Demonstration Clubs Christmas Meeting December 6
The Home Demonstration Christmas meeting is set for Tuesday December 6 at 10:00 a.m. at Richwood Baptist Church with a 9:30 10:00 coffee hour. Anne Clark will show slides on Ireland 1955 and workshops cover poinsettias tree decorations candle making and cake decorating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood Baptist Church
Paris Township
A. H. Darnell
Ruth Carson
Marysville
Allen
Washington Township
Robert Layman
Columbus
C. L. Harding
Marengo
Eskham B. Hayes
Sunbury
Art Moore
Roeckers’ Bakery
Marion
Dover
Leesburg
Taylor
Jackson
West Jackson
Liberty Township
Couple to Observe Fifty Years of Wedlock
Mr and Mrs Charles Welch celebrate their golden wedding with an open house December 4 in Magnetic Springs Ohio, then a family dinner. Married December 4 1905 they have three children twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Both long time Union County residents and Methodists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Welch
Magnetic Springs
Welch
Sam Karn
Grove City
Mr. Welch
Peter B. Welch
Near Pharisburg
Lloyd Landon
Forest, O
Ellsworth Neel
Marion
Smith Welch
Centerbury
Ohio
Methodist Church
Union County
Miss Sherril Grandstaff Wins Peace Declamation
Miss Sherril Grandstaff daughter of Mrs Pauline Grandstaff won first place in the 31st Prince of Peace Declamation Contest sponsored by the Ohio Council of Churches during morning worship at Richwood First Methodist Church. Her speech was Love the Only Weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherril Grandstaff
Pauline Grandstaff
Ohio Council of Churches
Richwood First Methodist
Grandstaff
Judy Lucas
Howison Family Guests Over Thanksgiving
Mr and Mrs Marion Howison and daughter Sherry visited with their son Bill Howison in Et Deven Massachusetts over Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Howison
Sherry
Bill Howison
Et. Deven
Mass
Religious School Sessions Conclude In Union County
The Union County Ohio Council of Churches annual religious school finished after seven Monday sessions. About thirty churches participated with attendees from Richwood First Methodist and local Baptist Churches. Speakers included Dr. Charles Hill of Wilberforce University and Dr. John Schmidt of Indianola Lutheran Church Columbus. New president elected was Herbert Coons of Byhalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Co
Ohio Council of Churches
First Methodist Church
Richwood
Daisy Haines
L. E. Benton
Charles Shields
J. H. Lehman
Marion Howison
Burl Ross
W. R. Beaver
R. J. Langstaff
Baptist Church
Herbert Coons
Byhalia
Shower Honors Miss Matlack Before Her Marion Wedding
A miscellaneous shower for Miss Meredythe Matlack bride elect of John W. McDaniel of Marion was held at Sara Cheney’s home on Friday evening. Twenty two guests enjoyed a skit and contests, gifts were exchanged, and colorful red and green refreshments were served with a three tier cake. Out of town guests included Mrs. M L McDaniel and others from Marion and Columbus. Hostesses and attendees from the community assisted in the event. Mr and Mrs Treese will winter in Georgetown Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Reeley
Betty Jo Webster
Martie Brobeck
Tragic Choking Death of Clyborn Child in Mt Victory
