04 Feb 1942
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1942
Page
1
Ohio farmers receive a 10 percent increase in 1942 corn allotments as part of wartime feed needs. Elmer F. Kruse, Ohio AAA chairman, notes the move aligns with raising the national corn goal to replace Ever Normal Granary withdrawals and supports balanced agriculture to meet 1942 food production goals.
Lorain County Judge Guy B Findley declares candidacy on the Republican ticket for the Ohio Supreme Court at the August primaries. The bio notes his 56 years age family, Michigan law degree, eight years as Lorain County Common Pleas Judge, and leadership roles in multiple legal and civic bodies.
Clermont County Experiment Farm manager H. Elliott invites all to view feeder lambs on feed Saturday Feb 7 at 1 pm. He bought 50 Texas feeder lambs in October and plans sale in about a month. Robert Bernard will discuss lamb feeding projects. This may be first Texas lambs fed in Clermont county.
Ohio State University College of Education announces autumn quarter honor roll for non fresh men students. Dr Raymond Bennett secretary notes that Miss Mary L Gunderloy of Batavia is among those named.
The Amelia Chapter O 5 will hold a regular meeting Monday evening February 9 to plan forming a Red Cross unit for war relief. A social hour will celebrate Lincoln’s Birthday and Valentine Day.
In Homs Syria houses are built from black basalt, giving streets a dark, durable appearance and reflecting the local volcanic geology. The material defines architecture and urban texture in this historic urban center.
The National Congress of Parents and Teachers sponsors a Feb 7 program by Mrs Logan Hughes and Lita Bane on What Shall We Do About Clothes. It airs 3:15 to 3:30 at WHK WSPD WSAT. Nine additional programs are planned with study groups statewide. Clermont Council invites the public to the Feb 18 Batavia court house meeting.
Starting February 11 the Eagles will hold regular bi monthly parties open to the public. Donation is 25 cents instead of 50 cents. Times and exact details will be posted. The events will be at the Eagles Home on Main Street.
Census figures show 1,252,029 bicycles manufactured in 1939 doubling the 656,828 produced in 1935. The rise indicates growing vehicle production and demand during the period.
A humorous line compares a man's legs to a daddy long legs spider, suggesting they would measure 90 feet if proportioned to the spider’s. The joke plays on extreme leg length for comic effect.
Six Clermont county communities plan annual Farmers Institutes next week with an all out victory program. Roy Battles, Sons Agricultural Agent, reports events in Moscow Bethel Williamsburg Edenton Marathon and Goshen. Sessions include state speakers and war related rural panels at local schools churches and halls.
Leesburg lawyer stockman realtor and Leesburg Lions Club president S A Ringer pledges the Republican nomination for Congress in Ohio's Sixth District. He aims to win all six counties and backs farmer interests while facing incumbent Jacob E B Davis. Ringer cites perseverance after prior defeats and notes petitions will circulate before the June filing deadline.
Recent deaths include Mrs Mary Gest nee Pierce of Batavia Ohio RFD mother of Stella Gest who died January 29 Funeral services were at Moore Funeral Home Sunday at 2 pm with burial in Batavia Mrs Elizabeth Thompson nee Pollard wife of William Thompson died January 30 at St Marys hospital Funeral services were at Moore Funeral Home Monday at 2 pm
The flag features the President's seal in bronze on a blue field and a large white star in each corner, representing official emblematic design.
The decade saw a 1934 low with only 89,696 people newly housed, signaling minimal expansion in new residences during that year.
Plans for the 94th annual Clermont County Fair reveal Aug 18 to 21 at Owensville with Frank Schobert re-elected president. The Fair Board approves ground improvements, new walks, and enhanced buildings plus preparations for high class entertainment and all out victory program.
Miss Henrietta White daughter of Judge and Mrs Charles G White and Mr Thomas M Murphy Jr of Kansas City Kan were married January 30 at the bride home Rev C R Spangler officiated before about 75 guests The bride wore a white satin gown with train and veil The bridesmaid Miss Mary White wore pink attire The best man Phillip Ingle a fraternity brother of Mr Murphy from Dayton Ohio The couple planned New York City visit before she resumes teaching at Batavia school The groom expects to be called to service as 2nd Lieutenant Infantry around March 1 Also Batavia high basketball team defeated Loveland 43 to 25 and will host Williamsburg Friday night
The Y M C A Chorus of five young men and women under Louis John Johnen will visit Amelia School on Monday evening February 16 at 8 PM. Jack Smith, an Amelia graduate and student of Johnen, will be soloist. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for school children.
Chemists examine why canned orange juice develops off flavors during storage. Research focuses on chemical changes and preservation methods to maintain aroma and taste in archived and retail products.
The Miami Rural PTA sponsors a moving picture show on Friday February 6 at 8 p.m. The film Silent Barriers will be shown at the Mulberry School auditorium. Adults 20 cents and children 10 cents.
The Batavia Junior Woman's Club will meet Thursday February 5 at the home of Mr and Mrs Ed Rush with Miss Louise Bucner as hostess Co hostesses will be Miss Lillian Dill Mrs Robert V Kahle and Mrs Dale Miller The program includes a Time Contest from Time Magazine titled A State and Its Nick name.
A steel company employee threaded 700 hair spring wires, each under one thousandth of an inch in diameter, into a bundle resembling a small needle.
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