19 Dec 1929
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Newspaper
Richwood Gazette
Location
Richwood, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1929
Page
1
The Universal Tire and Supply Company will open a branch in the Richards building formerly occupied by George Y. Arthur. The new location will offer a complete line of automobile supplies tires and parts and be open for business soon.
Mrs Charles Callahan president of the B Y P U hosted a Christmas party in the church basement on Saturday afternoon. Children drew prizes from a large Christmas pie and Santa Claus handed out popcorn and candy. Naomi Shoup supervised games as the kids displayed a quilt they made to be given to the Union County Children's Home.
The Daughters of Veterans held their regular meeting Friday night and elected officers including President Anna Chapman Senior Vice Maude Blair Junior Vice Lena Moore Treasurer Rosella Krouse Chaplain Isabelle White Patriotic Instructor Nettie Sieg and council members Eva Prettyman Florence Davis and Blanche Rose No 8 Plans were made to entertain the comrades wives and widows with a five o clock dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Reuben Stults A Christmas exchange followed and members spent the rest socially.
Group No. 10 of the Baptist church met at Mrs Anna James home on Herbert street Friday and presented her with useful gifts after a pleasant day and appreciation of her leadership.
Mrs R C Peet and son Bobby left Richwood for Batavia to attend a Christmas day open house marking Judge and Mrs W R Walker's fiftieth wedding anniversary. Also attending will be Penn A Walker and wife of Memphis and Mrs Arch Keen and family of Covington.
Mrs. J. H. Jenkins hosted a dinner at Walnut Plains farm for her father Smith Gearhart to mark his 86th birthday. Guests included Ralph G. Jenkins, Helen Louise, John Spitzer, Hoy H. Jenkins, James, Lynette, and the host family amid flags and Christmas decor.
Columbus philanthropist Joseph Schonthal 75 died Sunday at Grant hospital after hernia surgery. He built an iron firm in Columbus, funded charities, and supported the Schonthal camp near Magnetic Springs for Jewish youths. Funeral services were held at Temple Israel with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.
Richwood High School girls battled Magnetic Springs, ending 11-8 at half and finishing in a 6 24 6 tie? The magnetic team pulled away late, posting 24 points to Richwood’s 6 as Richwood’s boys also underperformed. The girls' game drew a capacity crowd and ended with a tying basket at the final whistle.
The Richwood P T A meeting attracted a smaller crowd due to stormy weather. Mrs. F A McAllister led, with Mrs. R C Peet as program chair. The Tom Thumb wedding and tableaux were canceled for sickness, a church choir sang carols, and J E Langstaff spoke on education.
The M. P. Aid society held a regular meeting at the church last Wednesday afternoon. Officers elected include President Mrs. C. B. Phelps, vice president Mrs. J. E. Clark, secretary Mrs. Paul Fisher, assistant secretary Miss Ethel Stallsmith, treasurer Mrs. Ed Jones, with flower committee Mrs. B. F. Sloop and Mrs. R. D. Roberts. A program was presented and luncheon served.
Clair White son of Mr and Mrs Frank White northwest of town completed his course with the Columbus College for Embalmers. He was the youngest in his class and ranked second. He has accepted a position with Shaw-Davis Funeral Directors Columbus and left Saturday to begin his new work.
The Women's Choir of the M. E. church presents a two part cantata The Song and The Star text by Herman von Berge music by Fred B. Holden next Sunday at 7 30 p m In addition to the cantata organ and piano selections and a Christmas reading will be performed Citizens are invited to attend.
A December Tuesday evening concert at Claiborne M. P. Church featured Rev Burl S Brown vocalist Mildred Brown pianist Cleatus Baker Ruth Slack violinist Helen Slack pianist with an offering for the church. The program included works by Schumann Grainger Chopin Dancla and Danela among others performed by Brown Baker Slack and friends.
Miss Enid Zuspan hosted the Musical Club gathering on West Ottawa Street with fifteen members present. Performers Jeanette Parrott Helen Louise Sullivan Ernestine Bumgarner and Maxine Haines presented items from Evans Book No 2 and received diplomas and Book No 3. The group studied musical history and enjoyed refreshments. The next meeting is set for January 11 at Eilene Weller's home.
Mrs. Frank Reeley hosted a six o'clock dinner Sunday to celebrate her son Charles Graham's twenty first birthday. A red and green color scheme framed decorations and the dinner, with guests including Miss Esther Gracely Eleanor Porter Opal Johnson June Beaver and several relatives from Marion. Music and games followed the meal as the party continued into the evening.
The Fortnightly Literary Club met at Miss Estella Ross home with assistants Mrs Blanche White Miss Helen Slack and Miss Edith Hartman The two programs covered Italy and The Holy Land featuring prophecies carols songs and a review The annual Christmas exchange was enjoyed with guests Mrs Frances Conboy and Miss Ruth Chandler in attendance.
The Richwood Baptist basketball team fell 31 to 16 at Quincy last Thursday evening. Quincy fielded a strong lineup and will host a return game on Christmas night. Richwood then hosts the Phi Kappa Gamma fraternity of Bliss Business College Columbus on local Baptist floor this Thursday evening.
A Christmas concert at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening December 22 features juniors recitations and songs and a choir cantata The Word That Came True with reader Miss Mae Kirk A Christmas tree decorates the service and the public is invited.
The Baptist church presents Miriam's Visions a pageant next Sunday at 7 30 featuring an angel chorus pantomimes tableaux hidden chorus wise men shepherds travelers watchmen and the Spirit of Christmas Miriam is played by Mrs Walter Parks Anna by Mrs Anson Chapman The program is a White Gift event with each Sunday school department bringing gifts to help the needy everyone is invited.
The Finetta class of the M. P. Sunday School met at the church Thursday evening and elected President Mrs. Corn Sidle Vice President Mrs. B F Sloop Secretary Mrs. Lloyd Manley Treasurer Mrs. Emery Moore Pianist Mrs. B F Sloop Chorister Mrs. Curn Sidle Refreshments were provided by the committee in charge and several contests were enjoyed.
Charles E Blain will admitted to probate. wife life estate, then to children. Mrs Blain named executrix. Mack Evans will admitted to probate. Milford Center road farm to son Howard with half interest, daughters to be bought out. Will dated Oct 27 1929. Real estate transfers include Calvin Gregg to Charles James. Ross to Colwell. Cognovit judgment against F I Marriott. treasurer suit against H E Leppert. Bodine estate judgment to Clara Shaw. Hunt case committed to Lima state hospital. Ohio Finance Co. vs Abner McMahon verdict for defendant. J A Gray granted divorce from Ruth Gray.
In a Delaware range shoot last Friday Richwood Rifle Club beat Delaware 940 to 872. It marks Richwood's second match this season after opening with 900 points placing eleventh in the Ohio Rifle League winter tournament among 32 teams. Top scores listed: Delaware Warner 179 Foster 177 Van Brimmer 174 Thompson 171 Kilbury 171. Richwood Marriott 192 Zuspan 190 Shoup 189 Duke 188 Graham 181.
The Livingston Post No. 425 met at Lloyd Winter & Son's on Tuesday afternoon for a regular business session. Officers elected included Post Commander 5. L. Davis, S. V. C. W. H. Beeney, J. V. C. Cyrus Stamats as chaplain, Nettie Sieg as quartermaster, Mrs. Sylvia R. Worden adjutant, Lillian Cahill assistant adjutant, Hattie Roberts officer of the day, and E. P. Whitehead.
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