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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1918

Page

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Boys registered for examination after district board report

A list of boys who registered on the prior Saturday and reached legal age since June 5 is released. Excluding married men, these candidates have forms forwarded to the district board and may be examined seven days after the report is received. Names include Hill Batavia Donovan Higginsport Franklin Milford and many others.

District Board County Board Eldon George Hill Batavia Harvey Donovan Higginsport Arnold LeyRoy Franklin Milford Lewis Edw. Gordon Stanley Albert Milner Loveland Walter Claude Harry Glen Dockum Russell R. Jones Clifford E. O'Brien Victor Hugo Clutter Clayton A. Wolf New Richmond Samuel W. Dean Bethel Hugh Otie Fry Williamsburg Chester W. Rudolph John W. Conway John W. Keeler Amelia Dale Ely Bantam Homer W. Bolender Felicity Wilbur Shumake James Glenn Turner Moscow Ollie Wells Alfred R. Stump Carl W. Binning Gordon Lewis Albert Harden William B. Hensen Walter W. West Mt. Carmel Emmett G. Harvey Hamersville George Selzer Walter Doll Branch Hill M. LeRoy Craver Harry B. Anderson

Limited Service Men Selected for Camp Sherman

The following five limited service men are chosen under call No 1198 for Camp Sherman between September 6 and 8: Ernest T Atwood Lorado George Henry Reibel Chile Joseph H Herbert New Richmond William J Aichholtz Milford James C Hackett Mr Sterling Ky Alternates Robert Raymond Blick Batavia Chester A Armstrong Milford

Camp Sherman Ernest T. Atwood Lorado George Henry Reibel Chile Joseph H. Herbert New Richmond William J. Aichholtz Milford James C. Hackett Mr.Sterling Robert Raymond Blick Batavia Chester A. Armstrong

Class One Exhausted in Clermont County Draft Call

Draft board reports Class One exhausted after summoning 64 men for service between September 6 and September 8, exhausting all of Class 1 with a shortfall. Remaining draw class not yet determined. From what class the rest will be drawn is undecided. Motions will be issued by the board.

Clermont County

September registration for boys 18 to 45 set for bth or 26th

Registration will be held by election officials at regular voting places in September for men aged 18 to 45. Younger men 18 to 20 will be called after others are exhausted with exemptions possible for pendents and farming. The Aston M B Sunday school hosts a church lawn social on Saturday September 7 with ice cream cake and watermelon to benefit the church.

Aston M. B. Sunday School

Prize Winners in Clermont County First Year Clubs

The report lists prize winners from Clermont county in the first year girls food club work at the Boston fair. names include Julia Hitch Owensville Bonnie Klunyan Goshen Opal Wylie Cozaddale Mary Bishop Goshen Beryl Stairs Bethel Trene Schwartz Batavia Dorothy Rogers Miamiville Vivian Leever and more. The pig poultry and poultry club results are noted with winners and future representatives at the State fair.

Girls Food Club Clermont County Boston Fair Board Julia Hitch Owensville Bonnie Klunyan Goshen Opal Wylie Cozaddale Mary Bishop Gosben Beryl Stairs Bethel Trene Schwartz Batavia Dorothy Rogers Miamiville Vivian Leever Cresusy Tite Georgia Smyser Julia Glover Amelia Hilda Musgrove Williamsburg Anna Louise Hitch Mildred Rutherford Hilda Bauer Thomas Mears Moscow John Davidson Edmond Snider Lloyd Harlow Allen Bauer Earle Nash Newtown Maurice Sporages Milford Lester Leever John Musgrove Poultry Club Mary McAfee Batavia Renaker Burdsall Marathon Franklin Mefford Marjorie Hall Goshen Mabel Armatrody New Richmond Thomas Rutherford Hilda Jones Milford Thelma Wellner Gladys Mulloy Milford Harold Harris Renaker Burdsall J. Cai Spence Milford High School Union Township Wilhameville Bachtell Ohio Township R. S. Eitsel Stonelick Township B. Stowe

Clermont County Schools Open September 9 All Start On Time

The schools of Clermont county will open on Monday September 9 at the time set by the county board. All vacancies will be filled and all school houses placed in good condition. By starting all schools at the same time it is claimed progress will be better and no dragging along permitted. Scholars be ready when the bell calls you.

Clermont County

MACHINE HANDS OUTING AT CONEY ISLAND BY CARROLL JAMIESON CO

Employees of the Carroll Jamieson Machine Tool Co and families enjoyed a company funded day at Coney Island last Saturday. Two special cars carried the crowd after a flag raising at the shop with music from the Batavia Concert Band. P F Jamieson spoke for the company as attendees received detailed trip cards and concession tickets. The outing was described as ideal and memorable.

Carroll- Jamieson Machine Tool, Co Coney Island Batavia P. F. Jamieson

Batavian Bride Weds Montimore Lawler in St Peter and Paul

Rose Lindsey Macmillan formerly of Batavia daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Macmillan Pine street and Montimore Lawler of Omaha Nebraska were united in marriage Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock at St Peter and Paul church The bride's sister Laura Macmillan and Charles Burman attended A family dinner followed at the bride's home before their departure for Omaha their future home.

