Bond Sale For Water Project In Batavia Faces Slow Market
Cincinnati bond houses told Clermont County Commissioners the Batavia water project with Pierce and Union Townships is the costliest per customer proposal seen. A $2.5 million revenue bond issue was discussed as market conditions weaken and prior guarantees for engineer fees were rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Bond Houses
Clermont County Commissioners
Batavia, Pierce
Union Townships
Albert C. Widmann
Widmann and Company
Cincinnati Municipal Bond Brokers
Alfred le Feber
Cincinnati Bond House
D. G. Lach
Citizens Water Committee
Water District
Russell Speidel
Harold Nichols
Batavia Law Firm
Nichols, Speidel and
Nichols
Ralph A. Hill
Carl H. Rush
Widmann
al Hill
Bob Reed
Hill and Company
Charles Connors
Pohl and Company
New Superintendent Takes Over in Clermont County Schools
Roy C. Thompson of New Richmond becomes Clermont County Superintendent of Schools this week succeeding Frank B. Hoggatt who retires to Goshen. Thompson vows closer cooperation between schools and communities and better schools with uniform standards. He holds an M A from the University of Cincinnati and A B from Concord State Teachers College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy C. Thompson
New Richmond
Clermont County
Frank B. Hoggatt
Goshen
Thompson
University of Cincinnati
Concord State Teachers’ College
Wheat Referendum Set for August 14 in Clermont County
The Wheat Marketing Quota referendum will be held August 14 at the county PMA office in Batavia from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chairman Hill urges all eligible wheat growers to vote. A two thirds yes result sustains quotas with loans at 90 percent of parity. a no result ends quotas and cuts 1954 wheat support to 50 percent for cooperators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Hill
County Production and Marketing Administration Committee
PMA
Batavia
Members Plan repair of Legion home after fire
Commander Joseph Remley urged Frank W. Weaver Post American Legion members to meet Friday night at Batavian Armory to map immediate repair of their post home damaged by a Monday fire. Loss estimated 15 000 to 20 000. building valued 45 000, insured for 35 000. contents not insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Remley
Frank W. Weaver
American Legion
Batavian Armory
Mary Ridpath
Batavia
Williamsburg
Ed Colonel
Sheriff’s Office
Apparent self inflicted injury to Clermont County janitor
Thomas Hewitt a 66 year old janitor at the Clermont County courthouse was reported in good condition after an apparent suicide attempt Friday. He was found by Percy Newberry with whom he lived and rushed to Our Lady of Mercy Hospital after first aid by Dr. Philip Dobert. Hewitt is a father of six and separated from his wife.
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Our Lady of Mercy Hospital
Mariemont
Thomas Hewitt
Clermont County
Hewitt
Percy Newberry
Newberry
Philip Dobert
Moore
Mother Backed Car Over 3 Year Old Son in Cincinnati
James Clark 3 of Cincinnati was rushed to Children’s Hospital after his mother accidentally backed a car over him while visiting relatives. The child was lifted from beneath the vehicle and believed to be in serious condition. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Jay Clark of 931 Paradrome Street.
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Bethel
James Clark
Cincinnati
Children’s Hospital
Kennedy Funeral Home
Jay Clark
Paradrome Street
Amelia Hardware Project Nears November Finish
Amelia Ohio reports the Amelia Hardware Co prepares a 40 by 140 foot store expansion set for completion by November 1. Self service will cover most merchandise with new departments including a year around toy section and expanded sports equipment. Owners named Mario Casagrande and John DeFrancesco.
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Amelia, O
Amelia Hardware Company
Mario Casagrande
John DeFrancesco
BMOP Department to Get Pumper in Four Weeks
The BMOP Fire Department will receive a new Civilian Defense fire pumper built in Cincinnati and delivered to Hamlet, Ohio, in about four weeks. Fire Captains Luther Pollitt and William Hadley attended Columbus training on the vehicle’s operation, with several local and regional officials traveling to observe. A parade and formal opening of the department’s new building on Route 125 will mark its arrival.
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Hamlet, O
Bmop Fire Department
Cincinnati
Luther Pollitt
Amelia
William Hadley
Goshen
Columbus
Harry J. Patterson
11Th Mobile Support Group
William R. Hawkins
James J. Knott
Department
Route 125
Ohio University names 64 freshmen to dean's list
Bethel Ohio Route 2 resident William C Gregware is among 64 freshmen on Ohio University Dean's List for spring term with a 3.0 average, announced by Dr Rush Elliott dean of the college.
