Twins to Attend Ohio Federation Convention in Columbus
Mrs Clif Lieurance Mrs Eugene Drake and Mrs Homer Williams of New Vienna plan to attend the Ohio Federation of Mothers of Twins convention in Columbus at the Virginia Hotel June 24 and 25. One hundred sets of twins expected with prizes for best pair and family.
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Clif Lieurance Leesburg
Eugene Drake
Homer Williams
New Vienna
Ohio Federation of Mothers of Twins
Virginia Hotel
Columbus
Lieurance
Leona Miller
East 7Th
Ohio
R. W. Mangold
R. W. Marigold
Squirrel
Turner’s
Chief
Buford
Spider Webb
Eagle Insulation
Sabina
All-Pony Show At Hillsboro Plans Third Annual Event
The Southern Ohio All Pony Show returns to Hillsboro on Sunday July 16 at the fairgrounds. Sponsored by the Hillsboro Rotary Club for crippled and handi capped children, the program begins at 5 PM with a diverse slate of classes. Ponies from Southern Ohio and parts of Kentucky and Indiana are expected. the move to the fairgrounds increases seating capacity from Hoagland's Crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Ohio
Hillsboro Fairgrounds
Hillsboro
Fairgrounds
New Teacher At Fairfield Succeeds Mrs Walters At Leesburg School
George Mohr, a 1950 Ohio State University graduate, was hired as commercial teacher at Fairfield High School by the Leesburg Highland Board of Education Monday night. He is married with one child and will move to Leesburg once a home is found, succeeding Mrs. Mildred Walters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mohr
Columbus
Ohio, State University
Fairfield High School
Leesburg Highland Board of Education
Graduates Accept Summer Work at Streber's Grocery
Calvin Smith, recent Capital University graduate in Columbus, accepted a summer position at Streber's Grocery. Butch Williams visited his mother, Mrs. Dora Williams, on Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Smith
Capital University
Columbus
Streber’s Grocery
Butch Williams
Dora Williams
Local Granges Play Softball. Obituary for Walter E. Smith
Mt Pleasant Grange beat New Vienna Grange and Antioch Grange toppled Martinsville in a pair of Wednesday softball games at New Vienna Park. Separately, Walter E. Smith of Hillsboro, 81, retired farmer, died at Highlands Community Hospital after a lingering illness. services set for Friday at Evans W Pay Fast Funeral Home with burial at Mount Auburn Cemetery. He is survived by wife Ollie M. Smith, two sons Glenn and Heber, two daughters Ora Trop and Hazel Shoemaker, two brothers Wilbur M and Harley, and a sister Mrs John Larkin. Funeral home body at residence after Thursday noon.
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Walter E. Smith
North High Street
Hillsboro
Highlands Community Hospital
Ollie M. Smith
Glenn
Heber
Samantha
Ora Trop
New Vienna
Hazel Shoemaker
Wilbur M
Harley
Careytown
John Larkin
Evans Yw
N. Vienna
Martinsville
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Smith To Have Kids Team Schedule Preview
Eugene Smith, proprietor of the Smith Funeral Home, plans a spring softball team for boys aged 11 to 13. Tryouts are open via Mr. Smith. He aims to field Leesburg against a tough squad and hopes for a shellacking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Smith
N. Vienna
Wil
Smith
Martinsville
Adams
Mr. Smith
Leesburg
J B Fernow Dies Suddenly Highland County Republican Leader
Jess B Fernow 74 a Highland County Republican leader died suddenly at his home near Leesburg on Sunday morning after attending a social the night before. Born August 9 1874 he married Ida Davis in 1896 and leaves a widow a brother in Chicago and two children Leonard and Thelma Sy ford who preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Leesburg Friends Church with burial in Bridges Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess B. Fernow
Highland County
Leesburg
Mr. Fernow
Friends
Lyndon
Milo
Mary Fernow
Ida Davis
Leonard
Thelma Syford
Arthur
Chicago
Highland County Republican Central and Executive Committee
Fernow
Free Show At Leesburg Features Wild Animals
Tundra featuring Del Cambre and hundreds of wild animals will headline a free Leesburg show Saturday. A Woody Woodpecker cartoon and travel film will also be shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Cambre
Leesburg
Woody Woodpecker
Lightning hits transformer at Heber King residence
Lightning struck the transformer at the Heber King residence Wednesday night disabling the electrical system of the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heber King
Ousley Receives 50 Year Pin For Service
S. R. Ousley, former Leesburg mayor, was awarded a 50 year medal by the Hillsboro Commandry. Five years prior he received a 60 year pin from the Leesburg Lodge of Masons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. Ousley
Leesburg
Hillsboro
Village Buys Truck For Street Work
New Vienna village purchased a Chevrolet dump truck from Eugene Drake on Wednesday night for use on street work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Village
New Vienna Village
Eugene Drake
Mrs Mercer Joyce Cline and others visit Hix home
Mrs. John Mercer and Joyce Cline and Mrs. Willard Lemin and Carolyn called on Mr. and Mrs. James Hix on Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mercer
Joyce Cline
Willard Lemin
Carolyn
James Hix
Desperate Effort To Save Yankey From Chair
In Columbus attorneys press to halt Yankey’s electric chair execution set for June 23. They seek a sanity determination from Franklin County Common Pleas Court and multiple expert examinations. The clemency hearing turned into a heated dispute among legal teams and the Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankey
Columbus
Cecil Yankey
Emile Reiss
Ralph Alvis
Lausche
Franklin County Common Pleas Court
Alvis
State Welfare Board
Dwight Palmer
Reiss
Roy Shupe
Columbus Police Department
Mabel Watts
LeRoy Woodland
