07 Mar 1968
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1968
Page
1
The Courier notes critical remarks about past and present legislative sessions and comments on postal service rules. It recalls former postal exams measuring geography knowledge and contrasts with the current focus on reading ZIP codes and paying postage, implying customer involvement in mail sorting.
Jerome L Mescher of the Mt Carmel Post State Highway Patrol is chosen as Outstanding Patrolman of the Year for 1967 after competing with 16 officers at the post. He was born in Coldwater and lives with his wife Christine at 1167 Ohio Pike.
The Clermont County Health Advisory Council reappointed Roger Backhus Amelia druggist to a five year term as board president. Richard Jamieson Batavia mayor was reelected chairman, Harley Clark Pierce Township as vice chairman, Patrick Craver Stonelick Township as secretary, with changes noted in past officers. The annual report by Ralph Frazier deputy health commissioner highlighted state law on landfill licenses and budget carryover of $9270.
Sale of 1968 automobiles trucks trailers house trailers and motorcycles will open March 16 at the Creager Tire Store 52 South Market Street Batavia Reservations for tags will be accepted until March 14. Tags include cease 10 day replacement and transfer registrations. Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 30 p.m.
Francis Dale publisher of the Cincinnati Enquirer will deliver the principal address at Little Miami Inc upcoming annual meeting on March 11 at Camp Kern. A 7 p.m. dinner follows a 5 p.m. river hike led by Jim Robey. Glenn Thompson will MC. tickets are available at the door or by contacting secretary Flack Douglas.
Clermont County Republican Club holds candidates night at the C G E Co auditorium Batavia on Thursday March 14 at 8 p m. All Republican primary candidates will address the members. newcomers join a full slate. Open to the public.
John L. Emnsberger of Williamsville urged the county commissioners to build an access road linking Cherry Grove Plaza with nearby stores to ease traffic flow. He proposed removing highway buttons he says hinder turns into the shopping center and the panel agreed to discuss the matter.
Milford attorney Flack Douglas urged Batavia on progress toward a new state chartered bank saying 95 percent of area survey respondents favor added banking facilities. He pledged efforts to keep ownership dispersed and local resources in Batavia. New members Marjorie Wilburn and Bruce Ulmer joined the association and a bait shop plans were announced.
New Richmond plans an adult driver education course if at least 10 enroll and pay $15 by March 15. Instructor William Thompson will lead sessions from March 18 to May 23, with classes on Mondays and Thursdays 3:30 to 6:30 and Tue/Wed 3:30 to 5:30, limited to small groups.
The program previews dramatic works including Medea and Crime of Passion. Tonight’s telecast opens with Don Juan in Hell starring Siobhan McKenna and George C. Scott. Further lineups feature Lullaby with Eli Wallach and Anne Jackson, Wingless Victory with Eartha Kitt, and Iceman Cometh Part I with Jason Robards Jr. and Myron McCormick.
Funeral services for Pfc. Roger Lyons USMC 19 killed in action at Quang Tri Vietnam Feb 9 were held Friday at Powers Nurse Funeral Home Amelia. Burial followed at Mt Moriah Cemetery. He was the son of Arthur and Loise Lyons of Amelia and a Amelia High School graduate. He had served in Vietnam since December and left three sisters Areva Tammy and Karen.
A trash fire behind the Kroger at Cherry Grove Shopping Center on Monday was first reported as an explosion. Four tires on the rear of four parked semi trailers exploded due to the heat, according to Williamsville Fire Department assistant chief Peter Heckter.
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