Batavia 125th Anniversary Parade and Events Start
Batavia marks 125 years with a three day celebration starting Friday September 15 1939. Art Morgan leads a city dance at Batavia High School Auditorium followed by Bataviana exhibits at the Armory and a Saturday parade ending with a Home Coming program and evening pageant. Sunday features a village worship service at the school house auditorium led by Rev. E L Smith.
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Batavia
East Fork
Art Morgan
Cincinnati
Ohio River
Herbert Hogberg
Sue Speidel
Russell Speidel
H Howland
John Carter
U Tavia
Brigou
School House
E. L. Smith
Williamsburg man in farm accident injures hip and thigh
Russell Smith, 26, of Williams burg Rt. 2, was struck by a harpoon hay fork that came loose from its carrier. The fork penetrated eleven inches into his right thigh, cutting a groove in the thigh bone. He was taken to Dr. Carl Min ning and was reported recovering as well as can be expected.
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Russell Smith
Williamsburg
Rt. 2
Carl Minning
Bethel Garden Club to Host Flower Show Saturday
Bethel Garden Club sponsors a flower show on Saturday September 16 from 2 to 10 PM in the Grant Memorial Building. Public invited to attend.
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Bethel Garden Club
Grant Memorial
Speakers Named for Clermont County Religious Ed Conference
Rev Donald West and Rev Vernon T Martin Jr will speak at the Annual Young People's Conference of Clermont County Council of Religious Education in Loveland Presbyterian Church Loveland Ohio on Sunday September 10 with a basket lunch and vesper service. Officers for the coming year will be elected.
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Donald West
Vernon T. Martin Jr
Clermont County Council of Religious Education
Loveland Presbyterian Church
Loveland
Milk Producers Union Meeting in Batavia Friday
The Milk Producers Union will hold a regular session at the Court House in Batavia Friday September 8 at 8 pm. A. W. Brinkman is Chairman.
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Milk Producers’ Union
Court House
Batavia
A. W. Brinkman
Ladies' Aid Market and Ice Cream Social Saturday
The Ladies' Aid Society of the U. B. church will host a market and ice cream social on the town hall lawn Saturday afternoon and evening. Browse the stalls and service before week supplies.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of
U. B
Homecoming at St Andrews Church features chicken dinner
The Annual Homecoming at St Andrews Church is scheduled for Sunday September 10. Milford fried chicken dinner will be served from 12 noon to 7 pm with adults 50 cents and children 25 cents. Lawn entertainment follows in the afternoon and evening with hourly attendance prizes. A Plymouth Tudor Sedan will be given away in the evening, viewable at Sam Bateman's service station.
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St.Andrews
Milford
Plymouth Tudor Sedan
Sam Bateman
Amelia P T A Sets First Meeting for Tuesday Evening
The Amelia Parent-Teachers Association will hold its first meeting Tuesday Sept 12 at 8 PM in the School Auditorium. Mrs Chas Klausing, president, will conduct the business meeting followed by a program from the program committee. All members urged to attend.
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Amelia Parent-Teachers Association
Chas. Klausing
Breaking Game Law Costs Two Detroiter(s) in Sandusky
In Sandusky Ohio two Detroit residents were fined 300 dollars plus 19.20 dollars costs each after being cited for shooting pheasants from a car, out of season and without a hunter's license.
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Columbus
Upper Sandusky
Hot Springs Near Polar Circle
A report notes the existence of hot springs near the Polar Circle, highlighting geothermal features in a remote northern region. The article emphasizes the Arctic location and suggests potential interest for explorers and researchers.
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Polar Circle
Clermont County 4-H Sets Enrollment Record
County Agent Roy Battles reports over 100 4-H Club Advisors in Clermont County oversee 54 clubs with a new enrollment peak of 851 members, surpassing the 1938 high of 712. Completion rates stay high at 84.84 percent, with strong project work and notable county-wide growth in recent years.
