Women urge reform after sheriff office break in response
Ta Basco activists and neighbors criticize local sheriff procedures after auto thefts on Nine Mile Road. They cite missed fingerprints, lack of action, and limited prints gathering on scene. Residents urge improved protection and training as insurance concerns rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Seghers
Tabasco
Union
George Ellis
Nine Mile Road
Ellen Drive
Carl Gable
Gable
Clermont County Man Admits Four Bank and Establishment Robberies
Clermont County man Eugene Partin aged 27 confessed to four robberies including Hartwell Saving and Loan on Montgomery Road and a Norwood Savings Association. He admitted stealing 1123 dollars from the Hartwell bank and 546 dollars from Hunter Savings in Norwood plus 635 at Norwood Parkview Market and 7 dollars from a Taft Road delicatessen. Partin, father of two, was tracked to an Evanston apartment after the crime spree and turned over to the FBI. He waives hearing and faces 25 000 dollars bail on each bank robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Hartwell Saving and Loan Co
Montgomery Rd
Eugene Leo Partin
Rt. 4
Batavia
Evanston
Financial Institution
Partin
Hunter Savings Associa
Tion
Norwood
Norwood Parkview
William Howard Taft Rd
FBI
U. S
Graham P. Hunt
Clermont Health Board gains new members and funds boost
The Clermont County Advisory Health Council named six mayors and 12 township chairmen to the District Board of Health for the coming year. New members include J. W. Smith, Harry Dan ner, and Hawley Todd. The council approved a plan to place a small levy on the November ballot to fund operations, with a Board of Health meeting scheduled for March 19 to organize the new board. State Auditor Rhodes distributed 41 million in school foundation funds, with Clermont districts receiving 410,574.09 in total, distributed among Batavia, Bethel, Clermont Northeastern, Edenton, Felicity, Goshen, Monroe, Moscow, West Clermont, Williamsburg, Milford, and New Richmond. Retirement systems receive over 334 million. Largest district distributions go to Cleveland and Cincinnati, with Montgomery County receiving the largest county-board share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Cincinnati
Health Department
J. W. Spence
Board of Health
James A. Rhodes
School Foundation
Clermont
Batavia
Bethel
Clermont Northeastern
Edenton
Felicity
Goshen
Monroe
Moscow
West Clermont
Williamsburg
Milford
New Richmond
County Boards of Education
Cleveland Board of Education
Columbus
Board of Education
Montgomery County
Mulberry Couple In Coma After Heater Incident
James Wilson and Hannah Wilson of Mulberry are recovering at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital after a coal heater incident left them in a coma. Their daughter, unable to reach them by phone, alerted neighbor Blanche Taylor who found the couple and broke a kitchen door window to enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wilson
Hannah
Mulberry
Our Lady of Mercy Hospital
Mariemont
James
Blanche Taylor
Rubinoff Concert Pleases Amelia Lions Club Audience
A review by Arthur R. Steddam praises Rubinoff and his viol and accompanist brought to Amelia by the Lions Club. The writer notes cultural value over money, rejects criticism of long hair music, and highlights Rubinoff’s desire to serve humanity, especially the young, while acknowledging potential audience hesitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur R. Steddam
Amelia Lions Club
Rubinoff
Amelia
Lions
Watson Re Named Clerk of County Elections Board
At Clermont County Board of Elections annual reorganization Watson L. Watson of Williamsburg, with Ba tavia office, was re elected clerk. Hugh L. Nichols named deputy clerk. assistants renamed. Charles Colonel elected chairman after deadlock broken by Osborne joining Mull and Ashton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Board of Elections
John L. Watson
Williamsburg
Batavia
Hugh L. Nichols
Josephine Anstaett
Judith Pickelheimer
Charles Colonel
Watson
Edward Osborne
George W. Mull
Homer Ashton
Mrs Ida Kennard Named On County Library Board
Mrs Ida Kennard of near Batavia is appointed to the county library board to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Joseph W Evans, as announced this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Kennard
Batavia
County Library
Joseph W. Evans
Women urged to join Cler mont County League of Women Voters
Mrs. Frank A. Roberts invites women to become members of the Cler mont County League of Women Voters sending names to 999 Wallace Ave Milford. The nonpartisan group aims to boost citizen participation in local state and national issues. A public meeting is set for 1 p.m. September 20 in the Courier building public meeting room Batavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Frank A. Roberts
Clermont County League of Women Voters
Wallace Ave
K's. Roberts
League
Courier Building
West Main St
Batavia
School official’s library board role deemed incompatible
The executive head of Clermont Northeastern school was informed that an attorney general opinion finds his school district position incompatible with serving on the county library board, on which he had served for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutive
Clermont
Evans
ABC Shrine Club Names Officers
The Syrian Temple ABC Shrine Club elected new officers on February 25 at the Homestead Inn Milford. President A. B. Wilson and others include Joseph L. Young as vice president E. R. Greenlee second vice president Robert Peltz secretary and Ralph Hook treasurer. The new officers will be formally installed by Potentate A. B. Wilson. The group also discussed circus advertising dance club baton twirling queen and ticket details. A Ladies Night is planned for March with date to be announced.
