10 Jul 1962
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1962
Page
1
Aid is sought for the Puckett family after a bolt of lightning struck their home nearly destroying it. Residents John 15, Linda 14, Joan 6, and Jeanne 4 were inside when fire damaged the house, with losses estimated at $8,000.
Rep Harsha introduces a bill for across the board tax cuts and revised depreciation rules to spur growth and job creation. He argues higher private investment is needed, urges restraint on federal spending, and cites the Reciprocal Trade Act as raising urgency for competitiveness. The plan seeks lower individual and corporate taxes and accelerated depreciation, funded by growth in GDP.
Eloise Lytle recounts early county jail history, noting a log jail near Williamsburg built by Thomas Morris that housed debtors and horse thieves. The whipping post stood outside and horse thieves faced public floggings, with three trials and two whippings on a single October day in 1808, plus escape exploits by inmates Killwell and Knott.
A joint Clermont County Board of Health and Budget Commission meeting on July 5 approved the Health Department budget of 78000 for 1963, up 4 from 1962, to adjust salaries under the Ohio State Central Merit System. No new nurses funded for school health. Township and municipal contributions will exceed 1962 levels due to fee declines. A 1964 health levy was discussed to widen county health programs and ease local financial pressure.
Guy H. Mallory of Hillsboro is appointed principal of Clermont Northeastern high school at Owensville on a three year contract. He will begin duties August 1. Mallory, a native Ohioan, brings 14 years in education and 10 in business. He taught at Ohio Wesleyan University and served as Delaware County schools superintendent. He attended Ohio State University and is married with three sons.
Dr. Charles K. Weichert dean of MecMicken College and Mrs. Weichert host a neighborhood welcome at 1150 Burney Se from 7 30 to 9 30 p m for UC fall freshmen. Junior hosts assist including Robert Maynard of 4530 Schiedt Lane Glen Este a Amelia high school graduate and son of Clarence Maynard a UC veteran of 25 years.
The Ohio Co. and Associates of Columbus bought the New Richmond Exempted Schools building bond issue worth 2.5 million at 3 percent interest with a 28000 premium. One million dollars will fund Monroe and Pierce school improvements, the remainder for a new high school.
The Women’s Democratic Club of Clermont County met to finalize plans for the July 28 picnic inviting all Democrats. Governor DiSalle is asked to speak and state and district candidates will attend. A merchandise car prize will be awarded. Tickets are on sale.
The Day Highets Garden Club releases the Clermont County fair flower show schedule for 1962 with Elsa Van de Pas as show chairman and Thurmas Anderson as co chair. Advance entry tickets cost 2 50 and are payable to Mark Atchley at Owensville Bank. The Artistic Schedule outlines 12 themed arrangements including Our Parks and Lakes and Niche A Salute to Clermont Artists for Clermont Garden Clubs.
Three Clermont Northeastern high school students earned honors on the Southwestern Ohio District State Scholarship Tests. Ed Curran and Robert Ray receive congratulations from Ray Spornhauer, Northeastern biology and world history teacher. Ray Spornhauer notes Ray took tenth in district world history and Curran placed twentieth in district biology.
Veterans of World War II are cautioned that their entitlement to GL loan benefits will expire on July 25, 1962. J C Robison, manager of the Veterans Administration Regional Office in Cincinnati Ohio, notes veterans have ten years of entitlement from discharge plus one additional year for each ninety days of service.
Rosary Altar Society members at Bernadette Church formed 30 decorative vases from plastic bottles for the July 15 parish festival. Mrs. Vernon Brusport says despite initial resistance the group produced attractive pieces, handed to Mrs. Louis Wilson for the dinner service.
The Williamsburg College Loan Fund is $200 short of a $2500 goal for the current school year. Five Williamsburg seniors have been approved for loans enabling college entry in September. Contributions from local groups and individuals support the fund with more drive planned to raise about $2000 for 1962 63.
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