New Richmond Declares Crackdown on Junk Cars
New Richmond orders removal of junk automobiles refrigerators and other junk material with no warnings. Mayor Wrigglesworth says violators will be cited into Mayor's Court with possible fines and sentences for violations. Councilman Hamilton resigns effective December 31 and vacancy rules explained. Council postpones next meeting to December 27. Praise for Y-Teens at New Richmond High School for a clean window crusade washing car windows and leaving compliments.
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Wrigglesworth
Hamilton
Richmond-Bethel Pike
New Richmond High School
Rhodes To View Peak Tobacco Mart At Ripley
The Ripley tobacco market shows all time highs in volume and money paid out with a six million pound week of auctions. Season sales reach 4,133,214 pounds sold for 2,911,512.06 dollars at an average 70.57 dollars per hundredweight. Best baskets now fetch up to 77 dollars per hundredweight, topping the prior 76 dollar high.
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Ripley
Needy Kids Yule Fund Sets Multiple Collection Depots
Clermont County Needy Kids Christmas Fund assigns collection points across towns for toy and clothing donations. Since 1959 the program, run by the Clermont County American Legion Council, has aided over 7,000 children and will distribute gifts locally before Christmas.
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Clermont County
Clermont County Council of the
American Legion
The
Batavia
Mr. Carmel - Ackerman
Russo
Bill’s Appliances
Batavia - Parson’s
Ben Franklin
Batavia Sohio
Bob and Don’s Shell
Cherry Grove
Checker
Neville - Adams
Felicity - Larrison’s
Swope’s
Regenstein’s
Moscow
Krempien
Williamsburg
Kidd’s
Foster’s Dept
Reed’s
Sprague’s Cleaners
Medary’s
Bethel - Southside
J. Steward
Milford - Day Heights
Perritown
Point Pleasant
Laurel - Tree’s General
Saddle Club Aids Special Classes
The Clermont Western Saddle Club gave Clermont County School for Retarded Children a $1034.35 check at its eleventh annual Christmas Party at Williamsburg High School. Agnes DeFelice accepted the donation, funded by summer show earnings at the County Home. 150 family members attended.
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Clermont Western Saddle Club
Clermont County School
Agnes DeFelice
Williamsburg High School
Ohio Bans New Year’s Eve Alcohol Sales Statewide
Jones recording secretary and Lucy Spaulding secretary note Ohio law requires all taverns hotels and eateries to close on New Year’s Eve when the holiday falls on a Sunday except for 3.2 percent beer. The Department of Liquor Control says only the State Legislature can change closing hours and enforcement is mandatory across agencies.
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Cook
Department
Ohio
Department of Liquor Control
Modernized County Offices Dedicated in Batavia
Clermont County observes completion of a four year renovation of Batavia offices with a dedication at 2 p.m. in the Common Pleas Court room. Ohio Supreme Court Justice Kingsley Taft will attend as part of the dedication events and tours for residents to view remodeled facilities.
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Clermont County
Batavia
Common Pleas Court
Market Street
Ohio Supreme Court
Kingsley Taft
County Office
Kahle
County Service Center
Girls Damage Juvenile Center In Escape Attempt
Two 14 year old girls in Batavia attempted an escape by loosening a bed rod and punching a 14 by 16 inch hole in a wall where a water line enters the toilet. The plan failed due to a water pipe, and they could have reached Juvenile Court via stairs. They have been moved to shoe quarters. boys moved to the jail basement pending repairs.
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Batavia
Christmas Seal Campaign in Clermont County Down 5 Percent
The Clermont County Christmas Seal Campaign is $222.55 behind the 1966 total of $4,531.62, with $4,309.07 raised to date. Reminders are mailed to nonrespondents and a few late contributions are expected. Mrs. Jerrold Ward, president, notes mail processing delays and ongoing civic support.
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Clermont County
Jerrold Ward
Batavia Council Inducts Kalchek and Hagglee in January
Kalchek and Walter Haglege were elected in November and will be sworn in for full terms at the January organization meeting. Hagglee, already a council member, was returned to that post. The council indicated it will cooperate with local clubs on a community tree planting project replacing removed maples with sweet gum, mountain ash, maple and pin oaks on West Main Street. Ten trees will be purchased by the council. clubs will buy the rest and more may be donated as memorials. Planting will be by village youths. The Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co. offered free use of the Foundary Avenue garage. Action on paying half the Juvenile Court Judge Jackson’s requested juvenile officer salary and on the PUB water system hookup was deferred.
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Kalchek
Walter Haglege
Hagleg
Garden Club
Mary Holman
West Main Street
Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co
Foundary Avenue
Hamlet
Richard Jamieson
Charles W. Jackson
Brother Faces Court In Fatal Bridge Crash
A Dayton man drowns when a car driven by his brother goes through a guardrail into the Little Miami River near Milford. George C. Lee, 28, of Dayton is identified as the victim. Grant Lee, 26, is jailed on reckless operation charges with a second degree manslaughter possible in Hamilton County.
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Milford
Dayton
Little Miami River
Earl N. Konrad
George C. Lee
Cobb Avenue
Grant Lee
Euclid Avenue
Clermont County
Konrad
Lee
Hamilton County
Harsha Granted 10 Day Leave After Eye Surgery
Congressman William H. Harsha of Ohio's 6th District was granted a ten day leave of absence by the House on December 11. He underwent minor eye surgery over the weekend and is recuperating at home with a satisfactory condition. He is expected to return to his office after Christmas.
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Washington, D.C
William H. Harsha
Ohio
House of Representatives
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Louis Berger
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Ruby D. Hartley
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West Clermont
M.L. Owens
Merwin-Ten Mile Rd
SR 125
Dollis L. Stutz
Rt. 1
Felicity
Merwin
Our Lady of Mercy Hospital
Miss Stutz
Loretta Stutz
Brown County Hospital
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Village Board of Public Affairs
U.S. 50
Milford Life Squad
Mariemont
Craver Funeral Home
Harsha
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