Property Owners Beware Right of Way Lane Closures
Area residents along Clough Place Aicholtz Road Wilfert Drive Pleasant Street and Mallard Drive face sewer hookup deadlines due to Circle Freeway right of way. Some property owners were excused from sewer service while others remain under notification as possible within the project boundary. The Clermont County Tuberculosis and Health Association reports TB screening via mobile X-ray reached 3134 x-rays with seals drive raising 1767.35 dollars by Nov 26 as Christmas Seals campaign continues with follow up mailed to nonrespondents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Township
Circle
Clough PLC
Aicholtz Rd
Wilfert Dr
Pleasant St
Mallard Dr
Ora
Gertrude Carpenter
Billy
June Cummins
Jack
Connie Ragan
Aubrey
Esther Pollitt
Ned
Betty Stilgenbauer
Edith H. Friedrich
Wilfert
Mary Crothers
Willie
Gertrude David
Mitchell
Jessie Rammel
Robert
Bonnie Seaman
Glenn
Patericia Taylor
Martha Morehouse
Minta Campbell
Howard
Janet Glancy
Aicholtz
Wak
Catherine Richter
Richard
Iris Masters
Melvin and
Ethel Ehler
Rosalia A. Berger
Jon C
Maurina
Clermont County Tuberculosis & Health Association
Stirling Moore
Moore
Mobile
Clermont County
Milford
New Richmond
Bethel
Batavia
Williamsburg
Cherry Grove
Lytle Named Manager at Amelia Bulk Plant
Robert W. Lytle longtime Batavia fuel oil agent has taken charge of the Amelia Bulk Plant of J.W. Smith Lumber Co Pure Oil Division. Kermit Smith, president of the Williamsburg firm, announced the change. Lytle, a Batavia High School graduate, lives in East Batavia with wife Gladys and children Gary Bonnie and Alan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W
Bob” Lytle
Batavia
Amelia
J.W. Smith Lumber Co
Pure Oil
Kermit Smith
Williamsburg
Lytle
East Batavia
Route
Gladys
Gary
Bonnie
Alan
Garage Closes After 42 Years in Bantam
Bantam Garage owner Stanley Fletcher 78 ends 42 years of operation as public auction sells the business. He cites failing hand coordination and Rt 125 relocation diverting traffic as reasons. The shop supplied parts for early 1940s model cars and stocked Model T and Model A Ford parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bantam
Stanley Fletcher
Bantam Garage
Hamlet
Bethel
Fletcher
County reappraisal appeals detailed by Auditor Metzger
Auditor H Earl Metzger outlines the county reappraisal appeal process. Appeals on official forms must be filed by the final day for first half tax payment, likely Feb 1. Appeals go to the Board of Revision with Metzger, Treasurer Byron Ross and Commissioner chair Stanley Cann. Failure to win may lead to Common Pleas Court or State Tax Board. A detailed form must be submitted. Cole Layer Trumble Co. will attend hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Earl Metzger
Board of Revision
Metzger
Byron Ross
Stanley Cann
Common Pleas Court
State Board of Tax Appeals
Cole-Layer-Trumble Co
Postmaster Hill Urges Christmas Mailing Now
Postmaster Arthur E. Hill urges early Christmas mailing with tips for sturdy cartons, strong wrapping, and clear addresses. He stresses using ZIP codes, labeling inside with return and recipient addresses, and grouping local versus out of town bundles. The Batavia Post Office will stay open Saturdays until 5 pm through Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Arthur E. Hill
Batavia
Man Charged In Auto Theft After Lakeview Inn Car Theft
James E. Reeves, 19, of Amelia, held on auto theft charges after a car stolen from Lakeview Inn on Rt. 125 west of Amelia was recovered. An unidentified Bethel woman, 25, was in the car. she was partially nude and severely beaten. Deputies spotted the car going wrong way with lights out. Car owner Arthur Davis, 127 Chapel Rd., Amelia, had left it at the tavern due to gear lock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Reeves
Amelia
Lakeview Inn
Rt. 125
Bethel
Don Watson
Robert E. Jones
William Haynes
Arthur Davis
127 Chapel Rd
West Clermont levies face renewed vote as opposition speaks
Clifton Kittle of Batavia urges alternative funding if school levies fail while West Clermont schools plan a Dec 13 renewal of a 3.5 mill levy and a 4.5 mill levy after Nov 8 defeats. A statewide emergency aid option is discussed to avert a $400,000 shortfall, with door to door voter outreach organized by PTA leaders. Bethel Tate district also seeks a 5 mill levy next Tuesday, already rejected on Nov 8. Keen Coal & Supply Co. to be auctioned Dec 16 for contents only. historic Batavia firm founded in 1865 by Keen family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Kittle
Rt. 2
Bactavia
West Clermont Board of Education
Kittle
Superintendent of Public Instruction
PTA
Bethele Tate
Keen Coal & Supply Co
Batavia
Harold Bissantz
Donald Watson
Thomas Duckwall
Thomas A
George A. Keen
John B. Rapp
Charles Daugherty
Clifton Brown
Glen Este Jr.-Sr
Carl Brett
Amelia Jr.-Sr
Merrill Schaffer
Amelia Elementary
West Clermont
Helen Hardy
Carmel