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Milford
Homstead Inn
ABC Shrine Club
Syrian Temple
Arthur G. Zoecklein
A. B. Wilson
Georgetown
Joseph L. Young
Bethel
E. R. Greenlee
West Union
Robert Peltz
Ripley
Ralph Hook
Russellville
Noble Joe Brown
Shrine Circus
Noble Jack Davis
ABC Club
Earl E. Wolf
Modern Bowling Lanes Planned At Cherry Grove
Ralph Grimes of Georgetown plans Ohio Pike Bowl at 8887 Ohio Pike Cherry Grove just east of the Hamilton County line. Construction to start this week on a two and a half acre site two miles east of the Anderson Township Shopping Center with 260 parking spaces. The 72 by 132 foot concrete block facility will have 12 lanes with a 12 lane expansion planned later and include a glass enclosed coffee shop and meeting room. Leagues to start this fall. Grimes brings 21 years in bowling and electrical work and previously operated Aberdeen Lanes serving Maysville Kentucky area. Automatic pin spotters and under alley ball returns are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Grimes
Georgetown
Ohio Pike
Cherry Grove
Hamilton County
Anderson Township
Grimes
Aberdeen
Maysville
Fifteen Fatalities On County Highways In Past Year
The Ohio Department of Highway Safety reported 15 fatalities in Clermont County during 1957 two of them pedestrians due to motor vehicle accidents. The county logged 943 accidents with 563 injuries and property damage totaling $431 930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Department of Highway Safety
Clermont County
Motorist Hurt In Auto Mishap Near Owensville
Gene M. Apgar, 32, of Owensville, suffered head injuries after losing control on US 50, hitting a mailbox and utility pole, and crashing into a field. He was transported to Our Lady of Mercy Hospital in Newtonsville Life Squad ambulance. The Weaver Apple Farm clarifies its fruit supply remains available including apples, apple butter, and cider, with smaller apples nearly sold out at lower prices.
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Owensville
Gene M. Apgar
Here
US 50
Our Lady of Mercy Hospital
Newtonsville
Life Squad
Weaver
Rt. 50
County Board Prioritizes Road Repairs Amid Severe Damage
Clermont County commissioners deem road repair the top priority as extreme cold caused deep frost and worsening breaks. They deny spending on a road grader truck and car while authorizing a storage building on County Home property to house highway equipment. Major repairs planned for Amelia Olive Branch, Clough, and Mt Carmel Tobasco roads will require all available funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl H. Rush
Rt. 222
Batavia
Amelia-Olive Branch
Clough Rd
Mt. Carmel-Tobasco Rd
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Sheriff's Office
Countian
Health Board
Lois Brown
Zenas Anstaett
Don Ison
Earle B. Kincaid
John P. Friend
Brown
Jack Fuller
James L. Brown
League of Women Voters
Heater Fames
County Elections Board
Clermont County Board of Commissioners
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