Trial starts in second degree murder case of George L. Pownall
The George L. Pownall trial opened in Common Pleas Court with a jury of 12 and one alternate. Prosecution presented autopsy and hospital testimony, while defense cited insanity. Witnesses described the shooting of Mrs. Bertha Mae King, Pownall’s housekeeper, and noted Pownall’s recent hallucinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Pownall
New Richmond
Bertha Mae King
Common Pleas
Chas. G. White
Frank A. Roberts
Forrest E. Ely
Eli Speidel
Russell Steidel
Nichols, Speidel & Nichols
Lawrence R. Lytle
Cincinnati
Clifford Pell
Bernice Moore
W. N. Daugherty
Elsie Brossart
Beulah Scott
Merl Vaught
R. B. Moore
Belle Howard
Jessie Beck
Martha Hess
Stanley Carter
Vincent Cox
Roy N. Ayer
W. H. Ventress
Hamilton County
Ventress
Bethesda Hospital
Mrs. King
Dr. Ventress
Pownall
Huber
G. Glouxier
Reichert Denham
Ora Slater
Burel Avenue
George Tyler
Brown County
Joseph Swerna
Ripley
Joe Colonel Jr
Maurice Henderson
Laurent Lowenberg
W. T. Lindsey
James Sullivan
Sheriff's Office
Sullivan
King
Dewitt Huber
Fire damages Milford Hardware store. $1000 loss likely
A blaze at Milford Hardware Store on Main Street caused about $1000 in damage. Clerk Robert Philhower, 19, suffered burns while kerosene ignited. he was treated at Bethesda Hospital after prompt aid from Dr John Krone and store staff. Firemen, aided by a patrolman guiding an ambulance through traffic, controlled the fire quickly. stock was largely unharmed and the building insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Hardware
Main Street
Milford
Robert Philhower
Philhower
John T. Krone
Ralph Rodefeld
Rodefeld
Bethesda Hospital
John Craver
Miller, Jones, and Rey
Blythe Jones
Correction notice for Batavia Pre School Round Up schedule
A correction states an error in last week’s notice about the Batavia Pre School Round Up. The event will be held Wednesday June 7 at 9 30 a m.
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Batavia
Batavia Woman's Club Holds Year End Meeting
The Batavia Woman's Club final meeting of the year was held last Thursday at the country home of Mrs. Robert Caldwell near Owensville with a noon picnic. President Mrs. Wm. Jenike called the meeting to order at 2 pm and the planned calendar program was presented. Members enjoyed Mrs. Caldwell's hospitality.
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Batavia Woman’s Club
Robert Caldwell
Owensville
Wm. Jenike
Caldwell
Improvements Planned for Memorial Park on Route 52
NYA News reports improvements to Memorial Park on Route 52 near Point Pleasant, expected to finish by August per George Munso NYA Area Supervisor of Clermont County. The project adds four picnic ovens a shelter house a 75 foot flag pole an electric pump with drinking fountain and landscaping. Twelve Clermont youths are employed on the project gaining experience in concrete carpentry masonry and landscaping.
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Grant Memorial Park
Route 52
Point Pleasant
George Munso
NYA
Clermont County
Highway Department
Drivers Licenses Granted After Saturday Examination
An automobile drivers license examination was held in the jury room by Patrolman Kearns of Georgetown. Eleven applicants aged 14 to 17 were tested, ten boys and one girl, including Clarence Freeze 15 Bethel Chas Shaw 15 Loveland John Slye 15 New Richmond Wm Brumfield 15 Blanchester Robert Woods Jr 15 Batavia Edw Beidinger 14 Loveland Herman Freeman 17 Milford Richard Brown 16 Batavia Mary Lou Warfield 15 Amelia Nolan Brumfield 16 Blanchester Ray Kirmett 15 Bethel No 8. All proved successful after questioning and testing.
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Kearns
Georgetown
Clarence Freeze
Bethel
Chas. Shaw
Loveland
John Slye
New Richmond
Wm. Brumfield
Blanchester
Robert Woods, Jr
Batavia
Edw
Beidinger
Herman Freeman
Milford
Richard Brown
Mary Lou Warfield
Amelia
Nolan Brumfield
Ray Kirmett
Bethel No
Defense witnesses extend trial duration as prosecutors prepare
Indications point to at least another day of testimony with numerous defense witnesses yet to testify. It is believed Prosecuting Attorney Roberts may take the stand to present the State's case.
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Roberts
Annual County Sunday School Convention at Williamsburg Church
The County Sunday School Convention meets June 6 and 7 at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. Opening at 1 PM with delegate registration, worship at 1 30 led by Rev. Clarence Stewart. Theme centers on The Church and Christian Education with Anna Sandy as state rep delivering three talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg Presbyterian Church
Clarence Stewart
Anna Sandy
Columbus
Ohio Council of Religious Education
Clermont County Men’s Bible Class Association
Carl Wolf
Cincinnati
National Federation of Men’s Bible Classes
Batavia Junior Woman's Club Organized with 29 Charter Members
The Batavia civic group formed under the Batavia Woman's Club guidance on May 18 at Mrs. A. P. Garner's home. Mrs. Garner presented the constitution to 29 young women who approved and joined as charter members. Officers include Jean Moyer president and Helen Reynolds recording secretary, with committee chairs for program Rosanna Hogberg and project Margaret Maxwell. Contact links: Mrs. John Huintington and Mrs. A. C. Nash. The club will federate with the National Federation of Women's Clubs.
