The Clermont Courier in Batavia, Ohio

Drop in Ohio unemployment checks follows year end rise

State Treasurer Joseph T. Ferguson reports unemployment checks for the 12 months ending June 30 1962 fell about 23 percent to 5 823 658 from 7 616 899 the prior year Unemployment benefit payments totaled just over 178 million versus 300 million a year ago Employer contributions rose to 125 million from 103 million and claimant reimbursements dropped to 208 895 from 800 511 Also a bid notice from the Ohio Department of Highways invites sealed proposals for a small frame residence and related work with prequalification required and a bid bond mandate