Clermont Courier Subscription Contest kicks off countywide
The Clermont Courier launches a multi locality subscription contest with groups including Mt. Carmel Glen Este PTA and local school classes competing. Subscriptions counted through Oct 15 determine a Grand Award. Readers can support groups by contacting contestants. A note recalls long time reader George Curtis from Sycamore Kansas.
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Clermont Courier
Clermont County
Newtown
Courier
Mt. Carmel - Glen Este Pta
Goshen High School
Amelia
Batavia
New Richmond
Felicity - Franklin
Moscow
Coyle Twins Entertain With Birthday Party
A birthday party was held Saturday at the residence of Mr and Mrs 8 Coyle of Batavia for their twin daughters Claudette and Anette who are six years old. Guests included Patricia Sheen Judy Fishback and many Batavia friends with several relatives from Mount Washington and Williamsburg.
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Coyle
Batavia
Claudette
Anette
Patricia Sheen
Judy Fishback
Marthan Battles
Mary Jane
Helen Ann Mastropaolo
Ruthie Remley
Judy Walker
Dolores Anstaett
Carol Kerr
Darlene Gregg
Suzanne
Georganne Gregg
Susan Haney
Phyllis Jenkins
Mary Ruth Kramer
Kay Dorsey
Carol
Johnny Smittle
Betty Lakemire
Julie
Jackie Donaworth
Mount Washington
Ruth Ann
Kay Kirkpatrick
Williamsburg
Looking Backward: 157-Year-Old Woman in Moscow
A historical note recalls a Moscow resident cited as 157 years old. The account mentions she married her fifth husband at age 123, reflecting a fanciful or archival record from The Courier files.
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Moscow
Married ladies and husbands vote in parallel says Mrs Bragg
Fifty years ago Mrs Bragg observed that most married women vote as their husbands do or that husbands vote as their wives do, suggesting a shared voting pattern within marriage.
Street fakir visits Batavia selling universal cure
Twenty five years ago Batavia residents were visited by a street fakir who touted a medicine that claimed to cure all ailments. A few locals reportedly purchased it matching their specific troubles.
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Batavia
County Teachers Association Fall Meet Thursday
The Clermont County Teachers Association holds its fall meeting at 5 p m Thursday in the Grant Memorial Building Bethel. The program includes a general session music a report on the OEA meeting by Aurelia Cook an address on Guidance by Dr R W Edmiston of Miami University Teachers College a dinner and a business session followed by an address by Dr W A Schideler director of Miami University Geology Department.
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Clermont County Teachers’ Association
Grant Memorial
Bethel
OEA
Aurelia Cook
R. W. Edmiston
Miami University Teachers’ College
W. A. Schideler
Miami University
Georgetown Man Injured in Route 50 Crash
Elbert Hale of near Georgetown was hospitalized after his Plymouth struck a guard rail on Route 50 near Owensville Tuesday evening. He lacked a driver's license and was jailed in Batavia after initial treatment for facial cuts. Hale later said he suffered additional injuries and was moved to Christ Hospital in Cincinnati Wednesday.
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Elbert Hale
Georgetown
Christ Hospital
Cincinnati
Owensville
Hale
Batavia
Scott
Locust Corner Grange to Meet October 3
The Locust Corner Grange 2408 will hold its next meeting Oct. 3. This will be inspection night and all members are urged to be present. The lunch committee includes Rachel Nobis Marquez and Mary Tucker. Members are asked to bring cookies or cakes. A door prize will be given.
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Locust Corner
Rachel Nobis
Marquez
Mary Tucker
Dalton-Hockstok Engagement Prompts October Wedding
Bethel couple announces engagement of Betty Jane Dalton to Elmer Hockstok of Batavia. The couple plans a October wedding. Mr and Mrs Oliver Shotwell hosted dinner with George Geesneer and family at Nichols ville.
