Forty-Nine Clermont Men Drafted in October
Clermont county inducted forty-nine young men in October split 18 from Selective Service Board No 1 and 31 from Board No 2. Navy led with half, 15 in the Army, the rest in Marine Corps and Coast Guard.Inductees hailed from Loveland Miamiville Milford Batavia Amelia New Richmond Bethel Williamsburg Moscow and other townships with several named individuals assigned to specific services.
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Clermont County
Armed Forces
Selective Service Board No. 1
Board No. 2
Navy
Army
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Loveland
Miamiville
Milford
Miami
Union
Stonelick
Joseph Teall Nelson
Navy Sea Bees
Fred P. Campbell
Kenneth L. Duteil
Montie D. Cornwell
Carl V. Stock
John F. Newell
Herman Eger
Vernon E. Kline
Clarence Patterson
Edward K. Purcell
Jerry Martin
Lawrence Conover
Wm. A. Sparke
Herman Frisby
Paul K. Bergman
George F. Anderson
Wm. Henderson
James M
S. Gardner
Leo W. Snider
Charles S. Grause
Dewey Kelch, Jr
Jesse W. Griffith
Robt. L. Brewsaugh
Bethel
Albert H. West
Carlton M. Day
Harold L. Kapler
Irvan van Winkle
Elton E. Stevens
Vernon Scarborough
Williamsburg
Nicholas L. White
Marine Corps Army
Elmer E. Grether
Moscow
Elmer J. Lawrence
Third Son Enlists in Army as Brothers Serve Overseas
Mr and Mrs Harvey Brown display a third star for their son Maynard joining the Army. Their two other sons Harold and Richard have overseas duty. Richard remains in the South Pacific while Harold recovers from injuries at a Brigham City Utah hospital from Guadalcanal combat.
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Harvey Brown
Maynard
Harold
Richard
South Pacific
Brigham City
Utah
Guadalcanal
Farm leader Battles profiles in Chesterland Ohio
Born and reared on a farm in Chesterland Ohio Richard Battles built wide farming experience and earned a 1954 degree from Ohio State University College of Agriculture. He is a member of the American Farm Bureau and the Grange, and is married with two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesterland
Ohio
Battles
College of Agriculture
Ohio State University
American Farm Bureau
the Grange
Speidel Named Head of Clermont Boy Scout Finance Drive
Russell F Speidel Clermont County attorney and member of Nichols Speidel and Nichols chosen to head the annual Boy Scouts finance drive beginning November 2. He aims to finish by Pearl Harbor Week December 7 and will coordinating with Brown County drive. Speidel has served as Field Commissioner for Cubbing the past two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell F. Speidel
Clermont County
Nichols
Speidel and Nichols
Boy Scouts of America
Speidel
Pearl Harbor
Brown County
Clermont County Announces dairy production boost plan
Edward C. Saxton announces a dairy feed program for Clermont County with two payments during Oct-Dec 1943. Eligible producers receive 35 cents per cwt for whole milk and four cents per pound for butterfat, based on October to December sales, with proof via milk statements and receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Saxton
Clermont County
Ration Book Registrations Increase in Clermont County
Registration for Book 4 closed with 31 984 issued in Clermont County, 201 more than Book 2. Loveland district excluded as residents served from Hamilton County. Twenty nine Clermont schools with 225 teachers aided. schools dismissed at 1 pm during the three registration days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Gifford
Loveland
Hamilton County
Clermont
Southwestern Ohio Teachers’ Association
Cincinnati
D A Council to Present Flags and Bibles at Marathon School
The D A Council of Williams burg will give flags and bibles for each room at Marathon school on November 15 at 2 00 pm sharp. Judge Chas White will be principal speaker and the public is invited.
