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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1945
Page
3
A dramatic rescue by helicopter saved 11 Canadian airmen stranded in Labrador after two planes failed to take off on slushy ground. The fliers had to land April 19 during a routine flight and were brought to safety one by one.
Chicago report details Arthur J. Machek who died May 7 in Milwaukee leaving $40,000 to Clara Mohr Carey a Highland Park pantry worker once engaged to him in 1899. She recalls their romance ended by religion but says the bequest will help her old age.
Captain Stanely C. Raye reports his cocker spaniel Joker wandered from camp in Pittsburg California and boarded a transport after thirteen days. The dog allegedly crossed 6000 miles of ocean using an apparent internal compass to reach Raye at his distant island post. A photo shows the reunited pair smiling.
London reports Allied air power in World War II analysis. Allied airmen destroyed 40,822 German planes for 27,715 Allied losses including 16,552 bombers with 8,001 American, and 10,163 fighters with 7,165 American. German air force lost 20,574 planes in combat to American pilots and 12,337 shot up on the ground. Nearly 6,000 parked German planes wrecked in April, the war’s greatest single blow to German air strength.
Pvt Elmer E Fryar 21 received the Congressional Medal of Honor for heroism on Leyte where he killed 27 enemy soldiers and sacrificed his life to save his platoon leader The medal will be presented to his father George Fryar today in Washington D C
Chicago truck driver Floyd Miers reported his vehicle containing 200 pounds of sausage ham and frankfurters vanished from view. He told police the missing pack of cigarettes added to his loss and regret.
Elegant new prints redefine summer dress wear with slim silhouettes, peplums and dramatic butterfly motifs. Hand screened butterfly print fabrics on spun rayon blend offer dress-up options with black backgrounds and bright florals, while a chic black hat completes the fashionable look.
A charming two piece sun dress features a neck and midriff bared to sun and air. The fabric is soap water waffle pique with a butterfly motif in a blue print. It promises fast color and celebrates butterfly design as a new beauty for the season.
Fashion notes praise wash dresses for summer as cottons gain imagination with eyelet embroidery pockets bows and varied trims. Gingham two piece dresses pair with pastel chambray while jackets feature eyelet accents and gingham bias bindings finishing with self fabric bows.
The season introduces new sailor hats praised for flattering fit and versatile wear. Designers showcase telescoped crowns and a rolled brim with a back veil, suitable for wear straight, back, or forward, in all colors especially white.
A fragmented look at film and radio stars including VIRGINIA VALE OAN EDWARDS and Joan, plus director Mitchell Leisen and Alexis Smith shifting from sound stages to screen roles. Highlights include Lucille Ball’s era themes, Lulu McConnell’s hospital brief, Gale Storm on The Gay Nineties, and Wardrobe props for Masquerade in Mexico.
Summer meals call for large salads packed with greens fruits and minerals. Two main dish salads feature eggs or chicken with simple dressings and a garnish ready to serve atop greens.
A guide to flavoring salads through dressings. It lists Club Dressing Indian Dressing Tartar Dressing Thousand Island Dressing and Egg Dressing with proportions for mayonnaise plus currants raisins nuts chow chow capers parsley olives chili sauce green pepper stuffed olives pimiento and India relish. It notes using leftover meat such as drced ham or tongue of dried beef to enhance eggs.
Recipes for a summer menu include Buffet Chicken Salad with rice and cran berry garnish, plus a Jellied Tomato Salad served with French dressing or mayonnaise. Also offered are fruit molds with grapes grapefruit and ginger, plus basic dressings and a note on smooth, well seasoned dressings. Released by Western Newspaper Union.
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