Mariemont Town Crier, February 1977, Vol. 2, No. 4

TOl.VNCRIE R MARIEMON T,OH IO

February, 1977

Vol. 2 No. 4

PUBL ISHED AS A COMMUN ITY SERVICE BY THE MA RIEMONT V ILLAGE ASS EMBLY

Bicentennial Committee Honored Mariemont City Council convened in special session on November 22, 1976, to honor the men and women who formed the nucleus of the village bicentennial year celebration.

This hard- working group deserves the most hearty and

prolonged app lause for the yeoman service they provided in leading Mariemont through a truly fantastic series of patriotic activities from May through July 4.

Pictured here, first row, left to right: Sheila Pritchett , Carol Gettelman (cha irper son), Pat Thomas and Marvin Ralston. John

Shuster didn't make the picturetaking session.

Second row , left to right: members of council Clarence Erickson, Arthu r Davies, Mayor Stra ley (l ook closely), Henry Kleinfeldt , Donovan Hopkins and Jerry Shelton. Mrs. Gettelman is also a council member.

Mariemonters Urged To Continue

Recycling

Don ' t toss out your old newspapers, magazines, card board, tin or aluminum from now on .

Mariemont High School's En vi ronment Group has resumed its five year old recycling of these usual "throw-a-way" objects on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.

They'll appreciate your help if Definitely scheduled for Tuesday evening, February 22 at 7:30 you will just deliver wh atever you p.m., is a special meeting of in- accumulate to the high school terest to all Mariemont senior stadium between the hours of 10 citizens and those with a concern a.m. and 5 p.m. on the designated for their welfare. Gathering spot Saturd ays.

It is helpful if newspapers are is Mar iemont High School tied or bagged. Used motor oil is auditorium.

Guest speaker for the night will also accepted in capped conbe Mrs. Jane Carothers, director tainers.

The Recyclo-Mobile 11 truck is of the Hyde Park Center for Older Adults , which is operating now ready for service in apartment and home pick-up from successfully on Edwards Road.

If you know of someone who th os e unable to brin g their sho uld be there but lacks materials in, according to William transportation, why not offer to Schmidt , adv is or and Fred Nieman , assistant advisor. take them?

Village Assembly Sponsors Senior Citizens Meeting

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Village Assembly Meets Allman Newest School And Motions Forward It was snowing softly outdoors furnished to the Community Board Member as an enthusiastic group of comChurch for Christmas Eve use.

The Mariemont Board of Education has appointed Thomas Y. Allman to fill the vacancy created when Arnold Morelli resigned from the board for business and personal reasons.

Mr. Allman , who is 37 and a native of Canton, Ohio, came to Cincinnati in 1957 to attend the University of Cincinnati. While attending UC as a co-op student, he met his wife, Marty, who is a native of Cincinnati. After graduating from UC in 1962 with a degree in Industrial Management, he decided to study law and was accepted at Yale Law School, graduating in 1965. He then returned to Cincinnati to join the law firm of Taft, Stettin1us and Hollister, becoming a partner in 1972.

It was in 1965 that the Allmans became residents of Mariemont. They were attracted to the village because it reminded them of Bradford , Connecticut where they had lived and where Marty had taught school. In fact, Marty had been interviewed and accepted to teach in the Mariemont schools . However , th is never became a rea lity as she became pregnant with their fi rst child. They first rented an apa rtment in Mariemont, then su bsequently bought two houses. The second house at 6 917 Hammerstone Way is presently the home of the Allman family which now includes two children ,

mittee chairpersons gathered recently in the home of presidentelect Harmon Wilson.

Events of the year past were

discussed following reports from the committee leaders. It was solidly agreed that it was a successfuf operation, providing a firm basis for the future years.

The first Spring Happening was outstanding, led by Sally Weed, who is already working on the follow-up - event scheduled for Saturday, April 30 at the Mariemont Inn. The Steak-Out in November was also a huge success with a large and hard-working com mittee mainly responsible. Looking forward , the date of October 8 has already been reserved at Livingston Lodge for . another Village Assembly whing-ding event.

The Golden Lamb caravan brought out 54 participants back in November. Christmas Coffees Kristen , who is 11 and in the fifth at tour Mariemont residences in grade at Dale Park, and Thomas, mid-December also enjoyed exwho is 7 and in the first grade at cellent coverage, as reported by Dale Park.

Dottie Heuck.