Cecil H. Yankey
Ohio
Court of Last Resort
Ohio Pardon and Parole
Greenfield
Highland
New Vienna Lions Hold Routine Meeting
The New Vienna Lions Club met last night at the village council rooms under the leadership of president R. W. Mongold. The session produced no notable actions, according to Shorty who described the meeting as uneventful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Vienna Lions
New Vienna Lions Club
R. W. Mongold
Shorty
Martinsville Board Hires Two Teachers At Meeting
Martinsville Board of Education hired two teachers at Monday night’s meeting. Paul M. Hoak from Springfield, a Wittenberg and Springfield High School graduate, becomes music teacher at Martinsville. Donald C. Fitzsimmons of Columbiana, Miami University graduate, is hired as high school teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville Board of Education
Carl H. Shanks
Paul M. Hoak
Springfield
Wittenberg College
Springfield High School
Martinsville
Donald C. Fitzsimmons
Columbiana
Miami University
Yankey clemency hearing draws fiery debate at Ohio prison
Highland County Sheriff F F Gustin calls Yankey one of the most vicious prisoners. Reiss accuses a hillbilly judge of incompetence as the Pardon and Parole Commission weighs clemency pleas and plans to report to Governor Lausche. Lowery defends Ohio courts and urges legislature if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Legislature
Pardon and Parole Commission
Lowery
Lowrey
Reiss
Frank J. Lausche
Leesburg Softball Tournament Opens July 16
Leesburg Park hosts a softball tournament starting July 16 and continuing on Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays until finished. Ray Butler Robert Larkin and Homer Penn lead arrangements with $12.50 per team entry. Draw July 10 at Leesburg School. up to 28 teams. prizes from entry fees with 40 25 20 and 15 percent shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg Park
Ray Butler
Robert Larkin
Homer Penn
Leesburg
Fishermen Have Big Yarns From Ontario Trip
New Vienna anglers return from Ontario with tall tales of huge catches. Dr L H Fullerton recounts a line snare so large he could not haul it in and let the fish take the pole. Jack Carter claims an 18 inch rainbow trout while Postmaster Powell jokes about the cold weather and plenty of fish. The party included Jack Carter Del Carter Gary Carter Dr L H Fullerton Lee Foley and Russell Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Vienna
Ontario
Canada
L. H. Fullerton
Jack ‘Carter
Carter
Postmaster Powell
Jack Carter
del Carter
Gary Carter
Lee Foley
Russel Powell
New Vienna Post American Legion Plans Future Bingo
The New Vienna Post American Legion announces plans to hold a bingo game in the near future inviting local residents and members to participate. No date is set yet and organizers seek community support and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Vienna Post American Legion
Leesburg Lions elect Pausch to succeed Fernow
Back on the job Mr Pausch former secretary of the Leesburg Lions Club was chosen Tuesday night to replace J B Fernow who died suddenly Sunday morning. The organization voted to restore Pausch to his former post after the vacancy arose by Fernow's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Pausch
Leesburg Lions Club
J. B. Fernow
Junior Youth Fellowship Picnic at Methodist Church
The Junior Youth Fellowship of the Methodist Church plans a picnic Friday at 6 30 P M. Attendees meet at the church and should bring something to cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Methodist Church
Grange Meeting Set at 8:30 P M with Juvenile Group
Union Grange schedules a regular meeting Thursday at the Grange Hall at 8 30 P M The Juvenile Grangers led by Mrs Donald Achor will oversee the lecture hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange Meeting
Union Grange
Donald Achor
Brownies to Meet This Friday at Recreation Room
Brownie Scout meeting announced for Friday at 2 PM in the recreation room. All members urged to attend.
Neffners Attend IOOF State Convention in Springfield
Mr. and Mrs. George Neffner travel to Springfield Sunday to Thursday as Mr. Neffner represents the local IOOF Lodge at the state convention in session here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Neffner
Springfield
Mr. Neffner
IOOF
Leesburg Citizens Schedule Softball Doubleheaders
Henry Nes, manager of the Leesburg Citizen team, says softball games are set for Leesburg Park on Friday. Doubleheaders will be played each night according to the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg Park
Sineay Insehts
Henry Nes
Leesburg Citizen
Highland School Reunion Draws Large Crowd and Warm Memories
The Highland school reunion Sunday drew many former students from across Ohio and beyond, with three generations of graduates present. Attendees shared stories from the old brick building opened in 1875, recalled long-ago classes, and enjoyed a communal dinner after prayers by George Doss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland School
Cleo Bern
Highland
Main Street
D. S. Ferguson
R. B. Barrett
Ferguson
Washington D. H
Troy
Blanchester
Fairborn
Columbus
New Vienna
Hillsboro
Harrisburg
Grove City
Lancaster
Delaware
Cincinnati
Leesburg
Lakewood
Mechanicsburg
Chilliscothe
Mariemont
Batavia
Norwood
Xenia
Kingston
Urbana
Pontiac
Michigan
Sikeston
Missouri
George Doss
Herbert Ballentine
James G. Polk
Ed Brown
Rodney
Berd MccClure
Cary Wallace
Harry McClure
George Bean
Grace Wood Waugh
Esther Larkin Dooley
Dayton
Dooley
Wilbur Thornburg
Walter
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Earl Pfister
Jack Montgomery
Pfister
Montgomery
Fairfield
Mt. Pleasant
Chester
New Antioch
L. Creek
Lees Creek
N. Antioch
Ousley
W. W. Hill
Lima State Hospital
Commission
Lima
Cecile Shapiro
Gar Wood
Detroit
Miami Beach
Henry Pausch
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