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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1931
Page
8
Clermont Courier reports in town items from Batavia, Williamsburg, Seaman and Owensville. Residents visit kin in Maril ton W Va and attending gatherings at Owensville fair ground. Local sales, farm goods, school updates, and upcoming club meetings noted with names and places.
Drought boosted soil nitrogen and plant food retention leading to a record wheat harvest this year. High available nutrients cut fertilizer costs and improve next year clover stands, with 200 pounds or more of 2-12-6 or equivalents suggested for upland and lowland fields. Batavia Theater listings and a note on the Waverley author reveal broader local items.
Nutrition specialists at Ohio State University describe fruit butters as cooked pulp with sugar until spreadable. Peach butter involves peeling and cooking with minimal water, rubbing through a sieve, then adding sugar and stirring. pear butter follows similar steps without peeling pears, with lemon juice optional for tart flavor.
The State Civil Service Commission of Ohio announces exams on September 23 and 24 for twelve positions. Openings include Executive Secretary for the Ohio Commission for the Blind, Accountant for the Tax Commission, clerks, investigators, social worker, shovel operator, stenographers, and trades at Mansfield Reformatory and Ohio State University. Applications receive the commission bulletin by mail for full details.
Production of Chevrolet cars and trucks totaled 54 958 units in August, the fourth straight month of year over year gains. For the first eight months of 1931 output reached 643 410 vehicles with about 50 985 for the domestic market. Knudsen cited stronger United States retail buying power and noted 33 000 employees on the payroll. Production will continue through September.
About 33,000 of Ohio's 42,000 4-H club members will take part in county fair activities as the season ends in October. The program spans over 3,000 clubs with youths engaging in judging contests exhibits demonstrations and a wide range of projects from agricultural engineering and beef cattle to clothing foods and poultry. Clothing projects lead with an enrollment of 18,731, focusing on making useful articles and seasonal wear.
The article notes canaries typically live 12 to 15 years with some reaching 18. One record cites a canary living at least 34 years. Aging includes irregular molts and impaired eyesight. Unpaired canaries reportedly outlive breeders, and females tend to have shorter lifespans.
A board resolution advocates a lasting conservation program that treats farmers as partners in game production. It cites farmers as protectors of habitat and providers of shelter and food, and calls for financial rewards and farmer cooperation under the Division of Conservation and the Department of Agriculture.
The Stonelick Township Farm Bureau holds its annual achievement meeting Friday September 25 at 8 00 PM in the Owensville School Auditorium. County Agent Wilson will award certificates and prizes for the past year and a motion picture will be shown. W J Burdsall invites all community members to attend and celebrate 4H projects by local boys and girls.
Seed new lawns now after rains and prepare soil for fall seeding. Use Kentucky blue grass with clover or Chewings rescue as base mixes. defer clover until spring. Fertilize with a high grade mix before sowing and rake to cover seeds. If crabgrass is heavy, reseed in spring and remove dead plants now to prevent seed spread.
Short notes describe how cigar burning ties to tobacco fertilizer, with farm institute meetings across Ohio. An Ohio Tur key Tour on September 18 will visit five turkey farms from Ohio State University at 8 30 am. University radio WEAO airs agricultural talks Mondays 7 30 to 9. The university reports 98 swine herds in its pork project and 560 4 H members seeking ton litter club membership.
The Churches note Sunday school at 9 30 led by Walter Bauer junior church at 10 15 overseen by Mrs Ed Ross and morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon on the foundation of our faith. Christian Endeavor at 7 15 and evening worship at 8 00 with The Advance Signal. Mid week service at Web 8 p m Do-without it Week Sept 20. Public invited. Batavia Presbyterian Church led by Samuel Huecker offers Sept 20 services including Sunday school 9 30 and sermon The Man Who Changed His Attitude at 10 46. Cordial invitation to all. Monterey Presbyterian Church also invites public worship Sunday Sept 20 at 8 p m with welcome to all.
Mr. T. H. Parks of Ohio State University warns farmers in Clermont County to delay wheat seeding until after October 1 due to an average 10 percent insect infestation this year. The advisory aims to prevent losses from the pest.
Shop opens with a Dollar Sale event inviting customers to come in and see what bargains await on Saturday September 19 1931 at local stores offering low price items across the aisles.
Trade advertisement notes a modern 5 room house for sale with hot and cold water, adequate storage, large yard, and proximity to main road. Includes references to banks and an auction-like listing, with emphasis on location and features.
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