Local Notes and Movements Across the West
Fifty years ago LeRoy Taylor headed west on a business trip this week while M. E. Stamats and wife visited friends in the West. Willis Bowers boasts a 1300 tag tobacco collection and shows notable energy in a short time. Mrs. Hannah De La Mater, 60, sister of W. W. Renfrew, fractured her thigh at the Beem house last Friday. Clarence Gill, youngest son of Mr and Mrs H D Gill, died of diphtheria just a week after little Walter. A surprise greeted “Major” Bennett at his home in Marriott’s Addition last Friday evening. M. M. Shipley returns from a West tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Taylor
West
M. E. Stamats
Willis Bowers
Hannah de la Mater
W. W. Renfrew
Beem House
Clarence
H. D. Gill
Little Walter
Bennett
Marriott
M. M. Shipley
William T Kinney Dies After Illness in Columbus
William T Kinney 28 died Wednesday night at University Hospital Columbus after a two year illness and several operations. He was a Richwood High School 1923 graduate born July 4 1906 in Ashland Ohio to Clarence and Ellen Kinney. Survived by widow Vera Minner daughter Ruth Eileen six parents two sisters and grandfather. funeral Saturday at Clarence Kinney home with interment in Claiborne Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Kinney
University Hospital
Columbus
Young Kinney
Richwood High School
Mr. Kinney
Clarence Kinney
Ellen Tuttle Kinney
Ashland
Ohio
Vera Minner
Ruth Eileen
Margaret Minner
Plain City
Rachel Kinney
Richwood
W. W. Kinney
B. F. McKinmon
S. R. Sanders
Claiborne
Woman's Relief Corps Inspected Tuesday November 27
The Woman's Relief Corps held its regular Tuesday afternoon meeting with President Cora Sloop in the chair. Deputy inspector Mrs. Nellie Aldridge of Lima audited the corps and praised their work, joined by inspector Mrs. Florence Smith of Kenton. A luncheon followed, with eight members present along with the inspector and guest, plus a chicken dinner at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
Cora Sloop
Nellie Aldridge
Lima
Florence Smith
Kenton
Minnie White
Laura Zuspan
Anna Chapman
Mary Fields
Miller
Corps
Sunday School Class Meets at Essex M P Church
The Count-on-Me class of the Essex M P church held an all day meeting November 30 at teacher Mrs Ralph White's home. After a pot luck dinner the group spent the afternoon sewing. Members present include Edna Parish Elizabeth Martino Ruth and Ruby Blue Cleo and Mary Cheney Thelma and Lois Watkins Pauline Marguerite and Elizabeth Hoffman Rachel Barker Ruth Davis Pauline Hall Ethyl Swartz Donna Mae Houck Eloise Fry with visitors Ruth Livey and Sarah Mae Burnside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex M. P
Ralph White
Edna Parish
Elizabeth Martino
Ruth
Ruby Blue
Cleo
Mary Cheney
Thelma
Lois Watkins
Pauline
Marguerite
Elizabeth Hoffman
Rachel Barker
Ruth Davis
Pauline Hall
Ethyl Swartz
Donna Mae Houck
Eloise Fry
Ruth Livey
Sarah Mae Burnside
Aged Richwood Resident Dies in State Hospital
Amos Miller 82 of Richwood died Tuesday in the State hospital Columbus after weeks of declining health Born May 1852 Ohio He was son of Jacob and Emma Miller His wife Eliza Livingston died in 1911 He leaves two children Cath er Smith and Alonzo Miller two grandchildren and two great grandchildren A sister and a brother survive Funeral services Thursday at 10 am at Sanders funeral home Rev B F McKinnon presiding Burial at Stoney Point cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Miller
Richwood
State Hospital
Columbus
Mr. Miller
Jacob
Emma Harris Miller
Ohio
Eliza Livingston
Cather Smith
Alonzo Miller
Lillie Argo
Milford Center
Alfred Miller
Viola
Wis
Sanders Funeral Home
B. F. McKinnon
S. R. Sanders
Stoney Point Cemetery
Dinner at Howe Home by Bridge Club Members
