Batavia Locals Report Summer Visits and Community Events
Batavia residents share vacation visits with relatives in Dayton Akron and Mt. Carmel. Local families welcome guests from Huntington Piqua Clermontville Milford Bethel and Big Indian. Church and Grange activities include Vacation Bible School homecoming July 9 and third fourth degrees plus inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dess Walker
Miss Walker
Lorado
Batavia Grange
H. C. Patchell
Clarence High
Milford
Harold Bach
Bethel
Nicholas Bach
Gilbert Sipple
Louis Sipple
Clermontville
Asa Gilbert
Big Indian
U B Church Sunday School and Worship Service
United Baptist Church schedules Sunday School and Worship Service for 8 30. Christian Endeavor gathers after services. Parsonage phone number updated to 3871.
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Christian Endeavor
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Ireton In Williamsburg
William sburg residents W R Ireton and wife with Mrs Elizabeth Ireton attended a birthday dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Conrad. Cpl Thomas Cady visited on furlough, Elton Hutchinson spent the weekend in Madisonville, area farmers haying, and Mrs Elizabeth Dennis is seriously ill. The funeral of Mrs Laura Stroup was held last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Ireton
Elizabeth Ireton
Robert Conrad
Cpl
Thomas Cady
Elton Hutchinson
Madisonville
Elizabeth Dennis
Laura Stroup
Eliza Steward
Mt. Crab
Elton Vearil
James Vearil
Community Happenings In Greenberry Area
Mrs. David Brown Jr. and W S C S plan a July 6 meeting at Mrs. George Perry’s home with Ruth. Edna Maxwell visits her Williams family. Joseph Savage is a Good Samaritan Hospital patient. Local visits include Emmett Jester of Kentucky and many neighbors sharing time at home and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Brown, Jr
George Perry
Ruth
Edna Maxwell
Charles Williams
Joseph Savage
Good Samaritan Hospital
Emmett Jester
Kentucky
Emerson Jester
Charles
Jesse Bisantz
Gertie Runyan
Jas. Boyd
Walter Daugherty
Harold Skeen
Marie Smith
Henry White
Coney Island
Lizzie Hutchison
Betty Hutchison
Marathon
McDowell
Local update on Army induction and home visitors
The passage notes Pvt. Harley Woodruff has arrived at camp for initial Army training. It mentions Busby and Billy Creager visiting home over the weekend and Harry Odell returning home after illness. The reference to Charles Hutchinson and Tuesday sets a local timeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hutchinson
Busby
Billy Creager
Harley Woodruff
Harry Odell
Death claims Mrs Lulu Bigam in Lebanon Ohio
Mrs Lulu Bigam died Saturday night at her sister’s home in Lebanon Ohio. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Newtonsville Tuesday at 2 o'clock with Rev Russell officiating and interment at Plainview Cemetery. Sympathy extended to sisters and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Bigam
Lebanon
Rev
Russell
Plainview Cemetery
Coral Holden
Detroit
Mich
Birthday Gatherings and Local News in Locust Corner
Mt. Holly report notes Anabelle Seigle birthday party at a Locust Corner home hosted by her brother. Belle Fellow hosts quilting day July 5. Mrs. Nellie Bell of Canton, daughter of Mrs. Carolyn Myrick, is seriously ill. condolences offered to Mrs. Chas Klausing’s family for Mr. McNeil’s death at Booth Hospital Covington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lytle
Annabelle Seigle
Locust Corner
Belle Follow
Eva Henning
Virginia Hicks
Globe-Wernicke Co
Chas. Klausing
McNeil
Booth Hospital
Covington
Grayce Honnaker
Marie Hauck
Sue Church
Belle Fellow
Lorena Myrick
Cincinnati
Nellie Bell
Canton, C
Carolyn Myrick
Hyde Park
Fred Topie
Local War News From Owensville and Nearby
Owensville reports Pvt Herbert Campbell seriously wounded on the invasion day as his parents receive word through the Red Cross. Pvt Ed Fetter of Indianapolis spent Sunday at home. Mrs Donald Jamieson and son Dick, home on furlough from Camp Claiborne, La, visited Mrs Irma Ireton last Thursday. Mrs Leona Mull hosted a luncheon last Thursday for the birthday of Mrs Ed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Campbell
Red Cross
Pvt
Herbert Campbell
Ed Fetter
Indianapolis
Donald Jamieson
Camp Claiborne
Irma Ireton
Leona Mull
Why a Farmer Should Buy and Keep War Bonds
G W Hedlund argues farmers should buy War Bonds to hedge against deflation in farm incomes and price declines. He notes farmers are heavily invested in farm assets and poorly hedged against falling prices, while bonds offer protection and diversify risk amid inflationary and deflationary pressures.
