First Degree Murder Verdict for John Weber Case
John Weber of Nine Mile is found guilty of first degree murder in the killing of his 18 month old daughter Elizabeth on Labor Day. The jury of 11 men and one woman recommends mercy, meaning life imprisonment with no pardon possible in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Weber
Nine Mile
Elizabeth
Common Pleas Court
Ohio
Miss Hawley
Loveland
Weber
Oscamp
Philip Mininger
White
Geo. Murphy
Hugh ©. Nichols
Garland
Eli H. Speidel
N. G. Cover
Weber Sentenced to Life for Daughter’s Labor Day Murder
John Weber, convicted of first degree murder for killing his daughter on Labor Day, received life without parole at the Ohio penitentiary after a motion for a new trial was overruled by Judge White. He faces solitary confinement from noon Sept 5 to noon Sept 6. Attorneys plan to appeal. A separate motion for a new trial for Scott Workifian will be argued today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Weber
Ohio
White
Court of Appeals
Scott Workifian
Club Work Promotes Farm Kids Training and Citizenship
A speaker argues that club work for boys and girls on farms offers practical education, instills work values, and reduces urban migration. He lauds Mrs. Harris’s leadership, urges schools to teach culinary skills, and notes Whittlin Pete Peter Messner from Eton Green, Indiana, who carved a walnut log into a $500 clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Jack
Whittlin Pete
Peter Messner
Eton Green
Indiana
Batavian Wins in Dormitory Y M C A Ballot Race
Walter Clark of Cleveland Robert Hanna of Dayton and James Walker of Batavia won on the Blue ticket in the mayor vice mayor and clerk race for the new year at the Central Park Way Branch Y M C A dormitory. All 300 ballots were counted without a single scratch vote and observers note the race reflected names and social welfare platforms. Walker, son of L F Walker of Batavia, works for Proctor and Gamble and attends Y M C A Law School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Clark
Cleveland
Robert Hanna
Dayton
James Walker
Batavia
Central Parkway Branch
Mr. Walker
L. F. Walker
Proctor & Gamble
Y. M. C. A. Law School
Thanksgiving Service Unites Local Groups Sunday
The J O U M and D of A join with D to unite with A of Newtown in a Thanksgiving service at Summerside M E church on Sunday November 28 at 1030. All invited to attend and join Rev Jackson in the address. An invitation also extends to Batavia J O U M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. of A
A. of
Newtown
Summerside M. E
Jackson
Batavia J. 0
U. M
Protect Pikes From Tractor Damage
A local appeal urges broad protection for pikes, noting new complaints about tractors with sharp cleats running over and cutting them. Heavy loads and cleated tractors are forbidden. a stiff fine is proposed to deter damage to the costly pikes.
Club Work Inspires Rivalry To Raise Better Calf Or Pig
The passage extols club work promoting rivalry, activity, and carefulness among youth as they raise livestock. It argues such programs build community spirit and industry, contrasting with the cost plus war measure, urging farm involvement and devotion beyond money or fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marathon
Burdeall
Clermont County Schools Receives State Aid Totals for 1926-27
County districts show final allotments with per district and county grand totals. State funds cover deficits over last year, with supervision via teacher salary schedules and at least a three mill levy for eligibility. State aid comes from general revenues, not local taxes, and is funded by franchise, corporate taxes, licenses, and other sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Amelia Village
Batavia Village
Batavia Rural
Bethel Village
Edenton Rural
Felicity-Franklin
Goshen
Loveland Village
Jackson / Rural
Moscow Village
Milford Village
Miami Rural
Monroe Rural
Mt. Carmel
McMahan Rural
Mt. Pisgah
Neville Village
Newtonsville
New Richmond Village
Ohio
Rurabesissisterses
Pierce Rural
Stonelick Consolidated
Tate Ruralsin
Union Ruralis
Williamsville Rural
Wayne No.8 Rural
Wayne No
West Woodville
Williamsburg Rural
Dickson and Ross Tie Dim Dark Vow in Amelia
Omar Dickson son of Mr and Mrs John Dickson formerly of Maysville Kentucky wed Miss Ople Ross of Mt Carmel on Wednesday November 10 at 8 pm by Rev Russell at his Amelia home. They were joined by Kenaz Dickson and Emma Motzer. A six o clock dinner followed at the bridegrooms home before they depart for West Virginia soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omar Dickson
John Dickson
Maysville
Ople Ross
Mt. Carmel
Rev. Russell
Amelia
Kenaz Dickson
Emma Motzer
West Virginia
Donahey Nominates Woodmansee for Clermont Probate Judge
Attorney C. H. Woodmansee of Felicity, former Felicity Bank cashier and Burley Tobacco Association organizer, backed by the Clermont County Democratic Central Committee to fill the probate judge vacancy after W. Eugene Patton's death. Governor Donahey to appoint. commission to arrive. 1928 election will determine long and short four year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Woodmansee
Felicity
Felicity Bank
Burley Tobacco Association
Clermont County
Demoocratic Central Committee
W. Eugene Patton
Donahey
Christmas Boxes By Batavia Pupils For Foreign Children
Seventh and eighth grade students at Batavia school filled 25 Red Cross Christmas boxes for children in a foreign land. The boxes held small dolls beads handkerchiefs and games reflecting clear Christmas spirit. The county roll call progresses well with Batavia ahead of last year while Cincinnati's drive is misunderstood. Clermont County gave under $100.
