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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1961

Page

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Wilson Seeks General Assembly Seat After Party Endorsement

Batavia businessman and Korean War veteran John E. Wilson, 32, has been endorsed by Clermont County Democratic Executive Committee to run for the Ohio General Assembly seat vacated by Charles W. Jackson. A partner in Wilson Bros Realtors and former president of local business and realty boards, Wilson served as a first lieutenant in the Air Force, flying 91 missions in Korea and earning the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal. He later taught jet flight engineering at Moody AFB and studied at Wilmington College after Blanchester High School.

Clermont County Democratic Executive Committee Batavia General Assembly John E.wilson Charles W. Jackson Wilson Wilson Bros., Realtors Batavia Business Men’s Association Clermont-Warren County Moody Afb Valdosta Blanchester High School Wilmington College

Erhardt Endorsed for Clermont County Judge

John D. Erhardt Batavia attorney and zoning chairman wins Clermont County Democratic endorsement for county judge. World War II veteran and Silver Star recipient also serves as Amelia Village solicitor and bank director. Committees selected three other local races with no county commissioner endorsement.

John D. Erhardt Batavia Batavia Township Clermont County Democratic Executive Committee Amelia State Bank Erhardt Amelia Village Amelia Lionslab Clermont County Democratic Club UC College of Law American Ohio

Aged Woman Killed by Freight Train Near Branch Hill

Mrs. Mary Kelly Neal, 75, was struck by a Pennsylvania freight locomotive near Branch Hill on Friday night and died instantly. Engineer Elmer F. Wende slowed the westbound train and blew his whistle. the accident occurred at 5 10 p m about a half mile west of Branch Hill Guinea Pike crossing. Tufts funeral home handled arrangements. she is survived by her brother Joseph Kelly and two sisters Mrs Julia Brandes and Mrs Margaret McAulisse.

Pennsylvania Branch Hill Tufts Funeral Home Elmer F. Wende Wende Branch Hill-Guinea Pike Crossing Neal Joseph Kelly Julia Brandes Margaret McAulisse

Schott Promoted By Phone Company

Joseph V. Schott II of Milford was promoted to supervising district service foreman by Cincinnati and Suburban Bell Telephone Company. A lifelong Milford resident, he began as an installer in 1947 and rose through roles including information assistant and installation foreman before becoming service foreman. He and his wife Roberta have children Jay Bryan and Victoria and he serves in Mil TMed Lodge F AM the Clermont County American Legion and chairs the Neediest Kids Christmas Fund.

Cincinnati and Suburban Bell Telephone Company Joseph V. Schott Cleveland Ave Milford Schott Roberta Jay Bryan Victoria F & AM Clermont County American Legion Clermont County Neediest

Dance Benefits Neediest Kids Fund in Batavia

The Frank W. Weaver American Legion Post in Batavia will host a Friday dance with admission as a gift package for a boy or girl of designated age or a cash donation. Gifts go to the Clermont County Neediest Kids Christmas Fund. Howard Spaulding and Muddy Creek Ramblers perform for square dancers 9 to 11 p.m., Bill Weimer and his Orchestra for modern dancing 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Frank W. Weaver American Legion Post Batavia Clermont County Howard Spaulding Muddy Creek Ramblers Bill Weimer

Ison Conviction Upheld by Court

The First District Court of Appeals upheld Don Ison's bribery conviction. Arnold Morelli said the case will be appealed to the Ohio Supreme Court. Ison was found guilty of accepting bribes to influence a decision by Judge Lou J. Schneider in Fration County.

Don Ison First District Court of Appeals Arnold Morelli Ohio Supreme Court Ison al A _comine Nihe Lou J. Schneider Fraitton County Common Pleas Court

Harsha to keynote Milford Chamber Ladies Night Banquet

Milford officials will not be guests but may attend at their own expense. Rep William H Harsha Jr Sixth District will speak at the Terrace Park Country Club on January 25 with entertainer Ronnie Holleyman, known from George Gobel and Ruth Lyons shows.

Milford Milford Chamber of Commerce Terrace Park Country Club William H. Harsha, Jr Sixth District Ronnie Holleyman George Gobel Ruth Lyons

Tavern Window Forced Open at Bronze Bell Tavern

Fred Neider, owner of the Bronze Bell Tavern on Rt. 28 near here, reported an early Saturday forced entry through a window to gain access to the tavern.

Goshen Fred Neider Rt. 28 Here

Citizens urged to back IRS center in Clermont County plan

Clermont County planners urge residents to contact senators and congressmen to back locating a $2.5 million IRS data center here. They list 10 topics for letters and note the center would employ about 1800 with a $6 million payroll.

Clermont County Climent County

Batavia Zoning Plan Moves Toward Public Vote

At a Batavia Township hearing, the Zoning Commission voted to send proposed zoning resolutions to the Clermont County Planning Commission for input, then to the township trustees for certification. Voters will decide at the May Primary. About 25 residents attended, with debate over a corner near Amelia Olive Branch Road and Clough Pike for a potential business use, while planners seek to protect property owners with limited restrictions.