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Batavia
Batavia Woman’s Club
A. P. Garner
Garner
Jean Moyer
Paul Blocher
Secry
Billie Wilson
Helen Reynolds
Rosanna Hogberg
Margaret Maxwell
Jas. Gregg
Ruth Spencer
Doris South
Kathryn Fishback
Fed. Rep
Dorothy Miller
Sarah Grimes
Mamie Didday
Mary Barbeau
Batavia Woman's Club
John Huntington
A. C. Nash
National Federation of Womans’ Clubs
Masonic Centennial and District Meeting at Felicity
A district meeting of the 6th Masonic District and reception for Grand Master Harry Myers will be held Friday June 2 at 8 PM in Felicity. Distinguished guests include Past Grand Master L. B. Blakemore and Deputy Grand Master Clyde B. Cox. The event marks Felicity Lodge No. 102 F and A M’s 100th anniversary, with dinner by the Eastern Star for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic
Harry Myers
Grand Lodge
Ohio
Felicity
L. B. Blakemore
Harry S. Johnson
Clyde B. Cox
Masonic Lodge No
Felicity High School
Order of the Eastern Star
Masons
Royal Arch ‘Masons
Masonic Temple
Cincinnati
Clermont Masons
Ralph Majoewsky
Majoewsky
Royal Arch Masons
Odd Fellows Meet in Batavia Lodge Gathering
A large crowd from Clermont and Brown counties attended the Batavia Odd Fellows lodge gathering with Hamilton joining in. Deputy Grand Master Edward Brunk spoke, along with BenNet of Norwood and Past Grand James M. Fitzpatrick of Bethel. Examinations were held, Ingram won first prize, and a Fulton’s Grove picnic was announced for July 2 and 8. Eleven districts were represented with 175 members present. New Richmond brothers scheduled a mid June carnival for lodge benefit. Ice cream and cake followed the meeting.
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Batavia
Ingram
New Richmond Brothers
Bethel Boy Scouts Plan Clean Up Day
Bethel Boy Scout Troop No. 267 announces a town clean up day on Saturday June 3. Residents should place tin cans and junk at their curb for pickup by the scouts who will collect and haul it away. The event aims to raise funds for a visit to the World’s Fair with no service charge, but voluntary contributions accepted.
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Bethel
Filipino Butler Kidnaps Shoot Wife and Self
A Filipino butler abducted his wife and then shot her and himself during a domestic dispute. The incident prompted police to investigate the motive and timeline, with neighbors reporting a heated quarrel preceding the shooting.
Batavia High to Stage Senior Class Play Loose Moments
The Batavia High School senior class will present Loose Moments, a trilogy comedy by Courtenay Savage and Bertram Hobbs, directed by Francis H. Deter. Ralph Merkes pursues a store, love, and complications arise from faulty engagements as townsfolk scheme to help or hinder him. Tickets go on sale May 24 at Nash Pharmacy.
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Batavia High School
Samuel French
New York City
Courtenay Savage
Bertram Hobbs
Ralph Merkes
Ralph
Mary Bartlett
Mary
Brite Hamilton
New York
Constance Trowbridge
Sophie Tuttle
Lena Tarburton
Yonkers
Lilla
Nash Pharmacy
Agriculture Books Dominate Commerce Library Collection
The U S Department of Commerce library holds about 300000 volumes on agriculture related sciences and economics, reflecting a vast catalog for study and reference.
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United States Department of Commerce
Memorial Day Observance Planned by Batavia Legion
Frank W. Weaver Post 237 of the American Legion in Batavia schedules Memorial Day services at Old Bethel Amelia Odd Fellows Mt Moriah Williamsville Olive Branch Batavia Stonelick Owensville and more with processions from the Armory. Civic groups Boy and Girl Scouts and the Batavia School Band participate and Rev. Martin will speak at High Noon services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Bethel
Amelia
Odd Fellows
Mt. Moriah
Williamsville
Olive Branch
Batavia
Stonelick
Owensville
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Legion and Auxiliary
Martin
Legionnaires
Legion
Frank W. Weaver
Armory
Tragic double murder suicide shocks New Richmond area
Funeral services were held Tuesday for Andres Padero 47 a Filipino butler and his ex wife Pauline 33 who were killed by Padero on Sunday in Gray's Lane two miles west of New Richmond. After abducting Pauline from Route 52 she was shot and Padero then killed himself with a sawed off rifle. Police and officials arrived as the car became stuck in mud and Padero fired at Deputy Perry before turning the weapon on himself. The couple leaves two children Florence 14 and Andres Jr 8.
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Andres Padero
Pauline
Gray’s Lane
New Richmond
Padero
Emma Haussermann
John W. Haussermann
Philippines
Paredo
Frank Roberts
Clermont County
Roberts
Frank R. Perry
Richard Denham
Perry
Haussermann
Roberts Padero
United States
Miss Haussermann
Cincinnati
George Haussermann
McHugh Place
Kennedy Heights
S. M. White
Florence
Andres Jr
White Funeral Home
Poppy Day Observance Planned by Batavia Legion Unit
The American Legion Frank W. Weaver Post 237 Batavia Ohio and Auxiliary urge support for Poppy Day on May 27 in Batavia Amelia and Owensville. Citizens are asked to wear a veteran made Poppy and buy one to aid disabled veterans. A Girl Scout will canvass Batavia for donations.
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American Legion and Auxiliary
Frank W. Weaver
Batavia
Ohio
Amelia
Owensville
Flandersfield
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N. Y. A. News
Burg
Batavia Junior Woman’s Club
Centennial and District Meeting
Odd
Fillipino
American Legion
Rotary Club
Eagles
Frank Perry
Cess
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