Commissioners Proclaim Cancer Control Month
Clermont County commissioners declare April Cancer Control Month at the courthouse. Russell Speidel and Zena Anstaett read the proclamation as a 2000 strong local task force joins a nationwide 2,000,000 volunteer drive to educate residents and distribute literature on Cancer’s Seven Danger Signals. A meeting is set for April 9 to organize, with distribution scheduled April 30 from 5 30 to 8 30 p m. Speidel notes early detection could save 260 000 lives and stresses funding for education and research.
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Clermont County
Speidel
County Dispatcher Gets Pierce Post
Locust Corner Trustees of Pierce township appoint Randall Mell as township policeman starting April 1 after testing 11 applicants. Mell, 31, married with two children, has prior county deputy experience, police training, Red Cross first aid, and was scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 443 of Amelia. He will split duties between Pierce and Batavia during transition. Pierce directory lists his contact number 753-4622.
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Locust Corner
Pierce Township
Randall Mell
Mell
Pierce
Clermont County
Red Cross
Boy Scout
Amelia
Batavia
Dig
Postmaster Job Open With $4605 Salary
Competitive examination to fill the post master position at the local office offers a $4605 annual salary. Applicants must reside within the delivery area for the year prior to the closing date of April 24. Details on exam requirements and filing are available at the local post office.
Two Face Long Prison Terms In Ohio Case
John Hargett and James Troxell, both pled guilty after initial innocence claims, receiving long sentences from Judge Darrell Hottle. Hargett drew 1-15 year terms on three breaking and entering counts. Troxell got 1-15 years for breaking and entering. Additional penalties covered hostage taking, armed robbery, grand larceny, auto larceny, jail escape attempts, and assaults on deputies.
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John Hargett
Williamsburg
James Troxell
Glen Este
Darrell Hottle
Hillsboro
Common Pleas Court
Troxell
Kuttler
Jake Laffleur
Sam Rouvier
Discussion Set On Examiner's Report
Amelia-A hosts 8 p.m. Thursday meeting at Mt Lookout Savings and Loan to review the state examiner Warren Morrison findings on county offices. Organizers plan suit if the prosecutor does not act. The grand jury found no malfeasance or gross neglect by any officer or employee.
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Amelia
Mt. Lookout Savings and Loan
Warren Morrison
Cost of Government in 1961 County Budget
Auditor J. F. Paschal reports county government cost 2.8 million to operate in 1961 with 1.1 million for public assistance 711000 for highway work 546000 for government offices 178000 for property protection and 26000 for agriculture.
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J. F. Paschal
Three Governors Push Circumurban Highway Around Cincinnati
Ohio Kentucky and Indiana governors unveiled an 80 mile circumurban freeway plan with two Ohio River bridge crossings. The $153 million project would run from Milford Ohio to Springdale Ohio and include Lawrenceburg Indiana and Edgewood Kentucky and involve Vogt Ivers and Seaman in Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Milford
Clermont County
Edgewood
Springdale
Hamilton County
Ohio River
California
Vogt, Ivers and Seaman
Cancer Control Month proclaimed with flag at courthouse
American Cancer Society flag raised at the county courthouse to mark April as Cancer Control Month. In photo, Mayor Richard Jamieson Batavia and several county officials stand with ASC leaders, including Russell J. Spie del and Ralph Clyburn, while workmen Frances Conover and Roger Coombs hold the flag.
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American Cancer Society
Court House
Richard Jamieson
Batavia
Charles
Ralph Clyburn
Crusade Publicity
Frances Conover
Roger Coombs
Welfare Director Reports On Food Clothing Issued
Wayne Oney county welfare director reports March commodity distribution and clothing center issued 786 articles of clothing to 280 persons. Commodities issued to 3 652 persons include milk 6201 lbs rice 3140 lbs flour 12620 lbs corn meal 9010 lbs lard 2882 lbs butter 3506 lbs cereal 3576 lbs peanut butter 1460 lbs cheese 4010 lbs meat 3618 cans dried eggs 739 cans beans 6754.
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Wayne Oney
The Courier Promotion: News Twice Weekly Push
A brief notice inviting readers to tell friends about The Courier which publishes top news twice weekly. It highlights frequent updates and reader expansion to grow the paper’s reach.
Editorial urges Clermont County to woo industry through unity
The piece argues for stronger local collaboration with existing industries in Clermont County. It cites recent inductions of outsiders lured by optimistic offers and urges residents to engage with the Clermont County Industrial Foundation, listen to business owners, and pursue diversified industrial development through community effort and shared progress.
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Clermont County
Cincinnati
Chamber of Commerce
Clermont County Industrial Foundation
West Clermont Hospital Association Meeting Set for Sunday
Milford will host the first membership meeting of the West Clermont Hospital Association Inc on Sunday April 8 at 7 p.m. at the First Milford Savings Association. The agenda includes fund drive progress reports and officer elections. The public is invited.
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Milford
West Clermont Hospital Association, Inc
Milford Savings Association
Main St
Solicitors Sought For Hospital Fund
West tion campaign fund committee seeks volunteer solicitors for a drive to raise 600000 dollars for a new 50 bed hospital facility in the area. The campaign runs through July and inquiries should call 831-6100. Co chairmen William Knepp and Davis Myers urge civic groups and business organizations to support the effort.
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Goshen
West Clermont Hospital Association
Asist
William Knepp
Davis Myers
School Jobs Open At Williamsburg
Williamsburg officials report unfilled positions for the 1962 63 year including two elementary teachers one English teacher one Spanish English combination teacher and one varsity basketball coach as stated by Robert Goforth.
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Williamsburg
Robert Goforth
County Finds Way To Aid Sheriff Fund
County officials approve transferring money from the road fund to cover a $2060 monthly sheriff deficit. The plan keeps the current force, while jail locks are repaired after a recent break. Xavier University sophomore Phillip M Kleespies made the dean's list for the first semester.
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Ralph A. Jutt
Sheriff's Department
Goshen
Phillip M Kleespies
Xavier University
Book Review Highlights Schools of Clermont and Local Histories
Author reviews The Schools of Clermont and Miss Glancy discusses histories of Monterey and Marathon with Miss Florence Bauer noted in background. The piece reads as a literary critique focused on educational history and regional studies.
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Clermont
Roy C. Thompson
Cecelia Glancy
Clermont Historical Society
West Clermont bids run higher than architect estimate
West Clermont district reviews bids for a new Amelia elementary school. All bids from Baxter Hoddell Donnelly and Preston exceed the architect’s estimate, while G E Maier Co bids $10 200 for kitchen equipment and Marion Contracting Corp $233 920 for general construction. Architects say alternates and material changes could bring costs within target. recommendations to be presented at the next board meeting.
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Amelia
West Clermont
Baxter, Hodell, Donnely
Preston
Mariemont
G. E. Maier Co
Cincinnati
Marion Contracting Corp
Dayton
Brantner Lane
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Cancer Control
Russell S. Speidel
Cancer Crusade
American Career Society
Zena Anstaett
Cation
Fred Stapf
Russell J. Speidel
Charles Hook
Zenas Anstaett
Charles Clark
Crusade
Pierce Post
Patcher
Hargett
Ged Marshall Routhbush
Fred Kuttler
William
Arm
Editorial
Route 28
Vera Honeycutt
Monterey
Robert Hyde
the Historical Society
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