Batavia Local Social Roundup Includes Visitors and Reunions
Batavia residents hosted and visited over the weekend with relatives from Cincinnati Mechanicsburg and Indianapolis. Local gatherings included bridge parties at the Larkin and Gregg homes, naval and military visits, and a child's third birthday party at the Skeen home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Long
Madisonville
Batavia
R. 8. Gifford
Patsy Ann Skeen
Dis Binef
Skeen
Prient
Susanne Gregg
Martha Battles
Claudete Coyle
Annette Coyle
Darlene Gregg
Judy Kay Fishback
Georgeanne Gregg
New Laws Mark 1943 Legislative Sessions
In 1943 state legislatures advanced war effort aims with 44 in session. Measures expanded state bank restrictions lifting to aid war contracts financing. State housing laws amended to fit federal wartime material needs and housing. States allowed surplus financing and investment of funds in U S war bonds and created postwar reserve funds. Thirty nine states simplified procedures for servicemen and unified laws for interstate transport of war goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Floating Dry Docks Speed Repairs at Sea
Huge floating dry docks allow ships to be mended at sea instead of moving damaged warships thousands of miles to an American coast. They come in one piece or in sections, submerged for intake and submerged-free when hoisting vessels, with crews housed inside watertight hulls and equipped with all necessary machinery and facilities.
Honorary members attend Delta Kappa Gamma meeting
Twenty five members of Alpha Chi Gamma chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met at the Parker Hotel in Hillsboro Saturday. They were privileged to have present an honorary member Elizabeth Irvin state supervisor of home economics and Isabelle Buck now a...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Chi Gamma
Delta Kappa Gamma
Parker Hotel
Hillsboro
Elizabeth Irvin
Isabelle Buck
Tantalum A Rare Metal With High Endurance
Tantalum’s extreme hardness and high melting point make it valuable in labs and medical instrument fabrication. Its inert nature suits surgical repairs, with thin tantalum plates used for skull repairs and fine wires for nerve and bone fixation in war casualty care.
Pair of Farm Animals For Sale
A cost three and a half years old well broke mule twelve years old offered for sale with brief description of ages and steadiness.
Dorsey and Krupa to Open Week at Cincinnati Albee Theater
A 31 piece Tommy Dorsey orchestra led by drum ace Gene Krupa brings a week of music to the RKO Albee Theater Cincinnati starting Friday March 3. The bill includes Edwards Sisters Betty Brewer and the Sentimentalists with Alan Jones in the film Sing A Single. A luncheon followed a business meeting with Clermont County guests mentioned. Cincinnati Reds begin spring workouts March 18 with a 31 man squad and Nuxhall to join after school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Dorsey
RKO Albee Theater
Cincinnati
Gene Krupa
Dorsey
Edwards Sisters
Paul Regan
Betty Brewer
The
Albee
Allan Jones
Elong
Indiana
Cincinnati Reds
Joe Nuxhall
Hamilton
Ohio
Ohio highway contract bids invited for multiple sections
The Ohio Department of Highways in Columbus calls for sealed proposals by March 7 1944 for four bituminous road projects in Clermont and surrounding townships. Total estimated cost 49751 28 dollars with 5 percent certified checks. plans on file. bids may be rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Ohio Departments OF Highways
Columbus
Ohio
Gineer
Sta. Highway Director of
Proposa
Pogay
Clermont County
Batavia-New Richmond
Batavia
Pierce
Blanchester-Williamsburg-N Rm
Williamsburg
Jackson Townships
Franklin Township
State Department
General of
Rtment of Highways
Ofines
H. G. Sours
Highway Directo
Bristle imports in 1940 dominated by China supply
The United States imported about 6.9 million pounds of bristles in 1940, with 94 percent from China and small shares from the U S S R and Latin America. Apparent consumption was about 5.9 million pounds, with reexports totaling one million. Most bristles went to painters brushes, toilet brushes, household brushes, industrial brushes, and other types.
