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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1932
Page
1
The Diamond Jubilee and Homecoming at St Louis Church Owensburg last Sunday drew large crowds for Solemn High Mass at 10 am and Solemn Benediction at 2 pm. Eleven priests assisted and a chicken dinner fed many. plans aimed to serve 1000 people and no one left unfed. The committee praised the turnout and called it a memorable event.
Batavia Grange will stage its inspection on October 6 with Deputy Master C. J. Nobis of Locust Corner conducting the work. Four degree work is planned along with a literary program and luncheon. Members are urged to attend and visitors are welcome.
Locust Corner Grange sponsors a Booster Program at the Pierce Township School Auditorium at 8:15 p.m. Saturday October 1. Cincinnati artist and local talent will perform. Admission is free and no collection will be taken. Grangers urged to invite friends.
Mrs. Lena P. Kearns entertained over 200 Republican workers from Clermont and Brown counties at her Amelia country home to open the Clermont county campaign. Cincinnati postmaster Arthur Behymer Judge Simon Ross John Martin Joan Hayden and other county candidates spoke briefly. Lunch followed at 3 p m with F B Bishop of Goshen as toastmaster. Mrs. Edna Spear of Branch Hill was chosen County Chairman of the Woman's organization.
A truck load of stills was sent to the junk yard Tuesday by Sheriff Robert Roberts. The four years of his tenure produced the collection. Proceeds from the sale are to be used to buy shoes for needy children, though the law allows Roberts to pocket them. The stills were made unserviceable before loading.
A host of friends and relatives arrived with filled baskets for an all day picnic at the home of Mr and Mrs Jess Preston on the Pt Isabel and Moscow pike. A noon meal was served in the shady grove. games followed and an evening lunch preceded departures, with hopes to meet again.
August Shelley aged 80 was found dead in his Moscow home on Friday morning. Neighbors noted his absence and Coroner Curlin authorized an inquest. The verdict recorded death from natural causes. he lived alone and was once a tailor in his younger days.
The article notes Alfred E. Smith canceled plans to write The Democratic Case for The Saturday Evening Post. It cites his long-standing opposition to Franklin D. Roosevelt and Garner and his refusal to publicly endorse or campaign for them. It suggests personal and public reasons include past party frictions and opposition to Roosevelt’s rhetoric.
Mrs. James Whitney, a longtime Batavia resident aged 90, died after a long illness at her granddaughter’s home. A member of the M. E. church, she was held in high esteem. Funeral from Wm. Moore Funeral Home on Monday, burial in Union cemetery.
Irvin Slade died at his Elk Lick home last Friday after several months of illness. He was the son of the late Richard Slade. Survived by a widow and two sons. Funeral from the residence Sunday afternoon. Burial at Old Bethel.
Elizabeth Walker hosted a recital last Friday drawing many music lovers. The event featured a large class and included organ pupils Dorothy Daugherty and Genevieve Huling, who are away at college, contributing an enjoyable entertainment.
James Macke, a Black resident of Locust Street Milford Ohio, was in critical condition after being shot in the abdomen by Marshal J L Pierson early Friday during a disturbance at Perry Thorton’s Main Street home. The marshal fired after Macke allegedly threatened him. Thorton and two others were arrested. Macke died Monday morning. a warrant for assault and intent to kill had been issued Friday.
An advertisement for the Georgetown Brown County Fair details the four day program and predicts Saturday and all days will draw big crowds. The notice urges attendees to visit, noting the fair’s high standards and complete arrangements.
Telegram from National Headquarters to Judge Nichols reports Central Committee urging all chapters to boost Red Cross membership due to a wartime emergency. The call seeks 1500 members per chapter and highlights heavy relief demand this winter with unemployment relief funding urged nationwide. John Barton Payne signs as National Chairman.
