Clermont Wins Big in Second War Loan Drive Honors
Clermont county earns a Quota Flag and an Honor Pennant from the U S Treasury Victory Fund Committee for surpassing its 150 percent quota in the Second War Loan Drive. Milford banker F C Hartsock chaired the local campaign and plans call for flag and pennant ceremonies on Decoration Day in Clermont County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
U. S. Treasury
Victory Fund
Clermont
F. C. Hartsock
Milford
Hartsock
Milford National Bank
Treasury Committee
Main Street
Harold D. Nichols
Batavia
M. J. Flem
Fourth District
Victory Tree
Fermont
Fitzpatrick Family to Attend Naval Academy Graduation
Dr J C Fitzpatrick and wife of Amelia will leave June 4 for Annapolis Maryland to attend graduation exercises at the U S Naval Academy Their son Wayne Fitzpatrick is a member of the class and will receive his Ensign commission in the U S Navy at that time They will return to Amelia on June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Fitzpatrick
Amelia
Annapolis
U. S. Naval Academy
Wayne Fitzpatrick
U. S. Navy
Fitzpatrick
Clermont Farmers Face Urgent Planting Push Under Wet Spring
Clermont County farmers race to plant 35 000 acres of corn and 13 000 acres of soybeans after persistent rains since May. County Agent Roy Battles says many fields remain unbroken on flat ground and only full farmer cooperation can finish by fall frosts. Emergency labor chief J A Ashton urges tractors to work daylight to dark and neighbors to pool power, with horse teams backing up where needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Roy Battles
Clermont
J. A. Ashton
Ashton
Gas Tax Decline Hits County Highway Budget Projections
With gas consumption dropping in early 1943, Ohio counties face cuts totaling about 23 to 25 million dollars for street and highway work. Clermont County stands to lose roughly 21 500 from its 125 000 working fund as engineers reassess miles of damaged roads, bridges, and construction needs. Traffic counts show statewide declines of 27 to 35 percent for January through March, while average passengers per car rise to 2.13 from 1.93.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aia
Wl Io
Clermont County
Carl Rush
H. G. Sours
Sours
Woman of Month honors in Clermont county War Bond drive
Mary Marriott was named Man of the Month for April by the county War Bond committee for outstanding work in Clermont county's War Bond campaign. The honor was announced at State War Bond headquarters in Cleveland and includes a special Minute Man citation from Standard Oil of Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Marriott
Clermont County
Cleveland
Miss Marriott
Standard Oil Company of Ohio
Locust posts offered for subscription credit notice
A subscriber offers to pay for a year by sending folding money and a want ad for locust posts. He asks the paper to credit his subscription for one year and to mail 100 locust posts back after receiving his name and address by card.
Rationing Calendar Summary of Stamp and Coupon End Dates
Sugar Stamp 12 for 5 pounds through May 31. Stamp 13 for 5 pounds June 1 to August 15. Coffee Stamp 25 for 1 pound through May 30. Processed Foods Blue stamps G H J valid through June 7, one week extension. Meats Fats Red stamps 5 F G H J through May 31. Shoes Stamp 17 for one pair through June 15. Tires second inspection due. A book by Sept 30, B by June 30, C by May 31. commercial every 5,000 miles or 60 days whichever first. Fuel Oil Coupon 5 for 10 gallons valid through Sept 30. Office hours 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Board office closed to public Wednesday afternoon. Batavia phone number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
TEST DIM-QU SET FOR FRIDAY
A practice warning drill will occur in Batavia Ohio on Friday May 28 between 9 30 and 10 30 p m The test introduces two alarm signals fire siren and church bells then a silent period with lights off and reduced traffic The second signal triggers street light blackout and off street lights The drill aligns with statewide blackout plans for the district and state
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Ohio
Velma Bauman Weds Emil Retzler in Mt Washington Ceremony
Miss Velma Bauman married Emil Retzler at Mt Washington Presbyterian Church on May 22. Rev Milo Bevan officiated as pink and pale blue colors complemented the ceremony attended by groom and bride cousins and a post ceremony dinner at the groom’s aunt and uncle’s home in Price Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Bauman
Emil Retzler
Mt. Washington Presbyterian Church
Milo Bevan
Margaret
Rose Marie Retzler
Ralph Bartels
Hamilton
Herbert Bauman
Westchester
John Retzler
Price Hill
Board 2 Moves to Courier Building
Local Draft Board 2 will relocate from the Batavia Armory in Batavia Ohio to the Courier Building on Market Street opposite the Court House on June 1 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draft Board 2
Batavia
Ohio
Courier Building
Market St
Court House
Help Needed as Board Calls for Sugar Canning Volunteers
The Board expects 8000 sugar canning applications and 8000 books to mail within 30 days. Volunteer help is essential as paid staff cannot be secured and ration issuance may slip if the public does not assist. Mrs. Kate D. Buerkle oversees volunteers and invites interested people to contact her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Kate D. Buerkle
Batavia High School Holds Sixty-Second Commencement
