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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1963

Page

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Citizens Seek To Draft Elmo Durbin For Sheriff

A county citizens committee forms to draft Elmo Durbin 47 Glen Este as Clermont County sheriff. Durbin a Republican and deputy sealer of weights and measures has public backing from about 50 county residents. He declined to confirm a run but says residents have urged him for months. Durbin previously served as a deputy sheriff and Marine.

Elmo Durbin Withamsville Citizens’ Committee Glen Este Clermont County Union Township Durbin Wilhiamsville

Good Government League Sets Aims For County Policy

The Good Government League executive committee releases a policy statement led by Margret Chandler and R C Tackerberg. It says the aims include educating the public on duties of county officials, sharing information on county issues and bond tax levies, and supporting public officials while not acting as an investigative agency. It notes individuals may act within the law and that Teague’s course of action, if any, is its responsibility.

The Good Government League Margret Chandler R.C. Tackerberg State of Ohio Portal Clermont Y Teague

Sheriff Investigates Sullivan Printing Works Damage

Sheriff C. B. Dericks surveys damage at the Sullivan Printing Works plant following an incident. Local authorities inspect the site for extent of damage and possible causes.

C. B. Dericks Sullivan Printing Works

Dynamite blast damages new Sullivan Printing Works plant

Police and investigators probe a dynamite explosion at the Sullivan Printing Works plant in Summerside causing about ten thousand dollars in damage. They note missing fuse fragments and involve the sheriff, prosecutor, and state arson investigators while workers estimate ten days to repair and occupancy hoped for by January.

Summerside New Sullivan Printing Works Tom Wagner Bureau of Criminal Identification London C. B. Dericks Ralph A. Hill Willis Peterson Rt. 2 Loveland Charles McNutt Paul Evans Fayetteville Ralph Murphy Mt. Carmel Cincinnati Mt. Pisgah Williamsburg

Dream Isle Ball for Amelia High School Scheduled

The Amelia High School athletic association announces the Dream Isle semi formal to be held Saturday November 16 from 8 to 12 at Amelia High on Clough Pike. Music by The Vikings. All senior students from Amelia and Glen Este invited. Stag $1 Drag $1.50.

Amelia Amelia High School Dream Isle Clough Pike Vikings Amelia and Glen Este High School

Protection Week Prompts Policy Checks in Clermont County

Clermont County Insurance Agents sponsor Protection Week from November 10 to 16 to urge homeowners and auto owners to review policies with independent agents at no charge. Ron Grethel notes the goal is to avoid overpaying or underinsuring. Blair Pride named 1964 president, Cecil Bauer vicepresident, Charles Miller secretary treasurer.

Ron Grethel Clermont County Association of Insurance Agents Grethel Association of Insurance Agents Blair Pride Brock Agency Loveland Clermont County Ohio Association of Insurance Agents National Association of Insurance Agents

Sheriff Clyde Dericks won't seek re election in Clermont County

Clyde Dericks, 68, will not run for Clermont County sheriff next fall after 18 years in office that began with an appointment in 1945. He endorses Donald Watson, 47, of Batavia as a potential successor and notes expanding staff and a growing annual budget. Watson, a deputy and real estate appraiser, filed as Republican candidate and has prior law enforcement and military service including World War II combat in the South Pacific.

Durbin Third Amphibious Battalion Third Marine Division South Pacific Clyde B. Dericks Clermont County Donald Watson Watson Earl Metzger

Trailer Gutted In Tuesday Blaze Near Batavia

Batavia firefighters fought a Tuesday morning blaze on Rt. 222 just south of Batavia gutting a trailer home owned by Mr. and Mrs. James DeCamp. Assistant Chief Raymond Ross said total loss about 7500 with 4000 to the trailer and 3500 to contents after a defective electrical wire in a cupboard sparked the fire. Mrs. DeCamp was inside when the flames began but escaped without injury as units arrived and gained control within ten minutes.

Raymond Ross Batavia James DeCamp Rt. 222 Ross

Yale Record Big Xmas Club Draw Involves 1600 Accounts

Charles C. Harding of Clermont National Bank says over 1600 Christmas Club accounts were opened in 1964 and the free 7 inch stereo record Songs of Christmas is given away with new accounts. Six selections are on the record by Percy Faith Nelson Eddy Earl Wrightson and the Norman Lufaff Choir. The club lets savers open now and receive the record next Christmas.

