Local fruit growers report no major winter damage yet
Clermont County fruit growers say weather has not severely hit dormant peach buds and yields. They warn of looming costs and shortages for fertilizers and fuel, with rising ammonium nitrate prices from 70 to 115 dollars per ton and prices for baler twine up to 30 dollars a bale.
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Clermont County
Fagley
Florida
Merrill C. Rouster
Milford
Clemis Fox
Williamsburg
Mexico
Roscoe Pringle
Pringle Road
Edenton
Carroll E. Maddux
Hopper Hill Rd
Cherry Grove
Amelia village moves forward on 96000 road project plan
Village council reports progress on four streets receiving storm sewers and new driving surfaces. Chapel Road is nearly finished with only final blacktop. Hopkins Avenue sewers done but curbs pending. Floral Avenue and Cecilia Drive await start. State traffic count at Chapel Road Main Street prompts possible signal with state approval. Mayor cites peak hour crossing difficulties.
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Amelia’s Council
Chapel Road
Hopkins Avenue
Floral Avenue
Cecilia Drive
State Highway Department
Main Street
SR 125
William D. Pommert
Pommert
Owensville Names Bonnie Johnson Assistant Chief
Owensville hires Bonnie Johnson as full time assistant police chief after years as a part time patrolman. Mayor Ruth Homan says Monday’s council mostly routine with storm sewer and sidewalk project details. Market Street and South Broadway sections complete. remaining areas will be finished as funds allow.
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Owensville
Bonnie Johnson
Ruth Homan
Market Street
South Broadway
Save Daylight or Waste Time On Clocks Says Reader
A reader argues daylight saving disrupts natural hours and energy conservation. The letter notes jet lag from changing clocks and mocks a jewelry idea, praising a paper clip necklace by Joy May Campbell of Williamsburg.
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Joy May Campbell
Williamsburg
Clermont County Banks Report Strong 1973 Growth
Clermont County banks posted a robust 1973 with a $19.5 million rise in year end net worth despite inflation and a fragile economy. Bethel Building and Loan Co. seeks a new Bethel location. First National Bank of Bethel merged with Amelia State Bank and added drive-in and teller upgrades. Security Savings Association expanded to Goshen and Mt. Carmel. Clermont National Bank planned a Goshen branch the week.
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Clermont County
Bethel Building and Loan Co
Plain and
West Streets
Bethel
Mt. Carmel
Milford
Union Savings, Building and Loan Co
Bob Williams
Warren County
Kings Island
Charles Schneider
Security Savings Association
Goshen
Mt. Crab
Clermont National Bank
Dan McAdams
Williamsburg Building and Loan Co
Owensville Building and Loan
Clermont
Mt. Carmel Loan Co
McAds
Lloyd Holler
Amelia
Theo
Mort Charles Shaw
First _ Milfor
Petitions Fill Election Lists For County Races
County officials report petitions submitted for county commissioner state representative and U S representative races. By Tuesday 4 p m candidates include Hiler Croswell Carson Malott Wood Harsha Erhardt. Absentee ballots ready by March and filings for nonpartisan posts due August 7.
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U.S
Donald G. Hiler
Bob Croswell
Phillip R. Carson
Harry C. Malott
County Central Committee
State Central Committee
Board of Elections
Chris Erhardt
State Board of Education
Anatomy Of An Acquittal By Carla Sweet
Witnesses and verdict set scene but the post trial phase dominates as Judge Ralph Hill ends deliberations with a hung jury possibility looming. Connie Padgett faces potential jail with no probation if convicted while family waits and jurors weigh time to reach agreement.
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Ralph Hill
Connie Padgett
Forman
Harry Brown
Connie
Self Defense Wins in Cincinnati Woman's Shootout Case
Constance Padgett 32 of Cincinnati is acquitted by reason of self defense in the Labor Day shooting death of Ray Smith 39 Batavia. She admitted firing but says she acted after he attacked and threatened to kill her as he entered his home. The gun was kept loaded under his pillow. Police tape and photos were presented at trial.
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Constance Padgett
Cincinnati
Ray Smith
Fifth St
Batavia
Smith
Unclear fragment prompts trial theater swings and claims
Readable text shows disjointed dialogue about a family and people arguing about guilt. Mentions a Reverend complimenting an assistant and a girl signaling a room. A 7 10 time reference appears with a praying scene.
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Jones
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Lloyd Allan Wood
William H. Harsha
Arnold Co. Stumpf
Clermont College
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