The Clermont Courier Ends Its Run in Town
The Clermont Courier ceases operation after 25 years of publication, leaving a 75 year gap in local news coverage and prompting community reactions from residents and former staff.
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1931
Page
4
The Clermont Courier ceases operation after 25 years of publication, leaving a 75 year gap in local news coverage and prompting community reactions from residents and former staff.
In the Common Pleas Court new suits are listed including Chas. R. Fisher vs. Thomas Usher in replevin and the divorce actions of Clifford Barth vs. Clara Barth and Chas. Dye vs. Ruth Dye. Damages claims, motions, and various decrees and orders appear across the docket with multiple attorneys named and rulings on service, custody, costs, and filings.
The county commissioners met on October 19 and approved payments for labor and services including Sam Ausman and Ralph Bee, Clermont T. Co., and multiple inspectors. Items listed include gas bills, seed payments, vehicle hire, election supplies, stamps, final estimates, and payroll totaling several thousand dollars.
County officials authorize a special delinquent tax collector for Oct 16 to Nov 16 1931 with a 100 salary and postage. Contracts awarded for bridge repairs on Burdsall road and Stonelick creek, plus Green Mound Road extra work to Pringle Construction Co. and abutment work on Sugar Camp Run Road. Also outlines stone yard purchases, supplies, payrolls, and utility costs with multiple vendors named.
Ohio General Assembly proposes a constitutional amendment to create Section 2b of Article VIII authorizing up to 7.5 million dollars in state bonds for welfare institutions. Bonds priced at 5 percent, issued 1931 1932 with semiannual interest and ten yearly installments. Proceeds fund State Welfare Rehabilitation Fund for construction repair furnishing and land purchases. Ballot form to detail bond amount term rate and purpose.
Notice bars hunting or trespassing on the Emma J. Aber farm grounds. The posted restriction specifies no entry without permission and is aimed at protecting land and any on-site activities.
The State Contest will be held in Miami county south of Troy and near Tippecanoe City on Wednesday November 4 starting at 10:00 am. Twelve contestants in each standing and shock corn husking divisions, all men who won county contests. Cash prizes total 150 dollars, with a silver trophy for the standing winner and entry in the National Husking Contest in Grundy Center Iowa November 18. The event is part of the Annual Corn Harvest Field Day at the Miami Conservancy Farm north of Tippecanoe City, with demonstrations, exhibits, and a keynote by Henry Wallace of Wallace's Farmer.
The Kentucky Indiana and Ohio Milk Dealers Association of Clermont county held a meeting at Mt Carmel Friday night. A good attendance was present and J. H. Pollitt of Amelia was elected president for the Southern District. Prices for milk were discussed.
Four calls filled the sheriff’s night. at Amelia the marshal Robert Young clashed with real estate man Joe McLean and tried to strike him. He was arrested and jailed by Deputies Meinken and Kain after a warrant obtained in Williamsburg. The incident stemmed from a belief officers cannot be arrested. Radio Station X reported the calls. floor landing handled by Wilke Coal and Supply Co Batavia Ohio.
Notice of election on a tax levy exceeding the fifteen mill limit for Tate Township School District Clermont county Ohio. The levy supports current expenses at up to 3 mills for five years. Polls at 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM Central Standard Time on November 3, 1931.
Union Township Clermont County Ohio votes on a five year levy not exceeding 4 mills to fund current expenses. Polls open 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM Central Standard Time. Clerk J W Kincaid signs notice dated July 81 1931. Estate of Francis A McNeill obituary notice and executor appointment filed by Morton H McNeill with attorney Clarence N Young.
Julia M McClain filed for divorce from William W McClain in Clermont County Court of Common Pleas, Case 17607, citing gross neglect of duty. Hearing set after November 20, 1981. Julian H Dawson is attorney for the plaintiff.
A rural township school in Clermont County announces a November 1931 election to raise a tax beyond the ten mill limit for five years to cover deficiency in school funds. Polls open 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM Central Standard Time. Arnold Donham, Clerk.
The undersigned is appointed as assignee in trust for the creditors of Scott Daugherty of Clermont County Ohio. Debtors must pay immediately and creditors must present claims duly authenticated for allowance. Dated October 1981, W C Bishop Assignee in trust for the creditors of Scott Daugherty.
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