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D. of A. Council of Williamsburg
Marathon School
Chas. White
Piano Pupils Present Musicale at Batavia Methodist Church
About twenty five boys and girls from Batavia performed at a piano musicale Wednesday evening in the Batavia Methodist church. Miss Bess Walker directed the program with two duets by Joan Ely and Nancy Patchell and Peggy Koegler with Nancy Kincaid. Other soloists included Colleen Murphy, Frank Murphy, Jimmie Murphy, Clara Barbara Stagg, Patsy Hopping, Rusty Speidel, Hazel Mays, Ruth Ann Smith, Norma Jean Pattison, and many more young pianists. The audience joined in God Bless America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Bess Walker
Joan Ely
Nancy Patchell
Peggy Koegler
Nancy Kincaid
Colleen
Frank
Jimmie Murphy
Clara Barbara Stagg
Franz Liszt
America
Patsy Hopping
Rusty Speidel
Hazel Mays
Ruth Ann Smith
Norma Jean Pattison
Eleanor Ankrum
Mary Katherine Binkley
Juanita
Jessie Coulter
Janet Ansteadt
Nancy Scott
Shirley Stein
Billy Parsons
Julia Shepard
Peggy Patchell
Iona Colbert
Musical Festival At United Brethren Church Dec 1
A musical festival will be given at United Brethren Church on Wednesday evening December 1 to benefit the church music department. Rev I E Jenkins directs the program using church talent with a supper in the basement before the show. No admission will be charged and supper revenue comes from free will offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethern
I. E. Jenkins
Rationing Calendar for Processed Foods and Fuels
The notice lists Blue stamps X Y Z in Book 2 valid through Nov 20 and Green stamps A B C in Book 4 through Dec 20. Brown stamps G H in Book 3 valid now with key dates in November and December, Sugar Stamp 29 in Book 4 through Jan 15 1944, and Shoes Stamp 18 in Book 1 plus No 1 airplane stamp in Book 3 valid for one pair each until further notice. Gasoline stamps line shows three gallons through Nov 94, with B and C two gallons until used. Inspections for tires set by date and vehicle type, and Fuel Oil Coupons valid through Jan 3 1944 with units listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C’s
Buy a Bomber Campaign Aims at Clermont County Club
Batavia Junior Woman's Club in Southwest District leads a drive to help fund three bombers priced at 300000 each. Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs backs the effort by urging War Bond purchases across seven districts. Club members and supporters will instruct bond gifts to credit the federation. total sales will underwrite a bomber once 300000 is reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Batavia Junior Woman's Club
Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs
Batavia Club
Woman’s Division
War Finance Committee
Dayton
Clermont
Munden
Batavia
Security Motors
McConnelsville
Morgan County
Cincinnati
Pleasant Ridge
Draft laggers placed in 1-A status under new policy
Local Board No 2 reports Col C W Goble State Director of Selective Service says delinquent registrants will be reclassified to 1-A 1-A-O or IV-E starting November 1 and ordered to report for induction or to a conscientious objectors camp. Noncompliance leads to US attorney investigation and possible trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. C. W. Goble
Selective Service
United States Attorney
Goble
Federal Bureau of Investigation
U. S. District Court
Schultz Celebrate Golden Wedding With Family And Friends
Mr and Mrs John Schultz marked their golden wedding anniversary in Clermont county with a large family dinner at the Miller home in Batavia and an afternoon reception near Owensville attended by about ninety five guests including several from Cincinnati. Their five children and ten grandchildren were present except two grandchildren now abroad and stationed in Tennessee. Gifts included flowers and greeting cards as they gratefully welcomed well wishers. Ailing neighbor William Henning is improving at his South of town home.
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Clermont County
John Schultz
Lee Miller
Batavia
Schultz
Owensville
Cincinnati
F. M. Oxley
William Henning
Nine Clermont County School Levies Approved by Voters
Clermont County voters approve nine school levies to meet rising expenses amid wartime conditions. Batavia elects Arthur C. Munden as mayor, defeating Neal B. Dennison. New Richmond ousts Lawrence Robbins for John B. Ginn. Bethel and Batavia levy renewals pass. levy funds provide $7,500 annually for Batavia schools.
