Attorney to Seek Court Stay of Official School Merger
Batavia attorney Harold D. Nichols said an injunction suit will be filed to block consolidation of Amelia Williamsville-Tobasco and Glen Este-Mt. Carmel districts. He cites irregularities in the process and questions over district inclusion and ballot actions. The move aims to test the law before July school plans proceed, with no court decisions yet. Michael J. Lewis, 16, of Bethel, injured in a separate Pike incident when his vehicle struck a curb and caused head injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold D. Nichols
Batavia
Nichols
County Board of Education
Amelia
Williamsville-Tobasco
Glen Este-Mt. Carmel
Glen Mt. Carmel
Citizens’Committee
Clermont County
Clermont
Hamilton Counties
Clermont County Board of Elections
Hamilton County
Hamilton County Board of Education
Citizens’ Committee
Citizens’ Committee Act
Six Communities To Be Visited By Goodwill Truck
Goodwill Industries truck will visit Batavia Summerside Mt. Carmel Glen Este Willowville and Cruve Branch on Tuesday January 3 to collect discarded items for use as work materials for handicapped workers. Rev Wesley Clarke and Rev Richard Morgan coordinate pickups, aiming to maximize donations as store shelves stock up to support 229 handicapped employees. Judge John Houston sets Jan 1 and Jan 7 deadlines in a lease dispute over Main Street remodeling between county commissioners Tom Pancher and attorney Dale Osborne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Summerside
Mt. Carmel
Glen Este
Willowville
Cruve Branch
Goodwill Industries
Wesley Clarke
Batavia Methodist Church
Olive Branch
Richard Morgan
Clarke
Rev. Morgan
Goodwill
Bryce W. Nichols
John Houston
Clermont
Tom Pancher
Dale Osborne
Main Street
County Health Board
First Baby Contest Shines With Thirty Awards
Census data on Clermont County 1954 retail sales totals 43.6 million across 534 stores, up 78.6 percent since 1948. Payrolls in November 1954 reached 1,335 workers with 3.11 million dollars paid, while 33 major store types and 581 proprietors shaped the economy. A 10 cent county report is available from the Bureau of the Census or Commerce field offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Buraus
Department of Commerce
Bureau of the Census
Washington
D. C
Two Injured In U S 68 Accident Near Georgetown
Two people were hurt in a U S 68 crash eight miles north of Georgetown. Clifford Barnett 18 of Detroit was driving a car that ran off the left side while passing another vehicle. Passenger Gladys Taylor 22 of Bethel received treatment and was released from Brown County Hospital. Barnett remained hospitalized with a concussion. Barnett was visiting relatives in Bethel. New dealership. Arthur Sizemore announced acquisition of the Batavia Dodge and Plymouth dealership. The Kahle Motor Company will keep its name. Staff included Wesley Roush John McMurchy William Scott Thelma Schmees Allen Hull Arthur Sizemore Carl Bracher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Barnett
Detroit
Michigan
U. S
Georgetown
Gladys Taylor
Bethel
Brown County Hospital
Barnett
Arthur Sizemore
Batavia
Dodge
Plymouth
Sizemore
Kahle Motor Company
Harry Kahle
Agency
Ltd
Wesley Roush
John McMurchy
William Scott
Thelma Schmees
Allen Hull
Carl Bracher
Farmer Crushed Beneath Tractor Fatal Farm Incident
Forest Sutton 65 of Goshen Belfast Road died last Thursday after a tractor and combine toppled onto him on his farm. His wife found him missing and alerted authorities when he did not return home in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Sutton
Goshen-Belfast
Ann's Bake Shop Opens in Batavia
Mrs. Ann McCann of Route 1 Batavia announces the opening of Ann's Bake Shop on Ohio Street with plans for fresh baked goods and local service. Continued on page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann McCann
Batavia
Ann
Ohio
Burley market sales paused for holiday recess
Ripley reports no sales in the eight belt area until Jan 3 during the annual recess. Warehouses stay open for deliveries and heavy shipments continue. The summary by Bill Whisner shows 17 days with 5,590,930 pounds sold and $3,289,680.03 money received, average $58.84, the highest average for the season to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley
Bill Whisner
Merchants To Present Gifts For Clermont County Baby
Clermont County locals await the first baby of 1956 as merchants and The Courier sponsor a wide prize bundle. Winners receive gifts from Mt. Carmel Pharmacy to Dorsey’s Thrift Market, including a grease job, baby items, savings accounts, and a ride home in a new Chevrolet. The contest requires a birth by January 3 with parent names and birth details provided to The Courier.