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Clermont County
Roy Battles
Republicans to Meet Thursday in Clermont County
The Clermont County Republican Council will hold its regular September meeting Thursday night Sept. 7 in the courthouse conference room starting at 8 PM. All Republicans in the county are urged to attend with a special invitation to the ladies and those seeking good government in the county and state. Ample seating will be provided.
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Clermont County
Republican Council
Wheat growers warned not to wait for crop insurance
Clermont County farmers are urged by Edward C. Saxton to file all risk wheat crop insurance applications before seeding. Under the 1940 program, applications and premiums must be paid prior to sowing. Deadlines will be announced soon. past delays left some insured growers unprotected and crops lost.
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Clermont County
Edward C. Saxton
County Aaa
Saxton
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
Ohio
Ohio tightens liquor permits to curb evils of prohibition
State Liquor Director Jacob Taylor reports 25 850 permits active in July, down from 27 614 last year as Ohio shifts to a state monopoly approach. No new permits in over quota areas. licenses expire and numbers fall. Six months into the year 698 permits canceled compared with 382 a year earlier. Local option bans cover 3893 townships and towns. To place a 3 2 beer vote petitions must reach 82 percent of area voters. whiskey 15 percent.
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Columbus
iIn
Jacob Taylor
Ohio
Taylor
New Hope Eliminated From League Race in Early Round Shakeup
In the fifth round of the Elimination Series six teams remain as New Hope exits the race. Batavia crushed Amelia 21 to 6 with Batavia right fielder Carter racking up four hits and Ed Kinner adding three. Newtonpville beat Goshen 7 to 4 to stay in contention as Amelia and Batavia prepare for a rematch next Sunday.
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New Hope
Elim Bethel
Via
Batavia
Disney
Carter
Ed Kinner
Newmelia
Serth
Coombs
Amelia
Newtonpville
Goshen
Martel
Pasville
Eliminaen
Ohio Employers Urged to Clear Delinquencies by Oct 9
Ohio employers with 1937 1938 unemployment tax delinquencies may save money by paying in full by October 9 as grace period credits against Federal taxes end. If unpaid, they face double payments to state and Federal government. Payments due dates were Jan 30 1938 for 1937 and Jan 30 1939 for 1938.
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Columbus
Ohio
H. ©. Atkinson
BUC
Clermont County Fruit Growers Tour At Bolender Orchard
The annual summer tour of the Clermont County Fruit Growers Association will convene Saturday at 10 a.m. at the J. J. Bolender and Son Orchard one mile west of Felicity. Attendees will view apples, watch a grading demonstration, see a new storage house, and enjoy a noon basket lunch before talks by Frank Beach and C. C. Allison of Ohio State University. Speakers include Merrill Rooster, E. L. Carter, and Roland Rogers. The program covers Clermont County fruit growing issues with a full morning of demonstrations and discussions.
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Clermont County
Brown
Frank Beach
C. C. Allison
Ohio State University
Merrill Rooster
Williams Coner
E. L. Carter
Pleasant Hill
Roland Rogers
Hamilton County
Roy Battles
Herbert Bolender
Felicity
George Behymer
Locust Corner
Williams Corner
Albert Coombs
Amelia
Eveyone
Henry Cushard Heads County American Legion Group
Henry Cushard of Moscow was elected chairman of the county committee at the annual meeting. Arthur Murray of Amelia became vice-president and Earl Kincaid was named secretary treasurer. Other appointees include Dr J M Coleman Loveland as Americana committee chair William Brossart Owensville Service Committee Harold Nichols Batavia Welfare Committee Sidney Vaughn Batavia and Vincent Clasgens New Richmond. Plans for a joint officer installation in Batavia in October with state and district commanders invited.
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Henry Cushard
Moscow
American Legion
Arthur
Arthur Murray
Amelia
Vincent Clasgens
New Richmond
Batavia
Dachshund’s Name and Shape Explain Its Badger Dog Tag
The dachshund’s German name means badger dog and its long body with short legs reflects centuries of selective breeding. The long ears hint at hound ancestry in its family tree.
