Three Clermont Schools Close Over Influenza Epidemic
Three schools in Clermont County shut for a week due to flu and scarlet fever. Batavia district reports 180 pupils absent with two teachers ill. Mt. Carmel Glen Este sees 50 percent absence. Pt Isabel closes after scarlet fever cases. Health board says cases mild with no other fever outbreaks.
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Clermont County
Batavia
E. C. Parrott
Mt. Carmel-Glen Este
Pt. Isabel
County Board of Health
Felicity Man Targeted in Prankster Gun Attack
Wade Garrison, Felicity resident and suspected farmer, reports a shotgun blast damaged his car in the Skiffsville area east of Felicity. He fired upon around 10:30 p m Saturday but escaped injury. Police Chief and Clermont County deputy sheriff Elza Flora investigate as no motive or shell fragment clues found.
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Felicity
Wade
Garrison
Eer Ink
Clermont County
Elza Flora
Batavia Girl Announces Truth To Local Soldier
Ruth V. Ungenthuem hosted a four o'clock tea Thursday for Miss Faye Pringle whose engagement to Pvt. James Nobis was announced recently. Miss Pringle works in the Carroll Jamieson Machine Tool Co office.
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Ruth V. Ungenthuem
Faye Pringle
Pvt
James Nobis
Miss Pringle
Carroll Jamieson Machine Tool Co
Route surveyed for Hamilton to Cincinnati railroad
A railroad route with a 22 mile distance and low grade has been surveyed from Hamilton to Cincinnati. The Cincinnati press confidently speaks of the certainty of construction, reflecting widespread optimism in the project.
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Hamilton
Cincinnati
Dancing school planned by town youths for winter
A group of young people in town plan to start a dancing school this winter. Yemee Ta offers accommodations for the pastime and a splendid orchestra will furnish music for the dancers.
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Yemiee Ta
Power plant under construction for new government dock dam
Twenty five years past, on November 24 1920, a power plant for the new government dock and dam at New was under construction. The plant would supply light for the dam as part of the project. Daily Thought features a Plato quote about living so as to defy rumor.
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New
Christmas Seal Campaign Starts in Clermont County
The Clermont County Tuberculosis and Health Association began its Christmas Seal drive on November 19. More than 7,500 stamps were distributed with two dollars returned to the fund for preventive and educational work in Clermont County. Children receive small red cross contributions, and testing services are offered via an Xray machine for tuberculin tests at nominal cost.
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Clermont County
Clermont
Og Ant Yehe School
Sideeh
Courtty
U S Maritime Service Opens Enlistment To 16 Year Olds
Ensign Ralph Cramer announced a major change in age and physical requirements for U S Maritime Service enrollments. Now eligible are males aged sixteen to seventeen, at least 64 inches tall and 130 pounds, with honorably discharged veterans given first preference.
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United States Maritime Service
Ralph Cramer
Reginora
Maritime Service
Ensign Cramer
VFW entertains veterans and families at Armory
The VFW post held a dinner and a musical program for veterans and families at the Armory last Thursday night. Over twenty new members were welcomed into the post during the meeting.
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Clee
VFW
Armory
Bankers Association Studies GI Loans at Milford Meeting
Clermont County Bankers Association met at Milcroft Inn Milford on November 14 at the request of president Lucien Dawson to discuss Government GI loans. Speaker was Frank Morrison of the Cincinnati Clearing House in charge of Veterans Advisory Service.
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Clermont County Bankers’ Association
Milcroft Inn
Milford
Lucien Dawson
Frank Morrison
Cincinnati Clearing House
Veterans’ Advisory Service
Record Crowd Expected at Jr Women’s Victory Dance
The ticket sale committee reports a record crowd to attend the Junior Women's Club Victory Dance at the Atavia Armory next Saturday night November 24. Music by the Nichols orchestra. Dancing from 10 to 2.
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aBtavia Armory
Nichols Orchestra
Fourteen Clermont County registrants inducted into armed forces
The Clermont County draft boards Nos. 1 and 2 inducted fourteen registrants on November 14. Names include Arthur Ridge, Loveland. Howard F. Wolf, Wilmington. Harry Walter Ahlstron, Batavia Route 2. Marlin Jordan, Batavia Route 3. Frank Albert Raper, New Richmond Route 1. George Watters Behymer Jr., Amelia Route 1. Richard Howard Binkley, Batavia Route 2. Anthony Ninichuck, Bethel Route 2. James Richard Ilhardt, New Richmond Route 1. Carl Denton Parish, Batavia Route 4. Charles Wilbert Baker, Felicity. Robert McKee, Felicity. Ray Marksberry Jr., Moscow Route 1.
