OPA Inspector Finds Laxity In Tire Checks And Ration Issues
An OPA inspector visited garages and service stations in the county and found noncompliance with tire turn-in tagging and 30 day holding rules. Violations may lead to warnings or removal of inspectors. The note lists tire inspection schedules, ration coupons for coffee sugar and oil, and kerosene coupon changes, with instructions for returning ration books and upcoming ration book No. 2 issuance through schools.
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OPA
Cincinnati
Clermont Courier Resumes After Editor Resignation
Clermont Publishing Company directors meet in Batavia to plan a seamless future for The Courier after editor Orville Minnich resigns to join Remington Arms. Board outlines immediate steps to reassure subscribers as the war news from Tunisia and the Pacific dominates headlines.
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Minnich
Orville Minnich
Clermont
Remington Arms Co
Kings Mills
4-H Mobilization Week Marks wartime club work in Ohio
4 H Club mobilization week Feb 6 14 signals a broader wartime effort by Ohio rural youths led by W H Palmer state club leader of Ohio State University to boost food supply. Palmer notes 500000 Ohio club members since 1915 with over 10 million nationwide in 27 years. In 1942 Ohio club membership reached 46000 and increases are expected.
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W. H. Palmer
Ohio State U
Ohio
Palmer
Ohio Club
Board Office Hours and Midweek Closure
The Board office operates 8 45 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Saturday except Wednesday. On Wednesday afternoon the office closes to allow staff to complete reports and catch up on work.
Shoes rationing relief eases shoe buyers
The piece notes that rationing of shoes has begun allowing purchases with a coupon system No. 17, easing shortages. It argues rationing prevents hoarding and price gouging, and comments on distribution fairness and the impact on different groups, urging cautious use of allocations.
Income Tax Return Due By March Fifteenth In 1943
Treasury warns all filers must submit a 1942 income tax return by March 15 1943 even if no tax is due. Married men with gross income 1200 or more and single filers earning 500 or more must file, and if tax is due pay at least a quarter by March 15 1943. Penalties may follow for noncompliance.
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Treasury Department
Death of Wilma Jean Shumake Four-Year-Old in Williamsburg
Small daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Shumake of Williamsburg dies February 4 from pneumonia at age four. Burial planned in Williamsburg following services.
Iran Thrice Size of France with Sparse Population
Iran spans about three times the land area of France yet hosts roughly one third as many people. The vast arid regions account for low population density in the Middle East nation.
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Iran
France
Tran
Red Cross War Fund Campaign Opens in March
The American Red Cross starts its second War Fund drive nationwide in early March seeking 125 million dollars. Clermont County quota is 17300 with Harold D. Nichols as County Chairman and Blythe Jones of Milford as Clermont County Campaign Chair. Township chairmen will be named as districts are organized.
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RED Cross War Fund
American Red Cross
The
Red Cross
Harold D. Nichols
Blythe Jones
Milford
Clermont County
Lakeview Volunteer Fire Company Organized in Clermont County
Citizens across Batavia Pierce and Union Townships meet at the Lakeview Dansant to organize a non profit volunteer fire department. Attorney James W Walker outlines incorporation details while Richard Verkamp Goebel Ellis and A Shepherd help plan fundraising equipment storage and member duties with aim of eventual self sustaining fire protection for area residents.
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Batavia
Pierce
Union Townships
Clermont County
Ohio Pike
Clermont-Hamilton
Eria
Lakeview
Dansant
Shepherd
Anderson Township
Walker
Richard Verkamp
Locust Corner
Goebel Ellis
Lakeview Dansant
A S
Near Withamsville
Water Aplenty In 12 Cities Use Daily Water Volumes
The article notes that only twelve American cities including New York and San Francisco consume as much water in a single day as the large new smokeless wader plants use in a day.
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New York
San Francisco
McCormack and Martin Clash Over Government Regulations
In the February 5 1948 Congressional Record, House leaders debate expanding a Smith resolution to probe federal rules orders and directives. Martin asks if it targets agency actions beyond Congressional authority, while McCormack affirms the probe to determine if regulations exceed power granted by Congress.
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Absenes
House of Representatives
McCormack
Martin
Massachusetts
Mr. McCormack
Congress
Mr. Martin
Annual Martha Washington Dinner at Woanehaay Church
The Presbyterian church in Woanehaay hosts its Martha Washington Dinner on February 17 starting at 5 30 p m. The event offers a dinner for 65 cents per person and invites all to attend.
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Martha Washington
Presbyterian Church
Woanehaay
Dogs Found to Be Jealous
A new study suggests well bred dogs show jealousy more than humans, with dogs displaying possessive, attention seeking, and competing behaviors when their owners interact with others. Researchers note that jealousy may reflect social bonding and emotional complexity in dogs.
Batavia Grange Plans February 18 Meeting and Valentine Party
Batavia Grange sets its next meeting for February 18 at 8 p m with business to follow by 8 30 then a Valentine party. Members are urged to attend, keep dues paid, and support activities amid restrictions. Watch this paper for news of the annual banquet on March 4.
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Batavia
Grange
Winspear Commissioned as Bombardier in Army Air Forces
Mrs Edna Hassinger received notice from Lt Howard K Finch that her son Robert W Winspear has been commissioned as a 2nd Lt in the Air Corps Reserve with the rating of Aircraft Observer or Bombardier by Col Frank Hackett at Kirtland Field Albuquerque New Mexico. The appointment cites his physical education moral qualifications leadership and initiative during training and accords with Army Air Forces merit policy.
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Edna Hassinger
Howard K. Finch
Air Corps
Kirtland Field
Albuquerque
N. M
Robert W. Winspear
Air Corps Reserve
Frank Hackett
Army Air Forces
Clermont county inductees depart for Fort Thomas assignments
Forty three men from Draft Board No 1 Clermont county left Batavia on Monday for Fort Thomas where they will receive their army camp training. They had been previously accepted and were home on a seven day furlough. Additional inductions will be announced later in the month.
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George W. Gregg
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Rabaul
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Congressional Record
Batavia Grange
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Army Air Commission
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