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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1966
Page
9
A columnist argues most federal laws originate from narrow groups and promotional efforts rather than broad public demand. He cites programs like Housing and Urban Renewal and Poverty, totaling about 130 billion over five years, urging citizen action to curb rising deficits and expansion.
Olive Branch Delicatessen posts a board featuring five neighborhood youths in service with two more enlistees upcoming. Marines Warren Anderson and Bob Klaas are veterans, others serve in Army and Navy. Williamsburg Fire Department festival runs Friday 6 30 to Saturday prize money. Free hospital ship HOPE films available by Project HOPE. UC Summer School Book Exhibit June 30 in Cincinnati. Poems by Robert L. Wilson available through Batavia store or by mail from Hamersville.
The Courier column notes rising property crimes and offers practical steps for hotel and home security. It cites Miami Cincinnati and Los Angeles burglary figures and urges locking doors, using hotel safes, leaving lights on, not overexposing trips, and notifying police for extended absences. It also links theft losses to higher insurance rates and invites readers to send questions to Bill Quinn or Ed Lukie.
Paul Varney argues that many theologians engage in obscurantist debate using cycle words and private meanings. He urges born again believers to focus on Christ and salvation, citing I Timothy 6 20 I Corinthians 1 21 and John chapter three for guidance. He warns against profane babblings and deceptive teaching in seminaries and pulpits.
Parson Jones writes with humor about church attendance rising after a Sunday School study of world religions. He jokes about Buddhists, Hindu beliefs, reincarnation, and polygamy while poking fun at modern politics and education, ending with a light admonition to keep screens down.
A collection of light humorous exchanges shows a farmer and son compare looks and voices. An old man praises concertina music, a woman shatters glasses in a doctor’s office, and a child asks for coins revealing a playful barter.
A nostalgic look back recalls a coal black team of horses owned by S. B. McKinnie of Newtonsville, praised for beauty and gentleness, with a bid of $500 refused. Notes on a qualified Ohio postal clerk applicant, a Witham family death, and cautions about Moore's dam. Public improvements include concrete gutters and a Batavia bridge walkway, plus road-pike cost concerns. A consolidated rural school district formed with Paul Miranda appointed principal, and a quiet wedding in Batavia between Marshall Roudebush and Helen Rutledge.
West Germany hosts Moral Re-Armament Sing-Out 66 with U S Army participation. The US 7th Army and 24th Infantry Division praised the show at Stuttgart and Ulm, awarding the Order of the Lion to J Blanton Belk. Adenauer and German officials lauded the performance.
The Amelia Church of the Nazarene presents a Vacation Bible School demonstration on Sunday June 19 at 9 30 a m under Donna Harbold and teachers. The public is invited to view the program replacing the annual Children's Day services. A Father s Day message will be preached at 10 30 a m with evening services at 7 00 p m and an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m led by Rev L C Harbold.
The fifth annual Vacation Church School of Mt. Zion-St. Paul United Church of Christ will run June 20 to 24 at Mt. Zion Church Clermontville-Laurel Rd. Classes cover primary through adults from 7 to 9 pm with lessons, discussions and crafts. Transportation arranged by contacting Mrs. Evelyn Zimmerman evenings at 742-4451.
A column presents original poems by Edna Hamilton with a child’s prayer about a mother’s death and a verse on financial strain. The piece notes submission details and credits sources like Lighted Pathway and Saturday Evening Post.
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