Plans Completed For Big Labor Day Celebration At Owensville
The American Legion committee announced Labor Day events at the Owensville Fair Grounds on September 7. Highlights include motorcycle races with a San Antonio rider en route to Syracuse, a Batavia Band concert, boxing matches led by Teddy Graham and Johnnie Mack, drum corps contest, a possible battle royal, electric light setup, a Chateau Thierry fireworks finale, and a carnival all day. C. R. Muhlberger to perform a parachute drop and offer rides.
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Owensville Fair Ground
American Legion Committee
Indian Motorcycle Co
San Antonio
Texas
Syracuse
New York
Batavia
Teddy Graham
New Richmond
Johnnie Mack
Cincinnati
Milford Arena
Frankie Miners
Pete Leno
Kid Katzie
Gow Boy Guery
Ohio
Chateau Thierry
C. R. Muhlberger
Hamilton
Owensville Fair Grounds
Labor Day
Carnival draws winner for Bethel Auto
Mrs. William Burger of Williamsburg held the lucky number 1714 and won the auto at the Bethel Carnival drawing held last Saturday. Hundreds of chances were issued and the event drew a large crowd with strong attendance and receipts.
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William Burger
Williamsburg
Ceiling collapses at Mt. Carmel school building
The Mt. Carmel school structure built fifty years ago is receiving new ceilings in three rooms after last week’s incident. The janitor found ceilings fallen in three rooms covering desks and floor, risk during school hours. Plastering by Earl Erion of Batavia should finish before school resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel
Earl Erion
Batavia
Building Addition Adds Four Rooms to Dennison Home
N B Dennison plumber and electrician enlarges his property with four new rooms and a full basement creating a 12 room house. The improvements promise modern features and ample space.
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N. B. Dennison
Mt Holy School Reunion at old grounds brings large gathering
The Mt. Holy School Reunion and Association held at the old school ground Sunday with a large attendance. A fine noon meal preceded an afternoon of programs and talks by former teachers and pupils. The Amelia school board may purchase the property to keep it a meeting spot. Officers for the coming year are B. L. Ketchum, president, and Mrs. Eva McMurehy, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Holly
Amelia School Board
B. L. Ketchum
Eva McMurehy
Foser Edwards
Dayton
Elizabeth Croswell
Chicago
Gail Hamilton Mooney
C. E.smith
Geo. Croswell
Frank Malick
Jasper Malick
Nellie Butler
Ruth Rothacre
C. Mund
L. Howard
C.c.mattox
Marie Davidson
Johnnie
Carl Minning
W. C. Turton
Lebanon
Robi
Flora
Annapolis
Flower Exhibit At Armory Seeks Local Blooms
Flower exhibit invites Batavia residents to bring garden blossoms for judging by 11 p m on Thursday September 3. Spectators can view the displayed beauty free in the afternoon and evening as doors open 8 to 10 p m with ice cream cake coffee and tea for sale.
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Armory
Batavia
Farm Bureau Meetings Slated Across Four Town Halls
Farm Bureau meetings are set for next week at Ten Mile School on Tuesday September 8 at 8 p m Bethel Memorial Building on Wednesday September 9 at 8 p m Moscow Junior Hall on Friday September 11 at 8 p m and Goshen Town Hall on Saturday September 12 at 8 p m September is Muster Day month designated by the American Farm Bureau Federation with an engaging program discussion and a picture at each gathering.
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Farm Bureau
Ten Mile School
Bethel Memorial
Moscow Junior Hall
Goshen Town Hall
American Farm Bureau Federation
Donham Hill School Home Coming Reunion Held
The 6th annual reunion of Don ham s Hill School Home Coming Association took place Sunday Aug 80 at Donham s Hill school house Pierce township. Ed Donham Woodland Washington noted attendance from far states. Henry Lindsey s daughter a New York music teacher attended. Dr J W Mott elected president with Mrs Louise Kramer secretary treasurer. A program of songs readings and recitations followed led by Arnet M Loop of Cincinnati.
