State Fair Opens With New Look and Big Expanse
The 1966 Ohio State Fair begins August 25 with an expected attendance over 1.25 million and a $3 million capital improvements program. Highlights include a $290,000 highway exhibits building, a 1000-horse world class barn, a natural resources exhibit hall, and a renovated civil defense building turned arts center. Grandstand events feature top entertainers such as Art Linkletter Bob Hope the Rhodes Brothers and Perry Como along with Miss USA World pageant finals and various performances through September 5.
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E. J. Keirns
State Highway Patrol
Department of Natural Resources
11Th Avenue
Art Linkletter
Jody Miller
Fuller Bros
Mark Wilson
Harmonaires
Bob Hope
Rhodes Brothers
Lovin’ Spoonful
Paul Wayne
4 Step Bros
Candy Candido
U.S.A
Herman’s Hermits
Perry Como
Don Rice
King Family
Hurricane Hell
Jimmy Dean
Chuck Cas
Troop Carrier Group On Active Duty In Ohio Area
More than 600 reservists from Ohio Indiana and Kentucky train two weeks with the 907th Troop Carrier Group at Clinton County Air Force Base. From Batavia are SSGT John C Cagebar and A2C Robert O Wilson among those serving under Lt. Col. James A Hanauer. The unit is part of the 302d Troop Carrier Wing at Wilmington Ohio. Its mission trains airlift of troops and equipment within a theater and it was recalled for 30 days during the Cuban crisis while supporting US air units.
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Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
907Th
Clinton County Air Force
Batavia
John C. Cagebar
Robert O. Wilson
Scheidt
Air Force
United States
Mt Carmel Garden Club Exhibits at OAGC Convention
Mt Carmel Garden Club president Mrs James True leads special exhibits at the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Convention at the Netherland Hilton. Members Kay Hearld Dorothy Tecechau Edna Culbertson Betty Vogt show at the event and in the County Fair Flower Show Kay Hearld wins blue ribbons and a red, Bess Mefford two seconds and Dorothy Aicholtz one third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Carmel
James True
Custom Auto Show Heads to Cincinnati Gardens in September
The 1967 Custom Auto Show moves up a month and will run September 9 to 11 at Cincinnati Gardens. Entry blanks are required for contestants showing Customs, Convertibles, Hardtops, Sedans, Hot Rods, Coupes, Roadsters, Trucks, and more with trophies for each class plus special awards for people’s choice and display quality. Amelia Knot Hole Boosters Club meets August 26 at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gardens
Rocking hits head Batavia chart list and new releases
The week’s top records include Yellow Submarine by the Beatles and Sunny by Bobby Hebb with strong showings for Cherish, Almost Persuaded, Working in a Coal Mine, You Cant Hurry Love, and See You In September. Earl Wolfe notes bus pickups by Croswell Bus Line for Shriners events with stops at Williamsburg High School, the Courthouse Batavia, and Mt. Carmel Glen Este School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Goldsboro
Bill Justis
Knight
Gloria
Ringo
Flip
Temptations
Everly Brothers
Newbeats
Eva
Batavia
Yellow Submarine
The
Beatles
Sunny
Bobby Hebb
Cherish
David Houston
Lee Dorsey
Supremes
Darrell Banks
Brian Hyland
Sandy Posey
Earl Wolfe
Croswell Bus Line
Williamsburg
Shriners
Williamsburg High School
Courthouse
Mt. Carmel-Glen Este School
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Clermont Courier
Spirit of the Times
Chronicle of the Times
Betevie, Ohio
Clermont Publishing Company
West Main St
Batavia, Ohio
Jerald
Sey Singers
Hell Drivers
Hartman
Main St
Mt. Carmel Club
Naw
Toot
Woris Supply Company
New Richmond
Kathleen Craycraft
Bethel Beefers Club
Kathy
Kenny
William Craycraft
Rt. 3
Bethel
John Ruoff
Ruoff
Ann Stoup
Kroger Co
Calvin Oeters
Batavia Kroger
Ann
Glenn Stoup
Rt. 2
OH Sharp
Sharon Stahl
Jackson Jets 4-H
Kroger
Amelia
Amelia Knothole Boosters Club
Fronk’s Inc
Clermont
Hamilton
Warren
Mt. Washington Savings & Loans Co
Cincinnati, Ohio
By Russell Martin
Review
Clermont Shriners
Reds
Clermont Shrine Club
Crosley Field
Lillich
Mary Carter
Directory OF Home Services
Plumbing Contractors
J. W. Smith Lumber Company
Walnut
Warnersville Lumber & Hardware Co
Hamersville
Ferncraft” Post and Rail
America
BEN Fern Milford
Wooster PLC
Metz
Matt Storch
Peter Heckter
E Farms Country Homes
Ohio Pike
Town & Country Savings & Loan CO
Mariemont Square
Miami
Cincinnati
Keen Coal & Supply CO
Botavia
Ruehlman- Spinelli Corporation
Milford Home Saving Assn
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