Courier Batavia Township Clermont County Planning Commission Board of Elections Eric Schubart Pierce Township Oliver Malott Amelia- Olive Branch Road Clough Pike Aei Acaariain Commission John Erhardt Owen Billingsley Calvin Lewis Dante Mastropaolo Herbert Runyan

West Clermont School District to Vote on 8 Mill Levy

Residents will vote Feb 20 in a special election on an eight mill operating levy for five years. A 55 percent favorable vote is needed. The levy funds borrowed money and ongoing costs to keep the district open and to attract and retain teachers.

Amelia West ‘Clermont Board ‘of Education

Clermont County Schools Report 575 Certificated Personnel

Clermont County schools list under contract 575 teachers and administrators. Of these 164 hold temporary certificates, 122 have no degree, 42 have degrees, 248 four year certificates, 62 eight year, 56 life, 15 permanent, two executive heads, 20 principals, and 8 superintendents. Turnover was 96, with 144 new teachers added. Average classroom salary is 4780 dollars. Districts' quarterly state foundation funds are detailed for Batavia Bethel Tate Clermont Northeastern Felicity Goshen Moscow West Clermont and Williamsburg.

Clermont County State School Foundation Batavia Bethel Tate Clermont Northeastern Felicity Goshen Moscow West Clermont Williamsburg

Inspector Hired For Sewer System Project at Williamsburg

Williamsburg council hired Ota L. Weaver as construction inspector for the $455 000 sewerage system project. Work began Monday with completion targeted for December 11 1962. Contract awarded to E A Taylor and Son of New Lexington after seven bids.

Williamsburg — Council Ota L. Weaver S. Broadway E. A. Taylor & Son New Lexington

Anderson Earns Doctorate at Colorado State College

Albert F. Anderson Jr guidance director in West Clermont schools earned the doctor of education degree at Colorado State College Greeley on December 6. He previously earned a BS from Xavier University in 1951 and a master of education from Xavier in 1956. His dissertation compares differences between half day and full day elementary students in West Clermont Ohio.

Albert F. Anderson, Jr West Clermont Colorado State College Greeley Colo Anderson Xavier University Cincinnati Ohio

DiSalle to Speak at Clermont County Planning Meeting

Gov. Michael V. DiSalle has agreed to be the principal speaker at the Clermont County Planning Commission annual meeting January 4 at the Frontier Restaurant. Officers will be installed by Paul W. Schuch. Master of ceremonies is Lucien H. Dawson of New Richmond National Bank.

New Richmond Michael V. DiSalle Clermont County Planning Commission Frontier Here Paul W. Schuch Cincinnati Schuch, Grossman and Schuch Lucien H. Dawson New Richmond National Bank Clermont Building Loan and Savings Co

Health Employees Given 10 Percent Bonus in Clermont

The Clermont County Board of Health approved a 10 percent bonus for health department staff aimed at recognizing diligent work in the absence of a full-time health commissioner. The payout draws from a $9,000 balance in the former health commissioner's salary appropriation. Voting members Grant Cannon Diana Schwartz and Thomas Maloney supported the measure, with Dr. A Gordon Schulze voting, while Harley Todd was absent.

Clermont County Board of Health Health Department J. C. Spence Grant Cannon Diana Schwartz Thomas Maloney A. Gordon Schulze Harley Todd

Clermont County All Star Football Teams Named for 1961 62

Coaches select first and second teams with no coach voting for his own players. First team lists Marlowe Wiethkamp Polin Adkins Freeland Snider Jackson Mahomney Snider Bower Steele. Second team includes Doughman Chapman Hodgson Bailey Brooks Fiscus McCann Holt Ast Zurmehly Sheriff.

Clermont County

Funeral services set for Forrest B. Neal in Piketon

Funeral home arrangements are underway for Forrest B. Neal 48 of Piketon who died Monday night at the Capt Anthony Meldahl Dam after a pipe fragment from an air compressor explosion struck him. Dr A A Gruber county coroner pronounced him dead at the scene.

Forrest B. Neal Piketon Anthony Meldahl Towe Neal A. A. Gruber

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John E. Wilson Ae. Peeshave Democratic John E Wilson Dale Osborne John F. Porehal John Erhard Charles F Neediest Kids Harsha Ladies Night of Taven IRS Ohio Valley Ohio River Active Planning Commission New House Washington D. C Frank J. Lausche Stephen Young Michael V. di Salle Columbus Malott Malotts WC Levy Colorado State DiSalle Clermont Charles Duncan The E. Marlowe, Goshen J. Wiethkamp Little Miami G.polin Bethel B. Adkins Goshen H. Freeland Little Miami Wet Tackies Snider N. Jackson M. Mahomney J. Snider S. Bower J. Steele T. Doughman T. Chapman J. Hodgson V. Bailey R. Brooks B. Fiscus Felicity J. McCann T. Holt Alfback J. Ast Bethel R. Zurmehly G. Sheriff Chilo Dam
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