Clermont County Legion members aid Children's Christmas Fund travel
Virginia readers learn Clermont County American Legion volunteers transported about 105 boys and girls aged six to ten to a holiday outing. The excursion started 6:30 a.m. at McAlpins in Kenwood Shopping Center. Sponsors were the Hamilton County Army Navy Club and Poets Club, now disbanded.
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Clermont County
The
American Legion
McAlpins
Kenwood
Hamilton County Army-Navy ‘Club
Poets’ Club
District building request faces funding shortfall
October approval set district building needs at 1.16 million dollars with a 9 percent bonding share of 278000. Payments raised the 9 percent share to 390000, leaving a state grant of 767553 for a new 600 pupil elementary school and additions. Voter defeat narrowed decisions on local funding and district plans.
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State Board of Education
State Department
Clermont County Farm Bureau Wins Membership Award
Raymond Riehle receives the American Farm Bureau award for Clermont County exceeding its 1968 membership quota. Ohio Farm Bureau President Robert Summer presents. Clermont County Farm Bureau has 305 members, up 59 from 1967, a 23.5 percent rise the highest in the state. 92 new members joined last year. Advisory Council No. 2 in the north part of the county is first in the twenty council region for membership success.
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Raymond R. Riehle
Ohio Farm Bureau
American Farm Bureau
Clermont County
Robert Summer
Clermont County Farm Bureau
Clermont
Advisory Council
Bethel Council Approves 10 Percent Electric Rate Cut
Bethel Council, acting on the advice of the Board of Public Affairs, approves a 10 percent reduction in electric rates for the village power system. Bills will reflect the lower rate next month. The council also raises part time police pay from 1.50 to 1.75 per hour. No hospitalization insurance for village employees is provided due to lack of funds.
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Bethel
Bethel Council
Village Board of Public Affairs
Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co
Board of Public Affairs
Council
Clermont County Needy Kids Christmas Fund collection points
The Clermont County Needy Kids Christmas Fund invites donations of new toys and clothing at listed locations across Clermont County. Organized by the Clermont County Council of the American Legion since 1959, the drive supports local children with gifts donated at American Legion posts and partner stores.
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Clermont County
Needy Kids
Milford I
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American Legion Post
Race St
Day Heights
New Richmond
P Appliances
Berry Pharmacy
Laurel - Tree’s
American Legion
Batavia
Ohio
Earl R. Heidel
Early Christmas Edition Deadline Schedule Noted
Reminder that the Christmas edition deadline is 5 p.m. Friday December 20 for news and ad copy accepted until noon Saturday December 21. Schedule aims to ensure delivery before Christmas Day.
County Wins EDA Approval Expanding Sewer System
Clermont County officials secured approval from the Economic Development Administration for a $2.5 million grant toward a $3.7 million Amelia Batavia Township sewer project adding 600 homes. The system will serve 1375 residences plus airport and industrial land, with plans to proceed after detailed designs are received. The panel also approved changes and related matters including resignations, a water tank project, treasury notes investment, and a Turkey Shoot fundraiser by the North Monroe Civic Association on December 22.
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Clermont County
Federal Economic Development Administration
Huntington
Amelia- Batavia
Finati Cee Ed
Federal
U. S. Treasury
Byron Ross
Lowell Brooks
Bethel
Carl H. Bush
Washington Township
Ireton Road
North Monroe
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APL NG
Citizens’ Committee
Lewis C. Miller
Charles J. Carraher Jr
Cincinnati Enquirer
Frontier
Clermont County Republican Club
Ralph A. Hill
Dick Carson
J.D. Werner
Peggy Pickelheimer
Marian Canter
Ben Simon
Town Studios
Batavia, Ohio
Tion
James Steward
Comsioners
Fred Wile
Katherine Schubert
Koltz Road
Summerside
Condor
State Highway Patrol
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