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October 16, 1950
The Union County Journal
Marysville, Union County, Ohio
What is this article about?
14-year-old Juanita Davis of North Lewisburg was beaten unconscious by an unknown assailant and left in a ditch on Friday afternoon. Discovered by farmer Paul Hall near the Union-Champaign line, she had notes mentioning a 1950 blue Ford. She had prior encounters and a beating in September.
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Girl, 14, Found
Unconscious,
Assailant Sought
Juanita Davis, North Lewisburg, Beaten, Left In Ditch on Friday
A 14-year-old North Lewisburg school girl was beaten into unconsciousness and thrown into a ditch by an unknown man, Friday afternoon according to Sheriff Walter T. Galloway. She is Juanita Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davis, of North Lewisburg. The name supplied by the girl as her assailant was believed by Sheriff Galloway to be fictitious.
Still unconscious, she was discovered by Paul Hall, Union county farmer, near his farm on a county road just off Route 275, near the Union-Champaign line at 5:30 p. m.
Two notes, torn from the same sheet of tablet paper were found on and near the girl. One in her pocket was a love letter; the other was found near her with the following words scribbled hastily:
"Get Help Please"
"Get help please before someone gets hurt, 1950 blue Ford"
Apparently the girl had regained consciousness long enough to remove the love note from her pocket, write the note calling for help, tear off the top half and return the second half to her pocket, after being ejected from the car.
North Lewisburg school officials said she attended school Friday morning but did not return to school after lunch.
Beaten Once Before
She was treated by Dr. Walter Burt, Milford Center and sent to the Mary Rutan hospital in Bellefontaine. She was released from the hospital Saturday morning and returned to her home.
While identity of the assailant is unknown, it is known that the girl had been with him on four other occasions since February.
In September, the girl was also badly beaten, presumably by the same man, according to Sheriff Galloway. She was found that time on the ball park at North Lewisburg.
Unconscious,
Assailant Sought
Juanita Davis, North Lewisburg, Beaten, Left In Ditch on Friday
A 14-year-old North Lewisburg school girl was beaten into unconsciousness and thrown into a ditch by an unknown man, Friday afternoon according to Sheriff Walter T. Galloway. She is Juanita Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davis, of North Lewisburg. The name supplied by the girl as her assailant was believed by Sheriff Galloway to be fictitious.
Still unconscious, she was discovered by Paul Hall, Union county farmer, near his farm on a county road just off Route 275, near the Union-Champaign line at 5:30 p. m.
Two notes, torn from the same sheet of tablet paper were found on and near the girl. One in her pocket was a love letter; the other was found near her with the following words scribbled hastily:
"Get Help Please"
"Get help please before someone gets hurt, 1950 blue Ford"
Apparently the girl had regained consciousness long enough to remove the love note from her pocket, write the note calling for help, tear off the top half and return the second half to her pocket, after being ejected from the car.
North Lewisburg school officials said she attended school Friday morning but did not return to school after lunch.
Beaten Once Before
She was treated by Dr. Walter Burt, Milford Center and sent to the Mary Rutan hospital in Bellefontaine. She was released from the hospital Saturday morning and returned to her home.
While identity of the assailant is unknown, it is known that the girl had been with him on four other occasions since February.
In September, the girl was also badly beaten, presumably by the same man, according to Sheriff Galloway. She was found that time on the ball park at North Lewisburg.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Mystery
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Assault On Minor
Unconscious Girl
Assailant Sought
Blue Ford
North Lewisburg
Prior Beating
What entities or persons were involved?
Juanita Davis
Sheriff Walter T. Galloway
Paul Hall
Thomas Davis
Dr. Walter Burt
Where did it happen?
North Lewisburg, Union County, Near Union Champaign Line Off Route 275
Story Details
Key Persons
Juanita Davis
Sheriff Walter T. Galloway
Paul Hall
Thomas Davis
Dr. Walter Burt
Location
North Lewisburg, Union County, Near Union Champaign Line Off Route 275
Event Date
Friday Afternoon
Story Details
Juanita Davis, 14, beaten unconscious by unknown man, left in ditch; discovered with notes about 1950 blue Ford; prior assaults including September beating; assailant sought.