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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1968

Page

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Consecration Service and Events Planned at Milford Church

Upcoming Milford Calvary United Methodist Church events include a consecration service on Sunday September 22 at 1 p.m. an annual Homecoming at Lake Allyn on Sunday September 22 at 1 p.m. a covered dish dinner on Thursday September 26 at 12 30 p.m. hosted by Mary Alice Circle and a Song Fest on Sunday September 29 at 8 p.m. at the church.

Lake Allyn Mary Alice Circle Bers Calvary United Methodist Church Milford

Open Meeting Planned For Milford Charter Debate

A Milford open meeting on the proposed Milford Charter invites the public. Hosted by the Milford Jaycees Political Awareness Committee, it will be at 7 30 p m Wednesday Oct 2 in Milford Community Hall 215 Garfield downtown. All sides heard to inform voters. Future meetings planned.

Milford Milford Jaycees Mil Dave Darbro Floyd Sells Telephone Company Clark Street

Traffic surge over Little Miami bridge prompts city count

Mayor Maurice B. Bernges ordered a three day traffic survey at Wooster Pike and State Route 126. Eastbound counts show 2,899 cars on Sept 4, 3,107 on Sept 5, and 3,435 on Sept 6 during 4 to 6 pm with peak 4:45 to 5 pm at 428 cars in a 15 minute interval.

Maurice B. Bernges Wooster Pike Little Miami River

Area Resident Victim of Hunter Gunfire Near Clermont County

Elgbert King, 62, of Route 2 Williamsburg, suffered shotgun wounds to knee and leg from a squirrel hunter near SR 133 Vernon Long, 17, of Concord Henings Mill Road Williamsburg, fired on movement in woods. King hospitalized at Brown County Hospital for several days. no charges filed. A stray rifle bullet narrowly missed a Williamsburg resident as she retrieved her evening paper. sheriff's investigation ordered.

Clermont County Bethel Elg Bert King Rt. 2 SR 133 Vernon P. Long Concord-Henings Mill Road Williamsburg King Brown County Hospital Lis Hancock South Third Street Don Watson

Milford Memorial Fund Drive Sparks Veterans Plaque Plans

The Milford Garden Club starts the fund with 100 dollars and the Milford Kiwanis add 50 dollars toward two memorial plaques to honor Korean and Vietnam veterans. The Mayor's Committee plans park renovations and November 11 Veterans Day rededication. Donations to Memorial Garden Fund, P.O. Box 33, Milford Ohio 45150.

Milford Garden Club Milford Memorial Park Milford Kiwanis Club Memorial Garden Fund P.O. Box Milford Ohio

Freeway Buildings To Be Removed

Clermont County Republican Club meets tonight September 12 at 8 p.m. at the C G E Building Batavia Ohio. Mrs Vi Jones serves as program chairman. Mrs Jones will represent the Clermont County Republican Club and candidates spouses attend the event in a barn setting.

Rhodes Attending Airport Dedication Set For Oct. 13

Clermont County prepares for the new airport dedication on October 13 with Gov. James A. Rhodes as the top guest. A special parade is planned by county officials and the enwarnnr is expected to land on the airstrip. George R. Jones coordinates participation. CG&E faces a $3300 underground cable charge dispute.

Batavia Ohio Rhodes Clermont County James A Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co

Batavia Council Approves Bulk Gasoline Contract

Batavia village council endorses Anstaett Gulf bid saving the police department about 70 dollars monthly by buying gasoline in bulk. High test fuel saves 12.6 cents per gallon. low test 10.06 cents. Auxiliary patrol, updated curfew, salary study, and zoning debate also discussed.

Batavia N.C. Ward Council Anstaett Gulf Jim Redman Charles' Street Ward Russell Speidel

Polls Open Sept 18 For Voter Registration Clermont County

Notice from the Clermont County Board of Elections outlines registration day on Wednesday September 18 with precinct polling places open 10 am to 2 pm and 4 pm to 9 pm. Registrations or address changes not accepted after September 25. office hours listed including extended evening hours on Sept 18 and 25.