In addition to his lega l career AFS news from Jean Baird where he specializes in com mer- showed anoth er fin anci ally fine cial litigation , Mr. Allman is a citrus fru it promotion. member of the Board of Trustees It was stated th at the PT A of The Children's Home of Ci ncin- Marathon Bridge Group raised nati, a member of th e Cincinnati over $1 ,000 for the high school.

Law Libra ry and a member of the Herb Lewis reported a hea lthy Adult Education Comm ittee of the treasu ry which will be used for adIndian Hill Church. ditiona l event s duri ng 1977.

Pam Pfeifer Mariemonters who have not sent in contributions to the Assembly can rem edy that by mai ling checks to The Village Assembly, c/o Herb Lewis, 6617 Mariemont Avenue, Mariemont, Ohio 45227.

Close to 450 lumin aria kits were sold, acco rd ing to Ann Dobbs, plus a supply was again

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Attention

Bookworms

The Women 's Guild of Mariemont Commun ity Church is holding a super sale of books, Fri· day, February 11 , in the Parish Center Auditorium, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The books will be inexpensive and range the gamut of interests

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Take advantage of this opportunity to browse and buy .

Proceeds will go to further the church-oriented activities of the Women's Guild.

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This project will be repeated for Christmas '77.

A brochure titled "Welcome to Mariemont" is in production. This community service will inform newcomers about the facilities and responsibilities that come with life in our village. Harmon Wilson is heading this project. The brochures will be available through various sources, including the Welcome Wagon , in Mariemont only.

The Assembly Morning Group is lining up a series of monthly activities from February through May, at this point. Dates to remember are Monday, Feb. 14; Monday, March 14; Monday, April 25 and Monday, May 9. Although this has been primarily a women 's event, men are also invited.

Meetings are at the Library, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Co-Editors:

w,I Caldwell 271-4028 Marty Bartlett 271-7069

Business Manager:

Wilham Brockman

271-3703 Asst Business Manager Monte Foster 271-1104 D1str1but1on: Dell Stnngf,eld 271-4248 Patty Shuster 271 ·83 I 7 Staff Jamee Botsko. Penny Huebsch.

Sharon Swanson, Pam Pfeifer, Sally W,ener, Bobbie Bahler, Rachel Hubbard, 8111 McKinley, Mary Mace. Lois Zack, Suzy Baker Suggesteo Cont11but,ons to the Village Assemblt $5 a year per family $3 a year per single person $5 a year per non-resident

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Double Twenties Will Meet February Fourth 20 + 20 equals a good time ed by co-chairpersons Ann and for those who partIcIpate in this Art Davies - Virginia and Forest Mariemont Community ChurchAlexander. Other participating in sponsored activity. And on Friday, the preparation include Ann and February 4, presidents Marvin and Karl Smith, Lucille Huggins , Lois Ralston have lined A Emma Uvaas with Mildred and another worthwhile program. '-.AA:en Johns in charge of the tea The kitchen committee is hea;'f.,.,._ ~ coffee service. ~>-e the Sip Session was so pl,,<'(j will be repeated at 6:30 p.m. ,. ~~ .,,am dining room.

PfeaJure '/jour:Jet/ Each should bring a covered d1:.. of his choice. This has been working out well with al fhe coming the meat entree provided by the committee.

Definite arrangements have SECOND ANNUAL been made for the appearance of the phantom bell-ringers of Kennedy Heights Presbyterian Church, plus Dr. Stanley Sulkes from Raymond Walters Branch, th e University of Cincinnati , speaking on "For Adults Only" or "Is there life after 30?"

Reservations should be called sponsored by the in to Mrs. Lucia Hermanies at VILLAGE ASS EMBLY 271-0291 or to Mrs. Lois Ralston SATURDAY, APRIL 30 at 271-634 7.

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The Ghost O f Julian Bailey

announcin9

Jane Hunt

She is a graduate of Cincin nati School of Beauty and has completed advanced and special courses at Ohio State, RedKen Laboratories in Boston, Bruno's of Toronto, Hair Surgeons in Cincinnati and P & G's Hai r R esearch Center .

Well , not really.

That's real ly Julian you see about Mariemont these days despite the fact that he was the recipient of a "Dear Deceased" letter in early December from Social Security.

True, he was pretty sick around in November but not that sick.