Clermont co Christ Church Rally Set for Sept 10 at Owensville
The sixth annual Clermont county Churches of Christ rally will be at Owensville Fairgrounds next Sunday Sept 10. Events start with Bible School at 10 AM then preaching. A noon basket lunch precedes a 2 PM communion and sermon by P H Canary Butler University. Superintendent F C Banister oversees Bible School staffing. Delegates from Clermonts 12 churches expected. attendance projected over 500. Chas Willis Chair and A L Althaus Secretary.
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Clermont-co
New Richmond
Trustees and Education Board Candidates Named in Area
The article lists trustees and clerks for several districts including Washington Two, Mt. Carmel-Glen Este, Stonelick Two, Williamsburg Two, and Monroe Two. It also names candidates for Clermont County and several other boards of education such as Moscow, Williamsburg, Milford, New Richmond, and Loveland with associated residents and offices. The piece reflects local election filings and candidate rosters.
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Board of Education
Boards of Education
Clermont County
Shirley Bickler
Millard Perkins
Pierce Two
Charles Jacobs
Newtonsville
Chester Hall
Don A. Rogers
Jesse R. Mohler
Petition Rush Nearing Deadline in Clermont County Votes
Clermont County voters rush to file petitions for village and township offices with a 6 PM Friday deadline. By Friday 76 village candidates 58 township hopefuls and 18 school board bids had been filed amid salary increases for township trustees and clerks effective Sept 2. Names listed for Batavia Bethel Loveland Milford New Richmond Williamsburg and other municipalities reflect broad contest anticipation.
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Clermont County
Board of Elections
Frank White
Milford
Boards
Batavia
J. M. Wiseman
R. H. Majcewsky
Augusta H. Hulick
H. M. Kain
George W. Gregg
Claude B. Smith
Elton Miller
Wylie B. Miller
Hugh Nichols
Louis Buerkle
Board of Iblic
C. N. Young
H. F. Buerkle
C. S. Slade
Bethel
Clarence Kennedy
Harold Idlett
C. G. Little
Harley H. Dunn
Harris Haley
George Rich
Henry Bergman
Felicity
Steve McClanahan
Marshal
F. A. Curry
Joseph M. Barrere
John E. Collins, Jr
Mary Lotz
J. L. Pierson
George Sellers
al Davis, Jr
Victor D. Shumard
Joseph C. Spahr
Joseph A. Nordman
Alva Diskete
Williamsburg
Oren F. Braselton
W. E. Laycock
John Freeman
Lloyd McNair
Earl Binkley
Ben W. Croswell, Jr
Chas. Tipps
Everett Dugan
Edward Ellis
Board of Public Affairs
H. B. Holden
G. L. Smith
H. L. Rowan
W. Ora Ferree
Stanley Anstaett
Franklin Two
Thurman Fee
Melvin Swope
Goshen
Fred G. Carson
Herman McHenry
W. H. Hobson
Fred Yeomans
Jackson Two
Richard Fomorin
Robert Reynolds
W. D. Davidson
Roy Bingaman
Minnie Snell
Miami Two
Joseph Panko
Robert Sontag
H. G. Roger
Edward C. Schreiber
Edra B. Scott
Howard Jacobs
Monroe Two
Raymond Marsh
Claude Berry
Dave McKinley
Ohio Two
Donald Snider
Chester Abott
J. D. O’neal
Clark
Illiam
Fred Aicholtz
John W. Strimple
Ollier Fowles
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Market-Social
Amelia P. T. A
Sandusky
Clermont
J. J. Bolender Farm
P. H. Canary
Butler University
Speck
Washington
Chas. L. Collier
Kenneth R. Henson
J. C. Browning
Wayne Two
Lloyd Conover
Albert Swartz
Herschel Liming
Stonelick
Robert Titus
Alvenia Fetter
J. H. Hibbs
Charles Miller
Edward Trost
William R. Ireton
Karl E. Sentman
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