Firebells of New Richmond Echo Bowed Past to Modern Alarm
Nostalgic article recalls horse drawn firebells at Willow and Plum Streets and town hall bell, once used to rouse a bucket brigade. It notes the 1958 demolition of the town hall and the bells’ legacy in signaling fires, with Patrolman Jack Hines pictured. Lucien Dawson recalls local history and the bell culture.
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New
Richother
Willow and
Plum Sts
Plum
Jack Hines
Altough
Town Hall
New Richmond
Thomas
Lucien Dawson
New Richmond National Bank
Clermont Building Loan & Savings Co
Kite Derby Set for April 30 at Amelia Park
Amelia Cub Scout Pack 443 invites boys and their fathers to the annual kite derby on Sunday April 30 at 2 30 p.m. at the ball park behind Amelia Elementary School. Prizes go to the largest, most unusual and smallest kite. refreshments will be served.
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Amelia
Amelia Elementary School
Amelia Cann Tops Batting Average for Miami University
Amelia Cann, an outfielder for Miami University in Oxford, has a batting average of .353 as of last Thursday. The 43 year old player is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Cann of Davis Pike, and previously starred for Amelia high school teams.
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Amelia
Bob Cann
Miami University
Oxford
Cann
Piteher
Stanley Anstaett
Amelia High School
Amelia Knotholes
Municipal D
Lyle Cann
Davis Pike
Clermont County Faces Growth Strains and Need for Industry
A student government series argues Clermont County’s population boom from Cincinnati strains roads and schools. It urges new industry, including a county technical school or junior college, plus better planning, to raise education and attract business while residents demand local solutions.
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Clermont County
Clermont
Beckford
Pierce Township
County Girl Wins Washington Trip
Dianne Cates of Amelia high school earned a Washington trip for a perfect score on the evils of alcoholic beverages test with a 100. Roy Thompson announced other scores: Robert Wayne McDonough Milford high 93 Mary Jane Esser Milford 93 Mary Jane Essex Am I amsville 73 Bill Stroup Williams burg 62 Richard Martin Williams burg 57.
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Withamsville
Dianne Cates
Sonny Lane
Amelia High School
Washington
Roy Thompson
Robert Wayne McDonough
Milford’ High School
Mary Jane Esser
Mary Jane Essex
Mary Jane Essex, ‘Amsville
Bill ‘Stroup
Richard Martin
Williamsburg
Waterworks Unit To Meet At MGS
Officials of the MGS Water System will host the Southwest Ohio District American Waterworks Association meeting on Branch Hill Guinea Road. Superintendent William Iles says about 70 reservations exist for the session including prominent state and district officials.
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MGS Water System
Southwest Ohio
American ‘Waterworks Association
Branch Hill Guinea Road
William Iles
Two Named To Vermont Planning Commission
Two new members were named to the Vermont County Planning Commissions to replace Ralph C. Kunze of Williamsville and C. Richard Stevens of Bethel. Peter Hector of Bethel and L. Carleo of Bethel, a civil engineer and county Civil Defense director, join to fill terms expiring May 6. James E. Miller of near New Richmond was reappointed to another three year term.
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Vermont
Peter, Hector
M7ville
Warren Cou
L. Carleohaver
Bethel
County
Ralph C. Kunze
Williamsville
C.” Richard Stevens
James E. Miller
New Richmond
Charles F. Clark
Charles Hook
Zenas Anstdett
Kunze
Board Charges Gower in Goshen Education Case
The Goshen board of education filed eighteen detailed charges against executive head Robert Gower accusing misrepresentation, inefficiency, and improper spending. The board alleges unapproved purchases, library shortfalls, and failure to supervise programs and committees. Gower, in his defense, pledged to answer the charges at a public hearing and has retained legal counsel.
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Goshen
Board of E
Goshen Board of Education
Robert Gower
Gower
Lloyd Floyd
John Davisson
Floyd
Joseph H. Steele Jr
Thomas A.’ Heywood
Paul Ward
Board of Education
PTA
Department of Education
Nichols, Speidel and
Nichols
Batavia
Countians Rally for Cancer Crusade In Clermont County
About 2,000 Clermont Countians will march in the cancer crusade on Monday in an effort to spread life to every home. Russell J. Speidel, cancer chairman, urged donations and noted the looming goal of funding early diagnosis and treatment. Township chairmen have recruited crusaders for Batavia and other areas.
