This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1962
Page
9
The piece denounces opponents for misrepresenting a proposed health bill linking social security to medical care for the elderly. It argues Kerr Mills Act offers federal state aid and voluntary private insurance, while social security based plans fail to cover most costs and risk government controlled medicine.
Ohio state auditor James A Rhodes ends fiscal 1962 with a $42,967 balance and nine straight years with a surplus totaling $940,297. He credits efficient modern office procedures and hopes frugality can be extended to broader state government as voters consider his gubernatorial bid.
A Union Township reader argues for financial feasibility of incorporation over maintaining the status quo. The letter denounces tyranny, calls for a survey funded by the township, and urges voters to decide by ballot on self governance based on financial viability rather than political pressure.
The Community Library at St. Thomas More Church circulates again moving from the basement to the old church building after several relocations. Librarian Mrs Seghers and volunteers including Ed Seghers and Virginia Kettman support a free library with over 3000 volumes open Sundays 7:30 to 12:30 and Wednesdays 9 to 12 in summer.
A scattered humor column recounts aging jokes about growth spurts in boys versus girls then pivots to a dinner for men from different regions with Zeb Tyke representing the South. It notes a dish division by region and ends with jokes about college deans and an airport ticket quip and a tennis net remark.
Statistics show most school fires start in basements. Installing a sprinkler head over basement stairs can halt smoke travel. Economical installation connects directly to the main water line with no shut off valves to risk. A typical municipal system can protect one or two stairways adequately.
Dr C A Meeker, a Batavia High School graduate, passed the Ohio State Medical exam in May and plans to practice. the Batavia Presbyterian church prepares a new water motor organ for the sanctuary, with Holy Trinity’s lawn fete raising funds. Batavia gets a $200000 N and W crossing elimination project with plans for an overpass. nearby nursing scholarship awarded to Harriet Culbertson of Batavia. Vesper services held at Star Lite drive-in by Owensville Methodist Charge.
In this excerpt from a chapter on Frank Buchman, the author contrasts three views of human nature. It argues that materialist approaches seek control through vanity and fear, while Buchman’s method aims to change hearts through disciplined prayer. It emphasizes daily quiet time and belief that prayer guides constructive change in others.
Hazel McLeish argues that labor unions hold immense power over daily life and imagines dire consequences if control fell to a few criminal leaders. She warns of general strikes affecting food, fuel, travel, and media, and questions the accountability of union leadership and collective action.
In a column style letter Uncle Pete questions rapid farm technology and its impact on workers, noting agricultural advances like computerized cultivation and power vehicles replacing horses. He worries about future job needs, educational methods with boarded windows, and the influence of political plans on these changes.
A humorous poem from Lola S Morgan and Edna humorously defends a purse full of essential items. The speaker notes many small tools and personal care items as proof of necessity, contrasting with her husband’s view. The piece appears in the Columbus Dispatch and reflects a domestic, wartime or mid-century tone.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.