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Clermont County
Miami
Batavia
Arthur C. Munden
Neal B. Dennison
New Richmond
Lawrence Robbins
John B. Ginn
Bethel
Dinner Party Honors Mrs White at Silver Barn
Mr. and Mrs. N J White of Williamsburg hosted a Silver Barn dinner party for Mrs. J H White's birthday. Guests included Lieut. James C White and Nicholas White, both Marines, with relatives from New River South Carolina and Batavia Ohio, among others.
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Silver Barn
N. J. White
Williamsburg
George W. Gregg
Batavia
L. W. White
J. H. White
Mina
Nicholas White
Lieut. White
United States Marine Corps
New River
Nickie
San Diego
Calif
Gift of a Kit Bag Delights Pacific Soldier
Pfc G A Pando writes from the South Pacific area thanking Clermont County Red Cross for a kit bag that included a book of short stories. He says the stories were in great demand aboard the boat and among troops. A U S O drive chaired by Miss Frances Reese seeks books for armed forces through November.
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Augusta Hulick
Clermont County
American Red Cross
Pfc
G. A. Pando
Pfc. Pando
South Pacific
Frances Reese
Mt. Carmel P. T. A. Hobby Show Planned
Mt. Carmel Glen Este P. T. A. will sponsor a hobby show at the school at the next meeting on Friday Nov. 19 at 8:00 p.m. Exhibits include canned goods apples flowers and plants needle work eggs corn quilts antiques dolls bread service boys pictures and a general collection. Entries must be in by Friday Nov. 19 at 5:00 p.m. The building opens Thursday afternoon and evening and all day Friday. Entry for a prize.
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Mt. Carmel Glen Este P. T. A
Three Fires Hit Geo W Triber Property In Clermont County
A Friday blaze near Glen Este destroyed three barns and contents, damaged two houses, and burned a Carrollton area farm. Fire firms from Anderson, Madeira and Newtown fought the flames amid wind and water shortages. total loss exceeds 30 thousand dollars with partial insurance. Sheriff Brooks investigated with Deputy Abbott.
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Glen Este
Clermont County
Hamilton County
de Brule
George W. Triber
Henry Sellers
G. J. Robson
George Nash
Anderson Township
Madeira
Newtown
Triber
East
Mitchell Avenue
Cincinnati
al Warford
Brooks
Batavia
Abbott
Diesel Engine Graduate Clyde Allen Boys Advanced in Navy School
Clyde Allen Boys aged 19 son of Mrs Leona Boys of Chile recently completed a Diesel Engines course at the Naval Training School within the Naval Air Technical Training Center on Navy Pier Chicago Illinois. He was promoted to Motor Machinist's Mate second class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Allen Boys
Leona Boys
Chile
Naval Training School
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Navy Pier
Chicago
Ill
Batavia Speakers Compete In Prince of Peace Declamations
Three declamation contests were held in Batavia Sunday night under the Ohio Council of Churches. Winners at each local church received bronze or silver medals, with further scholarships and cash prizes offered at district and state levels. Contestants included Rita Weinmann, Clara Barbara Stagg, John Dial, Dorothy Mauck, Julia Shepard, and Agnes McKinney with county and district contests upcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Ohio Council of Churches of
Columbus
Prince of Peace
A. B
Methodist
Taylor Chapel
I. E. Jenkins
A. C. Rainsberger
Calvest
United Brethers Church
Rita Weinmann
Clara Barbara Stagg
Louise Shinkle
Jerry Jenkins
Robert Maddox
Methodist Church
John Dial
Dorothy Mauck
Margaret Eichenlaub
Betty Pringle
Barbara Hall
Taylor Methodist Chapel
Julia Shepard
Mary Jane Zimmerman
Agnes McKinney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clermonters
Marines
Roy E. Battles
WLW
Ed Mason
BOY Scout Drive
Woman's Club
Mrs. White
Pacific
Mt. Carmel P. T. A
Geo. W. Treber Property
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