One Dead and Five Hurt in Clermont County Crashes
A Sunday pair of crashes in Clermont County left one woman dead and five others injured. Dalene Wadsworth, 21, of Ludlow Kentucky, died at 6:25 p.m. after a collision on Route 26 northeast of Milford involving a tavern parking lot entry. Robert Field, 36, and Lucille Field, 36, were hospitalized after their car struck a parked vehicle and a tavern. Field suffered multiple abrasions and a nose fracture. A separate crash on Route 52 near New Richmond injured William Napier, 25, and Terry Jones, 22, who were taken to Our Lady of Mercy Hospital.
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Dalene Wadsworth
Oak St. Ludlow
Our Lady Palma, Cae Eae
Milford
Field
Lucille
Thei R
Our Lady of Mercy Hospital
Milford Life Squad
William Napier
Peete St
Terry Jones
Highland Ave
Cincinnati
New
Amelia Band Winter Concert at Amelia High School
The Amelia Senior and Junior Bands present their annual winter concert in the high school cafetorium on December 12 at 7 30 p.m. Eugene K. Dugan will conduct a program of instrumental pieces and Christmas music. Tickets at the door 50 cents adults 25 cents children. Parents and the public invited.
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Amelia
Eugene K. Dugan
Amelia High School
Yale Decoration Contest Open To Batavia Area Homes
The Batavia Garden Club sponsors Yale Christmas Door and Window Contest inviting residents within a mile radius to enter. Judging begins at 7 00 p m Monday Dec 23 with porch lights needed for entry and non residents outside the radius may enter by calling Mrs June Cole or Mrs Carel Sperdel. Winners announced Dec 24 with cash awards for fireadows noted.
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Batavia Garden Club
Batavia
June. Cole
Carel Sperdel
Santa Arrives In Amelia for Holiday Visits
Santa Claus will be at 11 W Main St Amelia on the remaining two weekends before Christmas and again on Monday December 23. Children may visit Fridays 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will receive treats. The Greater Amelia Business Men's Association sponsors the event.
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Amelia
Santa Claus
Main St
Greater Amelia
Jury Commission Sets Grand and Petit Jury Draws
Clersient County jury commission will meet at the courthouse at 1 p.m. December 16 to draw a grand jury for the January term of Common Pleas Court and a petit jury for 1964. E A Fenstermacher and Ellsworth Des announce the plan.
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Clersient County Jury Commission
E. A. Fenstermacher
Ellsworth Des
Common Pleas Court
VFW Post Observes 19th Anniversary at Afton
Clermont County VFW Post 954 and Auxiliary marked their 19th anniversary at the Post Home in Afton on November 30. Nell Grimes was guest of honor. Commander John Bayer and Verlin Proffit presented awards and gifts. Ten year pins were given to a group of members. five year pins to others.
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VFW Post
AFTON
Clermont County
Post
Nell Grimes
John Bayer
Verlin
French Sammons
Joe, Lung
Jack Gentry
Earl Pindell
Louis Shinkle
Tony Lung
Edward Hughes
Bill Stanley
Joe Urban
Nick Schnatz
John Thebout
Jim Witmer
Joe Ramsey
Cecil Totton
Kenny Gibbs
Phil Hudson
Robert Shinkle
Clarence
Lytle
George Bernstein
George Musgrove
Hayward Shinkle
John Lung
Bethel Council Details Motion to Repeal Electric Sale Ordinance
Bethel officials promised a full explanation of repealing the initiative to sell the municipal electric system after Cincinnati Gas and Electric renewed its bid not less than 700000 dollars by Jan 31 if the council reverses course. Opponents urged action in court while solicitor Mattox argued the measure lacked a sale price and filing requirements.
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Bethel
High Village
Clyde Mattox Monday
Harry Lee Hannah
Louis A. Ginocchio
Cincinnati
Mattox
Stamp Bonanza Turnabout Prompts Big Stamp Gift
Paul Bryson of C. B. Ayer Rambler Forestville presents 10 000 Top Valve stamps to Mr and Mrs Wilford Zurmehwe of Afton who just bought a Rambler Ambassador Station Wagon. Zurmehwe says he has never handled so many stamps before and plans to equip a workshop or buy a chair. They become eligible for Ayer's drawing of 25 000 stamps.
