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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1949
Page
4
Senator Robert A. Taft records opposition to the Atlantic Pact arguing it binds the United States to a large armament effort that could trigger a new arms race and war. He favors peace through restraint and a UN law based approach rather than a broad military commitment.
Sunny Acres hosted a Sunday gathering to honor former Clermont County residents Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Busch of Phoenix Arizona and celebrate the birthday of Mrs. Water Johnstone of Huntington Avenue Amelia. The event featured lawn dining and attendance by family friends including the Mell and Johnstone households and several local couples.
Mr and Mrs Paul Brown announce the birth of a son born July 22 in Xenia Ohio. Dorothy Mosteller is listed as the mother’s maiden name.
Snowdrop Sybil Star, a Jersey bull owned by Joseph Brueggeman of Batavia, is declared a Tested Sire by the American Jersey Cattle Club headquarters in Columbus. His ten tested daughters produced 18,287 pounds of milk with 2.52 percent butterfat and 451 pounds fat on a 305 day twice daily mature basis, under Ohio State University and club supervision.
Dr W H Gaskins announces the Clermont County Board of Health with the Tuberculosis and Health Association has secured a portable TB X ray unit for the Clermont County Agricultural Fair in Owensville August 17 20. It will be set up in the Grange Hall daily 1 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm with enough staff for prompt readings. Only those 15 and older will be X rayed and the service is free. A mobile X ray tour in February 1948 benefited about 5000 citizens.
World War 2 Compensation Fund director Leslie G. Scrimger announced 2,803 Clermont County bonus claims paid to living veterans and next of kin with a June 30 1950 deadline. Total Clermont County payout stood at 86623870 dollars, with living claims totaling 83497899 dollars and 29789 dollars per claim on average.
A warning about deceptive direct contact selling using survey tactics warns consumers about box top door opener schemes. It notes that national manufacturers rarely endorse such offers and urges reporting to the Cincinnati Better Business Bureau at 144 West Fifth Street for guidance.
The director notes about 80 daily applications and 30 000 irregular claims with 1 100 next of kin claims awaiting check settlements. Local full time veterans service officers can assist unpaid applicants in replying to communications. James Griffith can be reached in the courthouse basement in Batavia for advice.
In the free enterprise system American business aims to deliver high quality goods at low prices. Market research and public surveys keep firms in touch with customers, via home visits, phone, or mail, to ascertain wants and needs.
The Cincinnati Better Business Bureau advises consumers to verify identity before sharing data when approached with a survey sales pitch. Legitimate researchers use surveys for information, not to push products, and can confirm the purpose before questions proceed.
Mr and Mrs Russell Fisher of Lynwood California arrive home this weekend for a two week vacation. They plan to return to their new home in Texas.
Wayne P. Westfall chairman of the village planning commission announces a bid for Milford Council. He resides at Laurel and Hickory in Milford and serves as Cincinnati Branch Manager of IBM and past president of the Cincinnati Rotary Club.
Club members will judge projects starting at 9 30 a m on August 3 to complete a float for the Clermont County parade. A club dance held recently at Clermont County A was a success with Betty Lou Burke as reporter.
Visitors from Purvis Mississippi Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Leard have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Chick Lewis in Batavia for the past several days. The Leards are former acquaintances of Mrs. Lewis whose home was in Purvis before moving to Batavia.
In a column voice the author counsels against get-thin-quick diets. He urges moderation in eating desserts breads fats and sweets and praises temperate beer or ale. He frames moderation as the key to enjoyable life and dieting.
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