Eight Clermont Subdivisions Vote on Local Option Question
Clermont county will vote on local option in eight subdivisions at the general election November 8 if petitions approved. Four townships Williamsburg Batavia Monroe Goshen and four corporations Felicity Williamsburg Batavia Amelia seek liquor elections with Batavia also targeting hard liquor only.
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Clermont County
Board of Elections
Felicity Corporation
Frank White
Williamsburg
Batavia
Monroe
Goshen
Felicity
Amelia
Tate Township
Franklin Township
Batavia Grange to confer third and fourth degrees
Batavia Grange will confer the third and fourth degrees on a class of candidates on September 15. The refreshment committee asks members to bring sandwiches and coffee will be served. Marie Henke, Secretary.
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Batavia Grange
Marie Henke
St Philomena Church Annual Chicken Dinner Set in Stonelick
The St Philomena church announces its annual chicken dinner to be held Sunday September 18 in the church basement at Stonelick. Dinner costs 50 cents and will be served by church ladies from noon to night with amusements and refreshments for all.
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St. Philomena
Stonelick
Father Stuhlmueller
Opening Democratic Meeting in Clermont County
Secretary of State William J. Kennedy will address Democrats at the Batavia Armory on Tuesday September 20 at 8 pm. The event marks the official campaign opening for Clermont County with public attendance invited.
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William J. Kennedy
Batavia
Clermont County
Newtonsville PTA to Hold Fried Chicken Supper
The Newtonsville P T A sponsors a country fried chicken supper in the school lunch room Saturday night September 17 serving from 5 to 9 o’clock. Menu includes fried chicken mashed potatoes gravy beans slaw salad bread coffee and pie priced at 35 cents. Proceeds aid a worthy cause.
Bell Reunion at Fulton’s Grove near Williamsville
Cincinnati and Suburban Bell Telephone Company held its annual picnic Saturday afternoon and evening at Fulton’s Grove near Williamsville with a large crowd. Plant Department of Clermont County sponsored the event. Officers A. J. Allen B L Kilgore Jr J J Becker and D M Arnetta attended. Refreshments were served and all had a good time.
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Cincinnati and Suburban Bell Telephone Company of
Cincinnati
Fulton’s Grove
Williamsville
A. J. Allen
B. L., Kilgore, Jr
J. J.becker
D. M. Arnetta
Clermont County
Legion Officers Elected Last Week in Batavia
The Frank W. Weaver Post of the American Legion in Batavia elected officers for 1939 at its regular meeting. William Brossart was named Commander, William Murray Adjutant, and Sidney Vaughn Finance Officer. Installations and district conferences are planned with events in Batavia on October 26 and 30.
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Frank W. Weaver
American Legion
Batavia
Legion
William Brossart
Stonelick Township
William “Red” Murray
Monroe Township
Sidney Vaughn
Vaughn’s Dry Cleaners
The
Legion Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Ralph Young
Norwood
Fried Chicken Supper By Newtonsville PTA
The Newtonsville P T A will sponsor a fried chicken supper on Saturday night September 17 from 5 to 9 PM in the P T A Lunch Room of the school building. Menu includes fried chicken potatoes gravy green beans slaw tomato salad bread and butter pie and coffee. Public is invited to attend and support a worthy cause.
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Newtonsville
Herbert McCormick
Out of Town Guests at Dorothy Daugherty and William Hammerschmidt’s Wedding
Out of town guests attended the wedding with attendees from Medina Columbus Cornell University Reading Cincinnati Norwood Amelia Christ Hospital Dayton Westwood Chicago Lynchburg Mason Reading Oakley Marathon Hillsboro Loveland Cincinnati and other communities.
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Dorothy Daugherty
William Hammerschmidt
Wm. Hammerschmidt Sr
Medina
A. L. Hammerschmidt
Columbus
Julius Weinberg
Cornell University
Bernard Goldstein
Grace Engel
Reading
Grace Morgan
Virginia Fister
Cincinnati
Mamie Diddy
Drucilla Ham
Norwood
Virginia Green
Amelia
Clara Johnson
Christ Hospital
City
Marathon
Earl Miller
Hillsboro
Arthur Lovell
Ruby
Virginia
Loveland
George Rhodefelt
Nellie Nulfeather
Drivers' Licenses On Sale Sept 15th New Licenses Issued
Frank West state registrar announces new auto licenses on sale from September 15 to October 1 with a 40 cent fee for standard licenses and 90 cent fee for chauffeur licenses. Those under 18 or new applicants receive 90 day temporary permits requiring a future examination to qualify.
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Frank West
State Registrar of Motor Vehicles
West
Amelia to Host Flower Show in School Auditorium
A flower show is planned in the Amelia School Auditorium on Saturday September 24 from 2 to 10 PM. J R Carlisle chairman invites exhibitors and announces free admission with refreshments. Exhibits must be in place by 11 AM.
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Amelia School
J. R. Carlisle
G O P Platform Convention Set for Columbus
Clermont county Republicans are urged to attend the state platform convention in Columbus on September 14 and 15. John Martin and Lena Kearns announce the event and call all municipal township and county officials and party members to participate. The 6th district caucus meets at the Neil House during the convention, per John Hayden.