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Paul Bryson
C. B. Ayer Rambler
Forestville
Wilford Zurmehwe
Afton
Zurmetly
Zurmehley
Ness County invests 15 million in Treasury notes earns 4985.33
Treasurer Byron Ross told county commissioners the US Treasury notes investment has netted Ness County 4985.33 bringing total earnings to 12611.17. The group plans more investing after tax collection and a Dec 18 emergency preparedness meeting at Batavia Presbyterian Church will feature a panel including Hook Copen haver Dericks Moore Van Sickle and Red Cross reps.
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Byron Ross
US ‘Treasury
Charles Hook
W.W. Hamilton
Batavia Presbyterian Church
Hearing On Subdivision Road Continues Friday
The public hearing on county acceptance of 1500 feet of Wilshire Circle in Greimann Subdivision Stonelick township has been continued to 10 a m Friday by county commissioners Mrs Mary Greimann owner of the subdivision was present with her attorney John Getgey of Cincinnati No objections were made at the hearing It was cut short Monday because commissioners had to attend an association convention Commissioners say the road will be accepted if Greimann brings it up to 1953 county specifications, which would cost her less than current standards.
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Dupuy
Ohio Pca
Ohio Federation of Pca’s
Ohio
Lebanon Association
Brown
Butler
Clermont
Clinton
Hamilton
Highland
Warren
PCA
West State St
Georgetown
Wilshire Circle
Greimann Subdivision
Stonelick _ township
Mary Greimann
John Getgey
Cincinnati
Zenas Anstaett
Arthur Blake
Ohio County Commissioners Association
Columbus
Association
Public Ice Skating Rink Planned in Clermont County
The Clermont County Recreation Commission reactivated by county commissioners plans two 150 by 150 foot dike skating areas at Willowville and Williamsville with labor from Light Construction Co and Walt Kunz Co. The first rink at McGuire Field will be flooded when weather allows. additional sites in Milford and New Richmond are sought.
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Taz
Clermont County Recreation Commission
Nick Visnic
County Board of Education
Willowville
Wilhiamsville
Light Construction Co
Cherry Grove
Walt Kunz Co
Tabasco
McGuire Field
North Union Township
Summerside
Milford
New Richmond
Elmo Durbin
Pepsi-Cola Co
Visnic
Clermont Fatality Record Matches 1962 Toll
Ohio traffic deaths rise eight percent for January through October 1963 with 1678 fatalities vs 1559 last year. Clermont County reports 98 deaths in 1963 and 18 in 1962 for the period, while pedestrians reach 292. Director Nelson urges caution and adherence to signals, noting rural and state highway spikes and nighttime risks.
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Ohio
Nelson
Ears Association Names Field Director
Mrs. Sandra B. Carlin of New Richmond is named Field Director for the Clermont Adams and Brown County Branches of the Heart Association of Southwestern Ohio. She succeeds Mrs. George McCarley and will liaison with branches and advise on policy while aiding the 1964 February Heart Fund campaign.
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Sandra B. Carlin
New Richmond
Clermont, Adams
Brown County
The
Heart Association of
Ohio
James B. Hall
Southwestern Ohio
Lewiston
Maine
Carlin
University of Rochester
New York
Amelia Postmaster Extends Window Hours for Holiday Rush
Kenneth Myrick acting postmaster at Amelia announced extended window service during Christmas rush from December 13 to 23. Weekdays open until 6 p.m. Saturday hours extend to 5 p.m. on December 14 and 21. No window service on Sundays.
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Amelia
Kenneth Myrick
Legion Appeals For Neediest Kids Christmas Fund
American Legion posts in Clermont County launch the fourth annual Clermont County Neediest Kids Christmas Fund. Seven posts organize collection, sorting, wrapping, and distribution to help needy children. donations can be mailed to Clermont County Fund at American Legion Box 311 Batavia, with collection points for toys and clothing across the county. The drive urges local groups to contribute money or gifts to illuminate a child’s Christmas.
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American Legion
Clermont County
Legion
Batavia
Ohio
American Legion Post
Club Drives to Cut PUB Water Rates in Pierce-Union-Batavia
Upper Clough Civic Club leads a petition drive to lower PUB water rates for the Pierce-Union-Batavia system. Al Fangman and Irene Hassebrock head the committee. petitions circulate for county commissioners on Dec 20 at 10 a.m. John Brown, Cincinnati attorney, is counsel.
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Upper Clough
Williamsville
Fangman Realty
Clough
Mt. Carmel
Cincinnati-Batavia
Fangman
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County Board of Elections
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