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Harry L. Horne. As editor of the Ashland Times Gazette, Mr. Horne is widely known in newspaper circles throughout
North Central Ohio. He was born at Allerton, Iowa, Dec. 2, 1901, the son of Rev. J. W. and Martha (Lincoln) Horne.
Rev. J. W. Horne was born at Glade Spring, Va., and his wife is a native of Marion, Va. He is a minister of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, and has retired recently after 40 years of service. Reverend Horne served pastorates
at Allerton, Iowa; Pioneer, Ohio; Harpster, Ohio; North Lewisburg, Ohio; Rushsylvania, Ohio; LaRue, Ohio; and Zanesfield,
Ohio. He and his wife now reside at LaRue. Their children are: John Willard, who is vice president of the Virginia
Lincoln Furniture Company, Marion, Va.; Mary Virginia, lives at Horne; Martha, lives at Horne; and Harry L., the
subject of this sketch.
Harry L. Horne grew up at Allerton, Iowa, and attended the public schools, being a graduate of LaRue High School
in 1919. He received the degree of Bachelor of Science in Journalism at Ohio State University in 1923, and began
his newspaper career as a reporter on the Ashland Times Gazette immediately after his graduation. He later became
sports and city editor, and in 1926 was appointed editor of the publication. He has been identified with this paper
continuously with the exception of a short time spent on the Cleveland Plain Dealer during 1926.
On June 4, 1926, Mr. Horne was united in marriage with Miss Martha Schultz, a native of Kansas City, Mo., and a
resident of Ashland at the time of her marriage. She is the daughter of L. B. and Myrta (Smilie) Schultz, natives
of Missouri and Ohio, respectively. Mr. Schultz died in 1910. His widow lives at 32 West Third Street, Ashland.
To Mr. and Mrs. Hone have been born two daughters, Laura Lou, born March 20, 1927, and Mary Ann, born Nov. 12,
1930.
Mr. Horne is identified with the Republican party in politics and holds membership in the Methodist Church. His
wife is a Presbyterian. Mr. Horne is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, and is a member of the Chapter and Council
in Ashland. He also belongs to the Ashland Country Club, Theta Chi and Sigma Delta Chi fraternities, and has been
president of the Lions Club and Ashland Chamber of Commerce.
From:
History of North Central Ohio
Embracing Richland, Ashland, Wayne,
Medina, Lorin, Huron and Knox Counties
BY: William A. Duff
Historical Publishing Company
Topeka-Indianapolis 1931
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