The com puters at SS really tripped up and sent quite a sh iver up Julian's spine. He admits he • has slowed down a little, b_ut slowing down a little for him Is going top speed for many oth ers.

Happy 1977, Julian C. Bailey.

Long may you wave.

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Splinters From The School Board At the organizational meeting Jan. 11 , 1977, Josephine Lakeman was installed as the new president and John Hodges as the new vice president of the Mariemont School Board. Virginia Clark will continue as clerk. Meetings of the board will remain on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the. month at 7;30 p.m. . It was announced that inspection of our schools by the Ohio State Department of Education is scheduled to begin at Dale Park on Jan. 18, Fa irfa x on Jan. 19, the Middle School on Jan. 25 and Terrace Park on Jan. 26. The High School will be inspected in the

spring. This inspection is not to be confused with the Ohio State University Evaluation. All schools are inspected every 5 years by consultants of the State Depart- · ment of Education to see that they are meeting the minimum standards set up by the State Department. A written report will be sent to the president of the school board, the superintendent of schools and the principals upon completion of the inspection.

In other business, the boa rd authorized the transfer of $4,000 from the General Fund to the Student Athletic Program.

Pam Pfeifer

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It probably could happen only in Mariemont. Unique things often do.

Three daughters of Mariemont residents have not only made the registry of "Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities" but they live all in a row on Miami Road.

At 4004, there's Christy Smith Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Smith, student of Graphic Design at University of Cincinnati, nominated in the spr-

ing of 1976.

At 4002, Cynthia Matchette, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Matchette, a voice major at Westmin ster Choir College, Princeton, N.J., nominated in November, 1976.

At 4000 , Carol Mcilwain, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mclrwain, graduate of Salmon Chase Law School, nominated in November, 1976.

Our congratulations to all three students and their families.

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HORTON'S PHARMACY FRIENDLY FAMILY SERVICE

There was an article in last week's paper about a family in Terrace Park who is moving to Alaska .. to escape! the cold, perhaps? Even in this f rigid weather, new neighbors are moving into Mariemont. Some from ju st across the street, and some from across the country.

Gerry and Donna Remme, along with daughters Chris and Nancy, have recently moved into· 6808 Hammerstone. Perhaps the "grass is alwaxs greener on the other side"-or 1f it isn't Gerry will be sure it is by the Spring.

Other neighbors who have changed their address are the Hunters. Tom and Debby have moved into a lovely home at 6831 Mt. Vernon. With their busy schedu le, it's a wonder they are able to be so settled in such a short time, but they have had plenty of help from David, Jerry, and Libby.

Kathy and Mike Rubery had the dubious pleasure of moving into 6717 Hammerstone during a snow storm. The only advantage in that situation would be that anything you dropped couldn't possibly break 1 The Ruberys are origin ally from Rochester, N.Y., but moved to Mariemont with their children Becky, who is 4½ and Matthew, who is 2½ from Milford.

It must have been a surprise when the Shorts moved from Atlanta to Cincinnati and found us under 12" of snow. Doug, who is with Great American Insurance and Ma rgaret, who is a retired elementary teacher, are now living at 6998 Murray St. Staying with them for a time is their son Ch arles , who just finished graduate school at the University of Georgia.

All I could think of when I spoke with Neil Thelen was "My Three Sons". Neil and his sons Scott, Mark, and John have moved from Terrace Park to 4301 Joan Place.

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The family enjoys swimming and tenni s, but for now they'll have to be content to look at that beautif ul backyard pool and dream of warm er days ahead!

We do have some othe r new people in Mariemont, but this time it's little people we're talking about. First on the scene was Stacy Ellen Petricone. Stacy is the first daughter for Kit and Jim Petricone who live at 6986 Grace.

She was born on Oct. 27.

Jeffrey and Em iko Mesmer also have a new daughter, Mikako was born on Dec. 17. She is sure to be a delight to her brothers Nathan and Eth an.

Alisa Erin Devlin was a 'little late for Christmas, but I'm sure Chris and Wendy couldn 't have received a nicer present. Alisa was born on Dec. 29 and is now at home with her Mom waiting for nice weather so that she can meet all her neighbors on Hiawatha.

Our congratulations to two of our neighbors who were recently married. Robert Beresford and Sheila Rice were married Dec. 19 in Bellamine Chapel on the campus of Xavier University. Robert is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Beresford.

Kathy Fields and Rod Painter were married on Dec. 4 in the Montgomery Road Church of Ch rist. Kathy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fields.

