06 Oct 1960
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1960
Page
1
Reed's Ohio wrecker responded last Saturday to tow a car on Route 133 at Cooper's subdivision after driver Jim Burns braked suddenly.
State Patrolman E. L. McLister reports all Clermont County school buses inspected and found safe. He checked 162 buses with no major repairs needed, 33 minor repairs completed, and four more awaiting overhaul and safety seals before return to service. Drivers were certified and medical certificates on file. mirrors for front view recommended.
In Amelia 29 parishes join the Holy Name Rally of the St. Martin Deanery. The event opens with a 2 PM parade led by the Amelia high school band, proceeding to St Bernadette Parish grounds for an outdoor mass celebrated by Rev. Bernard H. Piening. Monsignor Earl L. Whalen will preach on Catholic Action and the Laity. The public is invited.
Clermont County deputy sheriff William J. Ritchie 63 died at home from a heart attack. A former Batavia police chief and court investigator, he recently returned to duty after six months of illness and his funeral was held at Moore Funeral Home Batavia. He is survived by his widow Sylvia and stepson Matthew Turckel.
C. O. Mattox, building inspector, reported 123 permits issued in September including 59 for new houses valued at 776,950 dollars. This is two more than August's 57 permits. In the first nine months of 1960 total permits reached 1,202 versus 1,687 in the same period of 1959.
Clermont County Schoolmasters' Club opens with dinner on Oct 6. Warren Tipton announces a school philosophy presentation by candidates Charles Jackson and Harry Kahle. A new Athletic Sub Committee approves procedures for selecting a 22 member All-Star football team from 40 players. Gold and silver footballs, a football tie clasp, and a county film library delivery plan are included.
Mrs Diana Womack a health board member says she has no plan to reverse actions on the dismissal of Mrs Agnella DeFelice county nurse supervisor. She notes progress in health matters and defends board decisions amid staffing and procedure scrutiny. Attorney Bud West asks for a hearing for DeFelice.
Nixon Kennedy public debates set the national tone while state race in Cler mont County pits Marty A hie Republican against Rep Charles W Jackson Democrat. The piece details DiSalle tax hikes totaling 240 million annually and Republican opposition to higher rates including gas, cigarette, and corporate taxes.
The League of Women Voters declares October 20 as League of Women Voters Day in Clermont. Volunteers will staff county banks to distribute nonpartisan candidate information and notes about Teague. A candidates' dinner and a public meeting at Batavia High School will feature questions to candidates moderated by Mrs. Clarence Zugelter.
The Ohio Volunteers for Nixon Lodge appoint Forest E. Ely of Batavia as chair man and Mrs. Charles L. Harrison of near Batavia as chair woman. They will organize local clubs in Clermont County to support the Nixon Lodge presidential ticket. Ely is a Batavia lawyer, WWII veteran, and bank director. Harrison is a Batesville Paris graduate and St Helena’s Episcopal member.
Commissioner Von Ison refused to answer all but three inquiries at a Board of Elections hearing. The board referred the amended campaign expense account to the county prosecutor for investigation, citing possible violations of election laws. Public officials and attorneys debated constitutional rights versus board authority during the session.
Mrs. John Gatch of Milford will speak at the Batavia Junior Women’s Club meeting on October 6 at the home of Mrs. Mary Ross. Co-hostesses are Mrs. Lelia Malott Lida Lytle and Jeannie Hessel.
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