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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1962
Page
2
The Clermont Courier, Batavia Ohio, proclaims it is Batavia’s oldest newspaper, succeeding earlier titles The Chronicle of the Times and The Tunes. The paper notes its second class post status and publishing details at 385 West Main Street.
The author contrasts true spiritual leadership with worldly showmanship. Citing Paul in I Corinthians 2 4 5 emphasizes preaching in the power of the Spirit, not human wisdom or emotional tales. True pastors rely on the Word and God’s power to save and disciple, not storytelling to mobilize followers.
The Order of the Eastern Star Grand Chapter of Ohio contributed 6817 to the University of Cincinnati for an ACS institutional research grant. Ohio cancer leaders praised the gift, noting repeated support from Eastern Star chapters statewide during Mrs Grace Grether’s tenure.
Early American history shows Christmas outlawed in Puritan New England with fines for observance. Massachusetts outlawed Christmas in 1659, repealed 1681, while New Amsterdam Dutch celebrated as a chief holiday. The era shifted toward economy and politics, and Washington’s 1776 Delaware crossing followed Hessian Christmas revels.
The article surveys U S towns with holiday tied names such as Santa Claus Indiana Bethlehem Connecticut Christmas Florida and Christmas Cove Maine It notes Indiana's Santa Claus postmark is unique by law and lists other festive names including Noel Advent Mary Joseph Wiseman Goodwill Peace Valley Evergreen Pine Holly Trees and Mistletoe across several states.
Miss Frieda Mae Christie 17 of Batavia Rt. 4 has been named Co ed Correspondent for 1962 63 school year announced by Margaret Hauser editor of Co ed Magazine. Christie is a junior. presentation made by Bertha Benthien vocational home economics teacher at Clermont Northeastern high school.
Three girls and a boy form the Exciters. Their United Artists debut Tell Him jumps to No 35 on the Hot 100 this week. Rooney coached the group after his previous male and Jamaica NY ensembles dissolved.
Martin Mark signs with Swan Records and releases The Push and Kick which peaks at No 27 on the Hot 100 this week. Sue Thompson debuts Willie Dan as she continues a string of boy name themed songs and a strong rhythm side with a danceable medium tempo. The top ten in Ba tavia includes Santa Claus is Coming To Town and Telstar among others.
The week ending December 9 reports births at Georgetown and surrounding towns. Irene Fender and Leslie Phillips welcome Gail Ann on December 4. Charlotte Steward and Avery Mc Cleese welcome Shelia Nin on December 6. Dottie Cropper and Glennis Varice welcome Ritchie Dale in Hamersville on December 5.
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