Republicans Propose Ohio Redistricting Plan
Rep Walter E Powell and Rep Barry Levey, both of Butler County, introduced a bill to redraw Ohio's congressional map. It creates a new 24th District covering Butler Warren Clermont counties and places Montgomery in the 3rd District. The existing 15th District would be eliminated and its territory split between the 10th and 18th Districts, with Clermont leaving the Sixth District.
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Walter E. Powell
Barry Levey
Butler County
Franklin County
Butler
Warren
Clermont
Montgomery
Robert T
Ohio
Clermont County
Atterhelt Joins Clermont National Bank Staff
Robert Atterhelt Milford Kiwanis president and Chamber of Commerce director joins Clermont National Bank after its Williamsburg and Batavia banks purchase. Former loan company manager and Day Heights Civic Association treasurer. vestry member at St. Thomas Episcopal Church Terrace Park and Sunday school superintendent. Ohio University commerce graduate.
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Robert Atterhelt
Milford Kiwanis
Chamber of Commerce
Clermont National Bank
Williamsburg
Batavia
Atterhelt
Pact
Day Heights
District realignment aims to shed at large seat in Ohio
The proposal would redraw districts to add Jackson and Lawrence Counties in District Included and Warren and Fayette County in Seventh District. It is the second bill this session with the same goal after Sen John C. Smith's earlier measure. The plan would eliminate Ohio’s at large seat now held by Robert Taft Jr. who may seek the U S Senate in 1964.
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Jackson
Lawrence
Warren
Fayette County
John C. Smith
Montgomery County
Ohio
Robert Taft, Jr
U.S. Senate
Pending Court Caseloads In Clermont County Jan 3
Clermont County court system reports 670 Common Pleas cases pending Jan 31 and four in First District Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court of Ohio office notes 673 pending Jan 1, with 73 filed in January and 76 terminated. Civil and domestic relations totals show shifts, while appellate cases rise to four.
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Clermont County
Common Pleas
First District Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of Ohio
Court of Appeals
Tax Statements In Mail Deadline Set
Byron Ross Clermont County treasurer says first half 1962 real estate tax statements are in the mail with duplicates to open Feb 28 and final payment due March 28. Tax bills may miss recipients though and nonreceipt does not excuse payment. questions go to the county auditor or treasurer. A new instructional folder accompanies statements showing a rates table for easy comparison with last year.
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Byron Ross
Clermont County
Ross
The Reward of Duty Fulfilling a Second Duty
Quote attributed to George Eliot states that performing one duty increases capacity to take on another. The sentiment connects duty, responsibility, and personal growth across ethics and life.
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George Eliot
Batavia Area Home Burns To Ground
The residence of W A Peters and family on Taylor Road near Batavia burned to the ground after a prior fire had gutted it weeks earlier. Batavia firefighters fought the blaze for about 45 minutes, rekindled, and returned at 12 45 p m to find it out of control and let the debris burn. The fire origin is unknown and Fire Chief Jake Laffleur said a state fire marshal investigation would be requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A. Peters
Taylor Rd
Batavia
Batavia Fire Department
Jake Laffleur
Citizens Committee meeting on West Clermont school bond
The Citi zzens Committee for Better Schools of the West Clermont district holds a public meeting Monday March 4 at 8 p.m. in Amelia high school's library. The public may ask questions about the May 7 school bond issue and have them answered.
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Anu
Citizzens Committee
West Clermont
New Amelia High School
Emerson Quote on Reward for a Job Well Done
A concise reflection notes that the greatest reward for a task completed is the satisfaction of having accomplished it. The paraphrase emphasizes intrinsic merit and personal achievement without external recognition.
Farm Bureau Honors Employees at Landmark Cooperative Dinner
Landmark Farm Bureau Cooperative Association Inc held its annual employee dinner at the Frontier near New Richmond on February 12. Wayne Shidaker from Columbus spoke as guest. Allen Lee Harris awarded watches to Richard Jackson Bethel Sam Snyder Blanchester and William Earhart Batavia for 25 years of service. Fifteen year pins went to Robert Frazee and Joe Prine while Raymond Redmon and Richard Cox received ten year pins.
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Landmark Farm Bureau Cooperative Association Inc
Frontier
New Richmond
Wayne Shidaker
Columbus
Allen Lee Harris
Farm Bureau
Richard Jackson
Bethel
Sam Snyder
Blanchester
William Earhart
Batavia
Robert Frazee
Joe Prine
Raymond Redmon
Richard Cox
Guidance Unit To Sponsor OSU Orientation At Batavia
The Clermont County Guidance Director's Association will sponsor an Ohio State University orientation program on March 11 at 8 p.m. in the Batavia High School auditorium under the Ohio State Alumni Association. Ralph Windell is district representative. The event targets juniors and seniors and includes scholarships, academic programs, and campus life details along with a film. Mrs. Mary K Branch hosts refreshments after. James Dean and Robert Slade will moderate. Harry Moore will deliver the introductory address.
