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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1973
Page
2
The Clermont Courier is Batavia Ohio's weekly Republican paper with second class postage and historic lineage. It is the oldest Batavia newspaper continuing traditions from 1826 and 1870, published every Thursday.
An archival notice from The Clermont Publishing Company lists Batavia Ohio address and subscription rate at $3.00 per year. It states display advertising rates available on request.
Superintendent L E Gingrich says no district books have been destroyed in over six years. Usable volumes go to volunteer Pat Pratt for phonic charts, while some教材 go to Appalachia and unusable math texts are sold for recycling to fund new books. The district, noting poverty, aims to maximize every textbook’s value with an average per book cost around seven dollars and fifty cents.
The Olive Branch Church of God will hold a paper drive on Saturday June 23. People may contact the church at 732 9626 for pickup service or drop papers in the church lot on Straight Street off Old 74. The Edgar B Lewis family thanks friends neighbors and the BMOP Fire Department for their kindness after their loss.
A 500000 gallon water tower rises on Clough Pike as part of the Pierce Union and Batavia Townships improvement under the Clermont County Sewer District. Other upgrades include an out of ground Locust Corner reservoir and two 200000 gallon elevated units at Afton and Goshen. Bridges over Shuyler Creek seen. Shayler Road closed.
Ohio's 9.9 billion budget allocates 204 million in state aid to Clermont County schools over two years. Democrats favor big city needs while Republicans push suburban districts. totals vary by district as enrollment and property value change. Milford and New Richmond show specific 1973 74 and 1974 75 figures, with Senate and House allocations noted.
Clough Pike P T O installs officers for the 1973 74 year after dissolving its PTA link on June 8 1973. Principal Walter Minnick names Don Carter president LaVerne Messner vice president and others including Katy Deininger Don Wolf Susan Ackner Marie Bolger Sharon Carter Dottie Emmert Jeanne Glassmeyer Dolly Hill Terry Meyer Ruby Storm Geneva Newcomb Lucille Smith Barbara Payton. Also includes budget figures for several area districts.
Amelia Cub Scout Pack 443 prepares a summer of activities replacing monthly meetings with events. The Pikewood Derby is set for June 24 at Lions Club Park Amelia with homemade cars and ribbons. A family campout weekend follows on June 29 including trips to fairs and nature centers. The Amelia Boosters Horse Show moves to Clermont County Home grounds Batavia on June 23 at 8:30 am. For information call Marion Glas at 752-2378.
The Christian Nation Youth Home and Chapel will hold its annual daily vacation Bible School June 25 to 30. Theme: If ye love me keep my com be. The program runs daily with 7:30 p.m. closing and transportation for nearby residents. Chapel location is between Amelia and Bethel off SR 222 near Nicklesville. Information line: 734-2009.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs W R Smith on their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception June 24 at Amelia Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Local notices include visits and travel, births and birthdays, anniversaries, and the passing of Mrs John Purdum. Sympathy extended to the Arnspear family and updates on residents’ health and movements.
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