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Clermont County
Ridge
Arthur He
Vance
Loveland
Howard. F
Wolf
Wilmington
Pat Harry
Walter Ahlstron
Batavia
Marine Coco Marlin Jordan
Frank ‘Albert Raper
New Richmond
George Watters’ Behymer, Jr
Amelia
Richard Howard Binkley
Anthony Ninichuck
Bethel
James Richard Ilhardt
Carl Denton Parish
Charles Wilbert Baker
Felicity
Robert McKee
Ray Marksberry, Jr
Moscow
55 000 Members Goal Of 46 Farm Bureau Drive
Ohio Farm Bureau announces a 55 000 member goal for 1946 led by director Harry W. Culbreth. He says teamwork is essential to preserve wartime gains and postwar prosperity under the slogan Teamwork Wins. Belmont County challenges to sign up 1000 members first in Ohio.
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Farm Bureau
Harry W. Culbreth
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureauu
Culbreth
Belmont County
Ohio
Specialists Give Winter Produce Storage Hints
Farm Bureau Cooperative specialists advise on winter storage for fruits and vegetables. They warn dry air robs moisture, while sprouting signals warmth, moisture and poor ventilation. Ideal conditions: 34 to 38 degrees with 75 to 80 percent humidity for lasting quality.
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Farm Bureau Cooperative,’ Association
Columbus
Suit Fites Against Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co
Carl Potter and Meredith Burns of New Richmond file a Common Pleas Court suit alleging that an easement granted nearly 20 years ago to Southwestern Ohio Power Co. and later used by Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co. violated New Richmond’s franchise restriction. They seek abandonment of the easement and establishment of their claim as heirs to John Finley’s property in Clermont County.
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Common Pleas
Carl Potter
Meredith Burns
New Richmond
Southwestern Ohio Power Co
Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co
John Finley
Clermont County
Navy Discharges Veteran Gunner’s Mate from Batavia
William K. Cowan 23 of Batavia is discharged after 36 months in the U S Navy. He served 141 months aboard an LEI and took part in Normandy and Southern France landings earning ribbons with two battle stars. He is married to Claudia Marksberry. Carl L Lang MM2-c of Batavia is among 1400 high point veterans returning aboard the USS Texas as part of the Magic Carpet fleet. Ralph E Ogden 30 of Bethel assigned to the USS Princeton training at Newport News before commissioning.
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William K. Cowan
USNR
Batavia
U. S. Naval Amphibious Base
Little Creek
U. S.navy
Normandy
France
Cowan
Claudia Marksberry
Carl L. Lang
Gladys N. Lang
Lang
U.S. S. Texas
Texas
Navy
Pearl Harbor
San Franches
Ralph E. Ogden
Oat H. Ogden
Bethel
Miamiville
Princeton
Naval Training Station
Newport
R, I
Grange to Host Get-Together in Batavia Saturday
Batavia Grange will host a Victory Get-Together at Batavia U B Church at 7 p m with Walter Bluck Clinton County agricultural agent as guest speaker. Roy Battles of WLW serves as general chairman. A potluck supper precedes the program with attendees bringing their own dishes.
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Batavia U. B
Walter Bluck
Clinton County
Mel Bluck
Roy
WLW
Clermont
Potluck
Farm Bureau reaffirms stand on conservation
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation delegates at the 27th annual meeting in Columbus November 14 and 15 call for a complete reorganization of conservation administration. They urge a single nonpartisan agency led by agricultural producers, a legislature driven policy, and broad use of natural resources for public benefit. The plan envisions divisions for Water Soils Forestry Parks Mines Geology Wildlife and related legislation.
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Ohio
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Columbus
Perry L. Green
Green
Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau News
Kellum Will Contested by Nephew in Probate Suit
Raymond Swope of Cincinnati contests the will of his aunt Elizabeth A. Kellum in Clermont County Court of Common Pleas claiming invalidity. The aunt died last May leaving about 15000 dollars in stocks and securities. nephews Eugene Kellum and Myrtle Wedding are legatees, as are two grand-nephews Harry and Raymond Hannah who were not named.
