21 Jan 1960
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1960
Page
1
A Courier education writer argues 25¢ paperbacks are a American bargain and urges readers to ignore snobbery. The column then shifts to local politics with notes on GOP candidates Tom Ringer and Mack Sauer, plus a home fire fatality in Amelia and the BMOP life squad response.
John MacKeever, colorful former mayor and justice of the peace, died at 7 a.m. Wednesday at his home. A Democrat precinct committeeman who ran for county district judge, he belonged to a local pioneer family. Survived by widow Pearl and three brothers Walter Williamsburg Harvey and Harry. Maham funeral home handling arrangements.
Clermont County sees two Democrats join the field for upcoming elections. Batavia Police Chief Ed Colonel files to run for county commissioner, while Francis M. Shields of Williamsburg announces for county treasurer after 12 years in banking and county service.
The Courier, Clermont County's twice weekly paper, previews an exciting contest tied to an improvement program, aiming to boost circulation and offer prizes. The advance notice urges readers to watch the January 24 issue for full details and county wide interest.
Williamsburg officials face a 201-201 tie on the 550000 sewer bond issue from Saturday’s special election. Acting Mayor Ralph D Fuhr says a recount will be considered with the legal advisor’s guidance. the deadline is Thursday. Ties on issues lack a coin flip precedent.
Clermont Laundry and Dry Cleaners in Batavia announces an expansion program led by owners Calvin Lewis and Howard Bissantz. A new dry cleaning plant and remodeled facilities will be in operation within 30 days, with an additional building rear of the plant under construction.
County commissioners will study drainage problems on Route 125 at Williamsville on recommendation from Ben Stokes, state highway department maintenance engineer. A hearing is set for Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. at the courthouse as residents seek relief from ditch overflow after heavy rains. The state cannot pay more than its proportionate share, and one resident has threatened to sue.
Amelia high school hosts two adult education courses Typing on Wednesdays and Sewing on Thursdays beginning Feb 3 for 15 weeks. Classes run 7 30 to 9 30 p m at the high school open to all. registration continues until day one. Contact Al Anderson at Skyline 3 5553 or Skyline 3 4669 for details.
P. Johnston of The Cincinnati and Suburban Bell Telephone Co. observes his 40th service anniversary this month. He began in the plant department, rose to district plant superintendent, spent a year at AT&T in New York, and was later promoted to plant supervisor, general plant manager, and vice president of personnel and public relations before becoming an executive and director in 1955. He and his wife run Point of View Farm near Perintown off U S Route 50.
The Batavia Development Corporation elected seven directors for 1960 led by Howard Wilson Brice Hendrixson Harold Gallagher William Parsons William Auxier Paul Blocher and Robert Ayer. Auxier replaces Kenneth Anstaett as a director and the group will name officers Thursday night.
Amelia district boards plan a March 1 special election to issue 565000 in bonds for real estate and new school buildings. The project totals 1962080 with 1.25 mills needed to retire debt. State grant of 1404080 hinges on voter approval. Details on locations and building types to be announced soon.
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