Bureau Coop Branch Edenton Jones General Store and others. Each 10 ounce meat and 10 ounce fish bait priced at 35 cents per package, mixed by the U S Department of Biological Survey and sold at cost for farmers.
Funeral services for Charles Raymond of Bantam will be held at Kennedy Funeral Home Bethel Wednesday at 2 PM with burial in Old Bethel Cemetery. Raymond died Sunday at his daughter Mrs Lillian Ross home where he lived. He was employed by the Crane Company Cincinnati. Mrs Ross is his only survivor.
Funeral services were conducted at Bethel M E Church for Elizabeth M. Abbott 83 a collateral descendant of George Washington and great great granddaughter of Obed Denham Bethel founder She died Saturday at her daughter Louise Fisher home in Bethel Abbott long active in Bethel Methodist Church Order of Eastern Star and Women’s Club Survived by daughter and Willard P Abbott of Cincinnati husband Dr Julius D Abbott died 1916 Denham family ties lie with the Ball family and Washington connection noted by relatives
County commissioners scheduled three road petitions for early consideration as Ohio schools face a widening deficit under the Foundation Law. A 1938 shortfall is projected at about 14 million dollars, with 6 million already carried from 1937 and overall needs near 49.7 million against 41.8 million receipts.
Clermont County Young Republican Club announces a free dance Friday night October 28 at the Batavia Armory. The Kentuckians provide music from 9 to 1. Open to both parties, the event is a social gathering only.
John W. Bricker Republican gubernatorial nominee will address a Forestville rally in Anderson Township School on Saturday October 29. The event is hosted by the Anderson Township Women's Republican Club with an automobile parade from Newtown at 7 45 PM. Bricker arrives near 9 PM and greets attendees. free refreshments are provided by the club.
Clermont county hosts 1937 corn husk contests near Williamsburg. William Snyder of Batavia won the men shock title with 996.8 lbs, Woodrow Snyder second, John Manley third, and Theodore Ralston fourth. Mrs. Florence Campbell led the ladies with 261.5 lbs in 30 minutes.
On Friday November 11 1938 at 8 00 P M Batavia School Auditorium hosts a program by Locust Corner Mt Carmel Batavia and Bantam Granges. Readings instrumental and vocal selections playlets and a China talk by a missionary. Admission Adults 20 cents Children 10 cents Tickets sold by county Grange members.
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