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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1963
Page
1
Clermont County awarded a resurfacing contract to L P Cavett Co for Tealtown Road in Union Township after persuading state officials. Bid resubmission for Old State Route 74 is open with a due date of Oct 15. Some projects may be delayed beyond fall due to state timing rules.
Loveland’s Maureen Bechdelt, age 10, wins 19 straight archery tournaments including two consecutive Ohio State Field Championship titles. She starred at Labor Day Ohio State Field Championship among 500 archers, and eyes international events as family shelves trophies in Loveland Heights.
Brig. Gen. Walter P. Leber of the Louisville District US Army Corps of Engineers told the Clermont County rally at DX Ranch that a vast river navigation program will cut coal transport costs and electricity prices for industry. He cited CG&E’s New Richmond plant as a forerunner and noted two 9 mile river pools from Markland and Meldahl Locks will spur water recreation trade, while East Fork Reservoir between Batavia and Williamsburg awaits congressional funding.
State Auditor Roger W. Tracy announced a September distribution of 2,820,000 in gasoline excise taxes to counties and townships. Counties receive 1,760,000 at 20,000 per county, townships 1,060,000 at 800 each, with Clermont Township granted 11,200 in addition to the flat county shares. This lifts first-quarter state total to 5,280,000 for counties and 2,650,000 for 1,325 townships.
A head on collision on Rt. 52 injured two people Saturday morning. Loraine Day Jr. 34 of Scott Street suffered a lip laceration and possible chest injury. Phyllis Kerstein 21 of Cincinnati was in poor condition with details withheld. Day hospitalized at Brown County Hospital Georgetown. State Highway Patrol continues investigation.
The Wilmington District Woman's Society of Christian Service plans a fall educational seminar at First Methodist Church Batavia on Sept 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 30 p.m. Miss Goldie McCue will speak in the afternoon on Spiritual Life. Luncheon costs 1.00 for adults and .79 for children. babysitting is provided. Reservations close Sept 20 with Mrs. Glen Holman or Mrs. John F. Francis.
Kin caid praised the crowd at the Firestone Store grand opening on Batavia Pike and announced award recipients. Winners included Mrs. Marguerite Platt for a four speed record player, George Woodall for a 26 inch bicycle, and Gary Gray for a clock radio.
Deputies investigated a burglary at Campbell Bard store near Hollow and Routes 2. Thieves broke a window to enter, taking a case of beer and a portable television. A cigarette machine was damaged. Sheriff Glenn Ankrom reported the incident early Thursday.
Felicity Franklin district residents vote November 5 on a 176000 bond to add about ten classrooms. The $6 per year extra tax on a $3000 home would last 24 years. Overcrowding has risen from 740 to 985 students, prompting ground level expansion beside the Vocational Agriculture Building. Public meetings and details will follow with the school board and architect.
On Sept. 5 a Clermont County group of 10 people attended the Cancer Direction Clinic at General Hospital. In the photo are Mrs. Clarence Sommers Bata via Miss Nora Hess Milford and Ernest C. Friedrich president of The American Cancer Society. All appointments must be made at the local Cancer Office 228 Main St Batavia Ohio Tel 852-7321.
Lt Col Watkins of Dola CAP directs a Sept 21 simulated attack to test Civil Air Patrol Civil Defense and the FAA. Newtonsville CAP planes will conduct radiological monitoring and emergency flights with 80 planes and 500 personnel across satellite bases Urbana Columbus Akron.
Dr. Loras W. Gardner and Dr. Albert W. Van Sickle lead a dental prophylaxis program in Clermont County schools with nurse Emma Kimball administering fluoride. Second graders will receive teeth cleaning and fluoride applications, with visits planned to multiple districts including Moravia, Milford, Amelia, and Williamsville through October and into April for various sites.
Mrs Helen Nathanson 49 was bound over to the grand jury by Judge Louis J Schwartz on charges of first degree murder and shooting with intent to kill. She pled not guilty to the shooting and to murder by reason of insanity. The grand jury sits Oct 7 8 9. The accused, accompanied by her son Melville and jail matron Mrs Clyde B Dericks, faced the court regarding the Sept 7 slaying of her husband at 4637 Rumple Rd Summerside. The victim died four hours after a bullet wound at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital. Nathanson also faces a charge of shooting State Highway Patrolman Robert M Dolder in the thigh amid an attempted disarmament.
Mahalmn Clarence Flescher, 76, of Rt. 1 Blanchester died at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital after a collision at the Taylor Road and Marathon Edenton Road intersection. Alvin Sageser, 56, of Felicity driving west failed to yield, causing the crash. Sageser was cited. he suffered a bruised shoulder.
The Grand Opening at Uncle Bill's Ford Market on Clough Pike listed prize winners including Mrs. E Hommelmeyer Jerry Kinner Dan Brune Robert Zeller Soma Kohjem Mrs Vern Kubale Frank Fischer Mrs. Herman Ashley Louise Fisher Mrs Betty Keplinger 4310 Terrace Drive Cincinnati Ohio S Johnson 734 Augcliffe Drive Ann Gregory 851 Hawthorn Drive Mrs Emily Clements Mrs Frank Gelter 4232 Clough Lane Cincinnati 45 Ohio Mrs Herbert Jeffries Prize baskets were awarded. The proprietor Willian Vinage also announced stamps stationary and payment of gas electric and water bills. Money orders could be purchased.
The St. Martin Deanery Council of Catholic Women will meet at St. Bernardette Church in Amelia on Monday September 23 at 7 30 PM with a board meeting at 7 00 PM. The program includes Enthronement of the Bible and reports from chairmen on the institute. Reports will come from Mrs Clarence Sommers education Mrs Arnold Helton religious activities Mrs Dan McCarthy Catholic Charities cooperation Mrs Carl Stephan organization Mrs Alex LeVay family life Miss Betty Seibert social action and Mrs Richard Bickett libraries and literature.
Local voters may register at the polls Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Precinct C moved to Town Hall upstairs due to construction. Final local registration for the Nov 5 election is not Sept 25. registrations must be taken at the Batavia Board of Elections at other times.
The Amelia Church of the Nazarene at 1295 W Ohio Pike has started a new sanctuary as the second unit of its building program. The 86 by 80 foot sanctuary will seat 300, with the 1958-built building to be used as an educational unit. William Gunter of Dayton is architect. Smith Brothers of Wilhmsville are contractors. Services: Sunday school 9:30, Worship 10:30, Youth 7, Evangelistic 7:30, Midweek 7:30 Wednesday.
Glen Este Boosters Association will hold a special meeting on Tuesday September 24 at 7 30 p m in the high school music room. Acting chairman Thomas Jones says the gathering will advance plans to raise funds for band uniforms and review progress urging all band parents to attend.
Milton Jackson, 45, of Loveland Ave, was crushed to death when a machine cable broke and a heavy manhole section dropped on him at Ward's Corner Rd during sewer line work. Charles Henry, foreman for L. J. Chandler Co, suffered a broken leg after jumping into the ditch to assist. He was taken to Our Lady of Mercy Hospital Marliemont.
Police report a break in at Red's Tavern on 719 Lila Ave early Sunday. The rear window was broken and an undetermined amount of money was stolen as Police Chief Earl Konrad continues the investigation. Owner Robert Smyth is named as the tavern’s proprietor.
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