The Tuesday Bridge Club hosted a pot-luck dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jo E. Howe on November 27. High score honors went to Mrs. Fred Rapp and Charles Handley, with Mrs. Blanche Hostetter and Stanley Peet consolation winners. Guests included Charles Handley and Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo E. Howe
Fred Rapp
Charles Handley
Blanche Hostetter
Stanley Peet
L. A. Wall
Lodge Holds Meeting and Officer Election Preview
The I. O. O. F. lodge met Friday night with Donald Schmelzer as Noble Grand presiding. A second nominating of officers occurred and elections are set for the regular Friday meeting. Members are urged to attend and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Donald Schmelzer
Noble Grand
Red Cross Roll Call Thanks Children and Needy Donors
Mrs Ward Evans thanks those with limited means for their dimes and quarters in the national Red Cross drive. The message praises broad co operation and notes the goal was reached at 100 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Ward Evans
Daughter of Richwood Residents Marries in Columbus
Miss Juanita Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs C G Johnson and Mr Richard F Mullbarger wed in Columbus at the Johnson home Wednesday November 28 Rev H R Johnson grandfather of the bride officiated Miss Clara Lou Casserly was maid of honor Willard Hussey served as best man The couple left for a wedding trip and will reside at 1241 S 22nd Street Columbus The groom works in the Municipal Engineering department of the city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Johnson
C. G. Johnson
Richard F. Mullbarger
H. R. Johnson
Columbus
Clara Lou Casserly
Willard Hussey
S. 22Nd Street
Golden wedding anniversary for Claiborne couple
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Langstaff of Claiborne celebrate fifty years of marriage on December 18. Relatives, friends and neighbors will attend a Sunday service at the M. P. church followed by a pot-luck dinner in the church basement. Mrs. Langstaff is former Dora Carr. They married December 18, 1884, in Pharisburg. They have a son Howard of Findlay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P
Claiborne
Richwood Holiday Home Decoration Contest Announced
Richwood business leaders invite residents to decorate homes for the season with prizes funded entirely by contributors. Judging by three non residents within city limits, prizes depend on total contributions. Later notices will name sponsors and prize details. Awards to be given on Saturday evening December 22, 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood
Union County Receives 11922 December Relief Funds
The State Relief Commission announced 11922 set aside for Union county relief in December. Allocations include direct relief 7534 work relief 3175 rural rehabilitation 743 emergency schools 450 and tran scintient care 20. Federal approval also funded Route 42 improvement in Jerome and Mill Creek townships costing 81949.98 with L L Clymer Bluffton contracting concrete resurfacing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Relief Commission
Union County
Jerome
Millcreek
L. L. Clymer
Bluffton
John Imbody 78 dies in Columbus hospital
John Imbody, brother of Marshal Imbody of Richwood, died at 1 p m Wednesday November 28 in a Columbus hospital. His home was six miles west of Green Camp. Funeral services were held at his son A D Imbody’s Marion home at 1 pm and at 2 pm at Marion Epworth M E church. Burial was in Marion cemetery. Surviving are his widow two daughters Mrs Ward Kinnaman and Mrs Ed Ruth five sons E W Imbody A D Imbody Sherman George and William three sisters and four brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas $S. Stevens
Fuller
Stephen Fuller
South
Fulton St
A. R.,klipstine
Richwood Lumber Co
Alta Roop
Marie B. Stuber
Marion
Madison H. Gunder
Richwood
James Falls
St Mary’s Church
Frank White
Mt. Victory
Blanche A. Taylor
James E.taylor
N. J. Kinney
Kinney Pike
Perry Imbody
Kathleen
John Imbody
Marshal Imbody
Columbus
Green Camp