County Board of Elections Clermont County The Board of Elections E. Main Street Batavia

Simmons Quits Township Post in Clermont County Race

Russell Simmons resigns as maintenance superintendent of Union Township to focus on his campaign for Clerk of Courts in Clermont County. He runs on the Republican ticket after previously serving as county superintendent for the Ohio Department of Highways.

Glen Este Clermont County Russell Simmons Union Township Simmons Ohio Department of Highways

Officials Vote To Continue CAC Operation

County commissioners vote after a public hearing to maintain the Community Action Commission link between Clermont County and Cincinnati. Twelve speakers supported the current anti poverty program with Clermont represented on Cincinnati CAC and sharing administrative costs.

CAC Community Action Commission Clermont County Cincinnati Clermont Jack Richmond

Sixth District Delegates Nominated for Ohio GOP Convention

At a Lake White Club meeting in Waverly on Monday night delegates from Ohio’s Sixth Congressional District nominated four people for convention roles. Homer Edwards will serve on the Committee on Presidential Electors and represent the district in the Electoral College. John Watson was elected to prepare the State Party Platform, William Games to the Committee on Credentials, and Donna Wagner was chosen as State Central Committeewoman for the Rules and Order of Business committee.

Palace Theatre Columbus Sixth Lake White Club Waverly Homer Edwards Lawrence County Committee On John Watson William Games Admas County Donna Wagner Ohio Gop Republican Bob Ringland Young Republican Club Ernest Friedrich Edith Friedrich Republican Club Elvira Werner George Sidwell Jennings Cole Portsmouth William Mussey

Batavia Board Reports School Improvement Progress

The Batavia Board of Education outlines improvements across the public school system including a new state compliant bus, a tractor mower with snow blade, and completed Bauer Avenue sidewalk to the high school. Administrative offices for Dan Swart and Mary Branch are newly set, with facility updates in junior high and primary buildings and nearing completion of the high school athletic facilities.

Batavia Public Batavia Board of Education Bauer Avenue Dan Swart Mary Branch

County Planner To Be Speaker At Township Meeting

Donald Watkins, newly appointed executive director of the Clermont County Planning Commission, will speak at the Township Trustees and Clerks Association regular meeting. Village mayors and clerks are invited to attend. the gathering is Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. in the Court House Annex conference room.

Art Phillips Highland County Ohio Clermont County NFO Donald Watkins Clermont County Planning Commission Township Trustees and Clerks Association Harley Clark Court House Annex

Marines Honor Amelia Veteran Posthumously

PFC Roger G. Lyons 19 of Amelia was fatally wounded February 9 near Quang Tri while aiding a fellow Marine. He is posthumously awarded the Silver Star Medal. He was a 1967 Amelia High School graduate, enlisted June 22 and arrived in Vietnam December 4. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lyons.

Amelia Roger G. Lyons Quang Tri Arthur Lyons Chapel Avenue Lyons Amelia High School Marine Corps Vietnam

Constitution Week Proclaimed in Amelia by Mayor Pommert

Mayor William Pommert announced Constitution Week from September 17 to 23 in Amelia to honor the 181st anniversary of the U S Constitution. He presented the proclamation to Mrs Wendell D Dunn regent of the Clough Valley Chapter D A R.

United States of America William Pommert Amelia Wendell D. Dunn Clough Valley Daughters of American Revolution

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Olive Branch United Methodist Church Robert Byler Edward Walters Bernges Garden Club Sparks Memorial Mrs. Gop George R. Jones Aston Road Mt. Carmel Cg&e Rancho Lane Beech Paul Herrmann Beechemont Drive Mt. Carmel- Tabasco Road Brantner Lane Armco Steel Corp Adrian Construct Co Dayton Williamsburg-Bantam Road U.S. Treasury Heisler Goshen Council Ok Speidel GOP Tions Batavia Board John Settles Cedar Hill Dairy Mobil Oil Kramer Meyer NFO Meeting Marines
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