20 Oct 1966
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1966
Page
1
Auditor Earl Metzger announces the second half distribution of 2.494 million dollars in real estate taxes and 4 073 dollars in trailer taxes. Real estate funds largely support schools with 1 743 508 dollars. state shares include health 19 610 and other allocations. Trailers taxes distribute to state 20 and local funds, with schools receiving 3 026 dollars.
Bachelier Construction Co. Amelia appears low bidder with 44 98 on an engineer’s 45 233 estimate to replace a bridge on Nine Mile Road. Glenn Rhoads Construction Mt. Crab bid 50 269. Completion date is June 1 and possible Nine Mile Creek channel work. AP Motor Co. New Rich mond bid 5250 for a school bus. bid sent to Prosecuting Attorney Robert A. Jones for ruling while he recovers in hospital.
A New York law firm says Edmund G. Burke estate will donate over 50 000 to a Clermont County hospital if Bethel voters approve a bond issue on November 8. Mrs Burke widow supports the campaign and hopes the gift spurs approval. Burke had supported Bethel with prior gifts. the town may share in the estate.
A rash of fear following Cincinnati killings prompts residents to arm themselves. Sheriff Donald Watson cites two incidents as jitters rise. A Mt. Carmel wife fires at a prowler, missing man identified by witnesses. A Milford Mulberry manhunt follows a police stop flee. A Pontiac theft and car found later heighten alert. Mayors alter Beggars Night plans to reduce risk. Milford hosts a 2 to 5 p.m. Halloween party.
Clermont County observes Women Voters Week November 1 to 8 with a campaign by the League of Women Voters to inform women voters. Governor proclaims the week and Clermont County League of Women Voters Day on October 27 1966. The league will distribute candidate flyers and host a candidate night at the Cincinnati Gas and Electric Auditorium Batavia with Q A and social hour. Also noted, Ohio Dept of Liquor Control suspends Joseph H Steele Sr Circle Inn Love land permits from November 16 to November 30 for beer sales to a minor. An application for Brown's Super Market carryout beer and wine permits is under processing.
Republican Congressman William H. Harsha will hold a wind up rally at Batavia Jr High School on Tuesday Oct 25 at 8 pm. The event invites the public to meet state district and local candidates with refreshments served.
State Treasurer John D. Herbert reports Clermont County tax receipts for July 1 1965 to June 30 1966 show sales tax up 13 percent to 978 037 from 865 151. Motor vehicle and use taxes rise 5.3 percent to 634 853 from 611 410. State Auditor Roger Cloud notes townships each received 800 dollars totaling 11 200 in the fourth gas tax distribution.
The Clermont County League of Women Voters will host a Know Your Candidates meeting on October 27 at 8 p.m. at the Cincinnati Gas and Electric Auditorium in Batavia. The public is invited.
The American Cancer Society Ohio Division hosts a dinner in Lakewood with Dr Zeberl, administrator of personnel development, to honor outstanding volunteers, elect new officers and board members, and promote the fight to conquer cancer. Reservations are requested. dinner cost is 1.75 per person.
A free Red Cross course in care of the sick and injured will run weekly for six weeks at Cranston Memorial Presbyterian Church starting October 27. Registrations are taken by Mrs. Ida Kennard of Batavia and the Cincinnati Area Red Cross office. Classes meet 1 to 3 p.m. under a Red Cross nurse, teaching illness symptoms, temperature taking, patient comfort, and simple doctor ordered treatments.
Batavia village council held a special meeting to advance plans for a new 8 to 10 acre park within a two mile radius. Negotiations with property owners will continue as officials seek a federal grant to finance recreational facilities. County planner Donald Buckley aids the recreation committee in drafting the grant materials.
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