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The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1947

Page

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Mt. Olive Man Takes Life

Olen Hutchson aged 42 of Mt. Olive shot himself with a 20 gauge shotgun in his kitchen Tuesday evening. His wife Edna and two sons Bob and Jack survive. Sheriff Clyde Dericks and County Coroner Allan Rapp investigated, with despondency given as the reason. The Hutchsons and the two sons worked at a Williamsburg foundry.

Olen Hutchson Mt. Olive Edna Hutchson Bob Jack Clyde Dericks Allan Rapp Hutchgon Williamsburg

VFW Auxiliary Plans Luncheon at Batavia Armory

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a luncheon at the Batavia Armory on November 4. Committee members are Edna Brown Norma Schinkle and Doris Seely. Proceeds fund a Christmas party for veterans at Longview Hospital.

Ladies’ Auxiliary The Veterans of Foreign Wars Batavia Armory Edna Brown Norma Schinkle Doris Seely Longview Hospital

Commissioners Study Petition for Amelia Area Water Plant

County leaders reviewed a petition from Amelia and nearby communities proposing a million dollar water system. The plan, outlined by Walter F. Manion and Ray Erion, would supply fire protection and better supply, with insurers noting potential rate reductions. Prosecuting Attorney Ray Bradford to study financial and legal aspects.

Amelia Manly Hill Ernest Ruffner Homer Remley Walter F. Manion Cincinnati Ray Erion Milford Water Department Ray Bradford Dix Water Project Committee

Tarvin Matzner Wedding Announced

Hamlet reports the marriage of Evelyn Tarvin to Howard Matsner of Newport Kentucky. The ceremony occurred in Newport with Carl Lowe as best man. Evelyn, a Amelia School graduate class of 1943, works as salesgirl at Henry the Hatter's in Cincinnati. The couple will reside at 930 Putman Street Newport.

Hamlet Evelyn Howard Matsner Newport Matsner Amelia School Henry the Hatter’s Cincinnati Matener Carl Lowe Mateer Putman St

Scout Leader Tours Clermont County

Deputy Regional Director P. L. Whitehead of the Boy Scouts of America is making a tour of Clermont County to oversee local scouting activities. He plans meetings with leaders and communities to discuss programs and growth opportunities.

Clermont County The Boy Scouts of America P. L. Whitehead

Soldier's Death Honored in Return From Belgium

Snapshot highlights Pfc. Charles A. Bryant of Loveland among bodies shipped home. Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Bryant 518 Main St. He was killed January 13 1945 in Belgium while serving with the 30th Division. His duties ranged across Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky.

U. S Pfc Charles A. Bryant Loveland William Bryant Main St Belgium

Artist Sketch Reveals Stonelick Lake County Park Plan

Clermont County outlines a conservation lake and 1 200 acre park with rolling hills forests and rural homes. Land title is secured construction could begin in December representative John Hayden says work may start next year. Located between Edenton and Newtonsville the project aims to draw visitors and offers fishing boating camps shelters and sports facilities including golf tennis softball and baseball.

Clermont County John Hayden County Edenton Newtonsville Stonelick

Ridgeway Fined After Batavia Area Accident

In Batavia outskirts on Route 222 Tuesday afternoon Clinton Ridgeway collided with Helen Lumpmann's car. Ridgeway faced a driving while intoxicated charge, fined 50 dollars plus costs, and a 30 day jail sentence deferred if he stays out of Batavia for a year. A day of prayer was set for Taylor Church Friday October 31 from 3 to 6 pm.

Batavia Clinton Ridgeway Helen Lumpmann Frank Hutchinson Ed Colonel Ridgeway A. C. Munden

Special issues may help bring out vote in election

The general election Tuesday, November 4 will lack presidential excitement. In Clermont County, voters age may register locally and vote at the proper community polling place. most general issues will appear on ballots with local bond issues and tax levies in certain areas.

Clermont County

Halloween window art contest in Batavia to precede parade

Batavia Rotary Club sponsors a pre Halloween event inviting local youths to draw pictures on storefront windows. Prizes will be awarded in four categories and windows assigned in advance with judging Thursday evening. Batavia parade, costumes and torch procession start Friday at 7 pm, followed by games, pumpkin contest, decorations, dancing and refreshments at the Armory.

