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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1966
Page
7
An assortment of notices seeks in home babysitting by the hour or week with fenced yard and pool, boarding options, elderly care calls for mentally alert ladies, and room and board in a Milford farm home. Contacts include 853-5969 831-9370 549-4111 831-7169 and box H-63 The Courier.
Leonard D Andrea son of Mr and Mrs Henry D Andrea of 968 Ohio Pike is this year’s Joe Martin Scholarship winner. The award provides 250 annually for four years to the college of his choice. He will start at McNicholas High School then pursue engineering at the University of Cincinnati College of Engineering.
Paulette McWhorter and Gary Gray received American Legion awards for top female and male student at Amelia High School. Presentation by Anthony and Mary Bianchi of Frank W. Weaver Post 237 Batavia during graduation. Paulette is active in student government Spanish Club NHS News staff GAA and cheerleading. plans to attend Eastern Kentucky University. Gary is NHS member Student Council Steering Committee glee club choir and multiple ensembles. played varsity football and intramurals. to attend Ohio Northern University.
Withamsville Mt Carmel Post 72 schedules its June 24 meeting at 8 30 p m at the Post home on Weiner Lane Mt Carmel. Newly elected Commander Robert Bering will preside and urged all members to attend as the gathering marks an important year of expanded Legion programs and community service. He invites wartime veterans to join and learn about Post activities.
James R. Higgins of Hillsboro has been chosen exclusive distributor for the Futura home pool in Clermont County. Michael M. Harris of International Swimming Pool Corp announced the appointment. A full-sized Futura pool with filter and self fencing is on display at Higgins Construction and Supply, Route 50, six miles west of Hillsboro, open daily and evenings for inspection or a swim.
Ohio Attorney General William B. Saxbe says drag racing on public highways is illegal and defines it as two or more vehicles racing from a point to a point or a shared course with timing of accelerations. Participants and helpers face fines up to 500 dollars or up to six months in jail or both.
Governor James A. Rhodes issues a proclamation designating the week of July 4 1966 as Ohio Safe Boating Week. The plan emphasizes year round water safety and urges all boaters to observe prudent operation and regulatory compliance. Paul Sarossy notes continuing hazards in boating and cautions for responsible conduct on Ohio waters.
Ohio public welfare programs provide aid to the sick and indigent, with Clermont County offering Aid to the Blind, Aid to Dependent Children, Aid to the Disabled and General Relief. About 1,000 families receive aid, with case-by-case investigations and in-home visits to discuss eligibility and alternative resources. The governor urges July 4th safety, emphasizing defensive driving and seat belt use as roads fill this weekend.
Farmers may receive a wheat allotment for 1967 if they did not have a 1966 allotment and meet eligibility. Mr. Hill of the Clermont County ASC Committee announced that any farm with a 1966 wheat allotment will automatically receive a 1967 allotment.
Sherida White reflects on Clermont County's landscape and civic pride as a vehicle tours rural towns toward Rocky Fork State Park. The piece questions county governance and community grooming affecting its image and growth potential.
A county editorial argues that utopian ideals would fail amid juvenile crime, asserting industrialization amplifies delinquency but can be countered by stronger law enforcement, positive youth publicity, and court reform focused on reducing delinquency to preserve individuality.
The J-Riders 4-H Club hosts a Sunday July 17 horse show at 11 30 a m on O Neill Road near Waynesville. Mrs Melvin Ray chairs, Marion Grimes judges. Nineteen events scheduled with a 1 00 entry fee for all except Showmanship. parking ample and a refreshment stand run by 4-H members.
This piece urges making progress the county’s top priority by preserving natural resources and youth, criticizing degraded roads and landscapes and calling for better transportation, beauty, and educational opportunities to attract industry and families. It contrasts Clermont with neighboring counties and asks for action to unlock growth.
Public service explainer on Ohio drag racing laws defines prohibited conduct and penalties. It notes that assisting in drag races makes one a participant subject to penalties and stresses July 4 weekend traffic, safety tips, and reminders to drive defensively and buckle up.
The Clermont Courier notes that an applicant must derive 50 percent or more of income from on farm agricultural production, neither owner nor operator may hold an interest in another farm with a 1967 wheat allotment, and the applicant must have at least two years of experience.
For wheat producers with suitable experience in the last five years a new farm allotment is available. Applications must be filed at the county office by June 30 1966. Interested producers meeting the requirements should contact the county office before the deadline.
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