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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1946
Page
6
The Clermont Courier established in 1836 lists subscription at 1.50 for six months with editor and publisher Jerald B. Fortney. It notes entry at the Batavia Ohio post office as second class mail matter.
The piece argues that government housing actions rely on subsidies and high taxes, not real value for taxpayers. It notes lumber price manipulation, mill to site sales, and limited OPA rule adherence, plus 23 million dollars in current year costs and 1,100 new workers including 97 publicity staff.
Esther Lewis captured first prize in the Moon light Gardens amateur singing contest earning a gold wrist watch. The note hints she may sing again August 27, and remarks on local happenings from 1829 era dialogue about Joe Fehn and county fair incidents.
A playful scene shows Bill Parsons riding a toy train in Owensville on Friday evening. Betty Zagar faced a traffic stop in Batavia over a hayride license. The note closes with sympathy for Shirley Moorman's family on the passing of her grandfather.
A scattered column riffs on public mood and media quirks. It mocks airline slang, wartime codes, theater crowds, and voter turnout abroad while questioning legality versus morality and urging reasonable dialogue. The author juggles jokes, trivia, and social commentary in a breezy, dated tone.
Harry Halbisch recalls a bygone Clermont world with toll houses fires windmills one horse open sleighs rustic schoolhouses covered bridges grist mills and water wheels. he notes political torchlight processions traveling medicine shows and hand operated presses in school institutes amid kerosene lamps and cedar roofs.
I thank my many friends for flowers and cards during my hospital stay. Special thanks to Mrs Hill who cared for my son Clyde.
Harold L. Lundquist of Moody Bible Institute presents a weekly Sunday school lesson released by Western Newspaper Union. The column offers religious instruction aimed at readers studying Christian doctrine and practice.
A moral sermon stresses keeping home life pure amid rising divorce rates and outlines paths to purity of the heart and mind. It centers on Exodus 20 14 Proverbs 4 23 Matthew 5 8 and Philippians 4 8, urging avoidance of wicked paths and renewal of godly thoughts.
Clermont County farmers discuss reviving the poultry show amid near markets. Farmers advocate better premiums, breeding programs, educational initiatives, and producer linkage to boost county poultry growth and profitability. Readers are invited to share ideas.
The Tri Class of Amelia Methodist Church invites the public to a supper in the school cafeteria on Saturday August 24 starting at 6 00 PM. Also notes visitors and social updates from local residents including Hicks Behymer Davis and others with church activities and recent hospital stays. G C Anderson death announced with funeral at Kennedy funeral home. Youth Fellowship hosted by Thelma Davis and Owensville Fair attendance mentioned.
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