Mock Trial Teaches Vocational Students A Real Court Feel
Frank Work faced a shoplifting charge in a mocked courtroom held for Live Oaks Vocational School. Judge Louis Schwartz chaired with W. Kenneth Zuk and Robert Linder as attorneys as seniors from Robert Moore and Sue Pack observed. The jury returned not guilty amid notes of possible hung jury.
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Frank Work
Frank
Live Oaks
Louis Schwartz
W. Kenneth Zuk
Robert Linder
Williamsburg Considers County Sewer Hook Up
Williamsburg council approves joining the county sewage system pending an intergovernmental agreement after an EPA report urges upgrades. Henry Hile sworn in to fill Harry Mitchell’s council seat. Police and street workers receive new pay scales with step raises for the next three years.
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Williamsburg
Henry Hile
Hile
Harry Mitchell
U. S. Grant Board Weighs Two School Site Options
The U S Grant Vocational School board reviewed 11 proposed sites after a tax levy. Two tracts stand out, one near S R 125 west Bethel owned by J W Alley and another north of Kennedy Ford Road near Bethel owned by J L McNair. The committee emphasized soil drainage and sewage plans, with Bethel's plant due to join the county system by 1975. Priorities include access safety traffic and cost per acre as final site is chosen. Temporary offices will be in Bethel's First National Bank Building. The board will seek details from landowners and prepare a contract with the architect.
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Board of Education
Bethel Tate High School
S.R. 125
West Corporation of Bethel
J. W. Alley
Kennedy Ford Road
Kennedy Ford
Carroll Hinson
Dan McAdams
J. C. Rudd
Paul Yelton
George Paul
Paul
Bethel
New Richmond
Williamsburg
Felicity- Franklin
Bethel-Tate
First National Bank
Clermont County Holds First Naturalization Ceremony
Clermont County will host its first naturalization ceremony Monday November 19 in Batavia's main courthouse courtroom designated as a federal courtroom. Judge Harold will preside over about 30 new citizens from around the world with United States Judge Timothy Hogan present to supervise the oath.
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Clermont County
Batavia
Harold
United States
Timothy Hogan
Piano donated to Clermont College by Batavia couple
The Kramer family of 510 Sehlley Street Batavia gave Clermont College a long owned piano now placed in the student lounge awaiting auditorium completion. Also noted is Check Your Chimney Week November 11 to 17 and a lighthearted report of two injured dogs at large despite local animal services.
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Elmer Kramer
Sehlley St
Batavia
Clermont College
Kramer
Batavia Police Department
Clermont County Animal Shelter
Early deadline set for Courier ahead of Thanksgiving
The Courier announces an early deadline to insure delivery before the holiday. Advertisements and news articles for next week must reach the office by noon Monday November 19.
Area Schools Save Fuel But None Set Closing
Area school leaders expect to weather the fuel shortage with conserved energy rather than closures. The Ohio Board of Education outlined fuel guidelines but officials say they lack authority to change schedules. local boards control calendars and daily hours, while buses and buildings are expected to run with minimal disruption unless conditions worsen.
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Ohio Board of Education
Doat
County Petroleum Jobbers Form Clermont Association
Clermont County petroleum jobbers organize the Clermont Association to cope with a 15 percent supply cut. President Donald Lykins says homeowners without fuel should contact the Public Utilities Commission in Columbus for aid. Members include Anstaett Brothers Oil Co and Lykins Oil Co among others. The group urges energy-saving steps for winter efficiency.
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Clermont County
Public Utilities Commission
Columbus
Donald Lykins
PUC
Anstaett Brothers Oil Co
Lykins Oil Co
Ritter Oil Co
Silver Oil Co
Clermont Tire and Oil, Inc
Myers and Duckworth
Owensville Supply Inc
J. W. Smith Lumber
Weibard Supply
Terrace Park Lumber
Loveland Oil
Lykins
Election Tally Spurs Activity
After last week's tallyrecount, Bethel Council member Bill Duckworth faces political shifts as three of his endorsed candidates win seats. The barbershop cry and his lone voting stance defined his tenure, ending with a four day trial that concluded in a tie and foreshadowed change. Duckworth may resign as events unfold.
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Williamsburg
Bethel Council
Bill Duckworth
Duckworth
Council
New Richmond write-in winner alters school board results
Clermont County Board of Elections rechecked ballots after an incomplete precinct tally, elevating Dr. William R. Miller from sixth to third in the New Richmond Board of Education race. Write-in votes for Miller and Wayne Sawyer were hand counted, boosting Miller from 428 to 702 and Sawyer from 167 to 211, changing the outcome among seven candidates. Ralph F. Shepherd led with 1,049 votes, Carroll C. Hinson had 956, and Miller edged incumbent Joseph Zimmerman at 692.
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William R. Miller
New Richmond Board of Education
Clermont County Board of Elections
Dr. Miller
Wayne Sawyer
Richmond
Board of Elections
Sawyer
Ralph F. Shepherd
Carroll C. Hinson
Joseph Zimmerman
Williamsburg Tossup Ends in Tie for Village Council Seat
Williams burg race between Russell A. Ross and Glenn S. Green remains tied at 213 votes each after the official count. Both have five days to request a recount, and a coin flip is expected to determine the winner if no recount is filed.
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Williamsburg
Russell A. Ross
Glenn S. Green
Green
Ross
Board of Elections
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Robert Moore
Sue Pack
Donald Hiler
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
U. S. Grant Board
North Corporation of
J. L. McNair
Clermont
Charles J. Miller
Miller
Juanita Greber
Joanne Miller
County Petroleum
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