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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1946
Page
3
Milford Village faces funding and contract hurdles delaying a survey by an independent engineer to map extending water mains to Miami Township. Officials consider transferring funds or joint action with the Board of Public Affairs as aging Milford Waterworks equipment prompts modernization.
John H. Kemp purchased the William R. Wund Co. department store from the late William R. Wund estate. Milford officials approved window repairs at the Town Hall Eagle Nest center and ordered cleanup and traffic changes on Tyler Avenue. Local residents seek trash removal, reduced truck parking, and vacant lot cleanup. Several residents and businesses reported illnesses, moves, or repairs, and a building code revision aligned with Cincinnati standards is proposed. An alley survey and sewer tapping permit for Main Street property remodeling were also approved.
The Institute reports 87 539 policies vs 86 030 last year and 77 867 in 1943. Of the state total in force 57 448 000 covered by 23 530 ordinary policies 13 269 000 under 6 739 group life policies and 14 332 000 under 57 270 industrial policies.
Mrs. Ralph Lemon hosted sixteen brides members with prizes to Mrs. Charles Felts and Mrs. Robert Caldwell. Sympathy sent to the Evans brothers over their sister Marie Greiner. John Deitg bought George Haven property on Short Street. California visit for Ben Snider and Leona Mull. Mrs. Caldwell returned from a western trip accompanying Patricia to the University of Colorado. Home School and Community Club meets Tuesday. Second Grade program led by Miss Chatham. A Ladies Style Show with male models and a magician headline Friday March 29 in the School Auditorium.
Helen Powers and Charles Whitmer with T C Hornsby bought the Kelch Hotel on Main and Market streets and plan to open about April 1. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Emery Brooks and others from Neville Ohio while local residents attended events at Music Hall and the Masonic Temple.
Churchill and Mrs. Frank Roberts hosted in Milford while Edward Rice and Wisby families planned weekend visits in Portsmouth and Clermontville. The Women's Auxiliary hosted a covered dish dinner for the American Legion. Pvt Jerald Armacost returned to Camp Picket after a 60 day furlough. Corporal Robert Earnhardt arrived home from overseas. The Willing Workers Class honored Forest Hinson on his 25th wedding anniversary with a gathering of several named neighbors.
Ocean shipping shows vegetable oil shipments from Pacific regions have started but officials warn total volumes will be modest until fall. Sugar prospects improve as the downturn ends with the Cuban crop processing, and 1946 production is expected to surpass 1945.
Kay Hamilton notes spring fashion shifts toward a soft feminine look with a small doll waist. Suit jackets lose rules as boleros long jackets and short boxy coats appear. Coats range from fitted to full, sleeves and skirts flaunt bulges. Padded hippie skirts capelets high collars lemon hats and longer hemlines appear with lower waistlines.
A compact notice notes clothing features such as tiny waists important sleeves Califor nia sports clothes rounded easy shoulders and basque silhouettes. The item reads as a quick survey of design terms used in fashion commentary.
The Institute of Life Insurance reports Ohio life insurance death benefits paid in 1945 totaled 85.049 million, up from 76.104 million in 1944 and 69.083 million in 1943, reflecting higher policy payouts across the state.
Union City Indiana based John K Teaford & Company proclaims itself the largest daily buyer of eggs in Indiana and Ohio. The firm processes six carloads of eggs every day and invites dealers to call for business.
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