08 Dec 1955
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Newspaper
Richwood Gazette
Location
Richwood, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1955
Page
1
The Columbus Regional Blood Mobile visited Richwood on December 1 and collected fifty-one pints toward a 150 pint quota. Donors listed include Charles L. Adams and David C. Davis among many others. Voluntary workers, nurses, canteen staff and physicians supported the drive.
The Young Adult Class of First Baptist Church and Baptist Youth Fellowship plan the Living Figures Nativity on the church front. Details were set at a Sunday meeting for performances December 21 22 23 from 7 to 9 pm. William Russell of Mt. Victory presented slides of last year’s scenes at the evening service.
The Philathea and Richards Bible classes at First Baptist Church held a pot-luck supper and gift exchange in the church parlors on Tuesday evening. A Christmas program opened with scripture and a talk by Rev. Roth. Twenty-seven members and guests attended as they sang carols and enjoyed contests. Also noted a 50c gift exchange at the December Moth er's Study Club meeting hosted by Mrs Cecil Charles Jr. and news of Mrs Earl Dirst undergoing surgery in Columbus.
Army Cpl Arley B Webb 23 son of Mr and Mrs Norman Webb Route 2 Richwood Ohio participates in Exercise Sage Brush the large joint Army Air Force maneuver at Fort Polk La Some 110000 Army troops test atomic bacteriological chemical and electronic warfare Webb commands a tank in Company B 4th Tank Battalion 1st Armored Division later stationed at Fort Polk after the maneuver ends December 15 He entered the Army November 1953 and trained at Fort Knox Ky
The Lions Club gathered at the Masonic Temple for a turkey dinner served by Richwood High School's junior class. Adam Stewart district governor and Grover S. Goodwin district secretary treasurer from Grove City attended and spoke on Lion ism. Plans for ladies night and the annual Christmas party were set for the next meeting December 15 at the high school auditorium with dinner at 7 o'clock.
About 50 members and guests of the Crusader class gathered in the church basement for a fellowship supper on November 26. Pauline and Donald White led devotions and a prayer poem. Bernice Morgan presented poems and a talk on Thanksgiving. a vocal trio and a saxophone solo entertained. Clyde Parish offered remarks on life’s minor things.
Miss Roberta Hamilton daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest V Hamilton of Richwood became the bride of Roger B Evans son of Mr and Mrs Jay L Evans of Richwood on Sunday November 27 at the Richwood Central Methodist church. The ceremony at 2 pm was by Rev Charles W Stephens. Attendants were Mrs Lewis E Erwin and Mrs Hamilton. A reception followed in the church parlors for family relatives and friends with organ music by Mrs Jack E Hamilton. Out of town guests came from Marion Youngstown Radnor Marysville Columbus and Bartsow California. The couple planned a wedding trip through the South.
The Magnetic Springs M E church W S C S held its annual Christmas meeting December 1 at Mrs. Edgar Hall’s home with 36 members and guests attending a covered dish dinner. The program themed Christmas Around the World featured readings, music by Mae Hall and Ruth Hyland, and talks on countries including America Palestine England Ireland Germany Denmark Russia and China. Toys for Worthington Children's Home were collected.
Sunday guests gathered at the Marion residence of Mr and Mrs Alpheus Gruber to honor the birthdays of Lelia Chapman Lara Gruber Fern Wiley Joan Wells Mary Wells and LeRoy Gruber Guests included the Wileys Wells Chapmans and Gruber relatives and friends.
Mary Zebold resigns from the boards bookkeeper post and Mrs Robert Erwin will fill the position starting January 1.
Marysville’s tall sharp shooting Monarchs beat the Tigers on their home floor last Friday. Only Jack Fox reached double figures for the Tigers as the Monarchs led from start to finish. The reserves lost 44-33 with Bumgarner and Hartman scoring 10 each for Richwood. The Tigers play Magnetic Friday at home and travel to Mt. Gilead Saturday.
