McGehean Jury Secured in Ohio Murder Case
The State of Ohio versus John McGehean for first degree murder opened with Judge Charles White presiding. A 75 name venire was drawn, 64 called, and many excluded for opposition to capital punishment or personal connections to the case. trial adjourned after 13 jurors were chosen and taken to Marathon on State Route 50 for scene viewing.
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State of
Ohio
John McGehean
Charles White
Roberts
Forrest Ely
Harry Britton
Speidel, Nichols & Speidel
Frank Abbott
Paul Rapp
O. Q. Leonard
Sherif
Doon
Cccces Miami
Elizabeth Sullivan
Goshen
Anna Kettler
Cccc Union
E. R. Bushman
Monroe
Raymond Beach
Franklin Frank Brothers
Maude Townsley
Tate C. R. Wilson
Banks Opening in Clermont County Await Certificates
Banks in Clermont County mark time awaiting government certificates before resuming operations. Several institutions anticipate opening once certificates arrive, signaling a return to normal business.
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Clermont County
Scouts Triumph in Batavia Basketball Thriller
The Batavia Scouts defeated the Seaman Scouts 21 to 15 on Thursday. After the game, lunch was served at Mayor Fred Winter's home. The Seaman Scouts have lost few games in two years.
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Batavia Scouts
Seaman Scouts
Seaman
Fred Winter
Ayers B Adams Woman's Balist Corps 860 Birthday Event
Ayers B Adams Woman's Balist Corps No 860 of New Richmond marks its first anniversary March 20 with a 2 p.m. program at I O O F Hall in New Richmond. Members are invited for refreshments and a short program.
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Ayers B. Adams Woman's Balist Corps No
New Richmond
Roosevelt Beer Message to Congress Calls for Immediate Act
President Roosevelt sent a two sentence message to Congress urging immediate modification of the Volstead Act to legalize beer and other beverages within constitutional limits and to fund government through taxes. He said action at this time is of the highest importance.
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Washington
Congress
White House
Roosevelt
Farmers Meet At Newtonsville
Farm Bureau members and Newtonsville community friends plan a March 21 meeting at 8 p.m. with a focus on dairying. The agenda includes dairy outlook, feeding and management, current conditions, milk marketing, and United States Department of Agriculture film showings.
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Farm Bureau
Newtonsville
United States Department of Agriculture
Farm Accident Near Batavia Lands Farmer in Crushed State
Charles Buerkle, a young farmer near Batavia, was crushed between a hay load and a barn door while hauling after baling. He suffered severe bruises to ribs and back and remains at home as doctors treat the injuries. Charles Weaver warned the horses and called for medical help.
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Charles Buerkle
Batavia
Charles Weaver
Batavia Garden Club Hosts March Meeting Speaker
The Batavia Garden Club will meet at Mrs. P. F. Jamies home on Monday March 20 at 2 p.m. Miss Francis DuBois of DuBois Nursery Madisonville will speak the afternoon. Timely March suggestions invited.
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Batavia Garden Club
P. F. Jamies
Francis DuBois
DuBois Nursery
Madisonville
Milk Association to Hold Annual Meeting in Cincinnati
Record attendance is expected at the Cooperative Pure Milk Association annual meeting set for Thursday March 23 at 10 am in the Grand Hotel Cincinnati. All members are urged to attend and participate in the meeting.
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Cooperative Pure Milk Association
Grand Hotel
Cincinnati
Milford Seeks $500 Bond for Police Car Purchase
Milford advertises bonding to raise 500 dollars to buy a police car without a public vote. The marshal needs a car and the plan proceeds. Loveland already has a police car used as needed.
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Milford
Loveland
Williamsburg Boys Triumph in Cincinnati and Dayton Tournaments
Williamsburg youths in blue and white impressed in Cincinnati beating Burg 48 30 and then defeated Lockland 80 25. Bill Rose shut down a 6 4 opponent to earn praise before Mingo 87 22 rout and a 28 38 loss to Lawrenceville. John Wesley Prewitt cheers as Bear Cats white shirts symbolized a local rally. The county hosts its first non competitive County Music Festival March 25 at Bethel with all schools performing. Admission 10 cents for students and 16 cents for adults.
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Williamsburg
Cincinnati
Dayton
Reiley
Butler County
Burg
Lockland
Bill’ Rose
Bill
Mingo
Clarke County
Miami
Nothng
Clermont County
Lawrenceville
Springfield
Cincinnati Bear Cats
John Wesley Prewitt
Oun
Bethel
Flour indictment ties three men to not guilty pleas
Kenneth Heiner David Brown and Edward Howland faced the grand jury and pleaded not guilty. Each was released on $150 bond as the judge waived the jury trial and the case moves to court proceedings. Forrest Ely notified the court of the waiver.
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Kenneth Heiner
David Brown
Lis
White
Forrest Ely
Edward Howland
Mt Carmel P T A to Meet Friday at School
The Mt Carmel P T A holds a regular meeting Friday afternoon March 17 at 2 o clock in the school house. County Supt E H Pattison will talk on school affairs and a Safety First program will be given by the Fifth and Sixth Grades. Lunch will be served. Please pay dues.
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Mt. Carmel P. T. A
E. H. Pattison
Grand Jury Reports Ten Witnesses Examined in Seven Cases
Clermont county grand jury met last Thursday led by Prosecutor Frank A. Roberts. Ten witnesses testified across seven cases producing six true bills including Edward Howland for receiving stolen property and Dewey Baker Everett Cromer and Roy Elder for grand larceny. Leona Cromer aided escape by conveying articles to prison. Jury urged funds to reinforce county jail windows with steel. Three recent prison escapes noted. court orders on jail keeping were found obeyed.
