Richwood Socials and Local News Highlight November 1913
The column notes a Thanksgiving engagement for Miss Mary Olive McAllister to Earl Guthery and reports on local happenings. It lists the death of William Cahill at 63 from lung trouble, the death of Anna Jolliff from croup, birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Hodge, and the death of the old horse Pat. It covers improvements in Richwood including school seats and brick pavement, a surprise visit to J. B. Linsley, calls for a permanent normal school, and health updates on residents Mrs. W. F. Collier and F. H. Thornhill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. McAllister
Richwood
Mary Olive McAllister
Earl Guthery
William Cahill
Union County
Anna Jolliff
Samuel Jolliff
Pharisburg
Croup and Guinsy
C. M. Hodge
Essex
Pat
Bay Road
J. W. Kye
Wilson Maize
Kyle
Union
Marion
Delaware
Singer
Maize
Ohio
Claiborne Township
Ottawa
Fulton Streets
Oatley
M. E
Fulton Street
J. B. Linsley
J. Kirk
W. F. Collier
North Lewisburg
Charles
F. H. Thornhill
Musical program at Baptist Church
Next Sunday evening December 4 the Baptist choir led by Mrs H C LeMasters will present an organ and piano duet choruses quartettes duets and solos. The twenty member choir invites attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Choir
H. C. LeMasters
Class Enjoys Social Evening at Benton Home
The Young Married Women s Bible class of the M. E. church met for their November gathering at Mrs L E Benton s home with teacher Mrs Bertha Bolenbaugh. Assistant hostesses were Mrs Lucille Davis Mrs Ralph Wood and Mrs Kenneth Richards. A short program followed by a social hour and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Married Women’s Bible
M. E. Church
Bertha Bolenbaugh
L. E. Benton
Lucille Davis
Ralph Wood
Kenneth Richards
Bridge Club Meets for Friday Afternoon Games
The Eight-at-One Bridge Club gathered at Mrs. George Hunt Jr. home. Mrs. Marion Cameron won first prize and Mrs. Paul Brelsford took second. The next meeting is set for December 9 at Mrs. Brelsford’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Club
George Hunt Jr
Marion Cameron
Paul Brelsford
Bright's Disease Claims Lady Hendrix in Summersville
A four week illness of Bright's disease ended the life of Mrs. Julia A Hendrix 81 on Thanksgiving Day November 24 at her Summersville home. Born July 20 1857 in Franklin county she was daughter of Henry and Mary Roby. Survived by three children and eleven grandchildren, funeral in Summersville Friends church officiated by Rev Green with interment at York Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia A Hendrix
Summersville
The
Friends Church
Mrs Yarrington Surprised by S S Class Visit
Naomi Yarrington was pleasantly surprised at her Beatty Avenue home on Tuesday afternoon November 29 when the Reserve Class of the M P Sunday school gathered there. They then visited Mrs Yarrington and spent the afternoon packing a box of gifts for the M P orphanage at High Point North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Yarrington
Beatty Avenue
M. P
Minnie White
Yarrington
High Point
North Carolina
Thanksgiving dinner hosted by the Cramer family
Mr and Mrs Fred Cramer and family hosted a six o clock Thanksgiving evening dinner for Mr and Mrs J E Cramer Mr and Mrs Don Cramer and daughters Mary Jane and Jo Ann Mr and Mrs Clyde Cramer and family Arby Cramer and son Paul Edward Mr and Mrs Frances Cramer and Mr and Mrs Frank Newman of York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cramer
J. E. Cramer
Don Cramer
Mary Jane
Jo Ann
Clyde Cramer
Arby Cramer
Paul Edward
Frances Cramer
Frank Newman
York
The Swing for Pensions and Political Credit Battle
The old age pension plan faces political certainty as federal and state contributions rise from 15 dollars a month. Townsendite ideas hint at higher required contributions to boost old-age savings. Democrats and Republicans likely vie to claim credit for passing such legislation.