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Tyree Dalton
Bethel
Betty Jane Dalton
Elmer Hockstok
Batavia
Oliver Shotwell
George Geesneer
Nicholsville
Clermont County Baseball League Playoff Schedule Set
Officials of the Clermont County Baseball League met with Goshen and Williamsburg reps to set the Elimination Series playoff. First game Sept 29 at Goshen, second Oct 6 at Williamsburg, potential third Oct 13 at Goshen, with three umpires supplied by Queen City Umpires Association. Williamsburg trusts with one loss leads, managed by George Craig. Goshen managed by George Craig and Elmer Bailey. League officers: Earle B. Kincaid president, Virgil Malott vice president, Stanley Anstaett secretary treasurer. A large crowd saw Mt. Carmel vs Goshen amid drizzle, field conditions remained good.
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Clermont County Baseball League
Goshen
Williamsburg
Goshen School Grounds
Williamsburg Baseball Park
Queen City Umpires Association
Williamsburg Post
American Legion
George Craig
Elmer Bailey
Earle B. Kincaid
Mt. Carmel
Virgil Malott
Stanley Anstaett
Batavia
Goshen Grounds
Recent Death Breaks Five Generations in Clermont County
Emma Robb Smith 85 of Amelia died Sept 19 ending five generations. Survived by eight children including Dr Claude Smith Batavia dentist and Edna Jones of Amelia. Husband predeceased in 1972. The family spans Clermont County with members in Amelia Norwood Batavia Mt Washington and Mt. Washington.
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Emma Robb Smith
Amelia
Erla Mae Lovett
Norwood
Earl Smith
Donna Jean Lovett
Robb. Smith
William M. Smith
Earl
Rangers to Meet in Clermont County
A meeting of the Central Executive Committee of the Clermont Counters is set for 8 p.m. Wednesday evening October 16 at the Courthouse in Batavia. James Winnes of Williamsville is president and L V Combs of Mt Pisgah is secretary. All Rangers are invited to attend.
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The
Clermont Countyers
Batavia
James Winnes
Williamsville
L. V. Combs
Mt. Pisgah
Williamsburg Eyes Sunday Start After Horse Show Outreach
In recall of Elimination results, Williamsburg plans a three game series starting next Sunday with Williams burg weather permitting. Monday night decides the initial game diamond. late bulletin will detail. The week also features Owensville Fair horse show sponsored by the American Legion Burg. Stanley Anstaett led a 9 to 5 win over Goshen in a tune up.
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Williamsburg
Owensville Fair Grounds
American Legion
Burg
Stanley Anstaett
Goshen
Stanley
Carmel
Republican Rally Set for Monday in Georgetown
Clermont County Republicans plan a Sixth District Rally at the Fairground in Georgetown at 8 p m Monday September 30 following a 5 p m dinner in Ripley. Speakers include John W Bricker Thomas J Herbert E O McCowen and Fred Johnson with John Hayden among introductions as a large crowd expected.
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Clermont County
Georgetown
Rallly
Fairground
Ripley
Republican Committee
Batavia
John W. Bricker
U. S
Thomas J. Herbert
E. O. McCowen
Fred Johnson
John Hayden
Grange Plans Booster Night at Batavia Friday
The Batavia Grange announces booster night on Friday September 27 inviting all members to attend and bring friends. A Prune Bread contest runs during the event and the Victory class meets at Catherine Friend’s home this Wednesday at eight o clock.
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Batavia Grange
Catherine Friend
Safety Council backs rural fire protection plan in Clermont County
Clermont County Safety Council backs cooperation with Mayor Mun den village leaders and fire chiefs to extend fire protection to rural areas. The council notes 482 major farmer accidents last year causing $19 965 in losses, and sets October activities and an early November firearms safety and rural education program. The next meeting is Friday evening October 18 at the County Agent's office with officer elections and by law adoption planned.
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Clermont County Safety Council
A. O. Munden
Clermont County
Safety Council
David Fette
Brice Hendrixson
Thomas Hill
Owensville Horse Show Opens Thursday at Fairgrounds
Arrangements are complete for the Owensville Horse Show and Carnival at the Owensville Fairgrounds September 26 27 and 28 sponsored by the Williamsburg American Legion Post. The program starts with an 8 o'clock horse show Thursday evening with further shows Friday and Saturday afternoons. The carnival offers rides and concessions.