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Donham’s Hill School Home Coming Association
Donham’s Hill School
Pierce Township
Donham
Woodland
Washington
Henry Lindsey
New York
B. A.townsley
J. W. Mott
Louise Kramer
Mott
H. Lindsey
Geo. Patterson
Arnet M. Loop
Cincinnati
Extension Class Opens at Batavia High School
The first meeting of the Wilmington College Extension Class will be held in the Batavia High School building on Thursday evening September 10 at 7 80 oclock. The object will be a matter of choice depending upon the wishes of the class. The amount of credit will be three semester hours.
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Wilmington College Extension
Batavia High Schoo
Rev Burdsall’s Life of Service and Reform Spirit
The diary of Rev Edmund Burdsall reveals a life of ministry in the Methodist Episcopal Church spanning 62 years. He emphasized redemption over punishment, urged ministry on corrective boards, and followed world affairs after scripture readings. He married 1833 couples, preached 1864 funerals, baptized 8087, and received 6448 into the church.
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Edmund Burdsall
Methodist Episcopal Church
Daily News
Boston
New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
Wickersham Committee
Oftmade
Burdsall
Haworth Family Holds Fourth Annual Reunion Near Lynchburg
The Haworth family and relatives gathered at Chas Terrell's home near Lynchburg for the fourth annual reunion with 115 in attendance. A long table dinner, recitations, and Lynchburg orchestra music marked the event. Honorees included Col Owen West aged 97 and Delia Haworth aged 90. A letter from Owen W Patchell of Pauls Valley Oklahoma was read. The fifth reunion will be at Alvin Achoe's in New Vienna. The Hoo ver-Houser fifty-first reunion is set for Bantam fair ground on Sept six.
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Haworth
Chas
Chas, Terrel
Alvin Achoe
New Vienna
J.H
Smith to Preach in New Richmond on September 6
The Rev. Dr. Albert Edwin Smith, a renowned Ohio preacher, will speak at the M E B Church in New Richmond on September 6 with services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m. Music will accompany the sermons and an invitation is issued to all to attend.
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Albert Edwin Smith
Ohio
New Richmond
M. EB
Memorial tribute to Dr. F. P. Hamilton
Obituary recounts Dr. F P Hamilton life of kindness and service born in Batavia Ohio lived by Odd Fellows and Mystic Sailors orders marriage to Lodema Brown, died after brief illness August 24, funeral verses and farewell poem closing with hope of reunion with the Pilot after crossing the bar
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Hamilton
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Harvey and
Jane Hamilton
Batavia
Ohio
Ohio College of Dental Surgery
Cincinnati
Lodema Brown
Order Samaritans
Odd Fellow Lodge
Great Beyond
All Is Ready For Work On Williamsburg Water Works
The Williamsburg water works project is nearly set with one contract item remaining. Bonds must be sold before construction begins. Wells will be drilled on the Tom Davidson farm near East Fork and a 100000 gallon standpipe will serve the town from a hill near the school park. Water will be added to the mains soon. The town plans to assume the light plant once Batavia’s franchise expires.
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Williamsburg
Tom Davidson
East Fork
School Park
Batavia
Bridges for million as governor pledges state funds
The writer questions Governor White’s pledge to spend one million dollars on bridges this year to aid unemployment. They urge spending on lateral highways to help farmers with winter access, noting money would benefit local workers and firms. They warn about Davis hill between Hamlet and Batavia as a dangerous spot needing action, asking when it will be addressed.
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White
Davis Hill
Hamlet
Batavia
Flower Show at Batavia Armory Draws Entries
The Garden spot of Batavia hosts a Flower Show at the Armory on Thursday September 3. Exhibitors may enter roses asters and marigolds or potted plants with ribbons for awards. Open 3 to 10 p.m. with admission free.