Birthday celebration for Eastman family near Pharisburg
About forty relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Eastman near Pharisburg on November 21 to honor three birthdays. Mr. Eastman turned 78, his sister Mrs. Alice Clayton 76, and H. E. Peacock 61. All of Eastman’s siblings attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Eastman
Pharisburg
Mr. Eastman
Alice Clayton
H. E. Peacock
King's Daughters Seek Clothing for Richwood Needy
The King's Daughters of Richwood request discarded wearable clothing for the community's needy. All types are welcome, with emphasis on children's school ages. Bring contributions to the city building council room Friday or Saturday 9–11 am or 2–4 pm, or notify a member to arrange pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters of
Richwood
Marion Civic Orchestra Opens Fifth Season With Concert
Marion Civic Orchestra opens its fifth season directed by Abram Ruwinsky. First concert on December 6 at First Presbyterian Church features Mildred Dennison of Chicago as guest soloist. Second concert February 28, 1939 with John MacDonald of the Chicago Opera Co. Third concert April 25, 1939 with Walberg Brown as guest soloist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Walberg Brown
WGAR
Cleveland
Church Group Party At Snyder Home
The RE Y P A held a party at Mrs Emma Snyder’s home Tuesday night after a regular meeting on Friendship led by Grayton Moore and Rev and Mrs Sizemore. A social hour followed with games and refreshments. All attendees are invited to the church meeting next Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Snyder
Grayton Moore
Amateur Contest and Cake Walk Spon sored by Dorea Society
The Doreas Society of McKendree church York Center sponsors an amateur contest followed by a cake walk on Saturday December 3 at 8 p m in the township hall. Divisions are 6 and under 6 12 12 18 and adults with first prizes of 1.00 and second prizes 50 cents in each group. Additional prizes and door prizes will be awarded. Contestants sign up with Mrs Paul Brooks or Mrs R L Pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doreas Society of
McKendree
York Center
Paul Brooks
R. L. Pounds
The Lost Doll Operetta at Richwood Grade School
Richwood grade school presents The Lost Doll operetta on December 6 and 7 at 8:00 p m in Union Theatre. A cast of 269 children, with school orchestra and rhythm bands, perform under Dorothy Lovett with Supt. R C Redard supervising. Proceeds fund equipment. last year financed a motion picture projector and instruments for the rhythm band. Tickets sold by performers. a room with most tickets wins a picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood
Union Theatre
Dorothy Lovett
Supt. R. C. Redard
Lois Lowe
Ruth Heath
Anna Jones
Blanche White
Bernice Martin
Ruth Weller
Gladys Eddy
Lucille Smith
Weimar Hein
Eunice Grant
Mr and Mrs William Stahl Injured In Auto Accident
Mr and Mrs William Stahl of rear Byhalia were injured in a late week auto collision on State Route 31 near Mt Victory. Mr Stahl suffered a skull fracture and was hospitalized at Antonio Hospital in Kenton with his wife, who sustained lesser injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stahl
Byhalia
Mt. Victory
Stahl
Antonio Hospital
Kenton
Richwood Bosketball Tonight vs Bellefontaine Mills
The Richwood Independent basketball team hosts the Bellefontaine Millers Thursday night in the Richwood gym. Expect a strong clash as locals are urged to attend for a good game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood
Bellefontaine Millers
Indianola Choir to Sing at First Methodist Sunday
The Indianola Presbyterian choir of Columbus will present worship music at First Methodist Church Sunday evening at 7 30. The 50 voice choir led by Aaron Darnell performs without charge with a silver offering for transport and music. All welcome. no reserved seats and the building opens for seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianola Presbyterian Choiir of
Columbus
First Methodist Church
Aaron Darnell
W R C Hosts Fraternal Groups in G A R Hall Event
The Woman's Relief Corps entertained the Daughters of Veterans and Legion Auxiliary Tuesday night in the G A R hall. The conductor presented presidents, followed by an accordion duet, vocal duets, readings, and an original poem Veterans. A pot luck dinner and social hour closed a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Relief Corps
