Queries & Comment: Soldier Pay Delay Critique in 1942
A November 1942 column criticizes a new dependency law delaying dependents’ wartime allowances until after November 1 1942. It questions Congress’s motives and links payment timing to elections, urging voters to recall representatives like Jacob Davis and consider war bonds and patriotism.
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Congress
U. S
Jacob Davis
Washington, D. C
Washington, D. Gy
AAA
WPA
NYA
America
United States
Six Teams Remain in League Ball Race after Eliminations
The Clermont county league narrowed to six with Hast End Merchants and Neville eliminated last Sunday. Williamsburg stayed undefeated atop the standings after beating Bethel 14 to 1. Mt. Crab's 7 to 1 victory over Hastings kept them in contention. Edenton won by forfeit as Neville did not appear for their scheduled game. Georgetown and the New Richmond Giants were rained out in the third inning. Next Sunday halves of games will be adjusted to catch up.
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Clermont County
Hast End Merchants
Neville
Williamsburg
Bethel
Mt. Crab
Hasting
Edenton
Georgetown
New Richmond Giants
Speedliners Roll To Second Straight Elimination Win
The Batavia Speedliners beat the Greenen Taystee Club 17 to 1 at Madisonville to extend their winning streak. Big Jim Liming allowed five hits and struck out 12 while going 5 for 5 at the plate, giving him 9 hits in 10 at bats over the last two Sundays. Cincinnati papers are hinted to publish next Sunday's schedule.
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Batavia Speedliners
Greenen Taystee
Madisonville
Cincinnati
Batavia
Big Jim Liming
Batavia Boys
Cincinnati Papers
Lawn fete at Mt Moriah Church in Tabasco
The Mt. Moriah Methodist church in Tabasco hosts a lawn fete on Saturday August 8 from 5 to 11 pm on the Masonic Lodge lawn. A free movie starts at 9 pm with games and a fish pond. The public is invited to attend and meet neighbors.
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Mt. Moriah
Bonds sales report for Clermont County July period
Central allala la series E bonds figures for July end show total sales $61,308 with week ending $18,231.26. Cumulative Clermont County Series E bonds since December 1 1941 reach $462,688.75 as of August 1 1942. Harle B Kincaid chairs the War Savings Committee.
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Clermont Co
Grand Jury Indicts Twelve in Clermont County Term
Clermont County grand jury returned 12 true bills and found three cases had no evidence after a three day session. Indictments included first degree murder against Cynthia Sarver for slaying Cleve Gillman of Afton, with trial set for Sept. 8, plus several driving while intoxicated, breaking and entering, larceny, and assault charges against multiple defendants. Thirty four witnesses were examined.
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Clermont County
Cynthia Sarver
Cleve Gillman
Afton
Harold Shields
Howard Olifant
Ralph Cracium
Clarence Bray
Andrew Neidsch Jr
Earl Wagner
Nationwide three year wheat insurance urged by county leader
County 3-A Chairman Edward C. Saxton urges farmers to adopt the new three year wheat crop insurance offering 75 percent yield protection against winterkill storms pests and disease. He notes the plan preserves farm income during wartime and keeps average yields high through the contract term. Closing date for 1943 applications is September 15 and details are at the county 3-A office.
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County
Edward C. Saxton
Saxton
United States
Betty Winter Weds Charles Tilbury in Batavia Parsonage
Betty Winter youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Winter of this place married Charles F Tilbury of Carthage Ohio on Saturday evening August 1 at 5 30 pm in Batavia Methodist parsonage. Winter a graduate nurse at Jewish hospital attended Seaman high school. The couple will reside in Cincinnati with Tilbury employed at Myers Meat Packing Co.
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Wiss
Betty” Winter
Fred Winter
Charles F. Tilbury
Carthage
Batavia Methodist Parsonage
Miss Winter
Jewish Hospital
Seaman High School
Eugene Bennett
A. H. Wessels
Hartwell
Leroy O’bryan
Cincinnati
Albert Krieg
C. R. Spangler
Tilbury
Myerg Meat Packing Co
Obituary of Mrs. Mary E. Homan of Batavia Ohio
Mary E. Homan born March 4 1848 in Batavia Ohio was the eldest daughter of Augustus Moore. She married Joseph W. Homan on August 15 1869 and they raised seven children. Nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren survive. She lived ninety four years in Batavia active in the Presbyterian church and Batavia Woman's Club. Her family mourns her devoted life and faith.
