Masons Install Officers Elect for Mt Carmel No 303
Mt Carmel No 303 F and A M elected Sidney A Layman as Master for 1936 with Chase T Porter Sr Warden, David C Sidle Jr Warden, Stanley J Bown treasurer, H C Wood secretary, Floyd G Vandergriff Sr Deacon, Paul F Fisher Jr Deacon, Leo C Grindell Sr Steward, William H Sloop Jr Steward, Bent Sinkey Tyler and Chaplain to be named later. Retiring Master R R Linn received a gold Past Master jewel. ten Past Masters attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel No. 303
Fred Porter
J. P. Sidle
Sidney A. Layman
Chase T. Porter
David C. Sidle
Stanley J. Bown
H. C. Wood
Floyd G. Vandergriff
Paul F. Fisher
Leo C. Grindell
William H. Sloop
Bent Sinkey
Tyler
R. R. Linn
T. H. Konkle
Hillbilly ‘Choral Society
Bell
Kid” Zuspan
Richwood High honors letter recipients at gathering
John Paul Van Winkle hosted the Richwood High School Athletic Association event with a light luncheon. Mr Hill awarded football letters to John Paul Van Winkle John Kagay Paul Ransome Billy Gardner Robert Magrew Max Shuman Ralph Dirst Vernon Phelps Dale Chapman Chalmer Holt Arthur Oldham Olin Parish Glen Dickason Don Dixon and Robert Erwin. School dismisses Friday for a two week vacation returning January 6. Basketball squads travel to Darby Friday and Byhalia hosts Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Paul van Winkle
Richwood High School Athletic Association
Mr. Hill
John Kagay
Paul Ransome
Billy Gardner
Robert Magrew
Max Shuman
Ralph Dirst
Vernon Phelps
Dale Chapman
Chalmer Holt
Arthur Oldham
Olin Parish
Glen Dickason
Don Dixon
Robert Erwin
Darby
Byhalia
Rachel White
Plus Ultra class hosts Christmas exchange at Shoup home
The Plus Ultra class of M. P Sunday school and Mrs. Paul Fisher held a Monday evening Christmas exchange at Mrs. Laurentine Shoup's home. Bertha McMahon and Alice Monroe won contest prizes. Guests included Irma Collins Ruth Thompson and Bertha McMahon. Next meeting set for January 2 at Mrs Taelma Lee's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plus Ultra
M. P
Paul Fisher
Laurentine Shoup
Bertha McMahon
Alice Monroe
Irma Collins
Ruth Thompson
Richwood Gazette Distribution Promotes Christmas Subscriptions
This week many free gazettes will be delivered to every Richwood home and rural route patrons from the Richwood post office. The paper invites readers to subscribe, offering a one dollar annual rate paid in advance and suggesting a year’s gift subscription for Christmas.
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Richwood
Gazette
Envy and the narrow soul says Hazlitt on space
A quotable remark defining envy as a small soul unable to see beyond a limit. It suggests envy excludes the self when others do not fill the entire space, echoing Hazlitt’s tone.