Leading Clermont County poultrymen find complete flock production and cost of production records boost efficiency. Free records auditing and summarized comparisons available from H N Wilson the Agriculture Agent Batavia Ohio. Books issued in order while supply lasts. Guests at J W Wood family included Warren R Order and Wm Lee and wives, Nelson Bratton of Maysville KY, Wm Mearns of Bethel, and Mrs Fred Lipps and Marie Locust Orner. Kathryn Adams hosted a bridal shower for Gertrude Wilson purses and bridge followed by refreshments.
A devotional line from St. Chrysostom extols the map of prayer as wealth and blessing beyond all others, asserting spiritual richness through prayer.
A year after a pledge to avoid gratuities the American Legion backs a $2.3 billion debt claim. President Hoover opposes any such appropriation, arguing it would wreck recovery, unbalance the budget, and threaten the gold standard, while urging continued support for his leadership.
Members plan a grand 100th anniversary program on October 9 featuring a church history from its start to today. The event aims to unite old friends and draw the public to Newtonsville for a historic community celebration.
Walter L Black announces a four day Washington D C and Baltimore tour for Wilmington residents leaving October 18 at 6 00 am. The package covers hotel meals sightseeing and transport with all details arranged in advance and twenty spots remain.
Ernest Ungelheam, a leading Batavia progressive farmer, praises his English Walnut crop. Three 15 year old trees are fast maturing and expected to yield over a half bushel hulled, grafted on black walnut stock. Batavia Woman's Club meets with Mrs. Chas Daugherty Saturday afternoon.
Mack Sauer Republican candidate for Congress in the Sixth District addressed about 150 people in Laurel Saturday night. He attacked his opponent for inactivity in the past two years as a member of Congress. Speakers included Mrs. Chas C. Kearns Distret Committee Woman John Hyden Felicity candidate for State Representative former Governor Myers Y. Cooper and Cincinnati Postmaster A W Behymer Hayden urged voters to reelect on his record.
Two masked men held up the Goldmine Store in Lorado owned by Ed Griswold on Saturday night. Customers John Genet and John Geesner were relieved of 8 and 3 dollars respectively. No one was injured as suspects fled.
County Commissioners met in special session on September 20 and allowed the following bills.
Mrs Estella Jones Driskill, daughter of Mrs Myrick of Macomb Illinois, sister of Chester A Myrick of California, died July 8 in Santa Cruz after a lingering illness. She was a niece of William and Miss Wilda Myrick of Batavia and related on her mother’s side to the Butlers.
A womanless wedding is planned at United Brethren Church in Batavia on Friday evening September 30. The event is hosted by the church menu to raise funds for Group 38 Ladies Aid with no admission charge and a free will offering. Home made ice cream cake and candy will be for sale.
A jury in Judge C. H. Woodman’s court awarded W. C. Russ of Mulberry $1860 for land taken and damages from rebuilding the state highway between Milford and Goshen. The state offered $640. Trial lasted three days. Russ was represented by Howard D. Gatch and Murphy and Murphy. the state was represented by Hoover of the Attorney General’s office.
Organizing activist Lena P Kearns serves on Ohio State Central and Executive committees. She attended a lively Laurel Saturday meeting, the Portsmouth Conference and a Hillsboro Highland County conference. A large Ripley gathering led by Mrs Stivers planned Friday events with candidates and committees.
Batavia Extension is reorganized and will hold the first class Thursday evening Sept 29 at 7 30. The National Government course lasts three hours and is open to any interested student for enrollment.
The St Andrew Church in Milford Ohio invites to a Sunday October 2 dinner from 3 to 8 pm. Dine on a chicken dinner offered for 60 cents with proceeds supporting the church activities.
Edenton Com munity 4-H members plan an achievement program Friday October 7 at 8 p m in Edenton Grange Hall and a similar Goshen School event Saturday October 8 at 8 p m. The programs feature songs recitations stunts plays demonstrations a two reel movie and prize presentations from the county fair. Public invited.
County residents are invited to tours of stockyards Kahn's Packing Plant and WLW. Last year 273 Clermont County people attended. Scheduled dates include Oct 19 Oct 26 Nov 2 and 4 with details at the county Farm Bureau office.
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