Commissioners Quizzed At Meeting on County Support
Nearly 50 members of the North Union Township Civic Association questioned county commissioners about funding for the Planning Commission water and sewer projects. Officials outlined tax income timing, fund buildup for water rate changes, and planned park funding with a $3000 start toward a county recreation program. The group urged cooperation with majority wishes on Union township incorporation.
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North Union Township
Recreation Board
Union Township
Surplus Food To Be Available By Mid-April
Needy families declared eligible by the Welfare Department will share in a mid-April distribution of surplus commodities arriving in Batavia early next week. The items include powdered milk and eggs butter pork and gravy flour cornmeal rice and navy beans.
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Welfare Department
Batavia
Easter Egg Hunt Prizes Total Seventy Five in Batavia
The Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Frank W. Weaver Post and Clermont Courier will be on April 1 at 2 p.m. on legion grounds. Prizes donated by Batavia businesses. 75 of 1000 eggs will bear numbers that map to prize cards displayed in local windows. Children 4 and under go to basement for candy. ages 5–11 search in separate areas. adults barred. Prizes listed by business with quantities. event chaired by Gene Gordon.
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Frank W. Weaver
The
American Legion
Clermont Courier
Legion
Batavia
Legionnaire
Gene Gordon
Determan’s Restaurant
Kroger Store
Batavia Lanes
Auxier Gas
Ray's Meats
Holman Motors
Nash’ Pharmacy
Ayer Gas
Pancher’s Western Auto and Furniture
Keen Coal & Supply
the Courier
Dial’s Auto Service
General Assembly urged to pass tax sharing to dodge suits
Worthington community leaders urged the Ohio General Assembly to enact H.B. 222, requiring payroll tax sharing with workers' home areas, to avoid lawsuits like Loveland's against Cincinnati. Mayor Robert T. Hyde and Rep. Charles W. Jackson push the measure with Farm Bureau support.
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Ohio General Assembly
Loveland
Cincinnati
Worthington
Michael V. DiSalle
General Assembly
Robert T. Hyde
Owensville
Charles W. Jackson
Clermont
Herman Ankeney
Greene County
Ohio Farm Bureau
Hyde
House Reference Committee
Ohio
Good Government League To Meet In Batavia
Clermont County Good Government League announces a meeting on Wednesday April 5 in the public meeting room of The Courier Batavia. President Nellie Mattox says attendance is open to the public and monthly meetings will be held the first Wednesday of each month.
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Clermont County Good Government League
The
Courier
Batavia
Nellie Mattox
Meekness and Charity Have Divine Authority
Brief reflective aphorism attributed to Mary Baker Eddy emphasizing gentleness and charitable conduct as possessing inherent spiritual power and moral authority.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Homework as PTA Focus Promotes Home School Ties
Vivian Franz reports on Mrs. James C. Parker urging PTAs to study homework policy. She argues homework fosters independence and discipline, helps parents understand school work, and strengthens home school cooperation through PTA forums and national networks.
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Vivian Franz
Courier
James C. Parker
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Pta’s
PTA
Parker
Sputnik
National Congress
Tax Bills Reflect Reevaluation Stir Complaints
Clermont County taxpayers react with concern and anger to new tax bills tied to a 1957 reevaluation by Woodward and Woodward. The auditor explains values rose to 60 percent of true value for land and buildings and 40 percent for homes, with appeals possible if bills exceed these rates.
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Clermont County
Miami Township
Woodward and Wood
Woodward
Paschal
Byron Ross
Zenas Ansteatt
Board of Tax Appeals
Ross
Tax Payment Deadline Set for April 30
Bryan Ross county treasurer announced 1960 tax duplicates are open and taxes may be paid. First half 1960 statements are being mailed, with mail expected by April 1. If a taxpayer does not receive a statement by then, contact the treasurer. Payment due without penalty is April 30.
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Bryan Ross
Ross
Court House Coat Caper Delights and Frustrates County Leader
Zenas Anstaett chairman of the county commissioners endured a coat swap mix up after a North Union Civic Association meeting. He lost his coat with car keys inside and received an overtime parking ticket before retrieving it at noon thanks to eight calls by assistant clerk Maxine Eveland. Ellsworth Lang of Summerside was the unintentional culprit.
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Zenas Anstaett
North Union, Township Civic Association
Anstaett
Melvin Nathanson
Summerside
Maxine Eveland
Ellsworth Lang
Missing girl Janet Thom sought by mother in Cincinnati case
Authorities search for 19 year old Janet Thom daughter of Mrs Elma Neely of Rt 2 Batavia missing since last Wednesday after boarding a bus in Booneville Kentucky bound for Cincinnati to visit her grandmother. She is described as five feet four inches tall 150 pounds with blue eyes and long brown hair. She may have worn a red wool dress with white leather jacket or a green checked skirt with blouse. Her mother fears illness or foul play.
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Janet Thomas
Elma Neely
Rt. 2
Batavia
Cincinnati
Booneville
Special Meeting Called On Moscow School Transfer
The county board of education schedules a 7 30 p m special session to discuss transferring the Moscow school district. Election officials report 263 valid signatures needed to place the transfer measure on the ballot after adjusting counts from 308 signatures and a 393 signature petition.
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Moscow
County Board of Education
Board of Elections
New Richmond
County Education Board
Felicity- Franklin
Industrial Foundation Sets Date For Report To Public
Clermont County Industrial Foundation schedules a May meeting to report on progress and future plans to attract industry. Harold Seipelt notes Articles of Incorporation await state approval and James Conover proposes by laws with minor changes for April 28 approval. Miller replaces Kuster on the board and Harper and Miller join the finance committee. Fox bounty funds are exhausted. no new claims will be accepted until funds are provided.
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Clermont County Industrial Foundation
Tom Edelen
Harold Seipelt
James Conover
James W. Miller
Ed Kuster
Harry Hannah
E. W. Harper
Miller
Pleasant Plain Post Office Contract Awarded
John F. Lytle of Morrow awarded the contract for construction of a new post office in Pleasant Plain. Postmaster J. E. Day announced the decision and outlined commencement plans.
Ground Breaking for Hamlet Church School Building
Hamlet Seventh-day Adventist church members gathered on state Rt. 132 to start construction on a new $50,000 church school building. Pastor W C Loveless chaired the ceremony with regional and state church officials from Columbia Union Washington D C and Mt Vernon Ohio.
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Hamlet
Hamlet Seventh-day Adventist Church
State Rt
W.C. Loveless
Cincinnati Area Adventist District
Clifford Black
Amelia
Columbia Union
Washington, D.C
L.E. Lenheim
E.A. Robertson
Ohio
Mt. Vernon
Donald W. Hunter
J.B. Bogle
I.W. Bass
Marvin Reeder
Howard Fisher
Utopia
Seventh-day Adventist Church School
H. W. Bass
B. W. Hunter
L. E. Lenheim
J. B. Bogle
W. C. Loveless
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Anstaett Farm Service
Batavia Furniture and Appliances
Main Delicatessen
Spaulding’s Market
Batavia Hay & Grain
Graser-Wolfe
Clermont Sun
Clermont Tire & Supply
Stratman’s Jewelry
Carter’s Mobil Service
Dorsey’s Market
Clermont Laundry
the Fair Store
Smith Radio & TV
Jolly Sam’s Drive-In
Dorsey's Market
Jolly Sam’s
Good Government League
State Department of Taxation
County Auditor’s
State Auditor
State Auditor's Office
Court House Coat
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Fox
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