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Hazlitt
Miss Eva Davis Named One of Four Best Dressed
Miss Eva Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Davis southwest of Richwood and student at Ohio Northern University Ada was chosen as one of four best dressed young ladies at the Junior Prom Saturday. Other honorees were Miss Alice Clelland Martins Ferry Marjorie Conrad Lima and Ann Je Fawcett Ottawa with the queen announced during the event. Over 100 couples attended as Maurice Spitalny and his orchestra provided the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evy Davis
Lawrence Davis
Richwood
Ohio Northern University
Ada
Herbert Rughs
Alice Clelland
Martins Ferry
Marjorie Conrad
Lima
Ann Je Fawcett
Ottawa
Maurice Spitalny
Former Leesburg Teacher Dies in Arizona
Leah Van Atta Rowland, 46, a former Leesburg township schoolteacher, died in Phoenix on December 11 after two years of illness. Born July 31, 1889, she married Andrew J. Rowland in 1911. Survived by husband, mother, three children Ralph Earl Jean, three brothers, and a sister. Funeral held in Phoenix with burial there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah van Atta Rowland
Leesburg Burg
Phoenix
Arizona
Rowland
Alva van Atta
Angeline Hildreth van Atta
Leesburg Township
Andrew J. Rowland
Marysville
Pharisburg M. P. Church
Ralph Rowland
Colorado Springs
Colo
Earl
Jean Rowland
Guy van Atta
Milford Center
Ray van Atta
Cincinnati
Arnold van Atta
Richwood
Vera Bohrer
Columbus
Phoenix Cemetery
Christmas Party Enjoyed by Martha Washington Circle
The Martha Washington Circle held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. J. S. Matteson's North Franklin street home. A covered dish noon meal followed by a program led by president Mrs. Myrtle Waterman featured songs and readings. Santa Claus distributed candy and gifts, ending with Silent Night, making the day a joyous occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Washington
J. S. Matteson
North Franklin Street
Myrtle Waterman
Harold Neel
Sylvia R. Worden
Odd Fellows Hold Reguar Meeting and Plan New Year Event
The I O O F lodge met in regular session with Fred Sloop presiding as Noble Grand. Arrangements were made for the January 3 New Years celebration and all Odd Fellows are urged to attend next Friday for degree practice ahead of upcoming degree work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Fred Sloop
Odd Fellows
Card Club Hosts Christmas Euchre Exchange
Mrs Archie Cramer and Mrs Bert Wiley hosted the Wednesday Night Euchre club at the Cramer home. High score went to Mrs Bruce Street with Mrs Blanche Rose as consolation. Guest prize went to Mrs William Reynolds. Invited guests included Mrs Don Cramer Mrs J E Cramer Mrs Blanche Tracy and Mrs Dal Wiley.
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Archie Cramer
Bert Wiley
Cramer
Bruce Street
Blanche Rose
William Reynolds
Don Cramer
J. E. Cramer
Blanche Tracy
Dal Wiley
Christmas Program At M E Church Sunday Evening
A Christmas program will be given at the M E church Sunday evening at 7 30. The public is cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Richwood Home Decorating Contest Opens This Week
Richwood merchants sponsor a townwide home decorating contest with prizes of 10, 5, 3, and 2 dollars. All residents inside Richwood city limits may enter. Three non resident judges will view each home Monday evening December 23 from seven to nine. Prizes awarded after judging in front of the W C Jacobs building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood
Corporation
W. C. Jacobs
Farmers Deposit Bank
Shower honors Donna Beeman before Christmas wedding
Mrs. W. M. Keller and Mrs. W. E. Beeman with Ruth Beeman attended a Tuesday night shower in Columbus for Donna Beeman who will marry on Christmas Day. The event was hosted by Beeman's coworkers at the office and held at Evelyn T. McDonald's home with Bertha Wetzel assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Keller
Prospect
W. E. Beeman
Ruth
Columbus
Donna Beeman
Miss Beeman
Evelyn T. McDonald
Bertha Wetzel
Car Skids Into Ditch Near Agosta After Meeting
T H Konkle of Marion escaped injury when his car skidded into a ditch two miles west of Agosta about 11 30 p m Thursday while returning from an Eastern Star meeting at LaRue. The vehicle suffered minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Konkle
Marion
Agosta
LaRue
Telephone Co. Buys Kagay Lot for Automatic System
The Ohio Associated Telephone Co. purchased the Kagay lot on Clinton street behind the Shell station and will begin a one story brick fireproof building after the new year. They will install a purely automatic system and remove cables and poles from the business section with one cable crossing on Franklin street. Service is expected to be in use by July 1 with no interruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Associated Telephone Co
Clinton Street
Shell Filling Station
J. S. Kagay
Franklin Street
Euchre Club Meets at Fravel Home Social
Friday Euchre gathering at Mrs. C. O. Fravel’s home featured Mrs. Fred Cramer as assistant hostess. Mrs. Robert Mather won high score for the ladies and Archie Cramer led the men. A luncheon was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Fravel
Fred Cramer
Robert Mather
Archie Cramer
Mrs Webb Hosts Reserve Class meeting and new officers
The Reserve class of the M. P. Sunday school met at Mrs. Mildred Webb's home last Thursday afternoon. New officers were elected for the coming year: Pauline Erwin president, Mary Lilley secretary, Mildred Webb treasurer, Gladys McEntire press correspondent, and Minnie White teacher. Installation of officers set for January 9 at Mrs. Minnie White's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Sunday School
Mildred Webb
Pauline Erwin
Mary Lilley
Gladys McEntire
Minnie White
Never Expect More Than You Pay For, a Rule
A concise aphorism notes that disappointment fades when expectations match the amount paid. The rule emphasizes practical outlook and financial prudence.