The sixty second Batavia High School commencement was held in the auditorium on May 24. President Robert Dorsey presented diplomas to 28 graduates as many prepare for college military service or positions. Notables include Navy officer training for Carroll Anstaett and Tom Jenike and Miami University entries for Sammie Didday Muriel Erion and Lola Jacobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia High School
Robert Dorsey
Board of Education
Carroll Anstaett
Tom Jenike
U.S. Navy
Sammie Didday
Muriel Erion
Lola Jacobs
Miami University
Harold D. Nichols
American Legion
The
Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Ruth Calahan
Joseph Calahan
Summerside
William Jenike
Batavia
Earl Erion
J. W. MacDonald
A. H. Upham
D. G. Jamieson
Ruth Alice Calahan
Hudson
Walter Eisnan
Howard Lewis
Wilma Lewis
American Legion and Auxiliary
Batavia High
Newtown Youth Named Top Kick In Air Force
Robert E. Jameson of Newtown Ohio becomes one of the Air Corps youngest first sergeants at a squadron in British Guiana jungle base. A 1922 birth and Terrace Park high school graduate, he rose from mechanic to mess sergeant to lead a six state area of patrol missions for the Antilles Air Task Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AATF
Puerto Rico
Antilles
British Guiana
Robert E. Jameson
Newtown
Ohio
Sgt. Jameson
Air Corps
C. E. Jameson
Main Street
Terrace Park High School
Army
Chanute Field
Ill
Antilles Air Task Force
Texas
Cuba
Surinam
Soldier Column correction for John Pete Bayer
Erroneous last week claimed John Pete Bayer was Mrs Eliza beth Bayer’s husband. The correct line states John is the son of Frank and Elizabeth Bayer Route 4 Batavia and has been promoted to Gunner's Mate 3c. We salute you John and wish you all best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pete Bayer
Elizabeth Bayer
Frank
Route 4
Batavia
John
Scout Executive to Speak at Owensville High Graduation
Owensville High School will hold graduation in the school auditorium Friday May 28 at 9 00 p m. Arthur E Roberts Scout Executive for the Cincinnati Area Boy Scouts of America will deliver the address on Youth in Crisis. He has WWII exposure in Germany and Czecho Slovakia and observed German youth philosophy. As son of immigrants and coal miners he values democracy and tolerance, offering a message for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensville High School
Owensville School
Arthur E. Roberts
Cincinnati
Boy Scouts of America
Hamilton
Clermont
Brown
Germany
Czecho-Slovakia
Berlin
Prague
America
Ration Book III Applications Open in Clermont County
Clermont County citizens are urged to obtain and submit War Ration Book III applications between June 1 and June 10 1943. Prospective applicants must have a responsible household member handle the form, include all names and addresses, sign, affix a 3 cent stamp, and mail between June 1 and 10. Books replace Book I and cover sugar coffee shoes and some items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Columbus
Clermont County Ration Board
Home Canning Form Clarifies Per Person Limits
A mimeographed home canning form mailed to neighborhood visitors misprinted a line reading 3 Ibs. inlets 38 and should state 10 Ibs. per person. The corrected line amends recommended yield per person for food preservation guidance.
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Viers
War Ration Book I Stamps for Canning Now 5 Lb Each
The maximum grant on an application is 15 pounds per person. Stamps on War Ration Book I will be good for 5 pounds each for canning. Your War Ration Books I must accompany the application. They will be returned promptly. Mail the application to save time.
Report by county primary distributors due June 1 1943
Farmers who sell direct to consumers and small slaugh terers must file Form R-1609 for May. Mail two copies to the Board June 1 1943, one to the Board and one for distributor records. Report all stamps or checks sent to the Board on that form. In future, mail no stamps or checks during the month. send collected stamps or a month end check with the report. Ensure monthly reports henceforth. If forms are missing, write the Board to receive them.
Time Changed for Memorial Service in Batavia
Memorial Day services in Batavia will be advanced one hour with a noon parade from the Armory on Sunday May 30. The program lasts about 45 minutes and ends before churchgoers can attend. Rev. Charles Williams of Batavia Presbyterian Church will give the Memorial address. Flag raising occurs at the new cemetery pole, then at 1:00 pm the Legion proceeds to Stonelick Owensville and Amelia districts for further services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Armory
Charles Williams
Batavia Presbyterian Church
Legion
Stonelick
Owensville
Amelia
Leonard Anstaett Dies in Owensville
Leonard G. Anstaett died at his Owensville home on Saturday May 22 after a life as a farmer. Survived by wife the late Mary Bulow Anstaett and children Esther Estella Clyde Clarence Herbert and Mrs E J Snider, plus four brothers Edward Jacob Charles and Albert and two sisters Mrs Carrie Schultz and Mrs Lydia Hoffman. Funeral services were held at 3 30 Tuesday from the United Brothern church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard G. Anstaett
Mary Bulow Anstaett
Esther
Estella
Clyde
Clarence
Herbert
Edith
E. J. Snider
Owensville
Anstaett
Deerfield Pike
Edward
Jacob
Charles
Albert
Carrie Schultz
Lydia Hoffman
United Brothern Church
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Pennant
Clermont Farmer
Fort Wood
Pvts
Richard C. Jamieson
Ft. Leonard Wood
Misouri
Mary O’hara
Roddy eteTvateee
Rita Johnson
Happyhour Theatre
Williameburg
Air Force
Leonard Anstaett
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