In Memoriam. . .

The staff of the Town Crier extends its sympathy to the families

TH E WEAR HOUSE 4307 Plainville Road Welcomes you to browse around.

Save on good buys in Women's Clothing.

Bill Rebold and Jerry Jones owners of Horton's Pharmacy on the Sq uare, are well known to most Mariemonters. Bill began working at Horton's in 1951, and Jerry in 1952, when the store was owned by Mr. Hubert R. Horton.

The pharmacy is a well establ ished part of the Mariemont business community; Mr. Horton found ed it in 1939, and owned it for thirty years. When he retired in 1969, Bill and Jerry bought the business,. which still retains his name. Mr. Horton and his wife Lilli an reside at 3700 East Street here. in the Village.

Bill and Jerry offer a total fami ly service to their customers. They provide pharmaceutical records and emergency service, as well as filling prescriptions and sell ing the usual drugstore items. Both stress that the customer is more than J·ust a sale, and all this is provi ed with a personal touch in a friendly atmosphere.

Another familiar face at Horton's is pharmar.ist Dick Fritz who has worked there for twenty-five years.

Both Bill and Jerry are native Cincinnati ans.

Jerry has lived in Mariemont since he was six years old. He is a gradu ate of Mariemont High School and is an old hand at tne drugstore business. As a teenager he worked as a soda jerk at a pharmacy then located at Chestnut and Oak Streets, and began of our neighbors who have died recently.

Mrs. Georgiabelle Clark of 3812 Settle Rd .

Mrs. Lucille Dewire of 6618 Pleasant St. Mrs. Ethel Smith of 6605 Murray. .

Mrs. Helen Marsh of 696 Thorndike.

Mrs. Helen Liebenrood of 6923 Thorndike.

Sally Wiener 561-5029

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working at Horton's soon after he was graduated from high school.

Jerry is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and after a short stint in the service returned to Horton's full time. He and his wife Teena have two children, Andrea and Scott. They reside on Indianview Ave. here in Mariemont.

Jerry has an interesting hobby which he calls the Drugstore List.

Th is is a rating system of profootball draft prospects which he has developed. The Drugstore List is so thorough and exact that Jerry has been contacted by several pro-football teams regarding it, and it has been mentioned by several newspapers, including the New York Times.

Bill is from Mt. Washington , and after attending Withrow High School was graduated from tne Cincinnati College of Pharmacy which is now affiliated with the University of Cincinnati. He served with the U.S. Army during World War 11, before working as a sales representative for the Park Davis Drug Co. He then worked for a oharmacy in Mt. Washington before coming to work at Horton ' s. Bill resides in Mt .

Washington with his wife Mary Ann . They are the parents of nine ch ildren, five of whom reside at home. Bill enjoys gardening and fish ing in his spare time.

Stop in at 6904 Wooster Pike or call 271-3223. Everyone at Horton's is pleasant and helpful, and delivery service is also provided. Bill and Jerry are nice fellows to know, and they enjoy serving your entire family.

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Host an AFS Student

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BACK to the days of our childhoodl Do you have a fond remembrance of an amusing or otherwise incident from the days when you were young and carefree? The Town Crier would like to have you share it with your friends and fellow Mariemonters.

Send it to Wil Caldwell, 3604 Mound Way, for possible publ ication in a future issue.

We start the memories moving in . t_his issue with a story from Wi lliam "Oink" Averill's boyhood.

"We had a stray cat at the Daniel Boone Boy Scout Camp near Brooklyn Bridge, Kentucky.

The cat hung around the tents and especially the kitchen tents at mealtime.

One day , we had a · hard thunderstorm and found it was hard to keep our footing on the wet, slick clay which surrounded our tents on the hillside. In fact, one of the scouts on the heavy side lost his footing and sat down directly on the cat and knocked it out. We all agreed that cat had lost its ninth life, so we tied a half brick to its ta il and threw him and the brick into the Kentucky River.

Well , would you believe this?

The shock of the cold water revived the cat and he was able to swim to the bank with the brick on his tail. His nose was only a fourth

inch 0 11 t of the water during this last-effort swim.

We rescued this cat and he became our mascot for the rest of t_he camping sea.son,. He may be living up one of his nine lives even today.

Kiwanis To Hear Former Scout Leader At 8 a.m. Tuesday morning, February 15, the Kiwanis Club of Mariemont will play host to Winston Stubbs, widely-known, now retired , executive of the Boy Scouts of America . Program chairman Gene Brubach arranged this special attraction.

