Pownall Sentenced to Life in Ohio Penitentiary
George L. Pownall, 42, convicted of second degree murder for the fatal shooting of housekeeper Bertha Mae King, 48, in New Richmond. Judge Charles G. White overruled his appeal for a new trial and imposed life imprisonment. appeal to Court of Appeals expected. Pownall held in Hamilton County jail awaiting Clermont County jail completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Pownall
Clermont County
Chas. G. White Monday
Ohio Penitentiary
Pownall
Bertha Mae King
New Richmond
Court of Appeals
Hamilton County
Nichols Wins Scholarship Medal at Greenbrier Commencement
Batavia junior Allen Taylor Nichols, of Greenbrier Military School in Lewisburg West Virginia, earned the academy’s top grades this year and received the Scholarship Medal at the commencement on Monday June 5, with his parents Senator and Mrs Harold D Nichols present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Taylor Nichols
Batavia
Greenbrier Military School
Lewisburg
W. Va
Harold D. Nichols
Postmaster Howe Reaches 40 Years of Service in Chile
Elda W Howe marks his 40th straight year as postmaster in Chile on June 22. He began under President McKinley and has survived fires floods and two river deluges while serving the town and church centennial events set for July 1 and 2. He also serves as vice president of Felicity Citizens Bank and the original commission hangs in the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elda W. Howe
Chile
How
William McKinley
United States
Citizens’ Bank
Felicity
Former Batavian Jessie Baum Dies in Philadelphia
Former Batavian Jessie Frances Baum died May 1 at her home in Philadelphia. Born in Suffield Connecticut she loved pioneer tales and pursued music before shifting to business then religious and professional work. She is survived by son William H. Baum of Audubon New Jersey, his wife and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Frances Baum
Batavia
Philadelphia
Suffield
Connecticut
New England
William H. Baum
Audubon
New Jersey
Eastern Star Milford Chapter Inspection Highlights
In the 22nd district the Milford Chapter was inspected on Monday night June 5. A 6:30 dinner for about 200 guests at the Methodist church honored Grand Matron Mrs. Mary Wollerman of Toledo. In the Masonic Temple 450 members saw Milford Chapter's work as Grand Officers attended and the Worthy Grand Matron praised the grade Excellen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
22Nd District
Milford
Methodist Church
Mary Wollerman
Toledo
Masonic Temple
Florence Hardoefer
Greenbacks Full Legal Tender Old Currency Story
From 1862 to 1879 greenbacks were declared full legal tender and served as the sole currency in general circulation, reflecting the era's monetary policy and economic conditions.
Trial Of Hestel Taylor Set In Common Pleas Court
Hestel Taylor, 39, indicted by a Clermont County Grand Jury on April 15 for assault with intent to kill, will face trial Monday in Common Pleas Court with Judge Chas. G. White presiding. His wife Rendye Taylor, 35, was beaten March 26 at a road house and near their Mt. Holly home. she suffered a broken jaw and fractured skull and remained semi conscious for months. Prosecutor Frank A. Roberts and defense attorney Forrest E. Ely lead their sides while Taylor is jailed in Hamilton County. bond set at 5000 dollars remains unpaid. The couple, with five children, are natives of Kentucky and Ohio respectively. the motive remains unclear. Taylor reportedly confessed a serious beating occurred after she refused to ride home.
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Hestel Taylor
Clermont County
Rendye Taylor
Common Pleas Court
Chas. G. White
Frank A. Roberts
Forrest E. Ely
Taylor
Foy
Norwood
Hamilton County
Taylors
Mt. Holly
Somerset
Mason
Garland G. Auxier
Frank Perry
Bethel Leads Ball League with undefeated mark
Bethel Hi-Port remains undefeated and atop the league after a 16 to 1 victory over Williamsburg. A. Tolin limited opponents to 3 hits as Batavia and Owensville drop into a three way tie for third. Mt. Crab beat Batavia 6 to 8, Amelia edged Owensville 9 to 3, and Goshen and Williamsville split a 12 inning 2 to 1 win for Goshen. Schedule preview for June 11 lists New Hope at Batavia Amelia at Hamersville Edenton at Newtonsville Owensville at Goshen Mt. Crab at Bethel Williamsville at Williamsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Ty
Bethel Hi-Port
Williamsburg
A. Tolin
Bethel
Batavia
Owensville
Mt. Crab
Amelia
Leslie
Dunlap
Oberschlate
Goshen
Wilhamsville
H. Ertel
Godfrey
Cann
Williamsville
Ertel
Newtonsville
New Hope
Hamersville
Edenton
Williamsburg Man Arrested Saturday for Killing Horse
Anthony Conley 28 a hired hand from near Williamsburg was arrested by State Highway officers at Ripley Saturday night after killing a horse owned by 0. Thacker. Conley from Kentucky allegedly tried to flee across the river as Deputy Sheriff Frank Perry described the incident and motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Conley
Thacker
Williamsburg
Ripley
Conley
Kentucky
Frank Perry
Georgetown
Sue Nada
Trix
Davison Long Marry in Bethel Church Ceremony
Owen Davison and Jeanne Lonig were married Sunday at the Methodist Church in Convoy in a ceremony attended by about 150 guests. The groom, a Cincinnati Juvenile Court statistician and DePauw graduate, and the bride, a Bethel High School teacher and Miami University graduate, plan to reside in Norwood after a brief honeymoon in Asheville and the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Convoy
Owen By Davison
Cincinnati
C. C. Davison
Bethel
Jeanne’ Lonig
Bethel High School
Cleo C. Long
Bertrand Kriete
Norman Tower
Paul Long
William Long
Schubert
Edward Cooper
Carl Bohm
Rev
Hughes
Asheville
N. C
Southland
Davison
DePauw University
University of Cincinnati
Miami University
Prisoner Bound Over to Grand Jury in Williamsburg Case
A prisoner was brought before Magistrate John McKeever in Williamsburg on late Saturday and bound over to the Grand Jury under a $1,000 bond. On Monday before Judge White the bond was reduced to $200 and Conley was released when Thacker and Henry Hughes posted the bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McKeever
Williamsburg
Grand’ Jury
White
Conley
Thacker
Henry Hughes
Trial by Jury Originated by Normans
A historical note explains that trial by jury originated with the Normans and spread into English legal practice. The item highlights the Norman origin and its lasting influence on courtroom procedure.