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Courier
Clermont County
Com
Mt. Carmel
Clermont Camera Shop
Bethel
Clermont Courier
Amelia
Nash’ Pharmacy
Batavia
Frank’s, Inc
Baby High
Hartman Hardware
Baby Toy
Dorsey’s
Stratmann
Amelia State Bank
Blocher’s
Pfeiffers
Anstaett Gulf Service
Hartman Pharmacy
Matt Delicatessen
Graser- Wolfe
Chevrolet, Inc
Chevrolet
Diskete Jewelers
Milford
the Wind Company
Spaulding’s Market
Parson's
Ben Franklin
Walter’s Department
Buster Brown
Reed’s
Williamsburg
First National Bank
Rosensweig’s
Amelia Hardware
Clermont Laundry and Dry Cleaners
Baptist Mission Conference Kicks Off January 3
Four Clermont County Baptist churches host a missionary conference from January 3 through January 8 with a speaker at each service. Robert Ranney speaks at Lindale January 3 and Glen Este January 5. Herbert Dinsmore appears January 5 6 and 8 at New Richmond Lindale Glen Este Williamsburg. Paul Pegers lectures January 4 5 at Glen Este Williamsburg. Evelyn Patz speaks January 3 4 6 8 at New Richmond Lindale Glen Este Williamsburg. William J. Duncan presents January 4 5 8 at New Richmond Lindale Glen Este Williamsburg. Paul Okken speaks January 6 at New Richmond January 8 at Lindale. Harold van den Berg to visit January 3 8 and speak at Williamsburg New Richmond Lindale ahead of Ivory Coast service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Robert Ranney
Mississippi
Lindale
Glen Este
Williamsburg
Herbert Dinsmore
Colorado
Arizona
New Richmond
Paul Pegers
Pakistan
Evelyn Patz
French West Africa
William J. Duncan
Japan
Paul Okken
Belgian Congo
Harold van den Berg
Sevral
Ivory Coast
Whats In A Name Plenty According To Phone Firm
Bill Jostworth reports the Cincinnati and Suburban Bell Telephone Company explains the 2-5 dialing plan set to begin January 8 1956. Clermont County will rename central offices from Loveland to Normandy New Richmond to Riverside Newtonsville to Regent Williamsburg to Saratoga and Batavia numbers to Ulysses to fit Direct Distance Dialing. The piece outlines criteria for central office names including uniqueness clarity and compatibility with the numbering scheme. It also notes that naming is crucial to reduce misdialed calls and improve service. Two hundred Clermont area residents and families attended the annual Christmas party December 22 at the Batavia Elklick Road clubhouse with carols Santa treats and an oyster stew lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Jostworth
Cincinnati and Suburban Bell Telephone Company
Clermont County
Loveland
Normandy
New Richmond
Riverside
Newtonsville
Regent
Williamsburg
Saratoga
Batavia
Ulysses
United States
Canada
Ohio
Kendas
Saas
Ing
Fice
Essex
Ferman
Tremont
Judson
Hudson
Blackstone
Gladstone
Clermont
Elklick Road
Santa
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Michael J. Lewis
Laan
U.S
Williamsville
Burley
Harlem
County
Goose Tatum
Harlem Magicians
Olympians
Bill Spikey
University of Kentucky
American Legion
Tatum
Harlem Globe Trotters
Gene Neal
Neal
Baptist Mission Conference
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