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United States
China
Latin America
Change Routine and Leftover Poultry Pie Ideas
A household advice note suggests varying work to avoid monotony and rest between tiring tasks. It advises tackling heavier chores when freshest and taking brief rests, even ten minutes, or doing sit-down tasks. It also offers poultry pie ideas using leftover meat with sauces, hash, or scallop options for lunch.
Remove Candle Wax From Linen With Simple Tools
Wax on fabric can be removed using a dull knife a warm iron and cleansing tissue. Scrape excess wax press between tissues with a warm iron changing paper as it soaks up wax. Sponge with household grease solvent then rinse with a solution of half denatured alcohol and water if color remains.
Court News and Auxiliary Meeting Items
Meredith G Stanley and D Q Knapp of God's Bible School appear in a divorce suit docket. Robert G Rude sues Agatha Rude for neglect in a marriage begun October 1 1930 in Norwood with no children. Donald Tolbert seeks divorce from Bill Tolbert citing neglect and absence. married May 16 1942 and separated November 9 1943. The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at the Armory Monday March 6 at 8 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meredith G. Stanley
D. Q. Knapp
God's Bible School
Robert G. Rude
Agatha Rude
Norwood
Donald Tolbert
Bill Tolbert
Amercan Legion Auxiliary
Evning
Women in War Learn Skills with the WAC Offers
Learn radio operator stenography airplane mechanic and driving skills in the Women’s Army Corps. Training leads to higher pay and better jobs after the war. Apply at a U S Army Recruiting Station or write The Adjutant General Washington D C. Women in essential war industry must have employer or U S Employment Service release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Army Corps
WAC
U. S. Army
Adjutant General
Washington
D. C
U. S. Employment Service
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Brighton
Crosleys
Henry E. Lindsey
Jelee
Mt. Holly
Clermont Courier
Scioto
Wmesley
C. W. Seyler
White New Hampshire
White Rock
Underwood
N. J. White
Fayeteville
Madison Ave
Covington
Wasner‘Aley
Batavia,o
Summerside
Mariemont
Milford
Guinea Pike
Guernsey
Jersey
Corie
John Deere GP
Fordson
IHC
David Bradley
Massey-Harris
John Deere
Oliver
Janesway
ESCO
McCormick- Deering
Sears-Roebuck
Donald R. Florea
Bailey-Murphy C4
Wilmington
Carl Taylor
Joe Francis
H. R. Francis
Eileen Fitzgibbons
Mechanicsburg, C
Batavia Rotary Club
S. L. Larkin
Clark Gregg
Mrs. Gregg
Mrs. Greatorix
Cora Bishop
Iday
William Wolf
Fort Thomas
Lee O’brian
Petty Offcer Don Evans
United States Navy
California
John Moore
Mr. J
Mrs. Hoyt Alrey
F. 8
Bucyrus
Martin McAfee
Indianapolis
Ind
Mrs
Hugh McAfee
Besg Paxton
J. Otis Dudley
Margaret Sprague
Springfield
A. C. Rainsberger
Isabel Rainsberger
Fort Knox
Rev
Lynn Rainsberger
Ohio Northern University
Parl Schotkeef
Blue Ash
Alpha Chi
Colt
Mt. Washington
Clough and
Newtown Roads
Sat
W. A. Bartels
A. M. Ellis
George W. Mull
Red Cross
Claribel Hall
Louisa Perin
Rachel Perin
Dorothy Trisler
Rache Trisler
REDS
Sun
Tex Ritter
Fuzzy Knight
Arizona Trail
Tom Neal and
Jean Bates
Randolph Scott
Alan Curtis
U.S
Bette Davis
Miriam Hopkins
Errol Flynn
Ann Sheridan
Court News
Batavia Fertilizer Co. Branch OF
Peebles Fertilizer and Rendering CO
RED Cross War Fund
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