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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1923
Page
8
Readable notes describe Amelia school opening Sept 10. County commissioners convene. Local residents visit, with many names in Batavia township. Activities include lodge meetings, church notes, and teacher appointments as schools prepare for the new term.
The record notes various hospitality events and visitors across several towns. Mr and Mrs Cross of Waynesville and Mr and Mrs Lucas of Springfield attended hosts Mrs Moyer for Labor Day. Mrs Kirgan hosted Mrs Lora Towner Marenal and son and Mr Towner and wife from Hamersville. Ruth Truftt from the city visited Carrie Kelly. Mr Myer and wife from tonia joined Will Lungmus for Sunday. Chas Houser and family spent Sunday with Larkin. Dr Offutt entertained J Hompoon and Mrs Margerrill of Aurora Indiana. Mrs Brumagen visited Mrs Harrison in Georgetown.
Ed Sargent and wife hosted weekend guests David Sharp and family from Springfield. Lopplegate and wife of Williamsburg visited R. B. Wilson and family. Charles Pommert of Amelia visited daughter Mrs. Wilbur Ayer. Elizabeth Deaner returned from camp meeting in Springfield. Belle Behymer and daughter visited Amelia. Mina Rodgers and Mrs. Clifford Reed of Union Chapel with L. K. Barrow and sons were at W. Yone’s. Clifford and Dorothea Nash for Cincinnati vacationing with J. Cross and wife. Virgil Matt and wife and John Btrackley and wife of Clifton visited T. E. Hatttox and wife. Alice Smith entertained Joe Burdsal, Will Irvin, wife and three sons of Hamilton. Ed Robinson, J. F. Robinson and wives spent Sunday with relatives at New Carlisle. Fred Lipps and wife attended the State Fair last week. The Robinsons and Mrs. George reside in Seymour, Ind.
Clermont county postal employees and families held their annual picnic at the Owensville fair grounds on Monday. A large attendance enjoyed a fine dinner and a day of good spirits.
Loane at 8 per cent under the Farmers Banking System aims to help farmers. Borrowers and Government own stock with profits returned as dividends, lowering the rate below 5 per cent. Loans paid as easily as interest. Apply to J A Hartman, Secretary Treasurer, Cincinnati National Farm Loan, Cincinnati, under Government supervision.
Federal Land Bank offers 0 percent to 4 percent loans with repayment terms up to years. J Hatcher, treasurer and farmer, will visit three farms in Hamilton Warren Brown and Clermont counties to appraise without charge, no loan or commission. Contact J Hatcher Loveland Ohio Farm Loan Association office 174.
Miss Lucy Peahi of Cincinnati visited with her mother this Sunday. Mr and Mrs Amos Binkley enjoy a two week visit with their son Dr Binkley in Detroit. Rev M I Ladd and Paul Erte attend the M KE Conference at Marion. Mr and Mrs Theodore Leever spent last week with her father in Jamesown. Dr Bart Burns and wife from Cincinnati were Sunday guests of his mother. W B Simms and family, F K Hoggat and Mrs Ruby Yeomans return from summer in Wilmington. Miss Rowena Andrews of Hyde Park visited Miss Esther Ferris. Mr and Mrs F B Bishop of this place and Norman Bishop of Los Angeles also Norman Bishop of Angles, Cal were mentioned among locals. Harold Babbitt of Bond Hill listed. Mrs James Howard of New Richmond visited Mrs Ellen Connor. Mr and Mrs Howard Baley welcomed a baby girl. Next Ladies Aid meeting set for Ada Dale on Wednesday September 5. Thomesien injured while plowing a bagle and taken to Obrist Hospital. Silax Weaver suffered a fractured right ankle Friday morning while inspecting wood. Nearby Evans family: description of guests at hospital and local notices.
Frank Dimmitt and family were weekend guests at the city Fall Festival. L. J. Meek entertained relatives from the city Sunday. Mrs Mustard Bas returned home after a week with her daughter. Olive Newton, employed in the city, has returned. Charles Malley hosted friends from the city last week. The item notes various local social visits and weekend hosting.
The article notes Loveland schools begin September 10 with a meeting on September 1 to organize book needs and second hand books for sale. Filing of nomination petitions closes September 6 at midnight. If no candidates file for school board, blank ballots will be provided.
Guard rails are being erected along Bald Point hill in Brown county where the road is narrow and the bank towers over one hundred feet high. The hill is one of the district’s longest and most dangerous, though careful drivers with good brakes have had few accidents. Other spots also need rails to prevent crashes.
In Columbus the Donahey administration backs gravel highway construction in Brown County. Brown County officials Andrew Kirskad don and RE Campbell arranged with Highway Director L A Boulay to gravel the Ripley Russellville Hillsboro road from the Ohio River to the Highland county line. The project, part of the Columbus to Lexington, Kentucky route, was finalized on August 28. The gravel layer will support a future hard surface and costs will not exceed 7000 dollars per mile, marking the longest gravel stretch built under state aid and spurring expansion of the program.
The new pike on the old foundation of the Davis pike between Batavia and Amelia by Buerkle and Pringle is progressing and should be ready before bad weather. Excavation on the hill and along the East Fork bank widens the roadway for safer travel. the route will benefit southern residents visiting the county seat.
Congressman Madden affirms rigid adherence to a budget balanced by cutting next year’s federal appropriations below this year’s, with Gen Lord guiding estimates. President Coolidge and officials back the plan as budget chiefs anticipate substantial reductions, not increases, in spending.
Work on the Williamsburg school house is paused for over two weeks with brick structure up to the first floor and materials idle. The contractor allegedly abandoned the contract, bondsmen must complete, and the school board reports no extra payments beyond work delivered.
Rev Leuchauer of Batavia U B church was forced off a narrow river road Friday night by a large car with glaring headlights. The trucker fled, leaving the pastor to free himself, but friends later helped him back to the road and home. The piece urges strict enforcement of dimming and road safety laws.
Milford Record reports a black truck driver faced a pistol at East Fork Miami River Saturday when he refused to yield half the road to Sheriff Rapp who threatened to shoot before relenting if traffic rules are followed. The piece warns other road hogs to yield.
Clarence J. Brothers and Velia Mosbacker wed Saturday at the Presbyterian parsonage with Rev. McCulloch officiating. The couple will reside in Batavia where the groom works. Dozens of friends send best wishes for a joyful future.
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