Stubbs is _particularly remembered for his work at Camp Friedlander and with the Explorer Scouts.

The meeting will be held at the Mariemont Inn in th e usual gathering spot, downstairs.

AFS urgently needs a host family for next year's foreign student. A decision must be made soon, so if anyone is interested in havins this wonderfully enriching experience, contact Beth Gilchrist

at 831-9109.

The blizzard of Jan. 9 was appropriate weather for an AFS Open House which also served to say farewell to Peter and Pepper Miller, who are mov ing to Anchorage, Alaska. Pepper has been secretary of the AFS chapter this year. She will be replaced by Del Stringfield.

Karen Boudrie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Boudrie of 751 Indian Hill Road , Terrace Park, has been chosen by AFS to go to

Read All About Mariemont's Birth That excellently prepared and completely informative book, "The Mariemont Story", edited by Warren Parks , is presentl y available at the Villager store, just off the Square on Madisonville Road .

If you don 't already have a copy, you'll want to avail yourself of this opportunity to purchase one. Newcomers to Mariemont will find it of very special interest as they begin their residencies here in this unique community.

Zoning Appeal Many Mariemont citizens share the concern of their neighbors in Madison Place at the prospect of an apartment development being built in the block bounded by Murrar,, Settle, Blaney and Haley.

The ' C" zoning which applied when Gallenstein ~urchased the . land was termed ' capricious" by the Court of Appeals, according to Mayor Charles Straley . The builder, who wants the zon ing changed to DD, says that construction costs have risen 30% in the three years of litigation and In Th e Heart Of Mariemont

therefore he wants to ou1ld 60 units instead of the original 48. At one time Gallenstein had also applied to C.G. and E. for a right of way to connect the north and south sides of Murray in the vicinity of Beech St. . The Rural Zoning Commission will make a recommendation to the County Commissioners and then another public hearing will be held. M_eanwhile, letters expressing c1t1zens' opinions of the ProJect may be sent to the Hamilton County Commissioners or the Rural Zoning Commission.

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school and live with a tam11y in Hasti ngs, New Zealand for this coming year. Karen is an MHS junior, interested in music, drama , and sports. She said she applied for a study period in New Zeala nd or Austra lia because of an in terest in that pa rt of the world and because there would be no language barrier. Hastings, on New Zealand 's North Island, is a ma/·or fruit-growing center. Karen wi l make her home with an orchardist, his wife, and their four boys and two girls. Karen left Jan. 11 and by now shou ld be settling happily into her new way of life.

Beth Gilchirst, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gilchirst, returned home Jan. 8 from her year in Tasmania , the island state of Australia . Besides speaking at the AFS Jan. 26 meeting, Beth is available to speak to any other groups about her AFS ex periences.

Play Ball!

Mariemont Knothole Association registration will be held Saturday, Feb. 19, at the Parish Center auditorium. T-ball (first year players), age 6 and 7, will register at 9:00 a.m. Parents are to accom pany these children . At 9:45 a.m. classes A, B, C, and D will sign up for the upcoming baseball season. If there are any questions regarding registrations, contact Jack Schreckenhofer at 271- 2393 or Dave Stricker, 2721487.

••.and dance The second ann ual Mariemont Knothole Association Da nce will be held on Saturday, Feb. 26, from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. at the Edward Gehlert American Legion Post, 3686 Arrowpoint Way, in Fairfax.

The band wi ll be The Vibrations; a Sony clock-r ad io has been donated as a door prize. Bee r, set-ups, and snacks will be provided. The donation is $1 0 per couple; tickets are available through any Knothole manager or by contacting Ed Brueckner, 271-3368, or Don Draggoo, 271 -0801.

Proceeds from the dance go for uniforms and equipment for this popu lar recreation program.

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Council Briefs Council Finances: adopted an annual appropriation ordinance for $550,100 for 1977. This breaks down to $275,300 for security of persons and property; $8000 for public health; $124,000 for leisure activities; $43,200 for community environment; $20 ,50 0 for transportation (includes street lights); $78,800 for general administration. A total of $617 ,620 was carried over from 1976, including funds in special accounts such as state highway improvement, revenue sharing, capital improvements, street restoration, street maintenance, and bond retirement. Councilman Arthur Davies expre ssed opposition to the $8000 fee for the county board of health.

