Local Clermont notices mix war talk and social news
Cler mont Courier reports on Batavia residents including Lakemire at Afton and Josephs returning from Washington, plus meetings of county clubs, a June 12 federation event in Milford, a Bethel wedding, soldier updates from Gettysburg to Camp Sherman, and a Batavia Children’s Carnival proceeds for the War Chest.
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Clermont County Federation of Woman’s Clubs
Milford
Methodist Sunday School of
Batavia
Court House
War Chest Fund
Anna Virginia Speidel
Gertrude Wilson
Pearl Murphy
Gertrude Burnett
Gracie Diets
Funeral for Amelia M. E. Church pastor Timmons
Reverend Timmons, pastor of Amelia M. E. church, died after a stroke that left him paralyzed. Funeral services were held from the church, burial at Green Lawn cemetery, with services at 10:30 Tuesday morning.
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Timmons
Amelia M. E. Church
Green Lawn Cemetery
Poor Stand Of Corn Causes Farm Loss In County
Farmers across the county report a very poor stand of corn with sprouted plants lacking strength to push through the soil. Seed corn was not properly sorted, leading to losses and higher costs. A short crop is feared and fields may need replanting to other crops.
Weathered fields halt farm work after heavy rains
The heavy rains last Wednesday left farmers unable to work for the rest of the week as fields stayed too wet. much corn was damaged.
Popularity Contest At Williamsburg Opera House
B W Cresswell manager of the Williamsburg Opera House runs a popularity contest from May 30 to July 4. Prizes include a $10 solid gold lavallier with a diamond for the lady with the most votes. Ballots are distributed at shows allowing one vote per attendance.
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B. W. Cresswell
Williamsburg Opera House
Liberty Loan Bonds Third Issue Ready for Delivery
The Liberty Loan Bonds of the third issue are now ready for delivery. Bank employees urge purchasers to call with receipts to obtain their bonds. Notices have been sent.
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Liberty Loan
Batavia High School Seniors Hold Friday Reception
The senior class was hosted in the school auditorium last Friday with decorations in class colors, fine music, and a joyful mood. Teachers and the school board attended. Light refreshments were served. Commencement is set for next Friday evening to conclude the festivities.
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Batavia High School
Play Repeats At Town Hall Earns 60 Dollars
The play Claim Allowed was repeated at the town hall last Thursday night to good reception with receipts around $60. The young cast performed well in their roles, marking their third appearance.
Red Cross Dance At Armory Draws Wide Attendance
A Red Cross fundraiser at the armory last Wednesday night drew attendees from surrounding towns. Receipts reached $80 as the dance club pledged $250 to Red Cross funds through summer events. The community enjoyed a fine evening with lively music and good times.
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Red Cross
Armory
Seed corn failure prompts crop substitution guidance
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station reports widespread seed corn failure. Farmers should abandon corn ground and divide it among substitutes such as potatoes and field beans, soybeans, sorghum, millet, or buckwheat. Plant windows extend through June or July for options, providing viable yields where corn fails.
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Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Men to Register in Clermont County June 5 1918
Notice to all men aged 21 since June 5 1917 and before June 6 1918 to register June 5 1918 between 7 am and 9 pm. Registration occurs at a single location in Clermont County the Armory Batavia.
Alabama Visitors Share Decoration Day Visit
Mrs. Lida Sellers Britton and two children from Alabama visit friends and stay for Decoration day. Guests of Will Wolf and family they enjoy time with Chas Rapp and wife of Twin Bridges who were also their Sunday guests.
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Lida Sellers Britton
Alabama
Will Wolf
Chas, Rapp
Twin Bridges
Kirgan Preserve Factory Readies Summer Strawberries
The Kirgan Preserve Factory west of Amelia announces summer work with strawberries first to be canned. promoter David Kirgan says a car and a half of sugar is on hand and the Government will supply. 2,000 feet of floor space added and a frost proof structure erected for next winter. The largest kettle used is five gallons and all white porcelain. An inspection is interesting to visitors, and the enterprise is described as profitable.
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Kirgan
Amelia
Pike
David Kirgan
Sugar Distribution Plan Exempts Household Canners
The Food Administration announces a sugar scheme exempting households from the new plan for manufacturers. Housewives must sign certificates detailing prior purchases and yearly needs for preserving and canning. Retailers submit certificates twice monthly. home canners selling preserves are not considered manufacturers.
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Food Administration
Fletcher's Astor Church Services and Programs
The notice lists church activities for Fletcher's Astor M E church and Presbyterian notes. Services include morning and evening sermons, Sunday school at 9 15, Epworth League and Christian Endeavor events, prayer meetings, and weekly union prayer meetings with subjects such as The Essentials and the Place of the Christian Covenant and The Great Magnet.
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M.E. Church
R. B. Wilson
Epworth League
M. Presbyterian Church
Slow progress in pig and poultry project across county
J C Spence, emergency county club leader, reports slow progress in pig and poultry production as boys show limited interest while girls excel in baking and canning. Spence makes weekly county trips and aims to spark results, noting strawberries as the first canning crop.
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J. C. Spence
London Match Manufacturer Produces Nearly a Billion Boxes
A single London manufacturer churns out almost one thousand million boxes of matches annually, highlighting the scale of British match production and industrial capacity.
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London
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