Batavia Batavia Rotary Club Nash Pharmacy Jake Laffleur Earl South Earl Barnes B. K. Hamilton Williamsons Broadway Main Armory George W. Gregg Herbert Hogberg Paul Hopping Harry Kahle Ralph Lewis Magic Pam

Weekend retreat draws twenty six men from two parishes

Twenty six men from St. Thomas More parish in Withamsville and the Immaculate Heart of Mary parish in Forestville attended a week end retreat at Holy Cross monastery on Mt. Adams. Captions identify Richard Diemling of Withamsville and Wilbur Wolter among others.

St. Thomas More Parish Withamsville Immaculate Heart of Mary Forestville Holy Cross Monastery Mt. Adams Richard Diemling Wi Withamsville Wilbur Wolter Beohner J. Disney J. Merhart Kuhlman

18 Indicted By Grand Jury To Be Arraigned Nov. 3

The Clermont County School masters' Club meets at Newtonsville School on Nov. 6 at 5 30 p m with Harold Hall as speaker. Arraignment set for Nov. 3 for 18 indicted individuals from October Grand Jury session. During four days, 28 cases heard, 80 witnesses examined, 10 ignored. indictments include assault and battery, non support, auto stealing, cutting with intent to kill, grand larceny, malicious destruction of property, rape, and taking mortgaged property out of state.

Clermont County Schoolmasters’ Club Newtonsville Stanley Pattison Harold 8. Hall Hall Cincinnati Metalcrafts, Inc Gerald Iles Alexander Sizemore John Carter Alice Forbes William Shropshire Don Hanes Junior Randolph Bell James Middlebrooks John L. Stags Fred Gaskins Lawrence Holnon James Blantom Claude Harney Robert Gordon Sam Robbins Howard DeBruler Harold Wallace Dudley Wagers Scott Johnson Meade Calaway Burns Robert Dittman N. Hofer Arthur Hicks Herbert Pennington Blanche Tarvin Margaret Herbert

Turkey Shoot at Withamsville Proceeds Aid School

St. Thomas More Church Withamsville Ohio announces a turkey shoot and raffle on Sunday Nov 9 to raise funds for religious education at St. Thomas More School. Moose meat and turkey will be served and prizes awarded. Williamsburg P T A to stage Halloween carnival with costume prizes games and refreshments.

St. Thomas More Church Withamsville Ohio St. Thomas More Williamsburg

Firefighters Contain 22 Acre Grass Fire in Locust Lake Area

In Cler mont County a Beatrice Frank farm blaze swept about 22 acres last Thursday. About 60 volunteers helped stop the fire where no buildings were at risk, though large amounts of valuable organic matter were destroyed. Firefighters from Amelia and Williamsville aided with shovels and wet sacks as bark and trunks can suffer, inviting disease and decay later.

Clermont County Beatrice Frank Locust Lake Dave Fette Sou Con Mittee Amelia Wilhiamsville Fette

Clermont County Bar Association Elects Officers

The Clermont County Bar Association held its meeting on Monday October 27 at Water Log Inn New Richmond Ohio with James W Walker presiding. Judge Halbisch spoke on Probate Laws and Harold D Nichols gave a brief on evidence. Nominations were announced and elected by proclamation: Lucian H Dawson President R A Bradford Vice President Orville W Halbisch Secretary Treasurer.

Clermont County Bar Association Water Log Inn New Richmond Ohio James W. Walker Harry Britton R. A. Bradford Sterling L. Brown Hugh M. Davidson Forrest E. Ely Charles M. Evans John R. Hahn Orville W. Halbisch John W. Haussermann Lucian H. Dawsor Carl S Stanley Matthews Simon Ross R. H. Hildebrandt Court of Appeals J. W. Bagby Common Pleas Brown County Walker Judge Halbisch Probate Court Clermont County Harold D. Nichols Hugh ©. Nichols Lucian H. Dawson Bar Association

Felicity Star Circle Sponsors Thanksgiving Card Party

Felicity Star Circle will sponsor a Thanksgiving Card Party at the Grange Hall on November 22 to help defray the cost of interior and exterior decorations for the Masonic Temple in Felicity.

Felicity Star Circle Masonic Temple Felicity St. the Grange Hall

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