Mariemont has received $565 for 20 years. She was a super- in anti-recession assistance which visor in the typist pool and had taken night courses in library will be used towards refuse An increase_ d_ payroll science at U.C. She and her hus- collection. has resu lted in an add1t1onal inband Carl, who is also retired , premium of $176 on have lived in Mariemont since surance 1943. Their home is at 1 Linden bodily injury and property damage Place. Dorothy's plan for retire- insurance.

Kenneth Gettelman was reapment is to enioy each day as It pointed to the Planning Commiscomes. The Smiths try to go sion . Councilman Clarenc e someplace every day, though the Erickson and Arthur Davies were cold weather has slowed them reappointed as trustees to the down a bit recently.

Volunteer Fireman's Dependency Board for 1977.

Our Lady of Mercy Hospital has appealed the toll booth case to the Ohio Supreme Court. A public hearing was held Jan. 20 on an apP.eal of a denial of a permit to build a 48 unit apartment at were an omen of good tidings Murray and Settle.

Mayor's court collected $1018 once again.

With a shrieking of sirens, San - in fines and costs and bonds ta Claus and his helper arrived on forfeited .

Lois Zack the scr,ne with candy for the kiddies.

SNOW PLOWING Did you recognize the imperREASONABLE sonators? Well , "blowing their CALL 271-5755 cover", Santa was jovial "Oink" Averill and his pretty helper was Susan Prime.

Incid enta l ly , Mar i emont Volu nteer Fireman provide a big assist to the Kiwanians for this production. Thanks a million.

561-5800

Retiring Mariemonter Mrs. Dorothy Smith, a Mariemont resident formerly of the Catalog Department of the .Main Public library, was the recIpIent of a memento box at a recent Library Board of Truste_es meeting. Shown congratulating her is Joseph S. Stern, Jr., vice president of the Board, while Lawrence A. Kane, Jr., secretary, waits to present her with h_er gift.

A native of Cincinnati , Mrs. Smith had worked for the library

Reprise Of Mariemont's Christmas Just Past The official start of Christmas in Mariemont began with the gathering of the populace 'round the Square on Thursday evening, December 9.

The lighting of the Christmas Tree a ceremony sponsored an nually by the Kiwa_nis Club of Mariemont, was a Joyous occasion. The crowd was handsomely rewarded on this cold night with the heart-warm ing music of the Mariemont High School Breakfast Club, accompanied on the electric organ by Sue Schroer. They Just had to be the happiest and most talented choral group around these pa rts.

Remarks by Kiwanis Club officials and Mayor Straley preceded the actual lighting of the large tree. Some folks may have noticed that one big star shining dow_ n from the licorice-black sky as 1f It

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Well it is that time again when we have changes in our government administrations and we thought you would like to have an update on their add resses, including President Carter's.

President Jimmy Carter The Wh ite House Washington , D.C. 20500 Senator John Glenn 428 P.O. Building Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Phone 684-3265 or Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Sen. Howard M. Metzenbaum Senate Office Building Washington , D.C. 20510 Cngrsmn: Willis D. Gradison Federal Office Building Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Phone 684-2456 or House Office Building Washington , D.C. 20515 Helen L. Fix Ohio House Representatives 26th District 3141 Esther Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45213 Phone 351 -0874 Michael J. Maloney Ohio Senate 7th District 2071 Lawrence Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45212 Phone 531 -4000 Bill McKinley

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letters, We're Getting letters An extremely nice letter has been received from Alice K. Carnes, director, Community Relations Dept., Our Lady of Mercy Hospital. Space doesn't permit reproducing the entire message of appreciation, but here are a few excerpts.

"It gave us great pleasure at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital to see the · article 'New Things Have Happened at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital, page 6 of the Marie· mont Town Crier, December 1976 issue. It made us feel close to the village to have our "happenings" reported in its paper.

"If Mary Emery walked our halls today she would be bound to be pleased with .the immaculate cleanliness of the hospital, the tasteful decor which has evolved over the years, and the aura of caring which prevails."

"And since we're neighbors to all the folks in the village, why not come up and get acquainted-

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With thanks from all of us up at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital for the article and Best Wishes for the New Year, I remain , .

Sincerely yours, Alice K. Carnes, Director Community Relations Dept.

Our Lady of Mercy Hospital (Editor's note) Thank you , Alice Carnes, for your delightful letter.

