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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1939

Page

5

Bethel Hosts Contract Bridge Club Friday Evening

Bethel society notes report Mrs Loyd Harlow hosted a Contract Bridge club gathering Friday night. Visiting relatives include Mrs Katie Morel of Norwood with her daughter Mrs Gene Love and family. Other local mentions cover reunions and travels among Burk Park and Mt Carmel attendees.

Loyd Harlow Katie Morel Norwood Gene Love Ronald Stanforth Love Home Herold Idlett Margaret Richey Cincinnati Burke Park al Boyce G. T. Halse Washington D. C Halse Floyd Barnett LaPort Ind Josephine Shields Charles Shields Jr Cameron Joe Cameron Mt. Carmel Fred Shields Ed Gaumer Coshocton Louise Fisher Ann Taylor Minnie Hill Hannah Hughes Delaware, C Fisher Clyde’ Hesler Marcia Bethel

Milford Milestones and Gatherings Across a Busy Life

Mrs. Mary High arrives for the winter with daughter in Milford. Families vacationed in Canada and visited relatives in Stonelick, Batavia, Norwood, Dayton, and Cincinnati. Local residents attended church rallies, birthdays, and a Labor Day homecoming with a 1400 meal count. Professor Roudebush, Milford alumnus, earned captaincy at New Mexico Military Institute. Garden Club show, market bake sale, and Womans Circle events noted with dates and venues.

Batavia 125th Anniversary Committee Thank-You Message

Harold D. Nichols, chairman, thanks sponsoring organizations and volunteers for three months of work on Batavia 125th Anniversary celebration. He notes broad cooperation and expresses sincere gratitude on behalf of the community.

Batavia Harold D. Nichols

Batavia Celebration Committee Names Appointed Heads

The article lists general and sub committee chairs for Batavia’s Celebration Committee including Harold D. Nichols as General Chairman and numerous assistants across Rotary Eagles auxiliary P T A Garden Club and more. It notes attendees at a meeting and mentions John Mattox returning home from CCC Camp in Short Creek Arizona after years away.

Harold D. Nichols Rotary Harry Kahle James Gregg Eagles Mr. Halbisch James P. Ashburnton William Brossard Pauline McCloy Gertrude Hillin Woman's’ Club Martha Jenike Doris Ely Trilla Hamilton D. K. McDonald Helen Iles Francis Deter P. K. Moore Myrtle Wilson Grange B. L. Smith Walter Bauer Judge Halbisch Herbert Hogberg Franklin D. Morrison Margaret Maxwell J. M. Wiseman Eastern Star Wylie Miller Mary Homan Odd Fellows William Brothers Charthes Vernon Martin Junior Woman’s Club Sue Speidel Kirk Hamilton Edmund Parrott

Amelia Hutson and community notes from Tri-C class

The Tri C class met with Mrs James Anness on Monday evening. Mrs J R Carlisle hosted the Sewing Club at her daughter’s new home with a surprise towel shower. George Earl Huling and Pauline Taylor wed September 9 led by Rev Geo Hazelwood. Philathea Class toured Serpent Mound with Rev and Mrs George.

James Anness J. R. Carlisle Sewing Club John Francis George Earl Huling Pauline Taylor Marr Geo. Hazelwood Amelia M. E Philathea M. E. Church Serpent Mound George

Distribution of Clermont County School Funds From 1939 Settlement

County Superintendent Frank Hoggatt announced the third quarterly settlement amounts for Clermont County school districts. Figures include Amelia 6383.83, Batavia 6806.28, Bethel 8596.73, Branch Hill 986.80, Felicity 5232.04, New Richmond 7541.20, Williamsburg 6138.91, and others with varying totals across numerous districts.

Clermont County Frank Hoggatt Amelia Batavia Bethel Branch Hill Edenton Felicity Glen Este Mt. Carmel Goshen Jackson Miami Rural Miamiville Milford Monroe Township Moscow New Richmond Newtonsville Neville Ohio Township Owensville Paxton Rural Perintown Pierce Township Isabel Rural Wayne Two West Woodville Williamsburg Williamsville-Tabasco

Batavia Legion Officers Chosen

Arthur Murray was chosen Commander of the Frank Weaver Post of the American Legion at Batavia's annual meeting Monday night. Other officers chosen included Adjutant Samuel Strimple Batavia, and Finance Officer R F D.

Arthur Murray Amelia Frank Weaver American Legion Batavia Samuel Strimple R. F

Batavia R F C picks new officers and officers list

Charles Bell of Newtown R F C is named First Vice Commander. John Piercefield of Batavia becomes Second Vice Commander. James Patchell of Batavia is Third Vice Commander. Basil Campbell of Batavia R F C is Chaplain. Ben Pleiman of Owensville is Service Officer. Sidney Vaughn of Batavia is Sargeant at Arms. Irwin Kain of Batavia is Child Welfare. Brice Hendrixson of Batavia is named in the roster.