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Batavia
Red Cross
Cincinnati
Florida
Clermont County
Masonic teams form county unit in Clermont for drill work
A movement to form a County Team from Clermont County Masonic lodges seeks to recruit active members from Felicity Bethel Amelia Williamsburg and Batavia. A meeting is set for Tuesday Nov 30 at Bethel lodge to select a temporary team and plan a drill session led by George T Halse with Ralph D Fuhr and others.
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Clermont County
Felicity
Bethel
Amelia
Williamsburg
Batavia
Bethel Lodge
Ohio
George T. Halse
P.&. Elrod
Ralph D. Fuhr
W. D. Shinkle
Felicity Lodge
John Pommert
Amelia Lodge
Wm. J. Johns
Edwin ©. Ely
Batavia Lodge
P. E. Elrod
L. M. Broadwell
W. R. Smith
W. E. Ramsey
Geo. A. Huntington Johns Pommert
Edwin C. Ely
Wm. Johns
Donald Jamieson
Jon. P. Moeschel
John B. Rapp
Hamerledge
Owens
Geo. A. English
Jas. M. Fitzpatrick
Gail Hannah
L. M. Taylor
Clarence Manning
Ga. G. Frazee
E.j.manning
Clermot County
Clermont Dog Royal Meadows Sets World Whippet Record
Royal Meadows owned by Mr and Mrs William Houghton of Felicity is touted as the world record holder in whippet racing. The Houghtons, based in Jacksonville then Miami, report the kennel as thriving after a move to Miami last week where it will stay until April. The hound is described as a money winner and world champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Meadows
William Houghton
Felicity
Houghtons
Jacksonville
Fla
Miami
Pleasant Surprise for A W Reed on 63rd Birthday
Relatives and neighbors gathered at A W Reed’s Gay street home in Williamsburg Colorado for a joyful 63rd birthday on November 17 around 10 a.m. The event featured a bountiful dinner and a cake with 68 candles baked by his daughter-in-law Mrs Edgar Reed. Guests included Joe Amiot Tom Danberry Everett Dugan Vaught family George Howe Edgar Reed Thelma Grace Harry Laughlin Pauline Walker and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Reed
Gay Street
Williamsburg
Edgar Reed
Joe Amiot
Tom Danberry
Lois
Everett Dugan
Vaught
Fred
George Howe
Thelma and
Grace
Harry
Frank Walker
Pauline
Harry Laughlin
Mr. Reed
A. W
District Meeting of Mt. Carmel Odd Fellows Locale
The Odd Fellows of Mt. Carmel and nearby lodges held a district meeting at their lodge room last Saturday night with 60 members present. They discussed questions to be taken up at the Grand Lodge session and reported profitable results from local issue settlements. A banquet followed, prepared by the sister Rebeccas, noted for hospitality.
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Odd Fellows of
Mt. Carmel
Grand Lodge
Rebeccas
Mr. Carmel
Grand Jury Opens in Batavia with 18 True Bills
The Batavia grand jury reported for duty swore in witnesses, with Prosecutor Garland in charge. Foreman elected, defense not present until trial. Eighteen true bills returned. Three youths who burglarized Day's store at Bethel pleaded guilty before Mayor Larkin and await arraignment after grand jury actions. Indictments issued against David Fagin John Weghorn and Geo Woolfolt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Batavia
Garland
Day
Bethel
Larkin
David Fagin
John Weghorn
Geo. Woolfolt
Workman seeks family presence at execution in Columbus
On air from Columbus last Saturday Scott Workman, convicted of first degree murder and jailed in Batavia, asked that his family be allowed to attend his execution if his appeal fails. The county and state cover legal costs for both courts, with reimbursements planned for clerk and sheriff fees if the penitentiary delivery occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Scott Workman
Batavia
Court of Appeals
Workman
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Carl Z. Garland
Chas. White
Common Pleas
Claude Coyle
Fred. J. Cronwells
Sherk
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