The article was researched and written by Rachel Hubbard.

Environmenta I Participat ion Grows Increasing numbers of younger students, particularly 9th and 10th graders and Middle School students, are joining the plant committee.

Fred Nieman, Middle School science teacher, is now assisting Bill Schmidt with Group activities.

Since last spring, a tree has been planted in memory of Eric Einhaus, son of Bob Einhaus, former Group advisor, and the site has been marked with a plaque.

The Group has also purchased numerous planting for the school area, both inside and outside. A divider and fountain is now located at the entrance to the upper library. The tile pipe and plant arrangement in the front lobby is another improvement.

Sue Bartlow and Sara Vogt head the plant ca re committee.

Janice Arthur presides over the two aquariums; Ned Parker, the birdfeeder upkeep.

The Group also worked on path resurfacing and enjoyed a fall canoe trip on the Little Miami.

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Mariemont is a community of people with varied talents and needs. Why not use the Town Crier as a means of letting fellow Mariemonters learn of these?

Perhaps you are a Senior citizen who needs a weekly ride to the grocery store or library. There would be many willing chauffeurs if your needs were made known.

Are you a retired school teacher who would like to do some tutoring 7 Teenagers - maybe you are interested in yard work or child care.

Seamstresses, you might be interested in doing alterations for non -sewers.

Re-doing your child's, room?

Perhaps if you let the Town Crier know you would find that special artist to paint a mural on a troublesome wall.

These are just a few ideas for a want-ad column of the Town Crier. Contact the editors with your specific ideas for next month's issue. A few people contacting us could get the ball rolling.

Bobbie Bahler

Mrs. Breth To Speak On Philadelphia Restoration The Monday Morning Group will meet at the Mariemont Library on Monday, February 14, at 10 a.m. to hear Louise Breth speak on historic restoration. Her topic is "Restoration of the Society Hill Area in Philadelphia, " an area refe rred to as "America 's most historic square mile." Mrs. Breth moved to Mariemont from Philadelphia a year and a half ago. She is a member of the Victorian Society in America.

The program will begin promptly at 10 a.m. Architectural as well as interior restoration will be discussed; the program will appeal to both men and women of the community. Diane Breth will be Chairman of the Day. The topic for March (originally scheduled for February's meeting) is "Early Decorative Arts in Cincinnati ."

Suzy Baker

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Off! To - new Eagle Scouts David Gray and Tim Anderson.

To - Mary Sloan, again a member of the Million Dollar Club, honorary organization for realtors who have achi eved $1 million sales level.

To - Betsy Smith, one of thirty winn ers in the Stearns and Foster quilting contest. Betsy, who was chai rman of the Mariemont Bicentennial Quilt project, entered a square in the recent School Days contest which depicted two students sitting in class, with the boy pu lling on the pony tail of the girl in front of him.

To - Kathy Cade, who has been named Director of Projects, Issues, and Research on First Lady Rosalynn Carter's staff.

Daughter of Char and Clay Cade, Kathy is a graduate of Mariemont High School and Radcliffe College. She had been an advance person for Mrs. Carter during the campaign and involved in television product io n of health programs for PBS. Char went to Washington for the inauguration and a visit with her daughter.

To - Cub Scouts John Alexander, Kyle Kane, Matt Keller, Jeff Maloney, Steve Knell, and John Fisher, who appeared on Play It Safe on Channel 9 in early January.

To - Sandra Garland, Del Stringfield, Cathy Savage and Judy Gresham, who graciously opened their homes for the Village Assembly Christmas coffee.

To - the Mariemont Firemen who decorated the hawthorne trees at the square with Christmas lights.

And to Linden Circle, who lit up all the way around with 58 luminaries on New Year's Eve, an inspiration to the whole village for next year.

To - Carl Coburn, named to the Dean 's List for the fall qua rter at Wittenberg University, and Joan Bartlett, who made the Dean's List at Eastern Kentucky University.

To - Sally Crabbs, who brings her theatrical talents back home as one of the organizers of the Cincinnati Theater Proiect.

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Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary

How Does Your Garden Grow?

With all this snow and these sub-zero temperatu res, many of us are trying to keep our "cabin fever" down with those glorious harbingers of spring, the flower and seed catalogues. And wh ile reflecting on the beauty of spring and planning our flower ana vegetable gardens, it's a good time to talk about the lovely plantings in our unique village .