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Elizabeth A. Kellum
Clermont County
Cincinnati
Raymond Swope
Brentwood Ave
Court of Common Pleas
Hunting Season Opens in Ohio for Birds and Rabbits
Ohio opened its bird and rabbit hunting season at 11 a.m. on November 16 with mixed bag reports. Officials cite dense cover from heavy spring and summer rains as a factor, urging hunters to protect the hen pheasant to boost next year’s brood stock. The pheasant season runs to December 1, while the rabbit season stays open until January 12.
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Ohio
Ohio Division of Conservation
Homer Remley Has Three Sons Returning Home
Clearmont County Commissioner Homer Remley announced that his sons Tom and Joe will reach San Francisco from the Pacific theater within two weeks to receive honorable discharges. Charles arrived home last week after serving in the European theater. David, a chief petty officer in the submarine corps, was recently decorated in Washington for 11 years of service and plans to stay in the Navy.
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Homer Remley
Clearmont County
Tom
Joe
San Francisco
Seabees
Charles
David
Submarine Corps
Washington
Hoover Launches Clothing Drive for Europe Relief
Former President Herbert Hoover urged Americans to donate serviceable used clothing for overseas relief via the Victory Clothing Collection, January 7 to 31. He cited Europe’s war shortages and said UNRRA leads the nationwide effort with Henry J. Kaiser as national chairman and many civic leaders joining the committee.
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Herbert Hoover
Europe
Victory
Hoover
UNRRA
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
Henry J. Kaiser
United National —_ Collec- Sas Sys
American _ life
Col Barbeau Home After Three Years In Service
Lt. Col. Byron Barbeau of Batavia has been relieved from active duty at Indiantown Gap and is now at home. He served with the 1101st Engineers Combat Group earning four battle stars and several medals for service in the Canal Zone England France Germany and Austria. He holds CE and BS degrees from the University of Cincinnati and worked as a civil engineer before joining the Army.
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Byron Barbeau
Batavia
Indiantown Gap
1101St Engineers Combat Group
3Rd
7Th
Rhine
Danube
45Th Infantry
Canal Zone
England
France
Germany
Austria
Col
Barbeau
University of Cincinnati
Delta Kappa Gamma Alpha Chi Chapter Meets at Hillsboro
Educational Society holds November meeting in Hillsboro with Clermont County members. Two new initiates Mrs. Virginia Mattox of Amelia and Mrs. Claribel Neu of Georgetown welcomed at Episcopal Church chapel luncheon while Dr. F. R. superintendent emeritus speaks on his seven hundred fifty thousand miles of world travels.
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Clermont County
Alpha Chi Chapter
Delta Kappa Gamma
Hillsboro
Virginia Mattox
Amelia
Claribel Neu
Georgetown
Episcopal Church
Wihe
F. R
Mt. Carmel Glen Este Show Postponed
The Mt. Carmel Glen Este radio show, set for next Saturday night at the Mt. Carmel Glen Este school, has been postponed due to the flu epidemic that has closed schools this past week.
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Mt. Carmel-Glen Este
Batavia Eastern Star Plans Special Meeting on Nov 26
A Batavia Eastern Star chapter announces a special meeting next Monday night November 26. Initiations may be performed during the session and a luncheon will follow.
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Batavia Eastern Star
Batavia Victory Bond Drive Tops District Quota
Batavia district exceeded its Victory Bond quota by almost 5000 dollars with a target of 11000 dollars. Reports from several bond buyers continue as totals are tallied and expected to approach 120000 dollars.
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Batavia
Auction Sale Calendar Listings in Ohio and Kentucky
A jumble of auction notices lists sellers and dates across Ohio and Kentucky. Entries name Joe Davidson in Dodsonville, Joe Fisher in Center ville, John Simpson near Crosstown Clermont County, Frank Mathus near Williamsburg Trout farm, Stoddard Bros in Olive Branch Batavia Route 74, Keey and Kelsey Maple Grove east of Owenside, and others with November and December sale dates and locations along state routes.
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Joe Davidson
Dodsonville
Ohio
Joe Fisher
Centerville
John Simpson
Crosstown
Clermont County Merchandise Exchange
Frank, Mathus
Williamsburg
Stoddard Bros
Olive Branch
Batavia
Keey & Kelsey
Maple Grove
Owenside
Filles Noutheast
Williamsburghid
Lee
Jones
Midway
Betwee Bethel
Hamersville
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Carranraannaaaa
Clermont CO
U. S. Maritime Service
Bankers’ Ass'n
Cincinnati Gas & Elc CO
Soldier News
Grange
Kellum
Col. Barbeau
Educational Society
Mt. Carmel
Glen Este
Eastern Star Meeting
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