Charles Bell Newtown John Piercefield Batavia James Patchell Basil Campbell Ben Pleiman Owensville Sidney Vaughn Irwin Kain Brice Hendrixson

Newtonsville Lodge Birthday Celebration Reports Eleven Birthdays

Newtonsville Lodge celebrated the Brother and Sister birthday for the third quarter with eleven birthdays. eight attend. Brackets include Mrs Lillie Washburn Mrs Belle Davidson Mrs Mildred Hodge Mrs Alma Marchall Mrs Goldy Swartz Mrs Velma Wearel Mrs Delphia Sand erman Mrs Connie Hill one brother Mr J Wearel and two sisters Mrs Enda Reddick and Mrs Florence McAllister were unable to attend. A luncheon followed among flowers and tables.

Owensville Social News and School Enrollment

Mr and Mrs Frank Hoag of Xenia visited John Craver on Sunday. Mrs Lester Stinson returned to Pittsburgh after a week with her mother Mrs Anna Ulrey, who is recovering from a broken ankle. Owensville Church has been redecorated with plastic wallpaper and new carpet is being purchased by the Ladies Aid. Owensville schools opened with 383 pupils and four new teachers Havrilla Ulrey Kappelt Florey. Miss Helen Ann Snider taught again in Russia schools.

Frank Hoag Xenia John Craver’s Lester Stinson Anna Ulrey Pittsburgh Ulrey Owensville Ladies’ Aid Havrilla Mayme Ulrey Kappelt Florey Helen Ann Snider Russia

Local Visitors and Weekend Socials Around Glen Este

Glen Este Burr Boardwell and family visit Mr and Mrs Frank Mc Guire. Charles McGuire visits Iowa for weekend with Mr and Mrs Wallace Morgan. Miss Lillian Morgan returns home with him. Ed Huheey family and Jim spend weekend with relatives in La Fayette and Rensselaer Indiana. Allen Smythe of Mr Washington visits H B Smythe and family Friday. Cliff Leiser Henrietta Doll Geiger Charley Fissel Louise Phillips Bob Fister visit Phil Sperry household Sunday. Wilbert Sear and baby of Madisonville visit Will Isaack Thursday. Fenner Helvey family of Dayton visit Sunday with Mrs Charles Mc

Ed Huheey Jim H. B. Smythe la Fayette and Rensselaer Ind Allen Smythe Washington Cliff Leiser Henrietta Doll Geiger Charley Fissel Louise Phillips Bob Fister Phil Sperry Wilbert Sear and Baby Madisonville Will Isaack Fenner Helvey Dayton Charles McGuire

Williamsburg Flower Show Draws Crowds and Prizes

More than 125 people viewed 188 entries at the Williamsburg Flower Show despite dry weather. Mrs. James Musgrove collected 97 ribbons for 61 points, Miss Cecile Glancy earned 81 points with 15 ribbons, and several local residents including Mrs. Clarence Stewart and Mrs. Harvey McKeever scored in the low teens.

Williamsburg James Musgrove Cecile Glancy Clarence Stewart Harvey McKeever H. F. Jordan Mark Atchley J. A. Ashton

Old Batavia Nostalgia Salute to Changing Townscapes

A reflective poem recalls Batavia's past during Untertur, noting a transformed town with new courthouse, paved streets, an Armory, traffic lights, and an East Fork bridge rebuilt. The speaker cherishes memories of bygone days and asks locals to honor the town’s history with a salute and smile.

Court House East Fork Bridge Tewtty Alan Winkle

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Mary High Louis Speidel Clark Street Paul Schmidt Schmuidt Katie Niemeyer Canada Janice Louis Jr George Sanders Robert Fischer Lorena Sanders Gloria Fischer Richard Bilz Elabeth Westphal Charles Miller Will Henning Edna Bush Mary Callahan Hileen Wessell Bill Kuhnell Jr Dayton, O B. L. Fern Chicago Jas. L. Moliter Ellen Clara Denier Mt. Healthy Archie Lanham P. C. Lanham Earl “Weber Alexandria, Ky Clarence Hoffman Mattie Malarkey al Leming W. N., Gooper Hudson ‘Avenue Carl Eckman Ross Eckman Smokey” Mountains Louis Bosch St. Andrews’ Church W. T. Robinson Jim Robinson Robert Robinson Thomas Reed Brandon Avenue Virginia William C.roudebush Roswell N. M New Mexico Military Institute Capt Roudebush Milford High School Miami University University of Cincinnati Warren E. Thomas Notalie Adams New York The Churches of Christ Phe Wadies Church of Christ Ed. Kline Frank Alloway Silverton George Murphy Les Cheneaux Islands Mich G. M. Roudebush William A. Roudebush Hayward D. Gatch Boulder Col Hayward D. Gatch Jr Walter Brunsman Robert Stevens A. K. Buckingham Garden Club Masonic Hall Bernard T. Sauer Optometrist Milford Bank Building F.H. A Loan & Savings CO Tel Kessler Clayton OL Volney Hurd Boston A. B. Nichols Amelia Griffith James Ashburn Amelia Jennie Mae Hutson Batavia Legion Newtonsville Lodge Tage DORUG Glen Este Burr Boardwell Mrs Frank McGuire Iowa Wallace Morgan Lillian Morgan Batavia Building & Loan Co Batavia, O Old Batavia By Harry Halbisch Milford Fertilizer Co Norris-Brock CO Union Stock Yards Kirby J. R. Ireton Cattle and Calf Salesman Cincinnati, Ohio Bethel- Felicity Bethel Motor Sales Clermont and Loyd
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