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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1946
Page
6
A fragment from a religious page notes lesson subjects and Scripture selection for an April 21 session. It references international games and a copyright auction that appears to be part of event or study material. The readable text is partial and lacks clear names or dates beyond April and the implied event.
The sermon traces Luke 24 13 to 35 showing two discouraged disciples on the road to Emmaus who hear Jesus expound scripture and their hearts burn within them. It urges Easter faith through Scripture fellowship and witnessing, urging renewal of faith and spiritual revival.
Harley Pud Fox and his brother Sam Fox of Lynchburg Livestock Company were arrested by U S Marshall on warrants accusing them of buying live hogs in Clinton and Highland Counties above OPA ceilings and shipping to Eastern markets. They pled not guilty before U S Commissioner J Paul Geohegan and posted $1000 bond for a May 2 hearing. The scheme allegedly paid 25 cents a hundred above ceilings, undermining local hog markets.
The American Cancer Society allocates a half-million dollars for initial cancer research steps from the Spring 1945 drive. Dr C P Rhoads, chairman of a National Research Council committee formed with the ACS, announces the program. The 1946 campaign aims at 12 million dollars, with 3 million for research and the rest for education and improved patient facilities. Ohio’s goal is 750000 dollars, says Don H Ebright, state chairman.
Norfolk and Western announces extensive passenger schedule changes to accompany the new all coach streamlined train. Officials predict a distinct improvement in service with Nos. 25 and 26 running between Norfolk and Cincinnati in about 15 hours, targeting an April 28 launch. The payroll figure cited is approximately $650 million per month.
The N and W announces a 45 minute faster westbound service with departures from Norfolk at 7 30 a m and Cincinnati at 8 00 a m eastbound and full stops at key cities including Petersburg Lynchburg Roanoke Welch Bluefield Crewe and Williamson. Thomas Jefferson quote and OPA breadline comment follow in unrelated notes.
The Kansas City Star notes that White House spending under President Truman for the fiscal year starting July 1 will grow by more than double. Regular staff numbers will increase from 52 to 225, raising operating costs and administrative scale.
Weekly summer cleaning advice suggests washing door sills and window sills with clear warm water and Clorox to deter ants. It notes silk or rayon dresses can be ironed dry, hung outside to dry, then pressed promptly. Vinegar or ammonia added to window wash improves shine and drying.
Reports indicate Ohio milk plants produced more milk than the same period in 1945. Cream prices in eastern markets weakened late January signaling supply catching up with demand.
Lend lease and military orders absorbed roughly a quarter of U S meat during the past three years but may drop to under ten percent of the 1946 supply as postwar allocations shift.
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