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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1971
Page
2
A brief masthead note for The Clermont Courier published on Thursday May 20 1971 in Batavia Ohio confirms the paper as Batavia’s oldest newspaper with Republican alignment. It highlights publication details including second class matter status and historical lineage.
Local publication from Clermont Publishing Company lists subscription and display advertising rates. Names include Jerald Fortney Thomas Fortney France Raine Eloise Ellis William Massey Diana Shelton with address 385 West Main Street Batavia Ohio.
The Greater Cincinnati Charity Horse Show runs May 20-23 at Latonia Race Track Florence KY with 1000 horses and riders for the Southwestern Ohio Kiwanis Mental Health Association. Four 1970 National Horse of the Year winners will appear from Sanford NC Louisville PA York PA along with judges from multiple states. Tickets available from Kiwanis or Kentucky 4-H Clubs.
Amelia appoints Denny L Beiser as police chief succeeding Al Haley who joined Batavia PD May 10 Beiser a New High School and police school graduate first aid instructor for the Red Cross and former scuba diver with New Richmond life squad He will move to Amelia with his wife Deborah Deputized to assist Beiser are Leonard Billingsley and Harry Mofford from Pierce Township Police Department.
Speedway Queen Vicki Spurgeon, 19, daughter of Mr and Mrs Carrol Spurgeon of Amelia Ohio, was elected Miss Tri-County Speedway by popular vote from eight contestants. She won a $100 bond a trophy and Lloyds One East tickets, sponsored by The T H Winston Co Cincinnati. Spurgeon a UC freshman and Dean's List member will ride the pace car and present trophies at events. Irene Palan earns Bachelor of Science at The Defiance College commencement May 16.
Community snippets from Amelia include convalescence thanks, hospital updates, and a new Scout Distributor store at 11 Main St. May events feature Amelia Elementary PTA carnival May 15 at the School Auditorium and a Mother-Daughter banquet on May 7. The Amelia graduating class reunion and senior citizens gathering are noted with dates and venues. Birthdays are listed and the Sixth Grade Graduation is announced for May 21.
Amelia churches host events including clean up days May 21 22 at Amelia Elementary School and a rummage sale May 22 at 1177 West Ohio Pike. The Junior High Band performs May 20 at 8 p.m. Blanche Carlisle hospitalized in Georgetown. A missionary convention May 21 23 at Amelia Pentecostal Holiness Church features five missionaries from India and Africa.
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