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Columbus
Clermont County
John Martin
Lena Kearns
6Th
Neil House
John Hayden
Felicity
Amelia School Opens With Major Upgrades
Amelia schools opened with record attendance and major improvements in facilities. Most bus routes now use new buses for safer transport. A Steam Table was added to the cafeteria and the fourth grade room received new desks. Rest rooms for boys and girls were built into the building at an estimated cost of about 2500 dollars, enhancing convenience and sanitation.
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Amelia
Civil Service Exam for Stenographer and Typist Posts
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam for Senior Stenographer earning 1620 dollars a year Junior Stenographer 1440 Senior Typist 1440 and Junior Typist 1260 for Washington D C appointments Applicants must be 18 but under 58 Closing dates October 3 for eastern states and October 6 for western states
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United States Civil Wares Commission
Washington, D. C
Colorado
Batavia Public Schools Open Monday With 600 Enrollees
The Batavia Public Schools opened this week with about 600 students. Over 300 elementary pupils registered and the high school enrollment neared that figure. The freshman class is 68, the largest in school history.
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Batavia
Paul K. Moore
Dorothy Hogan
Nina Behymer
Helen Stoddard
Mary Fishback
Oneila Manning
Robert W. Wall
Myrtle Wilson
Mary V. Hamilton
Marietta
Ohio
Esther E. Bacon
East Palestine
Ruth Rittenour
Chillicothe
Gladys Lewis
Dy. Morrison
E. A. Kramer
Gerald Rockwell
E. D. Parrott
F. H. Deter
E. L. Smith
Board of Education
Mt Carmel crowds discuss $7,500 bond for new school
An enthusiastic Mt. Carmel meeting led by the Board of Education debated a $7,500 bond issue to fund a new district school building. County Supt. Frank Hoggatt outlined need and a federal PWA grant of 38,500 was noted. Architect James Stewart presented sketches and Frank Roberts covered legal aspects.
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Carmel
Mt. Carmel New School
Board of Education
al Holly
Frank Hoggatt
Frank Roberts
James Stewart
Ste & Stewart
Jacob Andres
D A V Chapter No 68 Forms in Clermont County
Clermont county Chapter No. 68 of the Disabled American Veterans held a well attended meeting with five applications, three for life membership. George R. Fout of Cleveland, State Commander, praised the swift organization and spoke on veterans affairs. Invitations to join remain open until Saturday noon. Next meeting set for Batavia Armory on Monday night October 10.
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Clermont County
Disa American Veterans of the
Murray
Batavia
State Highway Department Unable To Fund Batavia Street Project
Unofficial sources report the State Highway Department will not cover its $38,000 share of Batavia Main Street work. The village cannot finance the project alone, so the matter is put on hold for later consideration.
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State Highway Department
Batavia
Reds Set for Crucial Season Finish With Pirates Series
The Cincinnati Reds plan a late East swing to decide the pennant race. After trips to Brooklyn Philadelphia and Boston, they meet the Pirates in a four game set at Crosley Field starting September 30 with three more in Pittsburgh and St Louis to follow. Tickets for the Pittsburgh series go on sale September 23 at Straits Cigar Store.
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Leland G. Allen
Cincinnati Reds
Redlegs
Crosley Field
Pittsburgh Pirates
Reds
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Phils
Boston Bees
Hive
Giants
Polo Grounds
Pittsburgh
Bucs
St. Louis
Pirates
Straits Cigar Store
Sixth
Walnut Streets
Judge Hess Speaks At Bethel Church In Ohio
Judge Otis Hess of the Cincinnati Municipal Court addressed a capacity audience at Bethel Baptist Church on The Other Side of Life. He warned that the crime bill costs $2.50 weekly per American and urged parents to educate and involve children in church and Sunday School. County Treasurer John Friend Jr. introduced him. music by a Milford quartet and county men's chorus accompanied the service. The benediction was offered by Rev. A. L. Althaus.
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Bethel Baptist Church
Otis Hess
Cincinnati
John Friend Jr
Milford
William Fay
Fred Shields
Burton Garrett
Paul Harrington
Jack Winebrenner
Bethel
A. L. Althaus
Bethel Christian Church
Subdivisions Set for Lower Tax Rates in Clermont County
Clermont County with few exceptions plans lower real estate tax rates as Auditor Blythe Jones nears final figures for the Budget Commission. Moscow and Neville see increases due to flood damage, while Milford Batavia Bethel Amelia New Richmond report substantial declines. overall county rate expected at 4.05 mills.
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Clermont County
Blythe Jones
Budget Commission
Jones
Milford
Batavia
Bethel
Amelia
New Richmond
Williamsburg
Moscow
Neville
County General Revenue Fund
Ohio
Clermont Countians
Hamersville Barn Burns in Lightning Storm
William DeVore barn in Hamersville destroyed by lightning during a severe electrical storm. Fire department fought to stop the blaze from reaching the nearby house. Total loss estimated at 2500 dollars.
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Bethel
Hamersville
William DeVore
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PTA
Bell Reunion
Mt. Carmel
D.A. V. Charter
Four Speaks
Judge Hess
Bethel Church
Hamersville Barn
Burns
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