Jeffery Wayne Clyborn two year old of Route 1 Mt Victory Ohio died from choking on a corn grain last Saturday in the office of Dr Robert G Distelhorst The autopsy showed grain lodged in the lower windpipe despite artificial respiration and resuscitation by the doctor and Richwood Fire Department Funeral services were held Tuesday at Grace Chapel Methodist Church with burial in Byhalia cemetery The boy left surviving parents three brothers grandparents and other relatives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffery Wayne Clyborn
Mt. Victory
Ohio
Robert G. Distelhorst
Mr. Clyborn
Robert Distelhorst
Richwood Fire Department
Albert Clyburn
Richwood
Grace Chapel Methodist
Claud Forsythe
Ballinger
Byhalia
Mt Carmel OES Plans Christmas Party for Dec 13
Initiatory work was shown at the Mt Carmel Chapter O E S meeting with Worthy Matron Mary Fry and Worthy Patron Ben Fry presiding. The next gathering, December 13, will include a Christmas party after the regular session. Members are asked to bring Christmas cookies or candies. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Davis headed to Georgetown Florida to spend the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Carmel
O. E. S. Worthy
Mary Fry
Ben Fry
Lawrence Davis
Georgetown
Florida
Richwood Nuptials Unites Shirley Southard and Justin Grooms
Miss Shirley Ann Southard and Justin N. Grooms wed at Richwood First Methodist Church on November 20 at 2:30 pm with Rev. Leonard Mann and Rev. Taylor Roth officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kelson Southard, wore an Italian silk gown and carried a white Bible with orchids, as attendee bouquets and gown colors highlighted purple, teal, and Alpine rose. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert O. Grooms, is a 1955 Ohio State graduate and Army officer. They will reside in Fort Eustis, Virginia, with a reception for 250 guests following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood First Methodist Church
Shirley Ann Southard
Justin N
Leonard Mann
First Methodist Church
Taylor Roth
First
Charlene Morris
Mary Brelsford
Doris Shoup
Becky Monroe
Kay Southard
Max Odle
Melvin Foos
John Dotson
Jack Morris
Bill Sadler
Nora Belle Cheney
Polly Jo Allen
Kelson Southard
South Clinton Street
Richwood High School
Glenn Falls Insurance Company
Columbus
Albert O. Grooms
S. Franklin Street
Fairview High School
Dayton
Ohio State University
Delta Upsilon Fraternity
U. S. Army
Fort Eustis
Richwood and Marysville Couples Visit Miss Calhoun
Mr and Mrs Howard Temple of Richwood and Mr and Mrs Ray Calhoun of Marysville were Sunday afternoon guests of Miss Opal Calhoun in Marysville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Temple
Richwood
Ray Calhoun
Marysvile
Opal Calhoun
Marysville
Clevenger Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Harry and Bessie Clevenger celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday December 4 from 2 to 5 at their home south of Pharisburg. Married December 5 1905 at the Claiborne Methodist parsonage officiated by Rev James McCord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Clevenger
Pharisburg
Claiborne Methodist Parsonage
James McCord
Clevenger
Bessie Drumm
Milton Drumm
Elmer
Marysville
Ott
John
Blaine
Harry Peacock
Luther
Leroy
Magnetic Springs
Clevengers
Pharisburg Methodist Church
Leesburg Township
Union County
Bloodmobile visits Richwood Legion Hall December 1
Red Cross Bloodmobile returns to Richwood at the American Legion Hall from noon to 6 p m on Thursday December 1 with a 150 pint county quota. Local chair Chuck Adams notes only one Richwood visit this year but other communities failed to set up blood drives. A Richwood survey showed hospitals in Columbus Delaware Marion Kenton Marysville and Bellefontaine use more blood than given.
