Roy Battles to Speak at Clermont County Farmers Picnic
Clermont County committee chair Dele Bee announces the 1960 picnic with guest speaker Roy Battles a former extension agent and WLW farm program director. The day includes music by Anstaett sisters Northeastern high band acts flower show games lunch at noon door prizes and a 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. program at the county fair grounds Batavia merchants sponsor prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Dele Bee
Bethel
Roy Battles
WLW
Batties
Jim Christie
Anstaett
Ruth White
Herman Weddle
Fair Grounds
Northeastern High School
Batavia
County Fair
Ministers Make Straight Talk Worthwhile In Election Year
A writer notes clergy are approachable and capable of thoughtful conversation. He observes ministers often judge a man by positive traits, not faults, and cautions readers to expect straightforward issue dodging during this election year.
You cannot build prosperity by discouraging thrift
The passage cites Abraham Lincoln on limits of borrowed money and government aid, urging self reliance and initiative. It states that good government depends on who writes laws and warns against policies that discourage thrift, weaken the strong, or undermine wage earners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Brotherhood of Man
DAV Convention in Columbus slated July 29 31
Summerside Meador P. Johnson of here reminded disabled veterans that the state DAV convention, the largest in its history, will be held in Columbus on July 29 30 and 31. Johnson commander of Clermont County Chapter 63 DAV said the area will be represented at the gathering.
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Summerside
Meador P. Johnson
Here
DAV
Columbus
Johnson
Clermont County
Should Union Township Be A City Discussion Friday
Withamsville Tabasco Civic Association hosts a meeting on July 29 at the fire hall to weigh the question of Union Township becoming a city. Union Township Joint Council representatives will present findings and voters receive pros and cons, with an open discussion to follow.
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Withamsville
Withamsville - Tabasco Civic Association
Union Township
Union Township Joint Council
Henry Pieper
Norman Strait
Kenneth Zitt
Richard Neu
Edward Seghers
Paul Schuch
Water Line Nears Completion At New District High School
Amelia A water main extension for the West Clermont School District new high school reached completion except for the final tie-in at Amelia Olive Branch road. Argon Plumbing Co. of Mt. Washington laid 1450 feet of pipe along Clough Pike as part of the school’s plumbing contract.
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New District High School
Amelia
Pierce-Union-Batavia
West Clermont
Amelia - Olive Branch Road
Clough Pike
Argon Plumbing Co
Mt. Washington
County Health Council adopts survey and policy study
Clermont County Health Council launches a county wide health survey to standardize school health policies. The panel includes Brooks Parsons as chair and Mrs. Phillips Greene as vice chair, with R N Develice as county health nurse supervisor and Virginia Graham as assistant recorder. members include physicians educators dentists PTA officials and ministers.
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Clermont County Health Council
Brooks Parsons
New Richmond
Phillips Greene
Agnella Develice
R.N
Virginia Graham
PTA
If Something Is Important to You It Is Important to The Courier
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Courier
Milford to get first natural gas service in Vermont County
Ground-breaking ceremony at Indian Knolls marks extension of gas line to Milford with officials, Chamber of Commerce members, and Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co. representatives present. The project extends along Beechmont Avenue to Cherry Grove Plaza and Mt. Carmel Tabasco Road to commercial districts. Summerside Estates Viking Village and Mt. Washington are noted areas in the western Clermont section served and planned.
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Milford
Vermont County
Indian Knolls
Chamber of Commerce
Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co
Clermont County
Beechmont Avenue
Cherry Grove Plaza
Mt. Carmel Tabasco Road
Mt. Carmel
Robert Rinckhoff
Robert Atterholt
The
Mil
Lightning Strikes Antenna Damages Home and Gas Line Plans
Mrs Forrest E Kell of Davis Pike Batavia escaped serious injury when a lightning bolt struck her TV antenna and lead in wire at 2 p m Tuesday. Fire crews reported roof and line damage plus ripped flashing and a disabled telephone. The article also details Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co planned Milford gas lines running five miles from Roundbottom to Milford with gas service by autumn and a $100 incentive to switch from coal or oil for residents within a year. George Day oversees applications and complaints at the CGE office.
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Forrest E. Kell
Davis Pike
Batavia
Milford
Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company
Cg&e
Indian Knolls
Roundbottom Road
Broadwell Road
Newtown
Terrace Park
George Day
County seeks speed cuts on two more roads
County commissioners authorize County Engineer Carl H Rush to survey Mt Carmel Tabasco Rd from Rt 125 to Rt 74 and Branch Hill Guinea Pike from Rt 28 to Branch Hill to push for lower speed limits. They note Amelia Olive Branch Rd now reduced to 35 45 mph after director E S Preston order, aiming to show 60 mph is too high on the two narrow roads.
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Carl H. Rush
Mt. Carmel-Tabasco Rd
Rt. 125
Branch Hill- Guinea Pike
Rt. 28
Branch Hill
E. S. Preston
Amelia-Olive Branch
Preston
Legionnaire Wins High State Post In Southwest Ohio
Stuart G. Luginbuhl of Newtown was elected 2nd Vice State Commander at the Columbus Legion Convention. Lewis Wiggins of Milford became 4th District Commander, as the Milford Post earned the Edward McBane Trophy for outstanding community service. Southwest Ohio posts, including Clermont and Butler counties, celebrate this first top state post for the region in 20 years. Milford drill teams drew applause in the parade.
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American Legion
Stuart G. Luginbuhl
Eight. Mile Rd
Newtown
Ohio
Columbus
Lewis Wiggins
Milford
Victor Stier
Luginbuhl
Milford Legion
Edward McBane
Legion Post
Stu” Luginbuhl
Legion
Clermont
Butler
Hamilton
Brown
Middletown
Milford Post
Country Club Is Aim Of Group and Pool Planned
Williamsburg civic and service clubs meet to form the Williamsburg Country Club and build an L shaped pool 80 by 35 feet with a 12 by 32 foot wading pool. A site committee was formed and membership limited to 200.
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Country Club
Aim of
Williamsburg
Rotary Club
Junior Women's Club
Society To Elect Five Fair Board Members Aug 20
The Clermont County Agricultural Society will hold its annual fair board election Aug 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the treasurer’s office in Owensville. Five seats are open. five current directors Carey Thompson Sylvester Gaskins Ralph Weh Tum Clarence Ungelhuem and George W Mull seek re-election. Prospective candidates may obtain petitions from Lew Lewis secretary Clermont County Fair Bethel.
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Owensville
Clermont County Agricultural Society
Carey Thompson
Goshen
Ralph Weh- Tum
Franklin Township
Sylvester Gaskins
Pierce Township
Clarence Ungelhuem
Batavia
George W. Mull
Stonelick
Lew Lewis
Clermont County Fair
Box 85
Bethel
Banker Stricken By Heart Attack
Kenneth M. O Briant vice president of the First National Bank of Batavia suffered a heart attack at 6 am Tuesday at his home 267 Wood Street Batavia. He was attended by Dr Alvin Friedman and rushed to Jewish Hospital by the BMOP Life Squad where he is reported in fair condition.
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Kenneth M. O’briant
First National Bank of
Batavia
Wood St
Alvin Friedman
Jewish Hospital
Bmop Life Squad
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Tom and Jerry
Abe
Seghers
Summerside Estates
Viking Village
Ford Chamber of Commerce
Rinckhoff
E. C. Hilge
Joe Gallenstein
Milford Shopping Center
S. T. Olinger
Steve J. Pyle
Batavia Fire Department
James B. Filey
Gas Main
Homestead Inn
Legionnaire
Leveland
Union Street
Harrison
Port Union
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