A. D. Imbody
Marion Epworth M. E
Ward Kinnaman
Newmans
Ed Ruth
E. W. Imbody
Sherman
Agosta
George
William
Complications Prove Fatal for Mrs Edna A Robinson Thomas
Mrs Edna A Robinson Thomas 61 wife of W R Thomas died Tuesday morning at her home northeast of Magnetic Springs after months of illness. Born May 14 1873 in Ohio she was the daughter of Albert and Almeta Johnson Robinson. Surviving: husband a daughter Edna Robinson a grandson and brother James R Robinson of Delaware. Funeral Thursday two o'clock in Thompson chapel with Rev Riggs officiating. Burial in Thompson chapel cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna A. Thomas
Magnetic Springs
Edna A. Robinson Thomas
W. R. Thomas
Thomas
Albert and
Almeta Johnson Robinson
Ohio
Edna Robinson
James R. Robinson
Delaware
Thompson Chapel
Rev. Riggs
S. R. Sanders
Three C Club Meets at Bruce Street Home
The Three C s club met at the home of Mrs. Bruce Street on a Wednesday evening with Mrs. Chapman assisting. Guests included Mrs. Elsie Magrew Miss Nelle Street and Mrs. Jessie Adair of Knoxville Tennessee. Mrs. Wurtsbaugh won first prize while Mrs. Daisy Boyd received the consolation. Next meeting set for December 12 at Mrs. Fred Cramer’s home with Mrs. H. C. Moore assisting a Christmas gift exchange planned and members asked to bring a gift.
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C’s Club
Bruce Street
Chapman
Elsie Magrew
Nelle Street
Jessie Adair
Knoxville
Tenn
Wurtsbaugh
Daisy Boyd
Fred Cramer
H. C. Moore
S S Class Meeting at Summersville Friends Church
The Count-on-Me class of Summersville Friends Church held its monthly meeting at teacher Mrs. Harry Cunningham's home. A business session, games, contests, and a luncheon followed. Attendants included Leora McMahon, Opal McMahon, Mary McCrary, Virginia McDaniel, Ollie Jackson, Thelma Reed, Isabelle Ehret, Juanita Foos, Cecil Oberdier, Ralph McMahon, Dwight Cunningham, Carleton Harris, Mrs Edward Ehret, Mr and Mrs Harry Cunningham and Evelyn. The December meeting will be at Vera Erwin's home with a Christmas exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summersville Friends Church
Harry Cunningham
Leora
Opal McMahon
Mary McCrary
Virginia McDaniel
Ollie Jackson
Thelma Reed
Isabelle Ehret
Juanita Foos
Cecil Oberdier
Ralph McMahon
Dwight Cunningham
Carleton Harris
Edward Ehret
Evelyn
Vera Erwin
Class Social at Brooks Home for Alpha Philathe
The Alpha Philathe class of the M E church held its first social of the season at Mrs J P Brooks home on North Clinton street Monday night. A Christmas program of readings and songs was enjoyed followed by a social hour and refreshments. Thirty five guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Philathe
M. E. Church
J. P. Brooks
North Clinton Street
Pot Luck Dinner for Mt Carmel Chapter No 42
Members of Mt Carmel Chapter No 42 Order of the Eastern Star will hold a covered dish dinner at the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening December 11 at 6 30 o clock All members and families are invited to attend After the dinner the Chapter will hold their regular meeting and installation of officers for 1936
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Neal Couple Mark Fifty-First Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs David Neal celebrate their fifty first wedding anniversary with Thanksgiving guests including Alice Greiner principal of Otis public school Fremont Grover Hall and daughter Helen Marysville and Margaret Mehring Richwood all noted in the at home gathering
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Neal
Alice Greiner
Otis Public School
Fremont
Grover Hall
Helen
Marysville
Margaret Mehring
Richwood
Miss Mary Jane Hamilton Celebrates Twelfth Birthday