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Batavia
Armory
Opening of Williams burg and Batavia public schools
The article notes Williamsburg public school opens Tuesday September 8 at 9 30 with Rev Stewart leading devotions and a strong program. Batavia public schools reopen September 8 at 9 am with pupils urged to bring textbooks. Stonelick Township schools restart September 14 at 9 am for all pupils to attend promptly.
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Williamsburg
Stewart
Batavia
Paul K. Moore
Stonelick
Stonelick Township
J. W. Evans
Home Coming at Maple Grove Church Sept 6
A Home Coming event at Maple Grove Church on Sunday September 6 features morning and afternoon services. A basket dinner accompanies the program with good singing and speaking. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy social time with friends. Come in the morning and stay for the afternoon.
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Maple Grove
Edenton Store Burns In Clermont County Fire
A. McDowell & Son general store at Edenton Clermont county burned last Wednesday at 4 a.m. The blaze started in the rear, causing about 4500 dollars in loss, partly insured. The one story frame building stood on the site of a former store, itself lost to fire two years ago that destroyed a dwelling and half a dozen buildings.
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A. McDowell & Son
Edenton
Clermont County
MacDowells
Bethel Moves Toward Water Works System
Bethel in Clermont county has begun securing a water works system. Petitions signed by consumers. Ordinance for raising funds is published. Next step is inviting bids for installation. The town already operates a self supporting light plant and will soon have water service.
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Bethel
Clermont County
Time Up for Filing for Ballot Petitions
Time up for filing petitions for a November ballot by midnight September 3. Petitions must be inked or indelible pencil signed with address and acceptance. Circulator must swear affidavit before a notary. Gather 25+ local and 125+ county signatures. Remember the deadline.
Clermont Woman and Daughter Die in Train Tragedy
Clermonter killed. Mrs. Thomas White and daughter, murdered near Blanchester last week by a B and O train, were residents of Marathon and well known in Clermont county. Mrs. White's maiden name was McNutt. The funeral was held at Marathon on Saturday afternoon.
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Thomas White
Blanchester
Marathon
Clermont County
Census Figures On Cler mont County Farm Report
Several hundred copies of the first census report on Cler mont county agriculture are at the County Farm Bureau Office. It details farm size livestock numbers crop acres and production with year over year comparisons. Free copies available by application to H N Wilson Batavia Ohio.
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Clermont County
County Farm Bureau
H. N. Wilson
Batavia
Ohio
Jackson school teachers and pupils hold second annual reunion
The second annual reunion of Jackson school teachers and pupils was held on Sunday August 23 with almost two hundred attendees. Nine former teachers attended led by Rev Alex Dunn who taught there fifty years ago followed by a social morning, a bountiful basket dinner and an entertaining program. Distances represented include Kate Norris Hamilton Ohio Pearl Rinehardt Dayton Floy Whitacre Cleveland Lloyd Hancock Lebanon Velma Brown Dayton G R Johnson Mason H J Snider Urbana Ada Ralls Micheals Knoxville Tennessee.
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Jackson School
Alex Dunn
Amelia
Kate J. Norris Hamilton
Pearl Rinehardt
Dayton
Death of Prominent Local Resident Miss Annabelle Hopkins
Miss Annabelle Hopkins 84 a longtime resident died suddenly Friday afternoon after a period of failing health. She was active in church and Sunday school and is survived by sister Mrs. Josie Hicks and niece Miss Louise Hicks who lived with her. Funeral Sunday afternoon at Moore Funeral Home with burial in Union Cemetery.
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Annabelle Hopkins
Josie Hicks
Louise Hicks
Moore Funeral Home
Union Cemetery
Miss Elizabeth Philhower Joins Terrace Park High Staff
Elizabeth Philhower of Glenn Este a Batavia HS and Western College graduate will teach at Terrace Park High School Hamilton county for the upcoming term. James Winters aged 70 died Friday from injuries sustained when his Laurel home burned last week his son who was burned is improving.
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Elizabeth Philhower
Glenn Este
Batavia High School
Western College
Terrace Park
Hamilton County
James Winters
Laurel
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