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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1944
Page
2
The Clermont Courier is a weekly Batavia Ohio newspaper published each Thursday by the Clermont Publishing Company. Editor T V Wellman leads the paper founded in 1836 as a local post office second class entry.
Paul McNutt, chairman, states civilian employment will need a net 900000 more workers in the first half of 1944, on top of a seasonal 3400000 agricultural boost. The armed forces demand 800000 more, with replacements bringing total inductions to about 1400000. Veterans reentering civilian work lessen civilian drain as women become the remaining labor reserve.
The piece surveys diverse views on conservation from fishers and hunters to farmers and industrialists. It notes the Buckeye State hosting the Outdoor Writers Association of America in Columbus on February 21 to 23, highlighting reforestation and landscape protection as core themes.
The Baltimore News-Post led by J Hammond Brown urges citizens to join a national effort to conserve soil water and forest resources. They frame natural resources as interdependent and call for accelerated restoration alongside state Conservation Departments. They emphasize nonrenewable mineral resources require careful use as well.
The Rio Grande valley in Texas transformed from brush to vast citrus cultivation after 1900. A 1904 railroad spurred growth, with commercial orchards appearing by 1916 and nearly 1,000,000 trees planted in five years. The first citrus carload headed to northern markets in 1921 as irrigation turned 500,000 acres into productive land.
The U S Army reduces 175 color shades to 72 standard colors under a joint suppression program. Overseas shipments use color codes such as yellow for ordnance and willow green for quartermaster. Each bomb type and ammunition category has assigned colors to aid identification, with standardized camouflage colors and new manuals detailing surfaces and application guidance.
The National Geographic Society explains a new insecticide created by combining sleeping compound chloral hydrate with monochlorobenzene under sulfuric acid to form a white powder named DDT. The substance is highly effective against insects while reportedly safe for humans, first developed about 70 years ago in a German university.
Tests show crank case and transmission oils prevent rust 7 to 30 days outdoors. Axle grease and pressure gun grease protect 60 to 90 days. Five samples protected days or more, five samples lasted 276 days but were not suitable for continued outdoor use.
Multiple probate notices record inventories and hearings for estates in Clermont County Ohio. Frank Shepard estate in Batavia township to hear February 24 1944 with hearing set March 20, 1944. Russell Eugene Neu estate in Pierce township with hearing March 20 1944. executors James Haworth Jesse Haworth appointed for Uriah Haworth estate. Mary A Wolf and Anton Lung estates also noted with appointments and filing deadlines for creditors.
Notice states an inventory and appraisement of the estate of William R Fletcher, deceased, filed in Franklin Township, will be heard March 15, 1944, at ten, with a five day prior filing deadline to file exceptions or be barred. Probate Judge and attorney listed with filing details incomplete.
Arthur J Burgess residence unknown, notified of divorce action filed by Mary Burgess in the Common Pleas Court Clermont County Case No 21153 on grounds of gross neglect and failure to perform marital duties. Proceedings scheduled in Clermont County Ohio court with parties to appear as ordered.
Anna Irene Shepard of Batavia Ohio appointed administratrix of the estate of Frank Shepard deceased late of Batavia Clermont County Ohio. Probate Judge Orville W Halbisch dated February 21 1944. Attorney for plaintiff Baldwin C Bly.
Batavia High announces the cast for The Mad Hatter directed by Mrs. David Branch. Rehearsals begin next week with parts assigned for the senior class production to be presented in the near future.
March 5 lesson outlines and scripture references set by the Governationss vee Council of Religious Education with permissions noted. Readings cover core scriptures and associated lesson topics for Sunday services.
A devotional outline on Mark 13 urging believers to expect false teachers, wars, and famines, while focusing on gospel proclamation before end times. It stresses vigilance, avoiding date setting, and living by prayer and mission, as Christians "watch and pray" while awaiting Christ.
Courier Correspondence notes Glen Este residents visiting and callers last week. Mr. and Mrs George Petterson attended a friend's funeral in Williamsburg Saturday. Edith Petterson of Cincinnati visited Peter Petterson and family Friday and Saturday. Various neighbors and relatives called or paid visits across Xenia and Batavia. Marvin McGuire, Machinists Mate First Class in Pensacola, is recovering from an operation in the base hospital.
Two social evenings in Bethel were hosted by Mrs. Edwin Wichard and Mrs. Charly Houser with Amelia and Hamlet rooks players enjoying a pleasant evening. Mrs. Mable Wichard and Mrs. Paul Lythe assisted. A Christian Church supper is planned for March 11 in the Amelia school cafeteria with tickets at 50 cents. Shelby Tarvin, born on Washington's birthday, was honored at a party with 25 guests and many presents. The infant child of Mrs. Rita Madox died Sunday in a Cincinnati hospital. Mrs. Thelma Snyder of Merwin and Evangeline Carmichael were inducted into a sealer of Pastor.
Mt Holly reports thanks to all who helped serve lunch at the Jones sale yielding a nice sum. Mt Washington visitors Mr and Mrs Dudley Yazel and children hosted by the Yazell family. Amelia and Lindale churches held a day of prayer at Christian Chapel in Mt Holly. Private Frank Mess returned to camp after a short furlough with relatives.
Dairy experts note rancid flavors arise in raw milk cream and butter during lactation peaks on small farms. Lipase levels rise with advancing lactation or cow infections, especially in winter. Prevention includes pasteurizing milk promptly and heating cream to 143 degrees Fahrenheit for thirty minutes to avoid off flavors and difficult churning.
Mr. and Mrs James Beckman and children of Cincinnati were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Woodruff Sunday. Various families from Bethel, Moscow, Felicity, Batavia, Cincinnati and Dayton visited friends and relatives in Point Isabel over the weekend including Christ Hospital in Cincinnati and U.S. Army homes.
The War Production Board assigns quotas to six manufacturers for 400000 pressure cookers for home canning this year. Last year 339000 units were made from carbon steel and abundant aluminum supplies will allow a switch to that material this year.
A recommendation states that any cream stored for any length of time should be pasteurized to prevent rancid flavor development. The guidance emphasizes using pasteurized cream to ensure safety and quality over time.
H C Young outlines that no major changes are needed from the Spraying Program in Bulletin 599. Flotation or particulate sulfur remains effective for apple scab, with lime sulfur offering little advantage except perhaps for delayed dormancy. Mixing lime and flotation sulfur at half strength shows no improvement. timeliness and thoroughness of spraying remain key.
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