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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1946
Page
4
The Clermont Courier is a weekly Batavia Ohio newspaper published by the Clermont Publishing Company. Harry M Tucker serves as editor and publisher. The paper is entered at the Batavia post office as second class mail.
Capt Cyril T Boys and family visit New Richmond while he awaits discharge next month. Sister in law Mrs Roland Boys and her baby Eric arrive from Columbus. Local teacher Myrl Erdman returns after illness as Clyde McElfresh and Rita Dittman open a larger dry goods store. Robert Schenz to attend aircraft school in Kansas City. Pvt Marion R Newman travels from Lowry Field to Greensboro. Renfro Valley stars perform at the High School Auditorium Feb 9 in a Kiwanis sponsored youth event. Boy Scouts leader Wallace Maw speaks to Kiwanis. Pvt Robert Logan en route from Kessler Field to Kerns after reenlisting.
A editorial argues the price wage storm threatens liberty as inflation and controls grow. It warns Americans must defend representative government and reject dependence on Washington for solutions that a dictator could not provide.
State liquor board proposes amending rules to bar children under 16 in on premise beer and liquor venues unless accompanied by an adult relative. The hearing set for February 25 aims to curb sales to minors amid rising violations at beer and liquor establishments.
Seaman James E Ruehlman on furlough from Great Lakes visits his parents in Owensville while his wife and children stay with relatives in Columbus Ohio awaiting his April discharge. Jack Ireton, discharged from the Army, heads to Wilmington for college after living with his maternal grandparents. The High School dance drew a large crowd and Snow Queen Betty Swartz with Snow King Bernard Caudill of Monterey chosen. Masonic Lodge notes all veterans have returned home safely. Dick Felts buys a Mansfield home as his Cincinnati firm relocates. Eastern Star chapter marks 32nd anniversary with a covered dish supper and charter members honored. Stanley Evans training in Naval Aviation spends weekend with his parents. Euphrasia Dennis, long living with her nephew, dies suddenly.
Doctor Scorse and his wife from Missouri are visiting the home of Mr and Mrs Bill Pommert. He served in India during the war and is now located with his family in Missouri.
Mr Elton Monjan sold his grocery store to people from Norwood who will take over in a few weeks. Mr and Mrs Danny Parsons announce the birth of a son. The Amelia Woman's Club meets February 16 at Mrs M Stoners home with Mrs Glover as hostess. Mrs Oberlen of Cincinnati visited Mr and Mrs Charles Houser of Hamlet.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Heider of Osborn Ohio marked their 60th anniversary on February 3 with a High Mass at Mary Help of Christians Church offered by Rev. Francis J Heider. Family reunion followed with 100 children 40 grandchildren and two great grandchildren present.
Gerald Adams and Hyser of Amelia wed in Covington Kentucky announced by friends. Dr D B Estep, pastor at Calgary Baptist Covington Ky, widely known in Bible conferences, will be here February 11 15. Hear Estep on WCPO radio Sundays 9 05 to 9 30.
The Fifth Service Command reports 38,044 voluntary enlistments, over half of the 70,000 quota set by the War Department. Col. P. A. Kreidel notes the campaign began last September and runs until June 30. Since November 21, 1945, the command has exceeded average figures, aided by Army opportunities and broad civic and media support, ranking high in original voluntary enlistments and total enlistments for World War II era.
The Cincinnati Recruiting Station at 8th and Walnut Streets reports over 1300 voluntary enlistments, averaging well above 300 men per month.
The Clermont Soil Conservation District held its January 25 meeting at the Batavia district office. Members Norris Kistner Jones Schafer Caldwell discussed incorporating soil conservation in schools and district nursery stock supplies with 24 160 of 28 000 trees available. Applicants for district assistance included Pringle Kimball Poston Dollenmayer and Murray with plans for residents Smith and Hance.
Anne Kumball of Loveland and Joseph Dottenmayer of Batavia assigned as engineers in Batavia. John W W Parrish of Millersport on military furlough since April 1941 assigned to Batavia. Carl M Poston leaves Batavia for Carbondale training January 28 and returns February 18. Nelson E Patchell leaves unit to farm near Batavia. Poston and David Fette attend horticultural forestry refresher in Columbus January 27 for farm planning guidance.
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