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Red Cross Bloodmobile
Richwood
American Legion Hall
Chuck Adams
The
Red Cross
Columbus
Delaware
Marion
Kenton
Marysville
Bellefontaine
Polly Shoup
Harold E Hoffman Elected President Of Hereford Association
Harold E Hoffman of Richwood Route 3 was elected president at the Miami Valley Hereford Association meeting held in Springfield last Wednesday. Robert Gresser of Clark County was chosen vice president and Joe E Deppner of Yellow Springs was elected secretary and treasurer. The group comprises Hereford breeders from Clark Montgomery Union Champaign and Green counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Valley Hereford Association
Springfield
Harold E. Hoffman
Route 3
Richwood
Robert Gresser
Clark County
Joe E. Deppner
Yellow Springs
Clark
Montgomery
Union
Champaign
Green Counties
Tigers Open Season With 89-71 Win Over Darby
The Richwood Tigers beat Darby 89 to 71 on the loser’s floor in a season opener. After a tentative first half Richwood surged with 58 points in the second half and dominated. Forty-nine fouls were called on both sides plus 110 free throws attempted. Richwood hit 27 of 48 and Darby 37 of 62.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood Tigers
Darby
Tigers
Richwood
Pat Hartman
Bill Bumgarner
Monroe
Dilger
Parker
Monarchs
Marysville
Richwood Council Sees Police Officer Resignations and Appointments
At a Monday night Richwood Village Council meeting Mayor Blue announced the resignation of Police Officer Chester A. Henry to join Marion Training School. William Fausnaugh was named as his replacement. The mayor also noted floor funding from Richwood schools and Lions Club for the Ground Observer tower. An emergency ordinance allowed a three year fire protection contract with York township, starting December 1. The council will study a reciprocal fire contract with Marysville. Several members were absent and Mrs. Nelson Blue returned from surgery in San Antonio hospital in Kenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood
Blue
Chester A. Henry
William Fausnaugh
Henry
Marion Training School
Marion
Richwood Schools
Richwood Lions Club
York Township
Marysville
John Livingston
Joe Gaston
Thanksgiving Visit From Yarrington Family Members
Mr and Mrs Nye Yarrington hosted Thanksgiving guests including Mr and Mrs Charlie Sharp and family of West Liberty Mr and Mrs Frank Temple and family Mr and Mrs Richard Yarrington and Robert Yarrington of Columbus
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nye Yarrington
Charlie Sharp
West Liberty
Frank Temple
Richard Yarrington
Robert Yarrington
Columbus
Pre Campaign Meeting of Union County Polio Foundation
The Union County Polio Foundation met at the Turners home in Richwood on November 22 1955 to plan for the January March of Dimes drive. H F Pat Pasni Ohio director represented Bob Feller as 1956 campaign chairman and urged continued support as vaccines improve. The group noted about 7 million children received free vaccine this year but many still lack access and braces and therapy are needed. Treasurer Mrs Turner reported over 10000 in outstanding Union County polio care bills with local funds fully used. Local costs for one Union County child exceeded 7700 in the past year and the January drive aims to erase these obligations and fund 1956 treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County Polio Foundation
Richard Turner
Richwood
H. F
Pat” Pasni
Ohio
Bob Feller
Cleveland
Mr. Pasni
Union County
S. D. Day Observed Here Cites Pedestrian Safety
S. D. Day observed in Richwood led by director Mr. Pence who urged safe walking and driving to cut pedestrian deaths. He warned against jaywalking and crossing behind parked cars while praising school safety patrols numbering over 500 000 and safety education programs as key factors reducing child deaths.
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S .D
Pence
Richwood S. D
Hoffmans Honored on 45th Wedding Anniversary
Last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hoffman were celebrated at a family dinner hosted by the White and Hoffman families. Attendees included many relatives and friends from Essex and Columbus, with a three tier cake and gifts. The event also marked Jesse L. Roberts’ 42nd anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hoffman
Donald White
Hoffman
White
Art Miler
Jen Sager
Harold Hoffman
Essex
Jesse Roberts
Ed F. Jones
John Rodefer
Daisy Hoffman
Edward J. Bomell
Russel Roberts
Ruth Roberts
Gene Wright
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First Baptist
St. Justin N. Grooms
Co. Coun
Miss Matlack
H. Treese
Shirley Southard
Freda Kyle
Lucille Peoples
Barbara Oliver
Mary Ann Gossett
Anne Frey
Jo Wilson
Harry Clevengers
Golden
the Legion Hall
Hereford
Nelson Blue
San Antonio Hospital
County Polio Foundation
Turner Home
S. D. Day
Mr. Pence
Roy Roberts
Mrs. Ivers Hooper
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