Supt H R Fisher announces Richwood high school honor rolls for the second period. Grades 12 through 7 show distinct lists of overall distinctions and merits for students including Kay Brobeck Ann Evans Anne Porter Rosemary Daugherty Marilyn Skidmore Carol Kelly Harold Parish Sherril Grandstaff Beth Morrison Richard Rush Linda Chapman Rosemary Colegrove Charlotte Shields Donald Pittman Christine Fetter James Christy Martha Cramer Nancy Deisher Patty Fletcher Edna Shoup Linda Connolly John Johnson Connie Jordan Judy Reidenbaugh Charles Ruthan Marsha Warye Rosann Barry Ronald Bond Brenda Bumgarner Carolyn Evans Judy Landon Kay Newhouse Colleen Pittman James Robertson Karen Rockhold Julia Bonham Susan Bowersmith Larry Collier Carolyn Dutton Nancy Evans Rayda Harraman Kay McDaniel Judith McElroy Franklin Powers Connie Roberts Daniel Sanders.
The Woman's Missionary Society and Annie Richards Circle of the First Baptist church held a 1 pm dessert gathering at Mrs. Albert O. Grooms home. Business covered gifts to missionaries, candy and cookies for shut ins, and bandage rolling for missions. Elizabeth O'Hara spoke on Why White Cross. Hostesses listed.
An Essex choir event brought young people and guests to Crystal Lake skating rink in Marion for a lively Saturday night party. Attendees included Don Oberdier Bob Hill Charles Douglas David Debolt John Streeter Steve Tressler Roger McDaniel Don Wasserbeck Eddie Cramer Bill Parish Mike Hoffman Eddie Pacha Freeda Foos Mary Bevis Nancy Allinder Elouise Douglas Judy Parish Vonnie Mosher Joyce Parish June Monson Janet Colegrove Betty Monson Rosemary Colegrove Marian Fry Lana Bevis and Georgia Cramer. Drivers listed were Lucille Parish Mr and Mrs Colegrove Eileen Mosher and Mr and Mrs Monson.
Lucretia Blue has been appointed administratrix of the estimated $8,500 estate of Flora Blumenschein who died November 23. Appraisers named are Frank Holycross, August Vollrath and Dwight Graham.
Local retailers display extensive Christmas lines and decor in Richwood. Merchants tout affordability and quality to support the home market, urging residents to buy local to fund taxes and community growth while offering courteous service and gift wrapping.
The December meeting of the W. S. C. S. was held December 1 at the Essex church with a pot luck dinner. A Christmas tableau and musical selections were presented, including solos by Lenna Patterson and Audrey Bevis, readings by Daisy and Barbara Hoffman, and the Mizpah benediction.
The Semper Fidelis class of First Methodist Church will meet Monday evening December 12 at Mrs. Roy Jolley s home on South Franklin Street for their Christmas party.
The Band Boosters will meet this Thursday evening in the high school building. All members are urged to attend.
Charles Lester and Dorothy D. Adams transfer a lot in Milford Center to Irene Adams Young by quit claim deed. The action documents the conveyance and involved parties in the property transfer.
A survey tied to the School Foundation law reveals 32 teachers trained at 17 colleges and universities. Ohio State University and Ohio University lead in degrees. 21 bachelors and six master degrees are listed, with 183 years of outside experience and 307 years in Richwood prior to this year. The record shows 490 total years of teaching experience, averaging 15.3 years per teacher, indicating staff stability.
The Victory Circle of the Kings Daughters gathered at Ruby Fox's home Monday night with Maxine Wilson and Virginia Barry assisting. Mary Collins presided, Eleanor Davis gave devotions, and Mabel Debolt displayed a chalk drawing of the three shepherds. Members answered roll with What You Want for Christmas. pecans were ordered. corages and earrings were crafted. Millie Endsley recounted The Christmas Angel. lunch followed.
Mr. and Mrs. James Gamble spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. L. J. McCoy of Richwood, sharing time with the local family.
Union County farmers are invited to a public meeting on Wednesday December 14 from 10 am to 3 pm at the American Legion hall near Marysville on State Route 33. Topics include soil types soil fitness fertilization and corn demonstration results led by OSU specialists and local agents with lunch served at noon by district supervisors.
Worthy Master Rodna Roda presided at the Claiborne Grange November session with 23 offices answering roll call. The talent table featured a corn show judged by Russell Case, with first and second prizes awarded for ears and individual ears by several names. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Russell Case and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Evans of East Liberty. Norman Dunbar of Richwood is hospitalized in San Antonio for observation.
Mrs Lelia Chapman is back home Sunday after spending the past three weeks with her daughter Lura Gruber in Marion.
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