Officers Elected Franklin Library Annual Report Shows Growth
Franklin's Public Library reports higher overall operation in 1965. Librarian Robert Eshleman presents totals: circulation up to 138,194 with 7,690 more books issued. 482 new borrowers bringing total to 6,312. shelves hold 865 more volumes. Main desk circulation rises 11,659 to 134,790. adult 58,2092. juvenile 74,634. Classroom distribution books issued declined.
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Franklin
Franklin's Public Library
Robert Eshleman
Library trustees renew leadership as figures show funding and circulation changes
The annual library report records 3 404 members last year a drop from 7 400 and over 13 000 books circulated three years earlier. Expenditures totaled 30 855 with 12 288 remaining in 1965. W C MacIntyre was re elected president with Elmer J Gregg and J William Dechant as officers. New trustees include Mick M Carey Maj Gen E Forrest Harding A T Easton and O L Layman who takes over from Fred Meeker. Eschleman reappointed clerk of the board.
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W. C. MacIntyre
Elmer J. Gregg
J. William Dechant
Mick M. Carey
E. Forrest Harding
A. T. Easton
O. L. Layman
Fred ©. Meeker
Eschleman
Women's groups schedule meetings in Overpeck area
The Woman's Democratic League of St. Clair Township meets in Township Hall and will gather again on February 17. The Woman's Auxiliary of the Overpeck Improvement Association plans a February 1 meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Howard Sharp on Hamilton Trenton Road. Mrs Lillian Mack, a former Overpeck resident, died in Dayton with burial at Millville. Glenn Baker and Harold Smits attended the Butler County Mutual Firemen's Association meeting in Oxford.
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Woman's Democratic League of
St. Clair Township
Township Hall
The
Overpeck Improvement Association
Howard Sharp
Hamilton-Trenton Road
Lillian Mack
Overpeck
Dayton
Millville
Glenn Baker
Harold Smits
Butler County Mutual Firemen's Association
Oxford
Lebanon Adopts Revised Electric Rates by Council
Lebanon city council approved an ordinance setting revised electric rates based on demand and energy to take effect with bills due March 20. The four year phase in will ease transition for city and customers. City Manager Charles Guard called the new schedule more equitable in usage and city investment.
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Charles Guard
Middletown Ohio Savings Association Financial Statement 1965
The American Savings and Loan Association of Middletown Ohio reports year end 1965 figures showing total capital and liabilities of 9 2 31 206 10 with details for withdrawable shares mortgage loans and other liabilities. Notary Dorothy Harris certifies the statement as true to the best knowledge of Managing Officer A James Moorman and auditing committee members Carl S Nicklas Clair R Tieman and Millard Schrote. The article also notes proposed electricity rate reductions for residential and commercial customers by the city’s utility, including a space heating rate and All Electric home benefits, aimed at lowering city income by about 15 000 annually.
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A. James Moorman
American Savings and Loan Association of
Middletown
Ohio
Carl S. Nicklas
Clair R. Tieman
Millard Schrote
American Savings and Toan Association of
Chautauqua Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Forty Years On
CHAUTAUQUA The Holt Gibson couple of Buckhorn Kentucky mark their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their 10 daughters at the Chautauqua Community Center from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. A buffet will be served. Grandchildren and great grandchildren are expected to attend. They married February 10 1916 in Clay County Kentucky. Their only son died in a Franklin automobile accident in 1951.
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Chautauqua
Holt Gibson
Buckhorn
Chautauqua Community Center
Essie Johnson
Middletown
Mary Lee Johnson
Monroe
Louise Smith
Lebanon
Sally Mullens
Franklin
Betty Gay
Trenton
Bobby Stewart
Grace Smith
Martha Doris Smith
Carlisle
Ruth Denton
Naoma Cole
Altro
Gibson
Clay County
Altar Society Holds Meeting at St Marys Franklin
The Altar Rosary Society of St Marys Church Franklin heard Rev Francis Monnig discuss The Psychology of Adolescents. A new doctrine course starts Fenwick High on Monday February 14 at 8 pm and plans for a skating party were dropped until after Easter. Mrs Vic Wenglikowski takes the St Patrick Dinner chair with Mrs John Holweger Jr as vice chair. Dinner is March 13 from 4 to 7 pm in the parish hall. Next meeting is February 16 at 8 pm.