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Clermont County Guidance Director's Association
Ohio State University
Batavia High School
Ohio State Alumni Association
Ralph Windell
Clermont County
Ohio State
Mary K. Branch
Batavia Guidance Staff
James Dean
Clermont County Guidance Association
Robert Slade
Harry Moore
No verdict yet in Campbell death
Milford reports the Hamilton County Coroner has not issued a verdict in the death of Eugene Campbell 29 of 1247 Duncan Drive found with a head wound in a wooded area near his home. A .32-20 revolver lay nearby and Campbell died at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital after returning from Paris Kentucky last week. Deputy said he had been missing earlier in the week.
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Milford
Hamilton County
Eugene Campbell
Duncan
Campbell
Our Lady of Mercy Hospital
Paris
Four County Class AA Tournament Pairs Four Teams
Clermont County will send four Class AA teams to a district tournament opening Wednesday March 6 at Xavier field house and UC armory. Goshen meets Amelia at 7 p.m. March 6 on Xavier floor. Bethel Tate faces New Richmond March 8. Northeastern meets St. Xavier March 7 at UC. Finals set for March 15 after coach drawings by Mileham at UC.
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Four County
Clermont County
Xavier
University of Cincinnati Armory
Goshen
Amelia
Bethel Tate
New Richmond
Northeastern
St. Xavier
Pete
M. Charles Mileham
Milford Band Director Dan Koch Home After Surgery
Milford school system band director Daniel Koch remains at his home at 648 Tyler Ave recovering after surgery. He returned from Milford Hospital on February 20 after a stay since February 8 and thanks friends for cards and good wishes.
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Dan Koch
Milford
Daniel Koch
Tyler Ave
Mr. Koch
Station Operator Cleared In First Clermont Jury Trial
Kenneth Hinners, operator of a Milford service station, was found innocent of assault and battery by a Clermont County jury. The trial, presided by Judge John D. Erhardt, was the first jury trial since the court became a court of record on January 1.
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Clermont
Kenneth Hinners
Hinners
Milford
Raymond
Blackbury
Bradbury Rd
Pierce Township
Attorney Named Clerk of Board of County Commissioners
Rex Ely a Batavia attorney with Ely White and David son was named clerk of the Board of County Commissioners replacing Betty Lindsey. Ely will start Monday and also serves Ohio Attorney General William Saxbe as an assistant to represent the state in Clermont County. The board also named Rocco Spinelli and Ed Smith to the Board of Building Standards and approved salary reductions and meeting limits to cut costs. Alfred Ginn was dismissed as assistant building inspector effective March 15.
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Rex Ely
Ely, White and Davidson
Batavia
Board of County Commissioners
Betty Lindsey
Ely
Ohio
Wiliam Saxbe
Clermont County
Chris Rosenhoffer
Rocco Spinelli
Vermont
Union Township
Ed Smith
Sherwood Dr
Milford
Board of Building Standards
Hook
Alfred Ginn
Robert Prebble
County dogs wardens urged to share after hours duties
Sheridan Begley and assistant Paul Parlier faced county commissioners over after hours dog pickups and truck use. Officials urged a formal schedule, records of animal pickups, and alternating on late nights to ensure fair distribution and accountability.
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Sheridan Begley
Board of County Commissioners
Begley
Paul Parler
Bethel
New Trial Sought in Goshen School Case
Attorneys for Robert Gower, superintendent of Goshen schools, convicted of assaulting a former student, filed a motion for a new trial. A hearing is set for March 11 and sentencing by Judge John H. Houston is scheduled.
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Robert Gower
Goshen
John H. Houston
Four Seek County Planning Position
The Clermont County Planning Commission executive committee has interviewed two local applicants for executive director. Two more candidates will be interviewed. The committee will then recommend two or three men to the planning commission for selection. Betty Lindsey of Milford becomes clerk secretary and receptionist for the planning commission at $340 monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Planning Commission
J. Kermit. Smith
Planning Commission
Betty Lindsey
Milford
Board of County Commissioners
Lindsey
Batavians Discuss Their Schools in Village Feature
Batavia residents express mixed views on school expansion and building styles. Parents and nonparents discuss funding, two story designs, curriculum changes, and attracting top teachers while noting attendance at board meetings and the need for more publicized discussions.
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Donald Winemiller
Main — St
Batavia
Village Waterworks
Columbus
Winemiller
Ohio State University
Winewiller
Thomas Taylor
Stoddard Drive
Mrs. Taylor
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