23 Sep 1942
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1942
Page
1
In Washington the focus is on manning the war effort through non-essential workers. The proposal urges clear pathways to shift non-essential draftees into war industry roles with no later appeal, removing stigma on war work and ensuring single men in government jobs are not overlooked.
Recent death notices include Clara H Armstrong wife of the late J B Armstrong and mother of Stanley Chestere Forest and Richard. Julia Mayer wife of the late Leo Mayer. Joseph Meeker Jack husband of Mary Meeker father of Cleveland Meeker. Ulysses Grant McNair husband of Alma McNair and father of John and Lawrence. Also a church class gathering announced at the Methodist Parsonage Thursday at 8 PM.
Defense training programs in Cincinnati aim to equip about 4136 workers for war production by year end. Current enrollments total 2604 with 507 women, as figures cover national defense courses and related training. Tire safety urged by officials ties speed violations to potential certificate refusals under OPA rules.
A ceremony at the Clermont Hotel last Saturday night joined William C Bishop son of Mrs W C Bishop Batavia and Ester Good Blochers Pharmacy clerk in marriage with Rev I E Jenkins officiating The event marked the hotel’s first wedding held in the living room under maple leaves and gladioli A large crowd attended including bride’s attendant Mrs Helen Blocher and groom’s attendant Mr Harry Britton Virginia Kain sang I Love You Truly
Draft Board No. 1 seeks current address for Thurman Cosgrove formerly of Perintown. He last resided in Cincinnati and has not been heard from since. Cosgrove, once employed by A. B. Burgers of Perintown, is classified as a draft evader for not returning the questionnaire.
Mt. Orab rallied to a 6 2 victory over Williamsburg in the first game of a three game set for the Clermont county league title. Mt. Orab’s Allan Boles allowed two singles while Wilkens of Williamsburg limited the visitors to four hits but a costly error sparked Mt. Orab’s decisive rally. Next Sunday the series continues on the Mt. Crab diamond with a win by Mt. Crab clinching the championship and a Williamsburg win forcing a decisive third game.
The court will issue a decision on the motion for a new trial for Cynthia Sarver, found guilty of first degree murder in Cleve Gillman's case last week. Defense counsel contends error in admitting testimony as the basis for the motion.
Two Newtonsville youths Donald Hill 14 and Cletug Turner 16 disappeared Sunday evening around 9 30 and were traced to Cumberland Tennessee Monday night after a search by the State Highway Patrol Sheriff Thomas Brooks and local officers. The boys were believed headed to Turner's grandmother's home and were located safe in Cumberland.
Local rhymsters have a chance to win cash prizes in a Dayton only contest sponsored by Chuckles Candy. Four daily prizes plus a weekly grand prize are awarded, with entry blanks included in Chuckles packages and posted details on WHIO broadcasts.
The Batavia Speedliners defeated the Fairmount Stars 6 to 4 to win the AA Knothole Championship of Greater Cincinnati at Crosley Field. Liming pitched for the winners with Liming behind the plate as the team remained undefeated through 65-team field and earned a forthcoming trophy and jackets.
Dillard E. Bird of the Cincinnati US Employment Service says Congress ended the barrier that kept Ohio workers from war plant jobs for lacking birth certificates. The new rule allows defense contractors to hire anyone with an honorable discharge or service certificate if citizenship is not clearly established. This benefits skilled workers and employers seeking experienced labor in armament and related industries.
Joseph HE DeBoard son of Mr and Mrs John DeBoard of Monterey recently enlisted in the Naval service and has been transferred to the Naval Air Station in Pensacola Florida the Annapolis of the Air Public relations office at Pensacola announced He enlisted in Cincinnati last July as an apprentice seaman and trained at Great Lakes Naval Training Station before transfer
The Red Cross urges women to enroll in Home Nursing courses across Clermont County. Six week programs teach basic care for minor illness and prevention, led by National Red Cross nurses, with no cost beyond a 60 cent textbook. Batavia class meets 2 to 4 at U B Church. waiting lists form for new sessions.
Pfc. Harold R. Seyler son of Mr and Mrs C W Seyler Bata via was promoted to corporal at the Army Air Forces Technical Training Command Airplane Mechanics school at Keesler Field Mississippi.
The federal appeal urges every resident to contribute scrap metal to aid war production. County officials report about 600 tons collected, with an estimated 1000 more available in Clermont County. The piece criticizes citizen inaction and questions the price offered for the metal.
A wartime editorial urges citizens to recycle scrap metal for the front lines. It stresses acting now, warns loafers hurt soldiers, and notes proceeds aid USO and relief charities. The piece links the drive to preventing another disaster like Bataan and labels foes with a bold tagline.
The Ohio State Council of Defense calls October 4 through 10 Fire Prevention Week urging local councils to conserve resources and reduce fire losses. Governor Bricker proclaims fire as a major enemy to production, underscoring homes and workplaces must be safeguarded to speed the war effort.
North Union Township CDC schedules a two week warden training led by Raymond R. Erion for five two hour sessions in late September and early October. Open to all Air Raid Wardens in Sections A and B, both men and women may enroll through local coordinators Harry Snell Carl Ludlow or J D Callahan. The exact start time will be announced to officials.
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