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Clermont County Grand Jury
Frank A. Roberts
Edward Howland
Wade Hamilton
Dewey
Bill Baker
Everett Cromer
Roy Elder
David Brown
Kenneth Hinner
Leona Pearl Cromer
Death of Paul Kramer Jr in Batavia
Paul Kramer Jr aged about 36 died Sunday at his parents home on Main street after a brief illness. He was a World War veteran and worked in the family bakery. Survived by his parents two sisters and three brothers. Funeral from Moore Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon with burial at Union Cemetery.
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Paul Kramer Jr
Main Street
Moore Funeral
Union Cemetery
Batavia Board Cuts Water Rates and Salaries
At a Batavia Board of Public Affairs meeting last Tuesday night the board reduced water rates by 10 percent. The superintendent also agreed to a $25 monthly salary reduction. The board states the move will save money for the people.
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Board of Public Affairs of
Batavia
Anonymous Letters Prompt Signatures for Flourt Distribution Reports
The Red Cross will no longer investigate unsigned letters. People may report issues in confidence, but investigations will occur only with signed communications. Last week flour distribution complaints were investigated and none of the named individuals were receiving flour.
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The
Red Cross
Lambs Dying Alarm Concerns Sheep Raisers
Lambs dying at one or two days old alarms sheep raisers as investigators from the state look into a mysterious cause. The Cherokee Nation is noted as having no chief according to the Indian bureau, indicating a long-ago extinction of tribal leadership. Fresh flowers are restored by redipping in melted paraffin to regain freshness. The basketball squad earned praise for its effort and training, with all members deserving credit for their strong showing and teamwork.
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Indian Bureau
Clermont County Tournament Financial Statement
Financial statement for Clermont County Tournament covers events on February 24 25 and 28. Details include receipts expenditures and totals across venues and teams with emphasis on financial transparency and itemized costs. Postings list income sources expenses and net balance for the tournament administration and participating clubs.
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Clermont County
Postmaster Endorsed in Fayetteville Candidate
Earl Brusport of Fayetteville becomes Brown County’s first endorsed postmaster candidate after Democratic committee approval. His petition gathered 90 percent of the post office box holders’ signatures. the position pays about $1800. Contact O A Lambert for piano repairs with 30 years’ experience. P O Box 95 Batavia.
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Earl Brusport
Fayetteville
Brown County
Democratic Committee
P.O
O. A. Lambert
P. O. Box
Batavia
Dts
Amelia Baptist Dramatic Club to stage The Empty House
The Amelia Baptist Dramatic Club will present The Empty House by Lindsey Barbee on Wednesday March 22 at the school auditorium. The plot follows the disappearance of Anthoney Allison in an empty house amid a charming love story with thrills for all. Bargain tickets are fifteen and ten cents.
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Amelia Baptist Dramatic Club
Lindsey Barbee
Anthoney Allison
Bridge improvements urged for Wil lamsburg Batavia routes
State Highway Director Merrel notes survey of bridge proposition at Wil lamsburg and Batavia. Batavia bridge described as shaky and deteriorating, with a ford suggested above the structure. County demands action on heavily traveled routes to improve safety and reliability.
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Merrel
Willamsburg
Batavia
Bantam Grange Hosts Educational Meeting
Bantam Grange held an instructional session led by Sister Emmitt with a roll call, readings, song, instrumental duet, and a tree naming contest won by C. C. Mattox. Upcoming Mt. Carmel Grange program for St Patrick includes readings and games on March 18. Mrs Roy Mattox reported attending the University of Columbus Short Course and outlined yearly plans.
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Bantam Grange
Sister Emmitt
Uence One Life
Mr. Ashurst
Jeasie Butler
Jean Binning
Marie Davidson
Charles Treton
C. C. Mattox
St. Patrick
Mt. Carmel Grange
Roy Mattox
University At Columbus
Batavia Woman's Club March Meeting Adds Musical Talks
The Batavia Woman's Club will hold its March 18 gathering with Mrs. Bernstein. Music Day features talks on music and opera by Mrs. McDonald, Mrs. Mussey, and Browne, covering origins, development, and notable stars.
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Batavia Woman’s Club
Browne
McDonald
Mussey
Mrs Nora White Bragdon White Dies in Milford
Mrs Nora Bragdon White wife of John B White of Williamsburg died at her daughter Mrs Frank Rey s Milford home after a long illness Her funeral from the Rey home on Wednesday March 8 at 9 30 am She leaves husband two sons Elwood Columbus and Philip now in the far west An aunt of Archie G Holland The Whites long residents of the county with Mr White once connected to the Standard Oil Company
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Nora Bragdon White
John B. White
Williamsburg
Frank Rey
Milford
Rey
Elwood
Columbus
Philip
Far West
Archie G. Holland
White
Standard Oil Company
Re employed doctor reappointed for county home and jail
Dr Allan B Rapp of Owensville was re employed as physician for the county home and jail at the March 6 county commissioners meeting for 290 dollars for one year with no other bid submitted.
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Allan B. Rapp
Owensville
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O. E. S. Meeting
Order of the Eastern Star
H. K. Hillen
Banks
Williamsburg, O
East Batavia
Milk Association
Grand Jury
Financial Statement
Rm W. Prewitt
Trons
Batavia and
Williamsburg Bridges
Nora White
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