Campaign for Greater Food Supply In Clermont County
W L Brilmayer and S B Stowe lead a county wide drive urged by the President and Governor Cox to boost staple farm production. The plan calls for larger plantings, more potatoes tomatoes beans and sugar corn, plus fruit, poultry, eggs and dairy, with township assistants and a labor bureau to match workers.
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Clermont County
W. L. Brilmayer
Clermont
S. B. Stowe
Cox
Co-operative
Apples and Cherries Bloom Amid Scarcity Conditions
The piece notes apple and cherry blossoms opening after harsh winter, cherry buds turning black, peaches killed by winter, and a short strawberry crop due to limited pickers. It also observes a shift in family sizes reducing available help for harvest and markets.
High School Mothers Club entertains crowd with orchestra and readings
Friday evening program in the auditorium featured the Mothers Club section with a varied lineup. Performers included Jonne Weaver Anne Parrott Beatrice Carroll Ruth Dial Pauline VanHorn and Margaret Nichols among others. The audience sang along and a monetary offering was collected. A separate note mentions Ruth Coyle of Liberty taking custody, and Braze Stiles and Mrs Bess Glancy facing charges with fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club
Jddlass Usehida Esters Sinnst Unddse
Seree Jonne Weaver
Anne Parrott
Vsserirsererrenten
Gertrude Jackson
Cornet
Robert Jamieson
Mia. Simpson
Sullivan
Helen H, Rush
Beatrice Carrol
Uncle
Glancy
Bess
Joe Kidd
Bob Bishop
Ruth Coyle
Liberty
Margaret Nichols
Seed problem prompts seed relief plan in Amelia Ohio
In a letter to the Courier MacBeth Iliff argues seed costs hinder wartime backyard farming. He urges government seed purchases and local depots to supply affordable seed, distributing crop shares to government, farmers, and next year’s growers, to ensure a bountiful national harvest.
Batavia High School Commencement Week Schedule
Batavia schools close May 25 with a full final week. May 18 features the Senior class play The New Co Ekd and May 20 offers the bacalaureate sermon by Rev. J J Simpson. Commencement is set for May 25 with eight graduates named Irene Bach Robert Foster Rachel Hunter Ruth Kain Agnes Nichols Harold Nichols Ruth Schubert Minna Ungelhaem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
J. J. Simpson
Irene Bach
Robert Foster
Rachel Hunter
Ruth Kain
Agnes Nichols
Harold Nichols
Ruth Schubert
Minna Ungelhaem
Wilmington Bonds Proposal Fails in Town Vote
On Tuesday last Wilmington residents voted on issuing $75 000 in sewer bonds but the measure failed by 218 votes. The proposition needed two thirds of all votes cast to pass and 689 votes were cast with 81 invalid.
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Wilmington
Batavian Death of Elmer Duckwall
Elmer Duckwall son of the late Prekiel Duckwall died at his mother Mary Duckwall’s Batavia home Thursday afternoon from Brights disease. He had been ill for some time and was home two weeks. Survived by his mother and sister Mrs Emma Bodine. Funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. from the residence with Rev. Martin officiating. Burial in Union Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer
Prekiel Duckwall
Mary Duckwall
Batavia
Emma Bodine
Martin, Barial
Union Cemetery
Meat policy urged to curb hog and calf slaughter
Citizens urge a law to restrict slaughter of calves under one year and sows within three years to stabilize meat and lard prices. The writer warns that high prices and export pressures deplete stock and demand legislative action now to preserve future supplies.
Odd Fellows of the Hill District Celebrate Grand Anniversary
The 98th anniversary of the Odd Fellowship Goshen celebration drew a large audience from the lodge and families. A dinner at noon pleased attendees despite high prices. Next year’s meeting will be held in Marathon with weather cited as a factor for attendance.
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Odd Fellowship of the
Marathon
Youngman Trial Opens in Ohio Court
The court of common pleas opened with Judge Tarbell. State of Ohio vs Ed Youngman of Bethel proceeds. About 60 witnesses. 15 jurors summoned, 11 seated. ten near-town names offered, six finalized for sheriff summons. Defense by C Kearns and O P Griffith. prosecutor White aided by Eli Speidel. charged with shooting to kill and shoot to wound.
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Court of Common Pleas
Tarbell
State of Ohio
Ed Youngman
Bethel
Youngman
C. ©. Kearns
O. P. Griffith
White
Eli Speidel
Banquet at Owensville Honors Freshmen and Sophomores
Owensville high school junior class hosted a Thursday banquet for the Freshman and Sophomore classes. The evening featured games ice cream cake and a marshmallow roast outdoors. Attendees included many named local students such as Marcella Kimer Marie West Vevian Leever Edna Brown Mary Wied erhold and Harold Shriner among others.
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Owensville High School
Sophmore
Marcella Kimer
Marie West
Vevian Leever
Alice Rosselot
Eeith Gauche
Edna Brown
Mary Wiederhold
Marie White
Edna Miller
Grace Snell
Georgia Applegate
Helen Shriner
Helen Dunham
Juveniles in Court Paroled After Theft Hearing
Judge Young presided over juvenile court Friday with four delinquents aged 11 to 15 from Williamsburg township. The youths Louie Gales George Hamilton Jr Roy Carter and Norma Sellers were charged with theft and placed on parole after parents received a firm admonition from the court.