Yale Charles C. Harding Clermont National Bank Norman Lufaff Harding Garten

Needy Kids Christmas Drive Names Clermont Co Co-Chairs

Donald Patton announces Joseph Schott and William Braselton as co chairs for Clermont County Neediest Kids Christmas Fund in its fourth year. Seven American Legion posts divide distribution across the county with donations sought in money toys and clothing. The drive vows 100 percent of funds go to children and gifts to be distributed. D-1 and D-2 liquor permits issued for Bill Rainey Hilltop House Milford Ohio.

Donald Patton Clermont County American Legion Joseph V. Schott N. Milford William Braselton Carmel Schott Braselton Burg Archie Lee Boyce Bethel Victor Stier Milford John Farina New Richmond Batavia Ohio Schott and Braselton Donald D. Cook Ohio Department of Liquor Control Bill Rainey Hilltop House Kenny Court

Linden Chapter Elects Officers Sets Installation

Linden Chapter No. 348 Order of the Eastern Star elected officers and will install on Saturday Dec 7 at 8 p.m. Marie Meek is worthy matron and Herbert Meek worthy patron. Other new officers include Mary Clifton associate matron Susan Clifton conductress Diane Jordan associate conductress Goldie Hutchinson chaplain Ellen Catron marshal Greta Thirey organist and several others.

Marathon Linden Order of the Eastern Star OES Marie Meek Herbert Meek Mary Clifton Maud Minnick Mark Atchley Susan Clifton Diane Jordan Goldie Hutchinson Chaplin Ellen Catron Marshall Greta Thirey Mary James Ada Esther Christie Ruth Mary Kratzer Mary Jones Martha Frances Foebar Electra James Jordan Warder Steven Catron Sentinel

Wiester Named Ohio Planning Director Dec 1

Clermont County executive planning director Charles Wiester will become state director of planning for the Ohio Department of Development effective December 1. He will earn 13000 dollars annually and leaves after serving since June 1 from a field of 12 applicants. Wiester emphasized appreciation for Clermont County’s cooperation and predicted the county’s development will guide the state.

Wiester Ohio Clermont County Charles Wiester Giaio Department of Development Nere Northern Kentucky Area Planning Commission Son Department of Development

Election Board Corrects Tally

The County Board of Elections issued two corrections to vote tallies. In Williamsburg Village Precinct B Elizabeth Hutchinson was miscounted as 180 votes instead of 101, updating her total to 576, one vote ahead of incumbent foe J R Hemn. In Bethel the initial 362 349 vote on selling the municipal power plant to Cincinnati Gas and Electric was corrected to 387 in favor and 324 opposed.

County Board of Elections Williamsburg Village Elizabeth Hutchinson Board of Education J. R. Hemn Bethel Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company

Chief Switchman Promoted at Cincinnati Bell

Lawrence W. Ilhardt of 2006 Fulton Grove Road Williams ville has been promoted to chief switchman at Cincinnati and Suburban Bell Telephone Company. He oversees operations and maintenance at the Glendale and North Greenhills Exchange Buildings. He began as a switchman in 1950 and has since served as plant staff assistant. A graduate of Anderson Township High School, he attends University of Cincinnati Evening College. He has lived in the area four years with wife Shirley and children Danny and Cathy.

Lawrence W. Ilhardt Fulton Grove Rd Williamsville Cincinnati and Suburban Bell Telephone Company Glendale North Greenhills Ilhardt Anderson Township University of Cincinnati Evening College Shirley Danny Cathy

Two Men Injured When Car Hits Pole On Mt. Carmel Road

At 12:40 a.m. Thursday a car carrying Richard E. Wagner 18 of Morrow and Merida Carnahan 21 of Bethel hit a utility pole on Mt. Carmel Road tearing down 70 feet of fence. Both were hospitalized at Our Lady of Mercy in Mariemont. Wagner injured with severe facial lacerations and Carnahan with a fractured leg.

MT. Carmel Mt. Carmel Road Here Richard E. Wagner Rt. 1 Morrow Merida Carnahan Rt. 3 Bethel Our Lady of Mercy Hospital Mariemont North Union Township Cpl D. E. Trovato

Ayer Announces Christmas Bonanza Prize Giveaway

Roger Ayer president of Ayer Rambler Forestville announces 500000 Top Value Stamps to be given between now and December 20 in a Christmas Bonanza. A grand prize of 25000 TV stamps. All car buyers eligible. New Ambassador 10000 stamps Classic 7500 American 5000. Used cars 3000 stamps. Demonstration rides 500 stamps plus 250 extra if with spouse.

Roger Ayer Ayer Rambler Beechmont Ave Forestville

Batavia Ends Water Sales to Truckers Amid Drought

Batavia villagers halt water sales to truckers by council order as East Fork impoundment drops about half an inch daily. The measure aims to preserve the town’s supply and avert further restrictions during the drought.

East Fork Batavia

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