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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1946
Page
6
A devotional outline explains Jesus calling all to be his friends through faith and obedience. It highlights welcoming children, choosing witnesses, aiding women, receiving outcasts, and converting rulers with supporting verses and examples. The piece invites readers to join Jesus today.
Termites swarm in spring and threaten foundations, says Dudley Friedsman of Terminix. Workers, soldiers, and swarmers have distinct roles. spraying and insulation are advised, with soil treatment, debris removal, and ventilation to prevent infestation. Cincinnati is noted as especially susceptible.
Clermont County Welfare Board seeks foster homes for children left in care after family deaths or divorces. Eight to nine children linger on the waiting list with no homes, while about 100 wards live in private homes. Members include Mrs. A J Mastropoola, Miss Margaret Wenzel, W J Snider, and Rev B C Rifle.
The State Highway Department outlines plans for post war road construction projects. Officials describe new routes and upgrades aimed at improving regional mobility and economic recovery after the conflict.
The director lists 92 projects under the Ohio Federal aid highway program and 15 under the Federal aid urban program for the first post-war year. In Hamilton County the plan includes grading, drainage structures, three bridges, an interchange, two-lane segments, and a 2.30 mile US 25 relocation from Paddock Road to Patterson Avenue. Total cost about 2.202 million with 1.084 million in Federal aid.
A national survey by Agriculture experts for Treasury finds nine of ten Americans using payroll deductions to buy War Bonds want to continue. Harold H. Bredlow, Ohio director of the U S Savings Bonds Division, announced the results of the survey for the War Finance Division.
Ohio unemployment claims surged after World War II with 165000 new claims filed in Sept and Oct. Many claimants have exited or exhausted 22 weeks of benefits by March and April 1946. Final benefit checks were mailed daily in early March to those who reached the 22 week limit.
County AA A committee reports about fifty percent of Clermont County farmers have signed 1946 Farm Plans signaling intention to join the Agricultural Conservation Program. The notice urges all farmers to sign and visit the County AAA Office to participate.
Dayton Indians officials announce a baseball trial camp in Dayton from April 4 to 7 at Hudson Field. Manager Frank Parenti, former infielder, will supervise alongside Buzz Wetzel, chief scout for Cleveland, with Dayton affiliated to the Cleveland Farm System. Participants must bring their own equipment and report at 10 a.m.
The American Legion offers thirteen cash awards totaling 2500 for essays on Jobs for All. Top prize is 1000 with a contest window from March 15 to April 30, 1946. Essays up to 3000 words. The event stems from a national employment conference aiming to create 55 million postwar jobs, including 50? million in distribution sales and service. Second prize 500, third 250, five prizes of 100, and five of 50.
The National American Legion announces rules for its Employment Essay Contest. Open to non paid Legion employees, entries must be typed double spaced under 3000 words, in quadruplicate, submitted to the Employment Division in Washington or by national/state offices, with March 15 to April 30, 1946 as the window. Three renowned employment leaders will judge. Copies of the program may be obtained from national headquarters Indianapolis or Washington Office or any state Legion HQ.
Loveland welcomes a baby boy born March 19 to Mr. and Mrs. Alex Whittle of Arcadia California. Mrs Whittle is granddaughter of A W Smith. Hoyer couple home from Florida for the winter. Koenig daughter Wanda promoted to sergeant and transferred from Louisville to West Virginia. Henry Gary returns from visit with Roger Knott family. B Jean Hatcher returns from William and Mary College for a ten day spring vacation. Alfred Potts Jr. en route home from Germany. Ruth Haerr and Harriet Plumly visit Allen family in Miamisburg. Jimmy Bunnell pre medical student Georgetown University spends ten days to two weeks with his parents.
First spring pasture growth contains more protein and minerals than later growth. Mature grass may have about half the minerals and 20 to 25 percent as much protein as the first growth.
The UNNRA rehabilitation division has been working to place horses abroad as part of relief operations. Officials say the program aims to repurpose equines for agricultural and transportation needs in affected regions.
County notice seeks Belgian and Percheron stallions aged three to eight years in good condition and sound moving for service in Europe. Horses should be suitable for relocations and handling. Interested parties to notify county authorities.
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