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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1944
Page
4
Published each Thursday by the Clermont Publishing Company in Batavia Ohio. Editor Harry M Tucker oversees a paper founded in 1836 with a subscription rate of 1.50 for six months.
An editorial argues the New Deal swollen federal payrolls to 3.11 million by July, with 93 000 added in three months. It blames patronage for election-year pork barrel jobs, cites rising costs to taxpayers, and critiques Roosevelt’s leadership and political tactics.
The East Hill Farm Club met October 5 at Mrs Erd’s home with twelve members present. They sang God Bless America and enjoyed lunch. Contests were won by Helen Holman and Lena Lang. The next meeting will be at Mrs Vera Buerkle’s home on November 2.
Mrs Amelia Meyers nee Halsted widow of William Meyers died Friday September 29 at age 84. She was mother to William Meyers Dayton Ohio and James B Myers Williamsburg At No 2 and sister to Miss Katherine Halsted Owensville. Funeral services conducted by Rev I N Jenkins at Moore Funeral Home Monday October 2 at 10 burial Greenberry.
Ed Hodges and a doctor discuss how words lose meaning when used glibly. They argue true tolerance starts with considering others rights in small acts, like enjoying a beer, not just in big political debates.
The Clermont County Rationing Board outlines enforcement for price violations with two categories. Unintentional violators may refund customers or settle for at least $25, while intentional but not flagrant cases may require refunds and up to triple overcharges or $50. Offices operate limited hours and applicants must attach Rationing Records and show speedometer readings.
Ohio proclaims Poetry Day for Friday October 20 to honor the state's poets. A banquet at Ft Hayes Hotel Columbus features Prof. Joseph L King of Dennison University as principal speaker. Prizes in statewide contests will be printed in a new poetry brochure by the State Department of Education.
Clarence Hening and family of Deer Park visited sister Stella Lytle and family on Sunday. G L Gibsons illness noted, wishing speedy recovery. Church yard improvements by Young People and Pastor's Assistants praised. C Foozer and family visited Batavia. Yazells at Georgetown Fair. Mrs Hunter of Florence illness reported. Fred Topie shopped in the city. Lillian Moore returned to Batavia after summer with grandparents and holds a good city position.
News analysis from Washington explains how cartels function as monopolies that gouge consumers and limit production. It cites Kilgore committee findings on foreign and domestic practices, including patent leasing, tech transfers to Germany and Japan, and specific cases like quebracho leather supply and high octane gasoline.
Briefs note speculation of a Farmers' union and elo tie up at the Quebec conference. Fala, once chasing a cat Churchill adopted, slept during Churchill's dramatic final press conference. German propaganda soundtrack in Normandy spurred mistaken troop advances, costing hundreds of lives. Dairy industry program claims nearly four hundred million tire miles saved yearly.
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