Board Sues To Validate Felicity-Franklin Bond Issue
The Felicity-Franklin Board of Education filed suit to validate a $300000 bond issue approved 502 to 448 at the November 8 election. Officials contend state law needs only a simple majority in even year general or primary elections. Named defendants include state auditor Archer E. Reilly Jr and county auditor H Earl Metzger. A Jan 6 hearing is set for all named parties to show cause why bonds should not be granted. John S. Moore represents the school board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felicity-Franklin Board of Education
Archer E. Reilly, Jr
H. Earl Metzger
Clermont County
Elizabeth Poston
Felicity- Franklin Board of Education
John S. Moore
Cann Suffers Heart Attack and County Plans Major Projects
Stanley F. Cann, 51, Williamsville chairman of the county commissioners, suffered a heart attack at work and was hospitalized in Cincinnati in fair condition. The board approved a 500000 gallon elevated tank for the PUB Water System, a 145000 dollar main extension northeast along Aicholtz Road, and water line contracts totaling under 40000 dollars. A federal grant will cover part of the tank cost, with the balance from the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley F. Cann
Williamsville
Bethesda Hospital
Cincinnati
Cann
Ralph Houser
Arthur Blake
Clermont County Master Plumbers Association
Matt Storch
Paul Muhlbarger
Joe Wilmers
Robert Cropper
Clyde Frank
Rt. 32
Aicholtz Rd
Helena Ave
Brantner le
Bond & Sheehan
Beechwood Rd
Richard le
Gennie le
Prisoner Loses Rights Hearing in Cincinnati Case
Lester Laws, 26, of Rumford Road Cincinnati, first to seek a rights hearing here, had his appeal denied by Judge Harold D. Nichols. Laws argued lack of counsel speedy trial and understanding of waiver papers after escaping confinement and serving short sentences for driving without a license and drunken driving. Nichols ruled no constitutional rights were violated and grounds of appeal unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Laws
Rumford Rd
Cincinnati
Harold D. Nichols
Laws
M. Dale Osborne
Servin
Nichols
Art Exhibit At Library Opens for Local Artists
The Batavia Branch Public Library hosts an exhibition by members of the Pasic Oil and Watercolor Class who finished a 10 week course at the Clermont YWCA in Batavia. New painting classes start in February for men women and Clermont County high school students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Public
Clermont Ywca
Clermont County
Public hearing set on Appalachian Highway route in Clermont
The State Highway Department schedules a public hearing on January 5 at 2 pm in Batavia to reveal routing of the Appalachian Highway. The plan connects with four lane Route 32 at Batavia and crosses near Robertson Steel plant, then parallels Route 32 north of East Batavia Heights before reaching Williamsburg. City and county land would revert in unincorporated areas, and owners will receive information about property impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
State Highway Department
Cg&e
Batavia
Robertson Steel & Iron Co
East Batavia Heights
Rt. 32
Batavia Businessmen Add Four New Members to Association
The Batavia Businessmens Association welcomed four new members at the Monday meeting. Green Valley Store owner William Trischler, Anstaett Gulf Service owner Ray Buerkle, Smitty's Carryout owner Ronald Rogers, and H and H Upholstery partners Kenneth Horner Homer and Wilber Haines joined. The group discussed Christmas lighting plans along Route 32 and West Main Street, with over 3000 invested in decorations and future pole installations planned. Nativity Scene improvements were promised for next year as Rev. Richard Waddle reported the creche was assembled for lighting on Sunday, Nov. 21, as Santa Claus preparations were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Businessmens Association
William Trischler
Green Valley
Ray Buerkle
Anstaett Gulf Service
Ronald Rogers
Smitty’s
Second Street
Kenneth Horner
Homer and Wilber Haines
H and H
Main Street
Bud Whitt
Route 32
West End
Louis Darbro
Batavia
Whitt
West Main Street
Richard Waddle
Delay Seen On Reservoir Start
Rep elect William H. Mussey said the East Fork Reservoir project and its accompanying state park are unlikely to start soon due to federal spending cutbacks. State officials expect little funding next year as the Army Corps of Engineers plans its dam schedule, delaying park development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Fork
Clermont- Brown County
William H. Mussey
Massey
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Columbus
Ohio House of Representatives
Raveena
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Gop
Buddy Ross
Wlw-Tv
Republican Club
DX Ranch
Hopper Hill Road
Neighborhood Youth Corps
Chile Park
Appalachian Road
County
Pth Shake Pdametacophs
Brown County
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