Rose Lindsey Macmillan Batavia Frank Macmillan Pine Street Montimore Lawler Omaha Neb St. Peter and Paul Church Laura Macmillan Charles Burman Norwood Enterprise

Cash and Carry Plan Gains Ground Among Grocers

The cash and carry method is spreading in towns across the state. Buyers carry groceries themselves or pay delivery charges for those who prefer taking orders and delivering. Grocers argue cash and carry reduces delivery and credit costs and invites customers to shop at lower, simple prices.

Pork for Soldiers and Pork Shortage Effects

The War Department orders US cantonments to receive pork two days in ten to ease beef scarcity. Farmers delay September hogs into August as prices rise. Breakfast bacon sells at 60 cents a pound. Drought and feed bans threaten hog supplies and lard hog numbers if corn crop fails.

War Department United States

Ideal seeding windows for wheat across Ohio regions

The Ohio Experiment Station findings outline optimal seeding periods to dodge pests. Extreme northeast should seed Sept 1–10, northern and northwestern Sept 10–15, central Sept 10–26, and southern Sept 26–Oct 5. Following these windows can boost yields for wheat producers.

Ohio Experiment Station Ohio

Teacher Resigns to Lead Butler County Agriculture Program

Harry Zuber, longtime superintendent of Moscow schools in this county, resigns to take an instructional post in agriculture with Butler County schools near Oxford. Zuber is a leading Clermont educator and his departure is met with regret, noted for his energy and success.

Harry Zuber Moscow Butler County Schools Oxford Clermont

Soldier letter from France recalls voyage and camp life

Walter E. Sullivan of the 2nd Co 2nd Reg M M 8 S C A E F writes from somewhere in France about his trip from Camp Hancock to Camp Merritt New Jersey crossing to England and then France. He describes northern southern contrasts in the US, naval transport, rest camps in England, a camp in France, detachment for convoy work and air raids. He praises French hospitality and notes a wish to see front lines but remains behind the lines performing support duties.

Camp Hancock Camp Merrit N. J Georgia England Mel France Fince Thhat Tam Walter E. Sullivan Courier P. O

Ohio war gardens to yield over twenty six million in produce

Ohio war gardens are expected to produce more than 26 million dollars worth of food this year, with about 290000 gardens reported. The National War Garden Commission plans to honor top savers with ten thousand dollars in thrift stamps and national capital prize certificates, as counties recognize the effort.

Ohio War Gardens Washington Ohio National War Garden Commission Commission

Hawkins Family Reunion at Bantam Fair Grounds

The tenth annual Hawkins family reunion will be held at Bantam fair grounds on Saturday September 7 1918. A splendid program is being prepared and all friends and relatives are urged to attend and make it the best reunion yet.

Hawkins Bantam Fair

Roudebush Family Reunion and County Notices

The Roudebush family reunion is set for Saturday September 7 at Woodland Park Newtonsville with a large turnout expected. County teachers meetings and education notices outline plans for Batavia September 28 and a September 7 county board meeting. Schools open September 9 with Milford at nine months. eight months elsewhere. Teacher exams are August 30 and September 7 in Batavia. There are 12 grade school vacancies. high schools filled by Columbus teachers. Draft board registration day to be announced. officials offer services without compensation. voting precincts will be open for registration.

Teachers Association of Clermont County Batavia County Board of Education Milford Supt Aultman Columbus

Nitrate Plant Project Advances at Broadwell Site

Work on the Broadwell nitrate plant makes rapid progress with foundations and buildings rising. Sewer lines and water mains are being laid, while workers travel from Batavia and nearby areas by auto. Higher pay is drawing skilled and unskilled labor, with a train reportedly to transport workers, boosting local employment and circulation.

Broadwell Batavia

Sugar Scarcity Prompts Winter Preparations

With August near end and sugar hard to obtain for canning, authorities urge households to stock up. Expect more sugar next month, but fruit may spoil by then. Seek any extra supply now as canned fruit helps families this winter while pork costs about 20 cents a pound.

Clermont County Seeks Women Nurses During War

For the first time Clermont County asks women to volunteer as nurses. With a 15 member quota and four fifths of the enlistment period gone, only one third filled, ten more volunteers are needed by September 1. Men have served. women are urged to respond via Mrs. Jas. Ashburn in Batavia.

Clermont County Clermont Jas. Ashburn Batavia

Camp Sherman to Be Enlarged by One Third

Major W A Swallow Construction Quartermaster reports Washington approves expanding Camp Sherman Chillicothe to north of camp and west of Section M. Project adds at least 150 buildings, 9000 workers needed, four barracks per company, separate kitchens and mess halls, increasing capacity toward 60000 soldiers.

Camp Sherman Chillicothe W. A. Swallow War Department Washington Swallow Times-Star

Mrs Arthur Lakemire Dies After Opeation in Cincinnati

Mrs Arthur Lakemire of Afton died in a Cincinnati hospital six days after an August 18 cesarean operation, leaving a one week old baby. Funeral from Williamsburg M E church Wednesday at 10 a.m. Family receives sympathy.

Arthur Lakemire Afton Cincinnati Williamsburg M. E

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