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Mary E. Homan
Becond and
Wood Sts
Batavia
Ohio
Augustus Moore
Joseph W. Homan
89Th Regiment
Don
Surprise Shower for Mrs Forest Mathis
Mrs Forest Mathis nee Mary Aicholtz was guest of honor at a surprise shower held at sister Mrs O W McBride s home in Newtown. The event involved families of the bride and groom and close friends. The Mathis couple reside on Jameson Street Madisonville and Mathis will return to teaching second grade at Mt Carmel Glen Este school in the fall.
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Forest Mathis
Mary Aicholtz
Newtown
O. W. McBride
Mathis
Jameson St
Madisonville
Mt. Carmel- Glen Hste
Standard Oil Stations to Gather Rubber and Scrap Metals
The Standard Oil Company of Ohio stations across the state will continue collecting scrap material including rubber and metals. A. A. Stambaugh, company vice president, said the rubber drive which yielded over 11 million pounds of rubber will continue.
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Standard Oil
Bicycles Output Jump From 1935 to 1939 Production
The 1939 bicycle production reached 1,252,029, about double the 656,828 bicycles made in 1935, indicating a sharp rise in manufacturing over that period.
Sportsmen Set Big Shoot at Community Clubhouse
The Sportsman's Club sponsors a big shoot on August 9 at the Williamsburg and Marathon Pike clubhouse. Merchandize prizes will be awarded.
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Williamsburg
Marathon Pike
Sportsman's Club
Russell Receives Higher Appointment at Deer Park Junior High
William C. Russell, formerly of Amelia, has announced his appointment as teacher and coach at Deer Park Junior High School in Hamilton County. Russell previously taught at Amelia High School for several years in a move described as advancement.
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William C. Russell
Amelia
Deer Park
Hamilton County
Russell
Amelia High School
Holy Trinity Church Raises $60 for U S O Funds
Holy Trinity Church Batavia turned over 60 dollars to the USC War Funds. Proceeds were from a social held on August 3 for the express purpose of aiding the U S O effort.
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USC War
Holy Trinity Church
Batavia
Samiag
Social
Bethel School Alumni Plan Annual Picnic in Burke Park
Bethel High School Alumni Association invites members and families to an annual picnic at Burke Park Bethel on Sunday August 9 from 3 to 9 p m. Faculty members are welcome to attend and bring filled baskets for the supper.
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Bethel School
Bethel High School
Ass’n
Burke Park
Bethel
Ohio Shrine Tour Highlights Campus Martius Museum
Ohio travelers and tourists visit the Campus Martius Museum at Marietta which preserves a section of the original fortification with pioneer furniture. The guidebook Enjoy Yourself in Ohio explains historic spots and can be requested from the Ohio Department of Publicity Commission in Columbus.
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Ohio
Campus Martius Museum
Marietta
Romer
Campus Martius
Ohio Capeny
Northwest Territory
Njoy Yourself
Dess and Publicity Commission
Wyandotte
Columbus
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George H. Ertel
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Glen B. Verkamp
Charles J. Wolf
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Joseph F. Hines
Carl E. Schreiber
Russell R. Jones
Robert L. Wolfe
Elbert M. Wood
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Edwin D. Harve
Mt. Wash
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James A. Faul
Perintown
Robert C. Kempf
Warren R. Reiser
Cozaddale
Arnold W. Hayden
Nigle T. Sparks
Chester H. Grooms
Ralph R. Hill
Bert J. Sheridan
Wm. C. McAvoy
Harold Brunk
James A. Leming
Valentine B. Vogt
August F. Pederson
Newtonsville
Walter A. Fry
Pleasant Plain
Robert J. Howe
Branch Hill
Ernest A. Bailey
Kenneth E. Moore
Edward Griswold
Winsburg
Robert A. Smith
Earl F. Warden
William Stewart
Clyde E. Thacker
Marshall Emery
Elmer A. Comberger
Wm. A. Fannin
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Charlie R. Lucas
Russell D. Gates
Moscow
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Paul J. Lewis
Reuben Ferguson
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Lewis B. Lillich
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Kenneth H. Myrick
Wm. J. Wilkin
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Richard A. Neider
Lester E. Jones
Elbert J. Dittman
Charles K. Rose
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Carl V. Souder
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Chas. G. Springer
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George C. Owen
Chile
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Frank Mess
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Chas
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