Benefit Event Planned for Batavia’s 125th Anniversary
A June benefit party in Batavia’s school auditorium marks preparations for the September 125th anniversary of the town. Harold D. Nichols leads a committee of civic and professional groups planning pageants, parades, receptions, church services, and public entertainments. Funds will be raised to entertain guests free of charge. activities include games, bridge, Chinese checkers, and a bake sale with prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Harold D. Nichols
Clermont County
Tabscott Edwards Nuptials Today
Barbara Jene Edwards daughter of Mr and Mrs Forest Edwards Amelia will wed Mr Tabscott superintendent of Amelia High School at the Edwards home Wednesday at 4 PM Rev George Reed will perform the vows. The couple plans a trip to the New York World’s Fair and will reside in the new Cinderella House in Amelia after returning.
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Barbara Jene
Forest Edwards
Amelia
Edwards
Miss Edwards
Amelia High School
Tabscott
George Reed
Amelia Baptist Church
New
Mr. Tabscott
Batavia High to Host Commencement Dance Friday Night
Batavia High School holds its annual commencement dance after the graduation exercises in the School Auditorium. Harry Wilsey's Orchestra will play swing music, attracting Clermont county dance enthusiasts. Admission is $1.00 for individuals and $1.50 for couples, with dancing from 9:30 to 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia High School
Harry Wilsey
Clermont County
Wilsey
Cincinnati
Wayne King
Guy Lombardo
School foundation program distributes funds in second quarterly settlement
The second quarterly settlement of eleven million two hundred forty seven thousand four hundred eighty nine dollars is announced by State Director E N Dietrich. Disbursements come from the general revenue fund and exclude retirement and county boards allocations. County distributions list totals for many towns and townships across the state.
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School Foundation
E. N. Dietrich
Dietrich
General Revenue Fund
County Boards of Education
Adams
Athens
Brown
Butler
Clark
Clermont
Clinton
Frank Hoggatt
Amélia
Batavia
Bethel
Branch Hill
Edenton
Felicity
Glen Este Mth
Carmel
Goshen
Jackson
Miami R
Miamiville
Milford
Monroe R
Moscow
Neville R
New Richmond
Newtonsville
Ohio R
Owensville
Paxton R
Periitown
Pierce R
Pt. Isabel
Wayne No
W. Woodville
Williamsburg
Williamsville-Tobasco
Bethel Alumni Hold Annual Reunion Friday Night
About 200 Bethel High School Alumni gathered Friday in the Bethel School Auditorium for the annual reunion and reception. The event opened with a song fest, followed by a brief business session and a senior class welcome from Supt. H J Badgley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel High School Alumni Association
Bethel School
Supt
H. J. Badgley
Dale K. Bee
Ralph Scott
Thelma
Seenee Reatant Secre- Lee Tae Jones
Batavia Alumni To Meet Saturday Reunion Planned
Batavia High School Alumni Association moves toward completion of plans for the annual reunion and senior reception at Batavia School Auditorium on Saturday June 10. Principal Francis Deter will present the 25 member senior class. Campbell Johnston of Cincinnati will give an address and Miss Gladys Lewis will sing solos during the program. The Batavia P T A will serve the banquet starting at 7 P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia High School Alumni Association
Nina Behymer
Batavia
Batavia P. T. A
W. E. Hutton & Co
Johnston
Miami University
Cincinnati Law School
Gladys Lewis
The Name Morris in Latin Origins and Use
Morris derives from Maurice with Latin roots meaning Moorish or dark skinned. It suits brunettes and appears as both surname and given name. The piece notes Morris often functions as a given name as commonly as a surname.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Maurice
Ape
Batavia Dial System Upgrade Marks County First
Clermont County advances in telephone service with Batavia cutover on Tuesday June 13 at 7 A M. About 1100 numbers switch to new dial equipment featuring selective ringing and longer power backup. Local offices move to Batavia exchange building as $56000 project unfolds with new directories mailed June 12.
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Clermont County
Cincinnati
Bell Telephone Company
Batavia
North
Market Streets
Clermont
County
Batavia Exchange
Donnie Johns
Ed. Berger
Katherine Fisherontinues
Titles Issued for 61 New and 679 Used Cars
Clerk of Courts Lee Hannah announces May totals for titles issued: 61 new cars and 679 used cars. The report highlights vehicle ownership transfers and administrative processing within the county clerk’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Hannah
Milk Producers Union to Meet at Batavia Court House
The Milk Producers Union holds a regular session at the Court House in Batavia on Friday June 9 at 8 pm. A. W. Brinkman serves as Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Milk Producers Union
Court House
Batavia
A. W. Brinkman
Memorial Service for Grangers at Bata via High School
A memorial service honoring Grangers who have passed in the last year will be held June 11 at 8:30 pm in the Bata via High School Auditorium. About 150 people will attend with a 40 voice chorus directed by George Caldwell. Miss Almyra Pontius will give the main address. the event is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia High School
George Caldwell
Marathon Grange
Almyra Pontius
Canton
Ohio
Ohio State Grange
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Nichols
Eastern Star
Monday King
Holly
Mr. Crab
Bethel Alumni Association
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