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Clermont
Russell J. Speidel
Speidel
Fred F. Stapf
Stapf
American Cancer Society
Society
Clermont County
Batavia
Charles Rem
Training Day Set by WSCS in Goshen at Methodist
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Wilmington District will hold its Officers Training Day on Tuesday May 1 at the Methodist Church in Goshen. All local society officers should attend starting 10 a.m. Bring lunch and a nursery will be provided. Separate clinics will teach new duties as urged by Mrs. Mark Dove of Maineville.
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Goshen
Woman’s Society of Christian Service of
Wilmington
Methodist Church
Mark Dove
Maineville
WCTU Plans Spring Workshop April 27
MELFORD The Clermont County Women’s Christian Temperance Union will host a spring workshop at the Methodist Church Friday April 27 starting at 10 a.m. Morning and afternoon sessions precede a noon covered dish luncheon. All unions in the county will participate with help from Mrs. Glen Hetzler Mrs. Emma Seifferman and Mrs. Randolph Sellars from Hamilton County. The public is invited.
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Melford
The
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Clermont, County
Hamilton County
Glen Hetzler
Emma Seifferman
Randolph Sellars
Heart Council Sets April 24 Meeting at Batavia
Clermont County Heart Council president Dr. F. S. Skeen announced a meeting at 8 p.m. on April 24 at the Batavia Presby terian Church. Mary Jane Bach the council vice president and county health nurse will show a film on Heart Medicine in the Home and proper medication use until the doctor arrives.
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F. S. Skeen
Clermont County Heart Council
Batavia
Mary Jane Bach
Vacation Church School Schedule at Withamsville
Mrs McMillan announces Vacation Church School at Withamsville from July 30 to August 10 daily 9 30 a m to 1 p m with an Open House August 9 at 7 30 p m for children through junior ages interested in details call 752 1898.
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Withamsville
Moriah
Prioee
McMillan
Music as Mediator Between Spiritual and Sensual Life
A concise reflection on how music links spiritual aspirations with earthly desires, suggesting art as a bridge between inner faith and outward experience. The statement implies music’s role in shaping perception, offering cultural insight into aesthetic and moral balance.
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Music
Jets Hold Third Meeting of Jackson Jets 4-H Club
The Jackson Jets 4-H Club met at a church school on March 21 with two adults and four advisors among 22 members present. Earl Thirey reported that project books would be distributed at the April 18 gathering.
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Jackson Jets
Earl Thirey
Scissors and Spoons 4H Club Meetings Recap
Scissors and Spoons 4H Club met on Monday April 9 at Angie Lovans home. On Thursday April 12 members attended an officers and advisors meeting at Williamsburg Elementary School. The next gathering will be at Marsha Hahds home.
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Scissors and Spoons
Angie Lovans
Williamsburg
Marsha Hahd
Village Plans Fourth Annual Youth Week Observance
Bethel announces four year youth week with events from April 28 to May 5. Highlights include a chicken dinner at the elementary school, recognition Sunday, a field meet, a May 4 play, and a May 5 parade. Sam Englander will speak. trophies to be awarded for track events.
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Bethel
School Athletic Association
Sam
Cininnati Youth Center
Burke Ballfield
Dale Seifert
Clermont County Doctors Launch Indigent Care Fund
Clermont County Medical Society votes an initial 500 dollar contribution to aid indigent hospital and drug bills and forms a three member committee to review charges before payment from the fund. The group plans a public donations drive with a state match and seeks druggists to offer prescriptions at cost.
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Clermont County Medical Society
Donald K. Ebersold
Milford
Floyd E. Owen
Carl Minning
Williamsburg-Batavia Pike
Medical Society
Clermont Pharmaceutical Association
Welfare Department
Spo
Flach Douglas
Clermont County Welfare Advisory Board
Medical. Society
Clermont
County
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American Association of
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WCTU
Heart Council
Jets
Carl Heid
Mick McMahan
James Steward
Ann Dixon
Lee Reed
Wanda Murray
Gladys Frazee
0. H. Sharp Police
W. Francis
Howard E. Tamplin
Dick Smith
Fire
Rose Ray Carter
American Legion Auxiliary
Betty Custer
D of A
Ruth Reinhardt
Nazarene Church
Pat Bee
Maxine Trout
Annabelle Miller
Mary. Pride
Grange
Lillian
Guilett
Fire Department
Mary E. Vogelgesang
Ji W. Alley
Theodore Goddard
Dorothy ‘Steward
Norma Yeats
K. of P
Vivian Dumford
Shirley Moore
Sue Acord
Phillips F. Greene
Ralph Hill
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