Looking back

1924

Death claim

Mr. R.C. Greene, who died last Wednesday at noon, carried a policy with the Columbia Life Insurance Company in the afternoon. Mr. A.A. Redmon, the company's agent, learned of his death and notified the Company's offices in Cincinnati. Mr. Cross, the president of the company, was out of the city, and for this reason, there was a delay of over six hours, but within 36 hours of Mr. Greene's death, the check was on its way to Owenton to be paid to the beneficiary. That is the quickest payment of a death claim that has come to our attention.

Obituaries

Miss Lucy Whitworth, who was known and loved here where she had visited several times, died in Lexington last Thursday morning after a short illness of spinal meningitis. She was teaching in Model High School at Lexington and was a graduate of State University and a bright and loveable young woman.

Mrs. Dora Cobb Ayres, wife of Buenos Ayers, died at her home near New Liberty Sunday morning after a week's illness. She was about 35 years of age and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cobb of near Owenton. Miss Myers' death is the first in that large family of 12 sons and daughters.

New Columbus

Mrs. Dora Switzer and daughter spent Thursday with her mother, Mrs. Sadie Wright.

Miss Catherine Wright of Corinth spent Sunday night with Miss Mary Henage.

The many friends of Mrs. C.A. Lee are very sorry to hear of her illness and hope for a speedy recovery.

Mr. Will Cook died at his home near here. He is survived by one son, one daughter, a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Jennie T. Wood spent several days last week with Mrs. Allie Browning.

Personal

Miss Mariam Sidebottom of Georgetown and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sidebottom of Corinth spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.T. Sidebottom.

Mrs. Gayle Blankenship, who is spending the winter at Dawson Springs, is here for a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Yancey and family.

Mr. S.D. Duval, who is located at Upton, is spending a few days here with relatives.

Mr. Al Hunt of New Liberty was here Monday.

County school news

Mrs. F.F. Broadus, who has been teaching at Long Ridge, now holds a position as teacher in Owenton Graded School. She will help to care for the children that come in from the county schools.

Mr. H.C. Marker from Truesville was in attending to some business for his wife, Monday.

Mary Smoot, a student in the high school here, was in the office getting the requirements to be a teacher. Miss Smoot expects to teach after graduating this year.

1974

Birthdays

Herman Johnson, Monterey, and his cousin, Christine Jenkins, Owenton, celebrated their birthdays at the Johnson home. Present to enjoy the basket dinner were Mrs. Nannie Thomas, Leonard Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Wilson, Ruth Johnson and the honored guests.

Pleasant Home

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Smoot entertained for dinner Sunday week Mr. and Mrs. Colby Criswell and Carlona, Mrs. Mary Geneva Criswell, Donita, Mark and Doug, Kathy Clifton and Alice Lafferty.

Friday afternoon callers of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Bourne were Mr. and Mrs. Garland Bourne, Cincinnati.

Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ray Dawson were Mr. and Mrs. Pete Dawson and girls, Burkesville.

Mr. and Mrs. Alva Poe spent last weekend in Covington with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith.

Poplar Grove

Larry Ayres, Mr. and Mrs. John Poe Jr. and Julie were guests of Mrs. Virginia Ayres Sunday.

Jimmy Stewart was the guest of Bobby Maddox Sunday for a birthday dinner.

John Messer, Ashland, spent the weekend with Mrs. Hazel Riley, and Mrs. Messer returned home after staying with Mrs. Riley while she was recuperating from heart surgery.

1999

Bates Nominated

Stephen Bates, 15th District Judge was named 15th Circuit Judge for Grant, Owen, and Carroll counties by Gov. Paul Patton. Bates, of Williamstown, and will serve in that position, which was vacated by the death of Judge Charles Satterwhite in December, at least until November, when the general election is held to determine who will hold the office for the next term of seven years.

Sentenced

An Owen County man was formally sentenced to murder Tuesday in Owen Circuit Court.

Charles Robert "Bobby" Lusby will serve a 20-year prison term in connection with the Aug. 30 death of Jimmy Lynn.

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