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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1946
Page
3
Fire destroyed a large barn on Forrest Werner’s farm near Newtonsville Friday night. Milford could not reach the blaze in time. Several livestock and farm tools were lost. Community updates include deaths, marriages, retirements, and plans for rural water extension and expanded fire protection with area cooperation.
The Rosary Altar Society of Withamsville held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening and installed new officers: Irene Hassebrock as president, Maurice Pessler as vice president, Henry Wilp as secretary, and Clifford Schaerges as treasurer.
Miss Marie Dietrich leaves Good Samaritan Hospital after tonsil removal. Siblings Earl and Joe Hall visit from Connersville and Mt. Carmel-Tabasco Road. St. Thomas More P T A opens 1946 with plans for a George Washington Dance and a Feb 13 meeting. Laura Randolf wed Henry De Andre on Jan 12. Williamsville-Tabasco P T A hosts 4 H programJan 9 with badges pins and 4 H project displays.
Ohio State University specialist C. W. Hammans says 1946 will bring changes for livestock. He urges culling grade beef stock, continuing hog production with caution for heavy hog discrimination, and building up mutton-type sheep flocks as a main tactic for the year.
A farm near New Richmond in Wisconsin schedules a public auction on Wednesday January 30 1946 at 1 00 P M featuring 35 head of registered Jersey cattle 13 excellent heifers and young calves. Sires include Oakland's Pioneer Noble Observer Noble Bud and Gold Bond Bindle Observer. Terms are cash day of sale and cattle must not be removed until sale terms are met. Auctioneer Kunz A Jantz Williamsburg Ohio ph 217 lunch served sale indoors if stormy. Railroad
Government analysis notes farmers moving staff to packing plants and increased trucker activity as new trucks enter service. Spring pig crop expected near 52 million head, up 2 percent from 1945, with a new hog price floor starting October 1 1946. Cattle herds remain large with heavy slaughter likely for years, while range conditions and feeder bonanza affect prices. Sheep numbers down 15 percent U S and 31 percent Ohio strengthen lamb markets for 90-pound plus stock from February to April 1946.
Ohio State University to host Farm and Home Week from February 5 to 7 1946 under same management as prior Farmers Weeks. George B Crane predicts good weather and lively acts while officials plan departmental meetings general sessions and social intervals. Wartime travel limits eased, hotels urged to book early near campus.
Ohio farmers align with other states amid wage and condition disputes as labor and management clash. Floyd DeLashmutt of Ohio State University cautions that wage outcomes influence farm planning and market dynamics rely on pay envelopes affecting production incentives.
University farm management expert says wartime, overtime use of farm machinery harmed soil fertility. He urges Ohio producers to reassess crop and livestock enterprises, cut unprofitable lines, and plan equipment needs. Emphasizes market outlets, consumer demand, and evolving eating habits over 30 years. Strikes in basic industries can slow farm machinery production.
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