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Owensville Fairground
Williamsburg American Legion Post
New Richmond Names New Postmaster for October First
New Richmond will have a new postmaster October 1 as Fred Banister retires after ten years. William J. Glaser, clerk of Ohio Township, is appointed acting postmaster and will face a civil service exam later for a regular appointment.
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New Richmond
Fred Banister
William J. Glaser
Ohio Township
Clermont Sportsmen Hear Naturalists At Meeting
The Clermont Sportsmen club sets 8 p m Thursday September 26 for a program by Karl Maslowski and Woodrow Goodpaster. Maslowski will present his 65 minute nature film never shown in Clermont. A fish fry will accompany the event.
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Clermont Sportsmen Club
Karl Maslowski
Woodrow Goodpaster
Maslowski
Clermont County
Mail boxes torn down near Afton Route 74
Post Office Inspector Van Lieu of Cincinnati investigated damage to about 35 mail boxes along Route 74 near Afton Tuesday night. Three men were arrested and held at the county jail as of Wednesday noon. Also reports list college returns as Richard Maddox and Allen Smith l to Miami University, John Slyessor of Amelia to the University of Cincinnati, and a family trip by Mr and Mrs James Patchell of Stonelick to Moore's Hill Indiana.
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Post Office
van Lieu
Cincinnati
Batavia
Afton
Richard Maddox
Allen Smith l
Amelia
Miami University
John Slyesso
University of Cincinnati
James Patchell
Stonelick
Moore’s Hill
Indiana
Local youth urged to respect U S Mail after Batavia box incident
An editorial calls on parents and schools to teach the seriousness of tampering with the mail after a Batavia Post Office private box was opened and papers dropped. It argues government policy harshly punishes mail interference and emphasizes safeguarding the mail as civic responsibility.
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U. S
Batavia
Three Caught With Fake Weapon In Orchard Theft
Mrs Lulu Lipps stopped three men stealing apples near Locust Corner saying a weapon. Officials found the tool was a pair of pliers. Odas Puckett and Jimmy Holden of Hamilton county fined 50 dollars and costs with 25 suspended. A juvenile was present. Harry Morrison bound over to grand jury on 400 dollar bond for assault. Stanley Maupin and John Salzer fined 50 dollars and costs with 40 suspended for disorderly conduct in Batavia.
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Locust Corner
Lulu Lipps
Odas Puckett
Jimmy Holden
Hamilton County
A. C. Munden
Batavia
Harry Morrison
Stanley Maupin
John Salzer
W. C. T. U. Convention Set in Williamsburg Ohio
The W. C. T. U. will hold its convention at the First Presbyterian Church in Williamsburg Ohio on September 27. Morning session starts at 10 o clock and afternoon session at 1 30. Mrs Grace Richmond State W C T A Secretary will speak in the afternoon. A covered dish luncheon is planned at noon.
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First Presbyterian Church
Williamsburg
Ohio
Grace Richmond
Farms Visited On Tour By FSA Leaders
FSA Supervisor Russell G England led a field tour on September 18 visiting Lloyd Murrell Ernest Stroub Clermont County Experiment Farm Roscoe Pringle and Dean Meek. Attendees included W W Hamilton Joy Mae Warner J A Ashton June Roush Thomas Hill Mr and Mrs Henry Baudendistel and Roscoe Pringle along with Farm Ownership program participants. Demonstrations covered fertilization of corn and tobacco and alfalfa permanency with a lunch at Ernest Stroub home.
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FSA
Russell G. England
Lloyd Murrell
Ernest Stroub
Clermont County Experiment Farm
Roscoe Pringle
Dean Meek
W. W. Hamilton
Joy Mae Warner
J. A. Ashton
June Roush
Thomas Hill
Henry Baudendistel
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