Franklin Citizen Gen Harding Honored As Leader
Franklin reports Gen. Forrest Harding, 81, retired U S Army 1946, chosen for inclusion in 1967 Outstanding Civic Leaders of America. Editors describe him among civic leaders nationally, noting his distinguished civic work and ties to Detroit figures. Harding, Franklinite and expert on Ulysses S. Grant, is lauded by civic groups and officials.
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Franklin
Forrest Harding
Chambers of Commerce
Doug Blankenship
U S. Jaycee
America
Detroit
Jerome P
Cavanagh
United States
Gen. Harding
U. S. Army
Ulysses S. Grant
Baptists Purchase Resort in Ohio Area
The Baptist group led by Rev. Shelby Mayo buys the former Alpine resort, a 374 acre site known as the BARR, from Cincinnati investors. The purchase follows a month long membership drive and the group takes possession today. the site features a pool golf course fishing lakes ski runs and landing strip.
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Baptist Athletic
BARR
the Baptist Corporation
Cincinnati
Shelby Mayo
The
Maineville Baptist Church
Bob Sterling
Fall and Winter Scout Meetings Begin in Springboro
Three junior Girl Scout troops led by Mrs. Ralph Jackson Mrs. Earl Adams and Mrs. Bernard Payton and the cadet troop led by Mrs. Gary Shupe start fall and winter activities this week at the E A B Wesley Youth Center. Boy Scout Troop 50 held its first fall meeting Sept 6 at Troop 94 sponsored by Church of God with Scoutmaster Ralph Yoager planning Sept 8–9 at John Bryan State Park Yellow Springs Ohio. The Clearcreek Township firemen auxiliary meets Wednesday Sept 13 at Mrs Alton Ross home.
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Springboro
Ralph Jackson
Earl Adams
Bernard Payton
Gary Shupe
E.A.B. Wesley Youth Center
BOY Scout
The
Church of God
Ralph Yoager
John Bryan State Park
Yellow Springs
Ohio
Clearcreek Township
Five Point Farm Council to Meet Friday Evening
The Five Point Farm Council will meet Friday evening September 8 at the home of Mr and Mrs Sam Russell on Bun nel Hill Road.
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Five Point Farm Council
Sam Russell
Bunnel Hill Road
Preble Shawnee Enrollment Up as New System Rolls Out
The Miami Valley News reports enrollment in the Preble Shawnee district rising with 1,928 Camden students and 1,035 elementary, plus 183 first graders at Camden High. A new pay increase for teachers aims to reduce time in buses and improve district efficiency as routes and staff adjust under a state education bill.
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Camden
Gratis
Camden High
Germantown Picks 2 Sept Dedication for New Post Office
Germantown Post Office will be dedicated at 2 PM on Sept 17 at 205 East Market St. Postmaster John Adams says the facility is part of a federal program leasing private built offices to the government, with local taxes paid. Expected guests include a Cincinnati Postal official, Congressman Donald E Lukens, and many regional postmasters. Richard Oblinger will MC the event.
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Germantown
John Adams
East Market St
Post Office Department
Adems
Postal Department
Cincinnati
Donald E
Buz) Lukens
24Th
Richard Oblinger
Ohio and Kentucky Scenic Auto Tour Highlights
A drive from Cincinnati along Interstates 75 and 68 cover Ohio and Kentucky landmarks. Stops include Mason with Voice of America, Lebanon's Golden Lamb inn, Dayton's Wright brothers and NCR tours, Columbus museums, Chillicothe and Adena, Blue Licks Battlefield, Fayetteville area, and Daniel Boone National Forest with natural wonders and historic sites.
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Dayton
Wright Brothers
America
James Ritty
John Patterson
Cash Register
National Cash Register Co
North Summit Street
Paul Laurence Dunbar
Ohio Historical Society
Fairborn
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Air Force Museum
U.S. 68
Daniel Boone National Forest
West
Kentucky
Blue Licks Battlefield
Wheeling
W.va
Daniel Boone
Blue Licks
U.S. 27
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Franklin Citizen
Gen. Forrest Harding
Baptists Purchase Resort
Morrow
Lester Houston
Cincinnati Investors
Boro Scout News
Mrs. I. B. Doyle
West Indies
Central America
Carter
Miami Valley News
Preble
Tylersville Road
Mason
Voice of America Broadcasting Network
Everybody's Farm
WLW Broadcasting Co
U.S. 42
Lebanon
Golden Lamb
Charles Dickens
Ancient State Memorial
Antioch College
Springfield
U.S. 40
Columbus
Ohio State University
Park OF Roses
Whetstone Park
Columbus Gallery OF Fine Art
U.S. 23
Circleville
Chillicothe
Northwest Territory
Ross County
Bainbridge
U.S. 50
Seip Mound State Memorial
Seven Caves
Rocky Fork Lake
Hillsboro
Milton Caniff
Fayetteville
Vera Cruz
Little Miami River
Bourbon
Lonesome Pine
U.S. 25
Walton
Williamstown
Williamstown Lake
Georgetown
Georgetown College
Lexington
Slade
Natural Bridge State Park
Appalachian Mountains
Salt Lick
U.S. 60
MT. Sterling
Montgomery County
Paris
Bourbon County
France
John Fox Jr
Round Table
Bold Ruler
Myhway
Falmouth
Falmouth Lake State Park
American Petroleum Institute
Development Department Information Central
Department of Public Information
Capitol
Frankfort
Development Department
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