Black Interurban receivers seek to dismantle Cincinnati Beth el line
Westinghouse Electric Mfg. Co. sues Interurban Railway and Terminal Co. over 23 miles of track from Bethel to the New Richmond junction. Receiverships since 1914 show losses and little traffic while nearby C G P lines cover similar territory. Estimated sale value placed at 678000, dismantling likely by late May after Board of Public Utilities review.
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Cincinnati
Bethel
Westinghouse Electric Mfg. Co
Interurban Railway and Terminal Co
Blavx
Portsmouth
New Richmond Pike
Three Mile Road
Board of Public Utilities
Presbytery of Cincinnati backs war with German Empire
The Presbytery of Cincinnati on April 16 adopted a resolution declaring the war with the German Empire righteous and humane. It supported the President, flag, and nation, urged German members to show loyalty to the United States, and pledged defense for a universal peace. J. Fuhr of Williamsburg helped draft the resolution.
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Presbytery of
Cincinnati
Presbyterian Church
United States of America
German Empire
Jesus Christ
War rules on marriage and military service announced
The new rule states that men who married since the war began are treated the same as unmarried men for military obligations. Since the war started marriage clerks have issued many licenses, far surpassing previous totals, while single men will be drafted before the young married ones.
First local farmer purchases Case tractor for Deerfield road farm
George Gregg, a local farmer, buys the Case farm tractor to work his Deerfield road farm. The machine will pull two 1d inch gang plows and perform other tasks. Seyler and Moyer serve as agents for the sale.
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George Gregg
Deerfield Road
Seyler
Moyer O
Farm needs and labor in Clermont county outlined
The Ohio Branch Council of National Defense asks farmers to return pink sheets to assess labor surplus and support distribution. Employment duties are handled by H. B. Tuttler at Cincinnati City Hall. The notice stresses only vetted workers will be sent, calls attention to seed shortages for corn, potatoes, soybeans, sorghum, and navy beans, and urges sharing seed surplus with the Food Commissioner. It notes navy bean seeds from Geo Swanson of Loveland and small sorghum seed availability, plus local farm projects like a wild garlic spray demonstration and the Sunshine Workers Home Making Club in Mt. Carmel. County Agricultural Agent reports pig growing clubs forming for the county fair.
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Amelia
Courier
Cincinnati
Grange
Macbeth Iliff
Clermont County
Ohio
Council of National Defense
H. B. Tuttler
City Hall
Cincincinnati
Defense Council of Ohio
Geo. Swanson
Loveland
Columbus
England
Sunshine Workers
Mt. Carmel
Daisy Nash
Gertrude Moore
Annabel Pohl Weds Lieut Hugh Haynes at Home Ceremony
former clermonter announces the marriage of Annabel Pohl to Lieut JG Hugh Scott Haynes of the NNW. The ceremony at 8785 Herman Street was performed by Rev W B Smeade. The couple will reside in San Diego.
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Anthony Pohl
Annabel Pohl
J. G
Hugh Scott Haynes
Herman St
W. B. Smeade
San Diego
Beulah
Haynes
Food for the Nation: urging more home food production
The article urges widespread land use for potatoes corn and beans amid seed shortages calling for state seed purchases and distribution. It notes increased cultivation around Batavia and the Kline Heights Subdivision renting unsold lots for gardens and recommends tobacco reduction in favor of corn and potatoes. It also advises storing food for winter.
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Batavia
Kline Heights Subdivision Company
Railroad strike over union leadership sparks service disruption
Motormen and conductors of the C. G. and P. Railroad walk off after the discharge of Lanny Vail, elected union president. Strikers demand reinstatement before returning to duty, citing toll on commuters and shippers, with milk produce and mail services affected along Amelia to Highland Park.
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Lanny Vail
Mr. Vail
Amelia Up
Highland Park
Township Food Commissioners Named in Clermont County
Farmers in Clermont county rally to boost wartime food supply with a 25 percent rise in corn planting. Township commissioners listed include Clyde C. Cox Stonelick Dr W E Leever Wayne G M Roudebush Goshen J S Rounds Batavia J H Dawson Williamsburg Arthur Ruffner Union John Kincaid Tate C C Bambach Franklin Charles Ross Monroe Frank Nichols Pierce Harvey Perin Ohio George Borders Washington A F Kayser with no salary. They will distribute employment blanks to help farmers and laborers.
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Clermont County
Miami Township
Clyde C. Cox
Stonelick
W. E. Leever
Wayne
G. M. Roudebush
Goshen
B. Meyers
Jackson
Rounds
Batavia
J. H. Dawson
Williamsburg
Arthur Ruffner
Union
John Kincaid
Tate
C. C. Bambach
Franklin
Charles Ross
Monroe
Frank Nichols
Pierce
Harvey Perin
Ohio
George Borders
Washington
A. F. Kayser
Seed Advice vs Seed Price Reflected in State Messages
State authorities requested agricultural guidance, but many responses emphasized seed rather than advice. With seed prices high, supplying seed shows potential for fair returns, making seed delivery a practical option for farmers seeking value.
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Mt, Sre
Mella
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Costa, T
Braze Stiles
Batavia Schools
Owensville
the Presbytery OF
D. R. VanAtta
Hamilton County
T. Castlen
New Richmond
Mr. C
Clermonter
America
Dr. Thomas
Township Food Commissioners
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