03 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1918
Page
1
The instructions to Local Draft Boards interpret Section 121K on who counts as non productive or productive in public service settings. They specify which job roles are excluded or included such as attendants, porters, ushers, and clerks while noting exemptions for performers and certain heavy workers. Local boards may grant temporary postponements to seek productive employment.
The Clermont County Red Cross Chapter received its weekly quota for refugee garments. Cutting will occur at Batavia headquarters with distribution to branches across the county. Items include 200 girls petticoats 12 years old 24 cent yards wide 800 bed socks 134 yards each 100 gowns 444 yards each 100 morning jackets 24 cent yards each 1000 pairs socks and 100 sweaters.
The Batavia town ship war chest fund lists new contributors visiting headquarters with gifts after the official list. Names include James M. Griffith with 1000, Palmetto Lodge 400, Bertha Garrison 6.2, Clara Garrison 200, Richards Hicks 2, and Thomas Wynne 200. The Amelia Grange to host a July 6 play at White Oak school house for Red Cross fund.
Charlie Miller of Mechanic Co. M 166th Infantry writes from France about weather, exchanging gas masks during a gas test, witnessing a German plane go down in flames, and notes that his unit captured a German prisoner for the first time in the regiment. He mentions Jim Patchell and receiving the Courier, with greetings to friends.
A wartime order restricts sugar sales to households and businesses starting July 1. Retailers, restaurants, boarding houses serving 25+, bakers, candy makers, soft drink producers, and canners must hold State Administrator certificates and report hand sugar. Households may buy 8 pounds monthly in rural areas, 2 pounds in town, with canning exceptions. Public kitchens receive 8 pounds per 90 meals. ice cream makers limited to 75 percent. Stores base July certificates on April–June 1918 sales. hoarding penalties include loss of sugar and possible imprisonment. Continuous cooperation with the government is urged.
The Clermont County Fair Board promises a bigger and better fair this year with extensive preparations to ensure success. Attendees are urged to make plans to attend as the event proceeds as usual.
Last Sunday a display of fireworks in H. F. Burkle’s show window caused smoke and a small explosion during a warm sunny day. Passersby alerted authorities and bystanders removed the explosives before harm could occur.
State aid will fund farmers institutes in Clermont county this winter at Newtonville Felicity Amelia Pt Isabel and Marathon. Dates to be named later. Applications are required to obtain aid as each county is allotted a limited number of days.
Lowell Roudebush discusses efforts to compile complete rosters of Revolution soldiers from Clermont County. He notes gaps between rosters and actual service, outlines sources in New Jersey Pennsylvania and Virginia, and cites cases like Col. John Neville and Elias Tice. He ties historical records to local issues like roads and schools, explaining his entry into politics.
Farmers in the region report severe losses as wheat failed to fill the heads. A thorough survey shows one-third to one-half of the crop destroyed by a joint worm appearing two weeks before harvest. Threshing now underway, causing financial hardship due to the short yield.
Miss Erma Wagner is visiting relatives in Chillicothe, staying with family members and planning local social visits. The visit highlights extended family connections in the area and community ties.
Clermont County Day will be held at the Cincinnati Zoo on Saturday August 17 with committees to distribute tickets in each township. Proceeds beyond expenses go to the Clermont County War Chest Fund. Judge Hugh L. Nichols is expected to attend and plans include special tram cars and free automobile parking. The event features added animals, an eight act vaudeville show starting 2 30 and an open air ice rink exhibition. all proceeds support the War Chest and county residents are urged to attend.
Rudolph Hauck aged 68 died at his brother Andrew’s home above town after a long illness. Survived by two brothers and a sister. Funeral services will be held Friday from the home with Reverend Wilson officiating.
State Fish and Game Department reports multiple convictions for dynamiting fish in violation of state law and the Explosives Act. The act requires federal licenses for explosives use, issued to legitimate, loyal applicants. licenses available from R. S. Boyle, clerk of the court, with heavy fines for violators.
A Clermont county delegation met the State Highway Department in Columbus on June 25 to push for State pikes. The Advisory Board promised 50 000 to be appropriated July 2 to a through road of the county chosen by the department. Attendees included county officers and local residents. officials warned that funding timeframes depend on money, manpower, and materials.
The Oaks Farm home hosted the Olive Branch M E church Ladies Helping Circle for the 90 plus birthday of Mrs. Sarah Dial. Guests included D A Judd and families, neighbors, and 78 attendees with music and lunch, sharing well wishes for Grandma Dial’s health and faith.
The East Fork Progressive Club gathered at Mrs. Irene Harbaugh's home with 12 members and guests totaling 380 including children. Activities included songs, readings, a paper by Katie Caldwell, a science feature by Elizabeth Harlow, a musical contest won by Harlow, and refreshments. next meeting set for July 27 at Mrs. Allie Rowan's. A separate notice records the marriage of Clay Hawkins and Minnie Parsons at the M B parsonage with Rev. R B Wilson officiating. Josephine Fiscus visited from Tusculum.
A warning about sending funds to service members warns that common names cause confusion. A visitor sought Will Jones among 420 men and failed. a Batavia boy’s $200 draft vanished after mailing while he was away at Camp Lee Virginia. bank records show the draft cashed by a Batavia bank, leaving the sender financially hurt. Use sight drafts and verify identity to avoid losses from duplicate names.
The August Republican primary will list eight lieutenant governor candidates from across the state. Names appear in alphabetical order on every eighth ballot and tickets are grouped so no name repeats in the same position. Clermont county commissioner candidates will also be alternated.
At a Highland county threshermen meeting in Hillsboro about 44 in attendance discussed grain savings and price setting. Oil outfits will pay Wheat 10c Rye 1c Timothy 45c. Steam outfits with coal furnished will pay Wheat 9c Rye 10c Timothy 40c. Each outfit will have a route to avoid long travel and double work. If coal is unavailable, applications to the Fuel Administrator are to be made to allow work to proceed.
The article notes lawyers and judges in Kansas and Ohio have closed offices or taken vacations during harvest. It suggests heated term cases may be postponed without harming witnesses or jurors who are needed on farms. Clermont jury cases rarely interfere with farm work due to small juries.
Charles Leslie, receiver for the Interurban and Terminal Company, warns the Rapid division to Lebanon and the New Richmond branch may soon cease operation due to funds shortage. The Bethel road faces the same fate after 1916 profits are exhausted. Increased rates were rejected by the Ohio supreme court as trucks and autos erode freight and passenger business.
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