Anderson Dairy Prods Seven Day Horse Wagon Deliveries
The Anderson Dairy of Las Vegas started seven day horse drawn retail deliveries to aid war efficiency. The Office of Defense Transportation issued a cease and desist, requiring seven day service consent from Reno district. DDT threatened to cut wholesale gas allocations if trucks continued. The dairy planned to switch wholesale deliveries to horses as well.
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Anderson Dairy
Las Vegas
Nev
Office of Defense Transportation
ODT
Reno
DDT
Social Guests and Family Visits Highlight Local Event
Guests at the occasion included Mrs. Everett Yeager Mrs. Joseph Schmid Mrs. Stella Rapp Mrs. Galen Apgar Mrs. Ben Snyder Mrs. Luther Waite and Mrs. Ed Quallen. Little Joan Harlow of Bethel spent last week with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Craver and other relatives. Ed Snider hosted her bridge club on Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rapp
John Ulrey Rapp
Hoyt Ulrey
Batavia
Anna Ulrey
Ed Snider
Anderson Dairy Official Vows Strong Stand in Prolonged Fight
An Anderson Dairy official asserts the company remains convinced of its position and will pursue the dispute to the highest authority. The statement signals continuing legal or regulatory action as the firm presses its case.
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Anderson Dairy
Efficiency in High Gear at the OPA Price Office
The OPA price office planned an Easter pamphlet on selling dues to ensure trade information. The pamphlet was completed clearly but was mailed from Washington the day after Easter, delaying distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Washington
1944 Year of Decision for American Government
The 1944 election year is framed as a pivotal choice between restoring the American concept of government and advancing toward collectivism. The message highlights the national debate over the direction of U.S. policy and political philosophy.
Something Can Be Done About Arthritis Pains
A public notice invites readers suffering from arthritis or rheumatic pains to write for free information to Hinson's Institute in Richmond Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinson’s Institute
Richmond
Indiana
MOW WEEDS IN PASTURES PROGRAM EXPANDS IN OHIO
The article notes AAA in Ohio will pay 50 cents per acre for mowing non crop open pasture to curb weed growth and seed formation. Hay or seed cannot be taken from treated land. Clermont County farms have an Agricultural Conservation Program allowance eligible for weed mowing among approved soil improvement practices.
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AAA
Ohio
Saxton
Clermont County
Success of 5th War Loan Will Meet Acclaim of Men in Field
In crisis moments the American people rally with courage and resolve. The nation now conducts the 5th War Loan Drive to fund the war effort, aiming for a swift victory with minimal sacrifices. The drive seeks united support and urges citizens to buy bonds to accelerate peace and honor those serving.
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Edonia
N. Y
Harry E. Lindsey
Dayton
Bess Glancy
Marguerite Ashburn
Amelia Griffith
Bessie
Anna Glancy
Leontine van Horn
Harold Peterson
Mary Wasner
Rhoads
Akron
Donal Griffith
Mariemont
Simpson Griffith
Clara Fuller
Huntington
Ind
W. D. Groves
Joy Puttman
Marjorie Black
Mt. Carmel
The
Olive Branch
E. Whitehead
J. C. Dudley
Jos. C. McCoy
Piqua
Sammy Cover
Mt. Washington
George Richards
Richard Smith Richards
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Batavia Church
Emerson Trees
Laurel
Henry Demaris
Gatch Beach
Wm. Beach
U. B. Church
Hubert Farris
Reading Rd
Cincin
O. Phone Plaza
Williamsburg
Norris Brock Co
Cincinnati Stock Yards
J. B. Ireton Cattle and Call
Kirby
Onion Stock Yards
Dr. Salsbury
Dr. Hess
Nash Pharmacy Batavia
Rube Goldberg
New York Sun Bell Syndicate
U.S. Treasury
Newtonsville
Lena Walker
Lady of Mercy Hospital
Dale Malott
Navy
Homer Armstrong
Norfolk
Nazarene
Altamae Keifer
Elmer Keifer
Sardinia
Earl Mohler
Modest
Homan Marsh
Sylvester Frye
Lottie Spurling
Blanchester
Five Mile
Doris Jane Hodges
Mildred Hodges
Godie Swartz
MT. Holly
Wesley Johns
John Binning
East Fork
Owensville
By.g. W. Hedlund
Dept. of Agricultural Economics
University of Pennsylvania
Nevada Dairy
ODT Grievance
Wapbims
Police
Bers
Tabi Pde
Padat
Pia A
Gen
Ike Eisenhower
Lowe Bros
J.C. Forr
Fuhr
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Batavia Fertilizer Co
Peebles Fertilizer and Rendering CO
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