17 Oct 1968
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1968
Page
1
Clermont Northeastern School District seeks an $879 553 state grant contingent on voter approval of a $278 000 bond. If approved, a $1 157 553 total levy would fund district needs, while current rates remain among the county’s lowest at 18.20 per 1000 valuation and would rise to 24 per 1000 if the levy passes.
The Clermont County High School Safety Council held its first 1968 69 meeting at Batavia High School library with six of nine county schools represented. The council will emphasize traffic safety and award a monthly safety flag funded by Milford dealer, with first award planned for November.
A garbled OCR fragment references donations by Republicans including Elvira Werter and mentions officers and departments. It hints at concerns over contributions and use of funds under gubernatorial oversight, with unclear specifics about amounts or outcomes.
Profile of Republican candidate Minton Christman for Clermont County Treasurer. He is a field engineer with 16 years in an instrument company, and has served as Miami Township Trustee clerk and secretary to several county committees. He and his wife Ella Mae live in Miamiville with three children.
Village council weighs memorializing Air Force veterans with an airport dedication while considering salary rises for officers if income allows. Governor Rhodes announces East Fork State Park groundwork next spring and Clermont County’s plan for an air technical institute linked to UC and Clermont Industrial Parks Inc. land donations.
Frank Summers, Chairman of Local Board No 14 in Clermont County, urges register not later than five days after eighteenth birthday. Reserve and National Guard members must register. active duty personnel exempt until separation. Details at Batavia Ohio local board office 60 N Second St and keep updates on address and status.
The Clermont County League of Women Voters sponsors an Old Fashioned Street Rally on Saturday Oct 19 from 4 to 8 p.m. on Market Street Batavia. If weather fails the Batavia Elementary School auditorium hosts. All November ballot candidates will attend or send reps. Supported by churches and civic groups.
The speaker pitched the airport dedication as a catalyst for industry and culture in Clermont County and urged state action on a forthcoming November bond issue. He argued federal reimbursement could speed highway construction, stressing jobs and youth retention over partisan politics.
The council approved a plan by ven Pay Raise Gas & Electric Co to cut the average monthly bill by 41 cents for residential and small commercial customers. The notice targets a Clark Street garage area near the Cincinnati & Suburban Bell Telephone Co and imposes penalties for juveniles and parents for nighttime disturbances.
A Republican fund raising dinner and dance will be held Saturday October 26 at 6 45 p m in Milford Community Hall downtown Milford. Congressman William Harsha will be guest speaker with Ron Stevens as dance chairman and tickets available from Stevens or Willis Peterson.
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