Obviously someone planted all those daffodils, rose bushes, cherry trees, etc., that help jn making ours a truly beautiful town .

Much of this beauty has been brought to us by Mother Nature ably assisted by the good women of the Mariemont Garden Club.

The cl ub, which meets the fi rst Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Parish Center, is 36 years old. Many of its original members are still partIcIpating in the club's activities. There are 24 members and eight associate members. Mrs. Gerald Fen ker is president.

The club still supports financially many gardening projects in the Village. ln 1976 it pa id for

replacement of two trees on the square and two cherry trees in front of the Church, among other good works. However, many of the members now limit their gardening to their own homes.

The Village has benefited so

much from the club's work.

The other group of avid gardeners in town is the Mariemont Evening Gardening Club. This organization was founded in 1949 and meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Parish Center . Mrs . Alvin Bredemeyer is president. It has 24 members. The club's goals are: conservation of our natural resources; encouraging community pride and awareness; the individual goal of expertise in gardening.

The club participates in a great number of community proJects, such as the Memorial Grove at the High School, is a member of the Federated Garden Clubs and generally offers a helping hand to any other civic organization that asks for or needs its help.

Lois Zack

Mariemont Bugle?

Perhaps some of you Mariemont "old timers" remember it.

Back in July, 1925, there was published in our fair village a twoside, single page newspaper called The Mariemont Bugle. The reason for the appearance of this pape r was the opening of a branch of the Fourth and Central Trust Company at the corne r of Oak and Chestnut Streets.

There were many items about the "new community" and the bank we know as Central Trust today, located at Wooster Pike and Madisonville Rd . The first bank

branch manage r was William F. Keown , Henrietta Hard was bookkeeper and Ben Sudorius, watchman.

The Mariemont Bugle has fallen by the wayside but the village that welcomed it back in 1925 has become, in words from a poem published therein , " Mariemont the beautiful, a city truly blest. " Dick Heena, current manager of the Central Trust Mariemont Branch Bank, provided the Town Crier with a copy of this original "Bugle."

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What's New on the U.S. 50 Relocation

W a nts You If you are a newcomer to Terrace Pa rk, Indian Hill or Mariemont, we'd like to meet you! We have monthly programs as a total group plus many interest groups such as antiques, crafts, daytime and couples bridge, culture, garden and gourmet groups, golf, tennis and book club. Some of the com ing group activities are dinner at Mamma Francesca's /ten course Italian dinner), fashion show at Gidding-Jenny and a tour of the Cincinnati Art Museum with lunch in Mt. Adams. Please give Patty Kowlewski (831-1866) , Debbie Conlon (271-9247) or Marilyn Goodman (248-0891 ) a call.

" We ' re trying to be as deliberate as we can," said Dennis Madden of O.K.I. when asked about the latest on a U.S. 50 relocation. "We'll have a general meeting in maybe four weeks with elected officials." Madden said the meeting would cover the effectiveness of random surveys, public meetings, and anything

else the public officials came up

with . Working on the problem is a technical coordinating group consisting of OKI representatives, the county commissioners, community assistance people, county engineers, consulting engineers, and City of Cincinnati rep resentatives.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS February Feb. 4 Double 20's Parish Feb. 19 Mar,emont Knothole Center, 6:30 p.m. baseball registration Feb. 5 Middle School Party 9.00 a.m. T-Ballers, Night, 7-10 p.m., age 6-7. Parents must Middle School be present.

Feb. 9 M.C.C. Women's Guild 9:45 a.m. Classes A, B, luncheon, 12:30, P.C. C, D registration.

Program: Chris Devlin , Feb. 22 Village Assembly, Bengal flayer, "Faith High School Audi tand 5 ·" orium, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 11 Book Sale sponsored by Speaker: Jane Women's Guild, MCC, Carothers. Senior 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fiction, Citizens.

Non-fiction, Feb. 25 Mariemont Travel children 's books, Clu b. Program: paperbacks, & mag"Hawaii the Beautiful" azines. Parish

by Mr. & Mrs. Fred Lotz, Center.

Mariemont Library, Feb. 14 Village Asembly 108 p.m.

11:30, library.

Feb. 26 2nd annual Mariemont Speaker: Louise Breth, Knothole Association "Restoration of the Dance 9-1, Edward C. Society Hill Area Gehlert American in Philadelphia."

Legion Post 554, Donation $10,00 per couple.