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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1941
Page
1
Mr and Mrs Charles EHisen bach of Cincinnati visited Am elia friends on Christmas day. The Philathea class held a Christmas party Tuesday night at the home of Mrs C C Houser with co hosts Mrs Parker Adams and Mrs Gladys Myrick.
Permitted acreages for the 1942 tobacco crop will be set after applications. Farmers seeking a new permitted acreage must file by February 1 1942 with the county AAA office in Battalion. Criteria include tobacco experience on the operator farm residency and sole farm ownership, and no other tobacco on the farm in 1942.
Herbert Byrne son of Harry R Byrne and the late Kathleen Byrne of Batavia Route 3 enlisted in the Marine Corps from Batavia and had been at Pearl Harbor. He was transferred to Wake Island, site of the recent defense and surrender. If he held out he is a prisoner of war.
Amelia OES No. 338 installed its officers at a special meeting. Nina Behymer served as Worthy Installing Officer, with Deliah Anderson, Fannie Fitzpatrick, Blanche Rhoads, Kathryn Behymer, and Norman Fagin assisting. New officers include Erma Eppert as Worthy Matron and James Wilkerson as Worthy Patron among others. The Past Matron’s pin was presented to the Worthy Matron for her previous year’s service.
Installation of officers of Batavia Grange will be held on January 8 with details announced locally.
Mr. Clyde C. Cox district deputy will conduct the annual School of Instruction at the Batavia Masonic Temple. All Master Masons are urged to attend promptly at 7 30 Wednesday January 7th.
Clermont County Grange announces the officers conference moves to Batavia Grange Hall due to seating. Pomona Grange plans school instruction for Grange officers at Owensville auditorium January 19. Marathon Grange to install officers January 2 with members asked to bring pies.
A message to Rev. W. P. Martin reports Bethel-Tate residents surpassed the $1500 quota in the National American Red Cross emergency campaign. The note signed by The People of Bethel and Tate Township confirms the successful effort.
Women's Society of Christian Service gathers Wednesday January 7 for a covered dish luncheon at noon followed by regular meeting and installation of officers.
The Bethel Tate PTA will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday January 6 at 3 p m in the school music room.
A student poem by Esther Ludwick Greathouse of Batavia High in 1934 questions whether war can be truly won. It laments killing and urges an end to war so future generations may breathe freely without submission to tyrants.
County FSA supervisor Robt. T. Bradley urged farmers to form joint purchases to stretch equipment as metal shortages may reduce supply and raise prices next spring. He noted five percent loans are available for individual purchases, three percent for group buys, to fund essential equipment under the Food for Freedom program.
The Clermont Courier presents a New Year feature compiling a chronology of all major events from 1941. The piece reflects on world turmoil and hopes for a calmer 1942 while wishing readers daily happiness and continued local news coverage.
Mary Louise Schultz daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin Schultz of Cincinnati and Jackson Cook of Cincinnati married at the U B Church on December 21 at 2 30 in a ceremony conducted by Rev I B Jenkins A reception followed in the church dining room.
The Farm Security Administration will loan funds to repair and overhaul farm machinery for eligible borrowers to ensure next year’s food production. County FSA Supervisor Robert T. Bradley says loans support the Food for Freedom program and may be repaid over two years at five percent interest.
Homemakers of Clermont County host a canning demonstration by Miss Georgia Amick at Owensville School at 7 30 p m on Monday January 5. Amick, a Home Economics graduate and Kerr Mason Jar Co. staffer, will teach meat canning methods and urge food conservation for national defense. No admission charged.
A railroad tale recalls editors riding a passenger train that halted at a deserted Mississippi switch and the group gathered to sing about the brave engineer Casey Jones in a special feature.
The Amelia Parent-Teachers Association will meet January 6 at 8 in the school music room. Guest speaker Robert W. Lindberg, Cincinnati YMCA executive secretary, will address "Character Development" with special music by Mrs. Charles Klau. Hospitality team listed. Communion Sunday is observed with a New Year Eve Watch Party following prayer service.
A brief note cites iron in molasses as beneficial for children based on a science man. It also recalls the brave engineer Casey Jones, immortalized in a song.
Miss Helen Larkin is much improved from an attack of pneumonia. Dr. and Mrs. J W Kirgan of Cincinnati spent Christmas day with Mr. and Mrs. P F Jamieson. Mrs. Cora Patchell and Harry Patchell and wife spent Christmas day with Nelson Patchell and family.
Mrs. Kelsey of St. Louis visited Amelia during the holidays. Hamlet Violet Brumagen Abel of Indianapolis spent several days last week with Mr. and Mrs. T. Brumagen, and with the Kelseys in Amelia.
Greenberry Methodist church will host preaching services Sunday evening at 7:30. Also reported, Mr and Mrs Charles Davis and Frank Irvin have reached Orlando Florida safely.
Willowville resident Miss Pauline Stump of Madisonville entertained Marian Elick over the holidays. Mrs. Mary Elick spent the weekend in Madisonville as a guest of Mr and Mrs Jack Gibson.
Locust Corner guests include Mr. and Mrs. Orson Whiting and their daughter from New York visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Townsley. Also Mr and Mrs Herzog of New ark New Jersey are visiting her mother Lottie Cozark.
Mr Holly and Mr and Mrs C Klausing were Saturday evening dinner guests of Cheviot friends. Mr and Mrs Charles Kassel and family along with Mrs Edna Stickler and Mr and Mrs Herb Hicks of the city were Sunday dinner guests of Fred Topie.
Owensville resident Miss Mary Ellen Evans, a student at Oxford College, spent the holiday with her parents Mr and Mrs J W Evans.
Franklin Mr and Mrs Joe Jones and Mrs Belle Watters spent Christmas day with Mr and Mrs Ed McElfresh. Paul Berry of Columbus is spending his holidays here with his parents.
Glen Este residents Mr and Mrs George Patterson shared Christmas dinner with son Robert and family at Nor wood and supper with son Roy and family at Cherry Grove. Also Mr and Mrs Phil Sperry and Mr and Mrs Marvin McGuire visited Mr and Mrs Tony Hoderlein Friday evening.
Williamsburg residents recount holiday gatherings with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Duchemin and family joining Ver Nice Duchemin and Bobby Ray at Norwood. Isaac Malott Taxon and J. W. Hagen of Bethel also visited home folks with Charles Hackman and family.
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