Daughters of Veterans and Legion Auxiliary
G. A. R. Hall
D. of A. V
Auxiliary
Jean Winter
Anna Mary Chiesa
Phyllis Cheney
Betty Milligan
Charles Callahan
Nettie Stone
Blake
Jocelyn Evans
Patty Sanders
Corn Festival Joys Claiborne Church Class
A corn festival at the Claiborne M. P. church provided a fun evening for the class boys led by Charles Aukland. Mrs. P. L. Lafferty hosted at her home with Miss Lola Styer supervising games and the girls arranging refreshments for a late serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claiborne M. P
P. L. Lafferty
Charles Aukland
Lola Styer
Clerk of Courts Salaries Stir Union County Debate
George W. Hamilton, Union County Commissioner, questions the $1320 to $1515 yearly clerk salaries and calls for a 1939 limit of wives’ salaries to $100.60 per month. He cites 1938 figures showing higher current costs and notes opposition to Mrs. Morris’s $1320 paid by the clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Hamilton
Beryl Morris
Union County
Marysville
Morris
Shaw
Mrs. Morris
Betty Morris
Clevenger Guest Soloist at Marion Vesper Service
Mrs. Margaret LeMasters Clevenger served as guest soloist at Trinity Baptist church in Marion during a Sunday afternoon vesper program sponsored by the Marion Lecture Recital Club. The open event required no admission, inviting city music lovers to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret LeMasters Clevenger
Trinity Baptist Church
Marion
P. T. A. Meeting Set for December 12 at High School
The regular P. T. A. meeting will be held in the high school auditorium December 12 at 8 p.m. A good attendance is desired. The program will be in charge of Mrs Arthur Warner of Claiborne. Eats will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Arthur Warner
Claiborne
Neals Celebrate Fifty Fifth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs David Neal celebrate their fifty fifth wedding anniversary at their West Ottawa Street home. Seventy two relatives and friends from Marion Ridgeway Ostrander Marysville Pharisburg and Richwood attend. Mr Neal is a retired mail carrier aged 77 and Mrs Neal 73.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Street
Marion
Ridgeway
Ostrander
Marysville
Pharisburg
Richwood
Harry Peacock
Grover Hall
Chester Fish
M. E. Orchestra
Neal
Marion Winter
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Death Claims Ralph Doebert
Ralph Doebert a 55 year old laborer of Clairborne died Monday at 9 30 am in St Francis hospital Columbus following a brief illness. He was born November 9 1883 and is survived by four children and three sisters. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 1 30 in the Claiborne M P church with interment at Maskill cemetery conducted by Lloyd Winter and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Doebert
Clairborne
St. Francis Hospital
Columbus
Mr. Doebert
Christopher Doebert
Lena Snyder Doebert
Clara Wallace
Marjorie
Wallace
Donna
Martha
Grace Keys
Victory
Minnie Sommers
Shelby
Nellie Robinson
Bellefontaine
Walter Doebert
Mt. Victory
Paul Lafferty
Claiborne M. P
Lloyd Winter & Son
Maskill Cemetery
Surprise Pastors Honored By Church Family In Maine
Members of the M. P. church surprised Rev and Mrs B F McKinnon Monday evening at the parsonage. A program of duets recitations and readings plus games followed. Miss Chiesa played an accordion solo and a piano piece. Short talks were given and Rev Hughes spoke of renewed friendship. Benediction ended the gathering with a feast including a preacher’s delight chicken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Church
B. F. McKinnon
Miss Chiesa
Hughes
Mr and Mrs White Move On Prairie Farm
Mr and Mrs Thomas White of Prospect relocate to the H Peacock farm located southeast of town in a shared move noting new address and local farm changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas White
Prospect
H. Peacock
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Dad
Baptist Church
Benton
MR. and
Mrs
David Neal
West Ottawa St
Bright
Julia A. Hendrix
S. S
Kinc’s
Marion Civic Orchestra
Snyder
Margaret Decker
Doris
Lila Lee Pittman
John Miley
Ruby Phelps
Joan Miley
Porter
Santo Amato
Audrey Fox
Margaret Brown
Cecil Charles
WM. Stahl
Indianola Choir
Geo. R. Hamilton
Mrs. Clevenger
NEALS
McKinnons
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