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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1925
Page
1
County Superintendent KE Pattison informs that office days are Monday Wednesday and Friday with visits to schools on other days. Appointments advised for those far away to avoid disappointment if the office is closed or he is out visiting schools.
The County announces uniform elementary texts for all districts to improve efficiency and mobility of students. Certificates for teachers must be filed, and September 17 marks the U S Constitution’s 138th anniversary with Constitution Week activities.
Gilbert W. McLefresh of Dayton Ohio and Edith L English of Felicity Ohio married September 9 1925 at 11 am in Batavia. Ceremony officiated by Rev E Burdsall with Rev W D English assisting. Bride wore white satin carried roses. reception at Felicity farm then moved to Dayton where groom works in printing.
An apple orchard tour on Thursday September 10 visited Harvey Perin and O T Brown orchards. Mr Holland from the Agricultural Extension Department spoke on lime sulfur Bordeaux spraying, with demonstrations on drying lime and sulfur and packing methods. About 75 attendees, including men and women, enjoyed a basket dinner and a grading session, ending with a return home.
The Miami Grange will hold a general discussion on September 19 at Milford led by A L Riehle. Topic includes profitability of hogging corn and buying a farm with talks by Mr Martin Mrs Smyser and Mrs Wittmer. Ice cream cake and a question box will accompany the program.
Authorities admit little is known about what will be offered for hunters as the open season starts. Farmers report corn tracks and sparse squirrel signs, while early morning gunshots suggest violators hunt without licenses, and rumors point to a rich chestnut region in southern Ohio drawing more hunters.
Burley district tobacco growers in six states will vote next Saturday 8 am to 4 pm. Members mailed ballots from Lexington. Twenty percent printed and sent to county election officers. No Tennessee election due to a pending suit by warehouse interests. About 105000 growers may participate by mail or in person. Delegates meet Monday to elect district directors who will later choose board directors and officers.
A man from Batavia Ohio, Everett Sons, an insurance collector, was robbed of 180 dollars and a 40 dollar check near Loveland after a young woman lured him from his car. Two men jumped from a back seat, demanded cash, while the woman stood by smiling. They fled toward Cincinnati in a car with a Michigan license. The report notes later local items about candidates and church notices.
Marguerite House and Walter Curry were married at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Prigge in New Richmond with Rev Kueber officiating. Attendants were Laverne House and Ann Carter. The couple plans a northern state motor trip before settling in Williamsburg.
Connell and Laub restructure to Connell & Laub after a record slate of concrete pavement work in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. They secured 23 miles of a 51 mile West Virginia package on the Parkersburg Charleston route, with a July 1 1926 completion target requiring large daily sand gravel and cement supplies. The firm, with Dayton Ohio and Amelia Ohio based members, also has extensive past pavement mileage and earnings totaling over two and a half million dollars.
W. B. Applegate aged 85 died at his Branch Hill home on Monday. A longtime Clermont educator, he left a widow a son two daughters and two brothers. He served in township and county offices and was held in high esteem. Funeral Thursday.
Health workers and civic leaders from seven counties convene at the Hamilton Elks Club for a full day meeting on Tuesday September 22 chaired by Samuel Love of the Hamilton Public Health League. Reports cover a year of work funded by the seal sale including fresh air camps nursing nutrition and educational efforts. Clermont county attendees include Mrs A L Wakefield Love land and Dr F A Ireton Batavia.
A big baseball game is set for next Sunday at Owensville fair grounds between Mt Crab and Owensville. Fans are urged to attend and witness the sport.
Naturalization papers were issued to Michael Retzler Abraham Liscow David Liscow Jacob Liscow Louis Kosowsky John Gehlauser George Crakovich and Hannah Hughes in the recent week.
Ohio voters on November 3 will decide a constitutional amendment to lengthen terms for state and county officers and allow re election of sheriffs and treasurers for four years. The plan also shifts official start dates to January 1 1926 and standardizes terms for other offices.
In Hillsboro Ohio the Highland county crop is described as the greatest yet, aided by rain and warm weather. Farmer Bob Free near Rainsboro reported a leaf over three feet long and nineteen inches wide, signaling strong income potential if curing weather stays favorable.
Public sale on Saturday September 19 1925 at 10 A M at the bottom of Gable Hill near the Catholic cemetery. Items include 5 head horses 2 ton alfalfa 3 acres corn 7 cows 182 Hop kinalls gun two silk dresses new blue and black 5 head hogs team horses aged 7 and 8 years weighing 3160 Frank Rust team 2 heifers 8 months Jersey and Durham lady and gent watches road wagon two spring wagons tools kitchenware and household goods garden produce a new Chevrolet touring car and more. Terms cash 10 or less and 6 months with approved security. Lizzie Nelson Frank Rust aud Julius Rust clerk.
Solomon Newberry of Batavia wed Mary Ellen Waite of Williamsburg in a Sept 12 ceremony at Rev. Wm. B. Brown's home. The couple reside at Afton and receive best wishes from friends. Highland County's poultry and eggs value reached $829,008, ranking third in Ohio. Darke County led with $1,008,041, followed by Wayne, Fayette, and Clinton totals.
Ford dealers report rising demand as new models attract buyers. Ford Motor Co. in Detroit notes bookings exceed 192,368 orders nationwide since the launch, with thousands of orders arriving daily, signaling strong public confidence and an unprecedented sales record.
Edgar Thomas and Ham Barton were arrested Thursday near Rainsboro while operating a still on Lote Combs farm. They pled guilty before Hillsboro Mayor Riber and were bound over to the grand jury. Bonds set at 3000 and 1000. both jailed as they could not post. Penalty ranges from 500 to 3000 dollars fine and one to five years in penitentiary.
The Annual Convention of Clermont County W C T U will meet at Milford M E Church on Thursday September 2. Reports and dues must be ready by then. Executive meeting at 10 a m and morning session at 11 a m. Mrs J A J is afternoon speaker. Officers: President Mrs Emma C Quayle Secretary Miss Nellie Walker Treasurer Mrs Florence D Carnes.
Mrs. Harriett Burlew of Olive Branch suffered a stroke last Wednesday at 11 a m while celebrating her 80th birthday. Her children and families gathered as baskets overflowed. Last reports say she was resting comfortably and a speedy recovery is hoped for.
Geo C Bowyer of Credo W Va entertained at Dr T A Speidel home over the week end George Nash and Edward Johnson of Sabina visited friends here over the week end Joe Sells and family of Dayton visited relatives here the past week Mr and Mrs Arch Hurdle spent Sunday with B F Hurdle and wife Mr and Mrs Victor Koons and children of Milford spent the week end with Mr and Mrs B Altman Miss Helen Kenn has gone to Clear Water Fla to teach the high school Guests at the Geo Hurdle home over the week end were Sam Hurdle and wife of Kennedy Heights Mr and Mrs Keen family of Catawba Robert Hurdle and family Geo Hurdle Jr and family Cincinnati Miss Florence Bagby returned from Defiance College where she has been spending the summer Mr and Mrs Will Houghton ended over 1 day Mr Rok a ae releon Hensler and his son Cincinnati Mrs Bert Meyers of Cincinnati Miss Lela Hendrixson returned from her trip abroad Graduate Marshal Fiten two children ruvans and cow Evans of Cincinnati
The Buerkle Maffey fourth annual reunion took place at the Owensville Fair Grounds on August 30. Relatives from Cincinnati Dayton Middletown Owensville Batavia Williamsburg Milford Aurora Richmond Indiana attended with baskets. William Burger was elected president. Frank Buerkle resigning plans to move to California. Next year’s gathering slated for the last Sunday in August.
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