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Franklin
St. Mary's Church
Francis Monnig
Fenwick High School
Altar Rosary Society
Dan Fedders
Fenwick High
Vic Wenglikowski
Wenglikowski
John Holweger, Jr
Lausche Backs Ohio Rivers For Wild River System
Senator Lausche endorses adding two Ohio river basins to a national wild rivers system. He cites the Little Miami River through Clark, Greene, Warren and Clermont counties and the Little Beaver River as fit candidates, backing a bill that would start with five western rivers to safeguard scenic basins.
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Washington
Frank J. Lausche
Ohio
Little Miami
Clark
Greene
Warren
Clermont
Little Beaver
Lausche
Circuit Rider Pauses In Gratis for Historic Methodist Event
The Gratis Methodist Church hosted Rev. and Mrs. Sumner L. Martin from Franklin Indiana for a special service marking the founding of the Methodist Church by John and Charles Wesley. Rev Martin wore a circuit rider costume and the Martins spent the night at Theodore Willis. Grat is Oddfellow Lodge held a swap night with chili supper for 12 members. Gratis Council met briefly then attended a zoning meeting at Eaton courthouse. Rebekah Lodge discussed new officers and two members prepared to assist at Rachel Lodge in Eaton with officer installation.
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Gratis
Methodist Church
Sumner L. Martin
Franklin, Ind
Martin
Greencastle
Ind
Baltimore
John
Charles Wesley
Theodore Willis
Gratis Oddfellow Lodge
Gratis Council
Eaton
Gratis Rebekah Lodge
Rachel Lodge
Gratis Methodist Church
Gratis Lions Club Christmas Treats Report
The Gratis Lions Club met at Gratis Church of the Brethren with President Russell Wilson announcing that 265 Christmas treats were distributed to local children. The Gratis Fire Department aided the event, and Rev. Harold Miller will show films at Thursday's meeting.
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Gratis
Lions Club
Gratis Church of the Brethern
Russell Wilson
Harold Miller
Sunday liquor violations rise in Butler and Warren counties
In 1965 Butler and Warren counties cited 59 bars and arrested 38 people for liquor violations. Butler County led with 43 citations. Warren had 16. Most cases involved Sunday sales minor sales and Sunday consumption with four raids recorded.
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Butler
Warren Counties
Butler County
Warren County
Kings Mills PTA Hosts Dr A B Schaub Talk
A B Schaub, resident psychologist at Lebanon Correctional Institute, spoke at the Kings Mills PTA meeting on the topic Whats Wrong With Todays Parents.
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Kings Mills
A. B. Schaub
Lebanon
John Wesley Hyatt Inventor of Celluloid and Ball Bearing
John Wesley Hyatt, noted for inventing celluloid, is also credited with developing the flexible ball bearing, reflecting his broad impact on early industrial materials and mechanical components.
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John Wesley Hyatt
Carlisle School Names Ludewig An Instructor
Carl ile School hires Frank Ludewig as an instructor for the Community Sheltered Workshop sponsored by the Society for Handicapped Children Inc. He replaces Barbara Garrett and previously taught industrial arts at Alliance Junior High and Monroe High. The society reports over $1,500 in contributions with a steak supper fundraiser planned for February 12 at Carlisle Elementary School cafeteria starting at 5 PM. Tickets are on sale or at the door with group accommodations by calling Mrs. John Kelly.
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Carlisle
Frank Ludewig
Middletown
Society For Handicapped Children, Inc
School For Exceptional Children
Ludewig
Barbara Garrett
Alliance
Monroe High School
Society
John Kelly
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