Miss Mary Jane Hamilton marked her twelfth birthday with a Monday night gathering of about twenty girl friends at her home on West Bomford street. The party featured games and music followed by a delicious luncheon served by Mrs. Nye Hamilton assisted by Miss Florence McMahon and Mrs. Harry Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Hamilton
West Bomford Street
Nye Hamilton
Florence McMahon
Harry Hall
Mt Victory State Bank Robbed on November 28
About 12 30 o clock Wednesday November 28 two young robbers entered Mt Victory State Bank and ordered the employee and three customers to lie on the floor while they scooped up about 1000 dollars. The bandits left town quietly and Sheriff Forest Black was unable to help for lack of details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Victory State Bank
Forest Black
Hunters Kill Eagle on C Boggs Farm Near Broadway
Hunters shot a grey eagle on C Boggs farm near Broadway during a hunting session and hung the bird on the fence. The wingspan measured 644 feet, a rare sight in the area, and the identities of the slayers were not learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Boggs
Broadway
Real Estate and Estate Notices From Union County Court News
State supreme court holds American Surety Company liable for a $63,419.44 shortage in the Howison estate case. Fox details include Cahill’s early administration, bank involvement in Richwood, and earlier favorable rulings. Also notes a $572.71 note judgment against Flora South, and Olive Cook’s will provisions and executor appointment. Marriage license issued to Harvey Verity and Vera Young. land transfers and an attachment suit filed by Frank Wilson for $7.29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
American Surety Company
Fred A. McAllister
Sarah Jane Howison
Benton Cahill
Surety Company
Cahill
McAllister
Richwood
Common Pleas Court
Court of Appeals
Hoopes & Sanders
Thanksgiving Guests at Carter Home
Mr and Mrs Benj Carter entertained guests at Thanksgiving dinners including Mr and Mrs W N Travis, Mr and Mrs Howard Travis and children, George Park of Marion, Marion Travis and Miss Elizabeth Martino of Richwood, Donald Blue of OSA Columbus, Mrs C L Russell of Hartford Conn and Nelson Blue of Richwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benj. Carter
W. N. Travis
Howard Travis
George Park
Marion
Marion Travis
Elizabeth Martino
Richwood
Donald, Blue
Columbus
C. L. Russell
Hartford
4 H Clubs Hold Achievement Meeting in Richwood
The 4-H clubs of Claiborne township and Richwood will host an achievement meeting on Wednesday evening December 12 at Richwood High School. All parents are especially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claiborne Township
Richwood
Hvestork
Richwood’ High Schol
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Lloyd Manley
Essex
Nathan’ Martino
C. E. Gast
Isaac Barker
Gast
A. E. Druma
N. Franklin St
Livingston Post
G. A. R. Post
Ward
Eli Ward
Pharisburg
Edward Mead
Charles E. Mead
Marie Glassmeyer
M. B. Walter
Cardington
Harriett Laverne
Doyle Schmelzer
John M. Baxter
Methodist Episcopal Church
L. W. McAllister
Leesburg Township
John Henson
York
R. R. Kerr
A. M. Crawford
Summersville
Jos. Hoppock
William W. Jones
Caroline Hoskins
C. A. White
Alestia Layton
Mary Layton
J. H. Heasley
Bluma Stephenson
Bride
L. H. Stephenson
W. L. Neal
Robert Smith
Minnie Beem
C. Beem
Charles W. Bowers
Alice Sheppard
Henry Sheppard
University Hospital, Columbus
Woman’s Relief Corps
HOWE
LODGE
Marshall Langstaff
Claiborne M. P. Church
The
Claiborne M. P
Three C
S. S
Brooks Home
Court News OF
Marysville Journal
Howison
Farmers National Bank
Flora South
Hoopes and
Sanders
Will of Olive Cook
Olive Cook
Eliza Peters
Ellen C. Stemen
Lynwood
Cal
J. D. Williamson
L. W. Hazen
Harvey FE. Verity
Vera Vivien Young
van Dyke Morris
Sylvia Miller
York Township
Lawrence L. Dillon
Ivor R. Wooley
Liberty Township
Howard FE. Rainer
Columbus Mutual Life Ins. Co
Paris
Liberty
Porter Townships
Frank Wilson
Harley Karns
Carter
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