County Construction Highest Since 1960
Hamilton Butler County rural building activity reached a peak in 1966 with 1 025 permits issued totaling 9 617 150 led by Union Township 5 513 892 of the value Brackney county building and zoning administrator said Middletown area also strong Madison 696 102 Lemon 343 409 Wayne 159 468 and other townships listed with permit counts and valuations including Union 199 permits 5 513 892 total the highest since 1960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Butler County
Union Township
CC. C. Brackney
Uilding
Brackney
Middletown
Madison Township
Lemon Township
Wayne Township
Fairfield Township
Hanover Township
Liberty Township
Milford Township
Morgan Township
Oxford Township
Reily
Ross Township
St Clair Township
Blake Elected To Head Board Of Preble Shawnee
Camden Ohio Thomas Blake reelected president of the Preble Shawnee Board of Education. Wilburn Doughtery re elected as vice president and Mrs Jean Doty as clerk treasurer. Board meets the third Thursday each month at 730 PM rotating among three district communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Thomas Blake
Preble Shawnee Board
Education
Wilburn Doughtery
Jean Doty
Real Estate Activity Falls in 1966 for Hamilton County
Hamilton County real estate shows a leveling off in 1966 with 7 741 deeds filed, down 522 from the prior peak. Mortgages dropped to 5 682, cancellations total 5 028, and miscellaneous filings at 1 24. Financing statements rose to 7 835 while receipts totaled 59 893.83.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mari
Wee
Hogan
Hagan
Conference in Boro Hears United EUB Church Meeting
A meeting of the united local conference of the EUB Church was held Wednesday at the church in Springboro. The church will run a clothing drive Sunday through Jan. 22 for distribution via Church World Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springboro
United Local Conference
EUB Church
EUB
Church World Service
Germantown Team Teaches Humanities As A Bridge Program
In Germantown an eight week humanities course for eighth graders unfolds as a team effort led by Principal Robert Batten. Teachers Sherry Scurlock Norman Freeze Francine Baliz and Dejanine Plapp cover English art music and social studies aiming to broaden general knowledge with a modern focus. Students visit the Dayton Museum of Art and hear guest speakers including artist Barney Keeling and religious leaders. The program plans further activities including a planned theater production while addressing contemporary issues in class discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germantown
Robert Batten
Batten
Fosi
Mudies
Dayton Museum of Art
Barney Keeling
Board Misses School Buses in Springboro
The Clearcreek Board of Education reported two buses ordered from Superior Coach Sales in Ft Wayne were en route, with one already on the way as of Nov 22 and the second shipped before Christmas. Board members said they had not yet seen either bus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springboro
Clearcreek Board of Education
Superior Coach Sales
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Change student finds customs differ in states
Germantown reporter covers Jose Barriga an 18 year old Colombian exchange student staying with the Weber family in Germantown High School hosting about 100 Colombian students for eight weeks. He adapts to American classes timetable language and dances noting differences in school uniforms and holidays and shows interest in American sports and dating customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germantown
Jose Barriga
Colombia
Dha Jose
Jose
America
Germantown High School
James Weber
Farmington Pike
Germantown Teacher Nominated For Award
Germantown Elementary School faces a nomination for the Excellence in Teaching Award. Christine Ankeney, longtime instructor, could be featured with a bronze medal and a $50 prize if selected, with letters supporting her candidacy and a periodical spotlight across multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germantown
Christine Ankeney
Azine
Ohio
Oklahoma
Iowa
Maryland
New York
North Dakota
Tennessee
Utah
Wyoming
Frank Kozarec
Ankeney
Carlisle Ramblers Discuss Pern Raising
Carlisle Ramblers Garden Club met at Mrs. Paul Peast to discuss fern care and display. Officers Mrs. Leroy Gephart and Mrs. Orville Hamlin attended a District 16 planning meeting at the Golden Lamb. Mrs. C. R. Mount led the program and members shared seeds red beet and new fruits reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Carlisle Ramblers Garden Club
Paul Peast
C. R. Mount
Arthur Gross
Robert Shaffer
Robert Pell
Texas
Mexico
Florida
Willie Lakes
Warren County Garden Clubs
Ohio Association of Garden Clubs
Leroy Gephart
Orville Hamlin
Golden Lamb
C. R. Mount i
Liberty Board Names Officers
James Neely was re elected president and James Neal re elected vice president of the Liberty union school board. The board fixed 8 p.m. on the fourth Monday each month for meetings and approved a resolution for temporary appropriations. Teachers listed include Jeanne Bernheim grade one Union Jill Cooke grade one Liberty and James Hock grade eight Lakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchester
James Neely
Liberty-union School Board
James Neal
Jeanne Bernheim
Union
Jill Cooke
Liberty
James Hock
Lakota
Trenton Lions Win District Award at Carlisle Meeting
The Trenton Lions Club accepted the governor's district award at Carlisle where 20 members led by Dr. John Burley Charlie Graff and Bill Howell gathered at the high school to receive first place honors. Warren Howard quipped about the surprise and the need for his presence. The Carlisle club reported 51 unsold fruit cakes from 1 072 ordered and will continue selling to fund 1000 in profits for Carlisle Fire Department uniforms at the next meeting. Howard inducted five new members and Carlisle plans anniversary events in Columbus and Carlisle with Ralph Blaney as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Trenton Lions Club
Warren Howard
Trenton
Carlisle Lions Club
Howard
John Burley
Fone
Charlie Graff
Bill Howell
Harry Jannau
Carlisle Club
Carlisle Fire Department
Jim Fox
Melvin Jones
Bill Nemek
Leroy Gephart
Charlies Snowden
Columbus
Lions International
Carlisle Lions
Ralph Blaney
Old Fort
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Sherry Scurlock
Blake
Aeat
East Danne Fustian Maan
AAA
Butler County Automobile Club
N. Verity Prwy. H
Boro
Florena
Floran Willoughby
EV ‘Rena Willoughby
Nadine Kirkpatrick
Janine Plapp
Donald Eslinger
Ira Slusser
Carlisle Ramblers
Pern
Sarah Shaffer
Liberty Board
Everett Ray
Miamisburg
Eagles Lodge Aerie
Central
Trenton Lions
Franklin
Paul R. Bock
Kentucky Churches of God
Franklin Church of God
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