Death of S A Hoskins Columbus Insurance Leader
Samuel A. Hoskins 72 vice president of the Columbus Mutual Life Insurance Co died Wednesday night at Mt. Carmel hospital Columbus after a December 2 ice fall broke his leg. Born Magnetic Springs March 5 1883 he served as Ohio Northern University trustee and president of that board and practiced law in Wapakoneta and Auglaize county prosecutor 1901 07. Survived by widow Rose McLain Hoskins two sons Donald J. Hoskins and George O. Hoskins daughter Helen Hoskins sister Clara Scott. funeral at Denton Donaldson chapel Columbus then burial at Richwood Claibourne cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel A. Hoskins
Columbus Mutual Life Insurance Co
Mt. Carmel
Columbus
Hoskins
Magnetic Springs
Ohio Northern University
Ada
Cincinnati Law School
Ohio Northern
Wapakoneta
Auglaize County
Masonic Lodge
Knights Templar and
Shrine
The
Athletic Club
Columbus Country Club
University Club
Rose McLain Hoskins
Franklin County
Donald J. Hoskins
George O. Hoskins
Helen Hoskins
Clara Scott
Clara Hamilton
George B. Hamilton
Richwood
Denton & Donaldson
Claibourne Cemetery
Daughters of Union Veterans Hold January Chapter Meeting
The group met Monday with fifteen officers and twenty one members present. New officers will be installed January 6. A Christmas program featured poems, readings, duets, and songs including Silent Night and Christmas Spirit. Rosella Babbs Frankie Rosette and Margaret Blake served apples and candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Union Veterans
Anna Speyer
Mary Lilley
Frankie Rosette
Lena Moore
Grace Temple
Rosella Adds
Mae Erwin
Rosella Babbs
Bella Boggs
Margaret Blake
Reading
Bethlehem
Eva Prettyman
Philathea Class Social at First Baptist Church
The Philathea class of the First Baptist church met Monday night in the church basement for their monthly social and Christmas exchange. About 40 members attended a festive luncheon with Christmas decorations and carols. Readings were given by Mrs. Charles Callahan and Mrs. I N Roberts.
