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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1985
Page
4
A Bethel school board debates canceling performances of Sorcerers and Friends amid objections to witches and satirical songs. The editorial warns against broader censorship of classics like Andersen and Grimm, The Wizard of Oz, and biblical tales, urging balance and caution in protecting young minds.
The narrative recalls Lyss Grant's youth in Ohio in the 1830s, noting his disdain for his father's tanning trade, love of horses, and popular demeanor. It describes a key episode when Dan Ammen saved Lyss from drowning, his family's lively home, and Lyss's pursuit of a West Point appointment aided by Bart Bailey and Jesse Grant engaging with Congressman Hamer and Senator Morris amid the early political maneuvering.
Telephone responses to last week’s front page query show eight comments denouncing enforcement and one praising it. Residents allege wide open distribution, hushed cases, and crumbling police effort, while others claim strong, joint action is needed to curb narcotics in Clermont County.
Front page notice explains calling 528 1114 after 5 p m on weekdays or weekend for the question of the week. Be ready with a 60 second answer, give no personal details, and expect anonymity. If busy, hang up and retry. Answers accepted Thursday evening to Monday morning, cut off 8 a m Monday. Answers appear in next Thursday issue.
Libbie Bennett reports a April 27 ceremony in Point Pleasant honoring Ulysses S. Grant with public officials Arm ed forces and a Civil War reenactment. state Sen. Cooper Snyder will speak Rev. Charles Harrison gives invocation Lt. Craig Lawson leads a gun salute Union soldiers display exhibits Nat ional Guardsmen join the event and Grant birthplace tours run through May 3 with free tours noon to 4 and a first 100 visitors receiving a memento.
Batavia hosts a busy Community Calendar with meetings at First Presbyterian Church and Clermont County locations. Listings include support groups at YWCA, ACES work sessions, chaplain gatherings, chorus rehearsals, a clothing center, and various fundraisers and cultural events across Batavia and surrounding areas.
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