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Bethel
William C. Gregware
Ohio University
Rush Elliott
Felicity Minister And Wife Injured In Auto Crash
The Rev. Bert O Connor and his wife Eva Florence O Connor were hospitalized in Mercy Hospital Portsmouth after a late Monday crash on Route 52 near Wheelersburg. The minister, 56, suffered rib and leg injuries. his wife, 53, likely fractured left foot and bruises. State patrol said their car was struck by Henry A. Cook, 45, of Franklin Furnace and Cook’s car went through a guard rail down a 20 foot embankment. Cook faces driving left of center charges in Mayor Vernal Biffle’s New Boston court.
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Felicity
Bert O’connor
Mercy Hospital
Portsmouth
Wheelersburg
Eva Florence O’connor
Henry A. Cook
Franklin Furnace
Cook
Vernal G. Biffle
New Boston
$75 000 Damage Suit Hearing Set
The hearing for a $75 000 damage suit filed by Beryl K. Hillard of Monterey against the Standard Oil Company of Ohio is set for August 10. Judge Harry Britton of Common Pleas Court will preside. The case stems from a November 1951 accident involving a company tractor-trailer and a car.
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Beryl K. Hillard
Monterey
Standard Oil Company of
Ohio
Harry Britton
Common Pleas Court
Oasis Club Rebrands Under New Management in Amelia
The Oasis on Route 125 in Amelia becomes The New Oasis Club after its purchase by brothers Donald C. and Lester E. MacFarland. Saturday dances continue with changes to music policy and bookings, led by Donald as proprietor and Lester as assistant manager. Paul Handy's Rhythm Men with Deacon Jones on piano will perform indefinitely. The club targets Clermont County couples seeking a nightclub atmosphere.
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Oasis
Amelia
Here
Donald C
Lester E. MacFarland
Oasis Club
Paul Handy
Rhythm Men
Deacon Jones
Clermont County
Donald
Lester
County GOP Clubs To Honor Senator Taft August 15
Clermont County Women and Citizens Republican Clubs plan a public meeting at 8 p.m. August 15 at Williamsburg school honoring the late Senator Robert A. Taft. Lt Governor John Brown will be the main speaker. Taft often visited Clermont County, staying at attorney Forrest Ely's Batavia home.
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Clermont County
Women’s and
Citizens
Robert A. Taft
Williamsburg School
John Brown
Taft
Batavia
Forrest Ely
Ely Steps
Martha
Robert Stigers
Williamsville Man In Serious Condition After Crash
St Marys Hospital Cincinnati reported Wednesday that William Pete McCord of Glen Este Road remained in serious condition. He was injured in an auto accident Sunday when the car he rode in lost control and hit a tree on Route 125 in front of Dr. Paul Baurichter's residence. The car, driven by his cousin Joe Atkins, was not damaged, and Atkins was uninjured.
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Withamsville
St. Mary’s Hospital
Cincinnati
William
Pete) McCord
Glen Este Road
McCord
Route 125
Paul Baurichter
Powers
Joe Atkins
Atkins
Wounded Marine Reports Injuries From Korea Hospital
Pfc. L Mackie Myers USMC writes from the hospital ship Repose in Inchon Harbor that his left arm and shoulder were wounded by shrapnel during a July 20 counter attack in the Berlin and East Berlin outpost area in Korea He has been in Korea six weeks and writes to his parents Mr and Mrs Loring M Myers from Milford Ohio.
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Milford
L. Mackie Myers
USMC
Loring M. Myers
Lila Avenue
Berlin
East Berlin
Korea
Inchon Harbor
Pfc. Myers
Mann Charged With Failing To Provide For Two Children
Mann 39 was arrested on a warrant for failing to provide for his two minor children. The warrant was issued by Clermont County welfare director Sam Ausman after Mann allegedly visited a wounded Bethel widow at Brown County Hospital. The widow’s injury was linked to Mann’s 18 year old daughter who said the woman was breaking up their home. Mann was arraigned before Mayor J F Paschal in Batavia and the case continued to August 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann
Bethel
Jasper Mann
Donald Read
Sam Ausman
Clermont County
Brown County
Dwight Harmon
Brown County Hospital
J. F. Paschal
Batavia
VFW Post to Sponsor Dance in Felicity
The VFW Post will sponsor a dance at 9 p.m. on August 8 in Felicity Ohio. Proceeds support post activities and veterans services.
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VFW
Felicity
VFW Post
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Legion
Hamilton
Clermont
Ted W. Brown
Joseph H. Hudepohl
Hamilton County
Homer Ashton
James W. Walker
John D. Teichman
S. L. Larkin
Clermont County Board
George Mull
Edton Myers
Bethel Youth
GOP
Senator Taft
Williamsville
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