Clermont County Leaders in Nation’s History Spotlight
A local column recalls Clermont County natives who shaped national history from Gen. Ulysses S. Grant of Point Pleasant to Civil War figures and Spanish American War leaders. It highlights Batavia and Bethel natives, including Julius Penn Percy Ashburn Thomas Ashburn and Dion Williams, noting their military and public service legacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Clermont
Thomas Morris
Liberty Party
United States
Henry C. Corbin
New Richmond
Lawton
Batavia
Julius 8. Penn
Percy M. Ashburn
Virginia
New Mexico
Thomas Q. Ashburn
Army
Inland Waterways Commission
Williamsburg
Dion Williams
Cee
Local Man Injured In Street Car Collision
A street car and automobile crash early Tuesday injured six people and shook up 14 passengers on the Lockland line. Driver Edward Callicoat of Batavia suffered shoulder and neck bruises after being thrown into a cab door. car and tram were derailed as traffic lights were out at 2 35 a m due to a 2 a m shutoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockland Street
Edward Callicoat
Batavia
Callicoat
Baseball Game Set Between Old Timers and Youngsters
A Sunday game is scheduled at the Owensville Fair Grounds at 2 30 p m between the Old Timers of Clermont County and the younger group who played all summer. Manager Ray Schuster of the Owensville Baseball Team will pitch for the Old Timers and Lloyd Lohr will be at first base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Owensville Fair Grounds
Ray Schuster
Owensville
Lloyd Lohr
Brown County Fair Opens October 2 in Georgetown Ohio
The 95th Brown County Fair opens October 2 at Georgetown Fair grounds in Ohio. The event features livestock displays floral exhibits and farm equipment. A redesigned floral hall and a new barn for saddle horses accompany three days of races shows and a midway for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Fairgrounds
Georgetown
Ohio
Clermont Courier Subscription Contest Aims Local Sponsors
A new Clermont Courier subscription drive is rolled out in county communities and Newtown with local sponsors like PTA or Boy Scouts. The contest runs until October 15 and awards the entire commission to the selling group with The Courier funding the grand prize. Next week sponsors will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Courier
Newtown
PTA
Boy Scouts
Courier
Republican rally in Georgetown draws record crowd
A large Republican rally at the Brown County Fair grounds in Georgetown features top state figures. Speakers include former Governor John W. Bricker and candidate for Governor Thomas J. Herbert, with U S Senate hopeful Bricker and Sixth District Congressman E O McCowen among others. Co chairs Arch Hicks Sr and Clara Kimble oversee the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown County Fairgrounds
Georgetown
Ripley
John W. Bricker
U. S
Thomas J. Herbert
E. O. McCowen
Fred Johnson
Johnson
Erner E.metcalfe
Edward C. McCandliss
Albert Daniels
Tom Jones
Clermont
John Hayden
Brown County
William Warner
John C. Martin
Clara Kimble
Arch Hicks Sr
Second Place Winner New Contest Announced to October 30
The Clermont Courier Photo Contest extends to October 30 with a new snap shot competition open to non professionals. Previous second prize of 3 dollars and a 12 month subscription prize are noted. first prize remains five dollars cash.
Revival at Owensville Church to Run September 22 to 29
The Rev. G. E. Fisher of Jackson Ohio will conduct a revival at Owensville Methodist Church from September 22 to 29. Services begin each evening at 7 30. The Rev. F. H. Russell is pastor of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Fisher
Jackson
Ohio
Owensville Methodist Church
Marion Beene
Dr Alexander to Speak at Temple School House Event
Looking Backward reports that Dr. Alexander will speak at Temple's School House on Back Run next Saturday evening at early candle lighting. Other speakers will join him.
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Alexander
Temple
Republican Meeting at Goshen to Hear Hulick Speech
A large Goshen Republican meeting is planned for Saturday evening this week. Hon. G. W. Hulick will argue for protection and against free silver, with delegations from across the county preparing to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
G. W. Hulick
Farm Bureau Meeting Draws Local and Regional Attendee
Ezra Anstaett formerly of Batavia now in Columbus attended the Farm Bureau meeting at Highland Park. He left for Denver to join a state meeting aimed at aiding farmers in investments and shielding them from wild cat securities, and is making good in his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Anstaett
Batavia
Columbus
Farm Bureau
Highland Park
Denver
Colorado
Legion horse show to highlight Owensville fair weekend
Williamsburg Legion sponsors horse show and carnival at Owensville Fair Grounds September 26 27 28 with rides concessions and events nightly. Entries come from across the region and include a Tennessee Walker shown by L V Nowlin of Batavia with rider Barbara Wire of Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg Legion
Owensville
Jack Thompson
Finnegan
L. V. Nowlin
Batavia
Williamsburg
Lion Post No. 288
Owensville Fair Grounds
Three Parties Included On Ballot In Clermont County
By Wednesday evening the filing of resolutions for tax levies and bond issues in Clermont County should be complete though Sept 26 marks the last day for bond filings. Attorney Forrest E. Ely planned to file a 75 000 resolution for Goshen school improvements. The Felicity Franklin District seeks a 60 000 bond for improvements after a May defeat. November levies include Williamsville Tabasco 2 mills, Perintown renewal 2 mills, Bethel Tate 2 mills, Milford Village 2 mills plus 1 4 mill for indebtedness, Bethel 2 mills for hydrant rental, Branch Hill 3 mill renewal, and Miami Rural 3 mill renewal. Batavia Local School District notice continues on page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Forrest E. Ely
Board of Election
Goshen School
Felicity- Franklin
Williamsville - Tabasco
Perintown
Bethel - Tate
Milford Village
Bethel
Branch Hill
Miami Rural
Batavia
City Loan opens Batavia branch on Main Street
The City Loan announces a new Batavia office on Main Street next to the 5c and 10c store. Charles Schneider, formerly assistant manager in Norwood, is named manager with Helen Parrish as chief clerk. The firm offers loans from 10 to 1000 on various securities and operates an appliance-finance division. Established in 1912, it runs 96 offices across Ohio with nearly 28 million dollars in assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
City Loan
Batavia
Main
Charles Schneider
Norwood
Schneider
Helen Smith Parrish
Parrish
Elyria
Ohio
Miss Mildred Edwards Weds Melvin Oakes at Alma
Mr and Mrs Clarence Edwards of Amelia announce the marriage of their daughter Mildred Marie Edwards to Melvin Oakes of Alma Michigan on September 14 1946 They will live in Alma where Oakes is in business A chicken supper is hosted by Newtonsville P T A at Newtonsville School Friday Sept 20 from 530 to 800 PM
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Clarence Edwards
Amelia
Mildred Marie
Melvin Oakes
Alma
Michigan
Oakes
Newtonsville P. T. A
Newtonsville
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Jerry
Samuel Strimple
Dennis
Bakini
Susan Marie
Ralph
Sue Lewis
Truman
Harold Ickes
Daily Worker
Henry
Harry Halbisch
Chicsco
Jimmy McCloy
Jso
Ebeolrage Ama Pony Wi el
Carrie Williams
Edna Hugo
Verlin Ganger
Herman Brinkman
Methodist Church
Concord
Miss Edwards
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