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First Baptist Church
Charles Callahan
I. N. Roberts
CLASS ENJOYS PARTY BY YOUNG LADIES BIBLE CLASS
The Young Ladies Bible Class of the M E church held a Christmas party at Mrs Thad Sieg's East Bla grove street home Monday night. The decorated house and a Christmas tree set the scene. Jean Winter played accordion solos and Mrs Sidney Layman gave readings. The group sang carols and a luncheon followed. Mrs Robert Hill was elected president, Ada Hunt vice president, and Mrs Dodrill secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Ladies Bible Class
M. E. Church
Thad Sieg
East Blagrove Street
Harold Winter
Jean Winter
Sidney Layman
Robert Hill
Ada Hunt
Dodrill
William R. Walker Dies of Pneumonia at 76
William R. Walker of Richwood area died Sunday at ten after a two week pneumonia illness. Born October 24, 1859 in Sunbury, he married Lydia Jane James on December 6, 1885. Surviving are his wife, daughter Mrs. Frank Brown of Yonkers, N Y, son Pearl Walker of Bellepoint, and sister Mrs. Bern Rittenhouse of Ostrander. Funeral was in Winter chapel with burial by Lloyd Winter & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Walker
Richwood
Mr. Walker
Alexander Walker
Mary Utley Walker
Sunbury
Lydia Jane James
Frank Brown
Yonkers
N. Y
Pearl Walker
Bellepoint
Bern Rittenhouse
Ostrander
Winter Chapel
Lloyd Winter
Loyal Workers Meet Hosts Share Christmas Exchange
The Loyal Workers class of the Church of Christ held its monthly meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Patrick. Fourteen members and families enjoyed a Christmas exchange and home made candy and apples. Officers elected for the coming year include President Shur Cheney teacher Mrs. R. E. Boda secretary treasurer Mrs. F. A. Patrick.
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Church of Christ
F. A. Patrick
Lou Beckley
Q. M. Fields
Shur Cheney
R. E. Boda
Christmas Entertainment at Church of Christ Sunday
The Church of Christ Sunday school will present a Christmas entertainment on Sunday evening December 22 at 7 30 p m The program includes a playlet A Joke on Santa Claus recitations and special music Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
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Church of Christ Sunday School
Santa Claus
Editor and critic clash over public censure
Burdette argues editors avoid exposing critics to curb revenge. a driven press faces threats when it defends its duty. The country journalist bears the burden, restraining vendetta while maintaining accountability.
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Burdette
Consumer buying power to rise 10 percent next year
The text notes a roughly ten percent gain in consumer purchasing power in the coming year boosting demand for farm products domestically. It also states foreign buyers will gain more power but international trade restrictions will limit benefits to American producers.
Real Estate Transfers and Court Actions in Union County
Real estate transfers list numerous parcels in Union and Delaware counties with names such as Edith Howser Cecil Charles and Alice Michaels to John Michaels. Divorce suit filed by John C Michaels against Alice Michaels cites gross neglect and cruelty, with marriage date June 16 1923 and no children. Other items include partition suit by Mary E Burris, false arrest claim by Forest M James, and a drainage ditch dispute against Claibourne township trustees with a temporary restraining order issued.
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Marysville
Ann Edith Howser
Cecil
Charles
Claibourne
Alice L. Michaels
John C. Michaels
Walter W. Walke
Vista Walke
Union Township
Joseph H
Helen Myers
J. H
Mary B. Gay
Dover
Lawrence
Zoa Smart
Harvey W. Mather
Richwood
Vesta Mather
Harvey Mather
S. H. Squire
Banks
Robert Driscoll
Liberty
John CC. Michaels
Mary E. Burris
Union
Delaware
Harley de Wolfe
Myrtle Waterman
Claibourne Township
Norman Ackley
Claibourne Cemetery
WPA
Wheat sign up ends December 20 for 1936 AAA contracts
Union county wheat growers must file for 1936 AAA wheat adjustment contracts by December 20. County program officials in western Ohio, including Union, set the deadline and reported the contract uses a staggered base for 1936 39. Farmers in Marysville have been submitting applications, with a five percent reduction and a required minimum sowing to meet national wheat needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Ohio
L. K. Bear
Marysville
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Masons
Lodge
Temple
Davis
N. U
ODL
Richwood Merchants
Euchre Club
Mrs. Webb
S.A. Hoskins
WM. Walker
Court News OF
Roy S. LeMasters
Osa O. LeMasters
Claiborne
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Cary B
Nellie D. Homsher
Milton C
Clara Nicely
C. B
Rachel L. Mills
James P. Schlegel
Guardian
Charles B
J. S
Adele M. Kagay
Joseph H. Myers
James H. Gay
Forest M. James
Walter Walke
James
Walke
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