Boy Wounded in Chest During Playground Shooting
Gary Kearsey 16 of Mt. Washington was shot in the chest by a .38 revolver while playing with Don Ellerhorst 16 and Norman Fisher 17 at Don’s home on Clough Pike. Gary was reported in good condition at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital after the incident on Friday. The guns belonged to Don’s brother Frank and were allegedly unloaded when the shooting occurred. Sheriff Dericks found Gary on the kitchen floor. Don’s mother and step-father were away at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Kearsey
Thomas Kearsey
Mt. Washington
Our Lady of Mercy Hospital
Don Ellerhorst
Clough Pike
Norman Fisher
Mr. Washington
Don
Frank
Dericks
Gary
Social Security Benefits Paid 2207 Countians Each Month
In Clermont County at end of 1954, 1,170 retired workers received 67,920 monthly payments, with 1,037 dependents getting 37,941 monthly. Changes from 1954 amendments raise earnings credits and extend coverage, boosting future benefits. 345 workers had dependents, 429 children received 15,214 monthly, and 165 widows and dependent parents shared 7,480 monthly. National trend shows 6,886,480 beneficiaries end of 1954, with pay from the Old Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund. Cincinnati office at 810 Walnut Street serves Batavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Elbert M. Bohon
Social Security Administration
Cincinnati
Nationa
Bohon
Walnut Street
Batavia
Club To Finalize Homecoming Plans In Williamsburg
The Williamsburg Garden Club meets July 5 at 2 00 pm in the Methodist Church with Mrs James M Coyle presiding. Final plans for the annual homecoming include awards for outdoor barbecue a parade float and a booth on the homecoming grounds. Papers feature Growing Hybrid Clematis by Mrs J Kermit Smith and Growing Perennial by Mrs Jerome Jackson. Hostesses are Mrs William Livengood and Mrs Wm Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Jerome Jackson
William Livengood
Wm. Young
Farmer Injured After Car Hits Tractor Near Milford
Linus Berger 61 of Route 1 Milford was in fair condition at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital after a car rear ended a wagon towed by his tractor at the State Routes 50 and 222 junction. Eugene Aymett 20 of Route 1 Milford was cited for reckless operation and fined 50 plus costs after arraignment before Batavia Mayor J F Paschal. Aymett had another crash on April 26 when his car rolled over on Route 50 near Perintown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linus Berger
Route 1
Milford
Our Lady of Mercy Hospital
Berger
Eugene Aymett
J. F. Paschal
Batavia
Aymett
Perintown
Voters Set Referendum On Wheat Quotas This Saturday
Ohio wheat growers eligible to vote in the June 25 referendum on quotas determine whether quotas stay for farms with more than 15 acres. Two thirds approval keeps quotas and penalties. a rejection ends quotas and reduces price support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron
Ross
Clermont County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Ohio
Mrs. Craig Named To High Office In Ohio Garden Unit
Mrs. W. A. Craig, president of the Goshen Garden Club, was named regional director of District 4 for the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs. She also serves as corresponding secretary of the Clermont County Federation of Garden Clubs and an accredited judge for the state association. She will begin her duties October 1. The Goshen club called the selection an honor for its member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig
Ohio
W. A. Craig
Goshen Garden Club
Ohio Association of Garden Clubs
Clermont County Federation of Garden Clubs
Surveying Begins For 4 Lane Road In Hamilton County
Surveying starts for a new four lane highway portion about 800 feet south of 125 from Tabasco to Williamsville. The straightway will remove dangerous curves and hills that have caused several accidents. The road will become a four lane facility from Am to Hamilton County.
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Tabasco
Williamsville
Hamilton County
Profane Language Lands Man In Jail
Ray Shannon of Hopper Hill Road was fined $50 and sentenced to 30 days in jail by Justice Nellie Mattox Amelia for disorderly conduct and intoxication. Deputy Frank Schwemberger arrested Shannon after he allegedly used profane language while speaking to residents and was found intoxicated sleeping in a ditch with a small boy nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Shannon
Hopper Hill Road
Justice of the Peace
Nellie Mattox
Amelia
Frank Schwemnberger
Shannon
Schwemberger
Catholic Council and State Meeting Dominate June Events
Clermont County delegates joined the Ohio State Township Trustees and Clerks Association midsummer convention June 16 to 18 at the Biltmore Hotel Dayton to push for Wheeler Bill amendment and clerk pay increases. The Senate approved the pay rise. the governor signed it. A petition by 200 members blocked Wheeler Bill amendment, arguing it would strip local government from townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. White
Luther Pollitt
Edward Dell
John Hayden
Clermont County
Ohio State Township Trustees and Clerks Association
Biltmore Hotel
Dayton
Ohio
Senate
Methodists Offer New Church Hours Batavia
The First Methodist Church of Batavia announces a summer July August Sunday schedule. Sunday school for children ends at 10:30 a m and worship runs 9 to 10. Adult and youth classes meet 10:00 10:30 a m. Rev Wes Clarke says the plan helps families attend both worship and classes and enjoy lunch and outings. First Sunday with the schedule is July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church of
Batavia
Wesley Clarke
Clarke
EUB Pastor Receives Farewell at Batavia Church
The YME Sunday school class held a farewell supper for Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Duckwall as they depart Batavia for a new post in Millville Ohio. Mrs. Duckwall could not attend due to a major operation and is recovering at her son Marion Duckwall’s home in West Chester Ohio. Their two daughters and families attended. Seventy three members and families were served. The couple received an illuminated Last Supper picture for their service to the class and the church nursery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilda M. Bergman
Ohio Department of Taxation
Lawrence Puckett
Bergman
Batavia
Taxation Department
O. H. Sharp
YME
EUB
G. W. Duckwall
Millville
Ohio
Duckwall
Marion
West Chester
Duckwalls
Church Nursery
St John’s Day Observed by Amelia Masonic Order
St John’s Day will be observed by the Amelia Masonic Order next Sunday June 26 at the morning service of the Amelia Methodist Church. The Reverend Forest Moon was reappointed by the Ohio Conference for another year of ministry at the Amelia Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Day
Amelia Masonic Order
Amelia Methodist Church
Forest Moon
Ohio
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Batavia Vacation Bible School
Batavia Eub Church
Virginia Miller
Clayton T. Haskell
Anna Shepard
Karl South
Luther Waits
William _Woods
Thomas E. Groves
Joseph L. Remley
Russell Shinkle
Catholic Council
Jos. L. Zimmer
Holy Trinity Church
Council of Catholic Women
L. A. Cunningham, Jr
St. Martin’s Church
Branchester
Philip McCann
St. George Church
Georgetown
The
Rosary Altar Society
St. Ann’s Church
Methodists
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