Richwood Tigers sweep Byhalia and Watkins in double wins
Richwood's Tigers topped Byhalia 65 34 and Watkins 61 19 preserving another strong week. Shields Harrison Houk and Tinch led scoring while reserves beat Buhalia 46 10 and Watkins 39 21. A key test comes December 30 against Mt Danekere with size and experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood
Tigers
Byhalia
Watkins
Shields
Harrison
Houk
Tinch
Buhalia
Hosey
Oman
Mt. Danekere
Indians
Richwood W S C S Guests Day Program At Church
The Richwood Woman's Society of Christian Service met at First Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon December 14 with President Mrs. Frank Cramer presiding. Devotional led by Mrs. Edward Brewster followed by a program including readings, a play Mothers of the World, character roles from several churches, and carols. Refreshments were served in the basement dining room by Mrs. Sturgis Cheney. A note lists attending members from allied churches and announces two weekend events including a 50 50 dance after Mt Gilead game and Summersville Friends Church Christmas program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Frank Cramer
Edward Brewster
Perry Allen
Lewis
T. P. Sieg
China
Nelson Blue
Germany
Harold Winter
Charles Cheney
Winter
Chehey
Workman
High School Building Break-In Reported
Sheriff Walter Galloway investigated a Saturday evening burglary at Richwood High School. About $15 was stolen from the office desk and wall chest, several windows were broken, and total property damage exceeded one hundred dollars. Superintendent H R Fisher reported the entry after discovering the scene Sunday afternoon. Entry method unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Galloway
Richwood
Richwood High School
H. R. Fisher
Marjorie Winkle Weds Dannie Davis at South Pearl Street
Miss Marjorie Winkle of Richwood and Dannie Davis of Bellefontaine were married Sunday evening at 5 30 in a double ring ceremony at the bride's parents home on South Pearl Street. The bride wore ice blue satin with a pearl necklace. attendants included matron of honor Mrs Lucille Ledley. Best man was Fred Davis. A reception for 55 relatives followed. Davis, a U S Army member stationed in California, will report for duty December 28 after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Winkle
Richwood
Dannie Davis
Bellefontaine
John Elwood
Robert Stout
South Pearl Street
Lucille Ledley
Davis
Mrs. Stout
Fred Davis
Stout
U. S. Army
California
Legion Auxiliary Installs Melva Jordan President
The American Legion Auxiliary held its December meeting with Blanche Howard presiding. Melva Jordan was elected to succeed Dorothy Carr as president and installed by past president Zita Griffith. Plans included dances in January, a Polio Dance on January 6, and organizing a Junior Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Blanche Howard
Richwood
Union County Tuberculosis Association
Phyllis Stalder
Assembly Hall
Cooper
Martha Moore
Legion Building Committee
Dorothy Carr
Melva Jordan
Ruth Riley
Zita Griffith
Legion Home
Baccarat Post No. 40
Mrs Har ly LeMasters returns from Oklahoma visit
Mrs Harley LeMasters came home Tuesday from Frederick Oklahoma after visiting three weeks with her aunt Mr and Mrs Charles Kent and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley LeMasters
Frederick
Oklahoma
Charles Kent
Union County Farm Bureau Holds Annual Turkey Dinner 1949
More than one hundred Farm Bureau membership workers met at the Farm Bureau Hall on Saturday December 10 1949 to report on the 1950 membership drive. Approximately 500 Union County farmers have paid their 1950 dues and the drive continues through December and January. A moment of silence was observed for George Bishop a charter member who passed away recently. The meeting featured a turkey dinner a show of membership dues by township and an award of door prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Union County
Ohio
Carl Jacobs
George Bishop
Union County Farm Bureau
Lee DeWitt
Drve
United States
Randall Spencer
Harold Bishop
Paul Brooks
Ezra Rausch
Robert Mather
T. J. Tobbe
M. E. McKitrick
Opening of Richwood Legion Hall Draws Local Crowd
Richwood residents are invited to the grand opening of the new Legion assembly hall on Friday evening December 30. Cooper's orchestra will provide music for round and square dances and four January dances are planned including a polio drive fundraiser on January 6. Refreshments will be served and the event welcomes all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood
Legion Assembly Hall
Cooper
Legion
Delaware Union County Real Estate Board Elects New Officers
The Delaware Union County Real Estate Board held its annual election December 13 at 122 South Main Marysville naming Stuart Van Meter president W F Cody vice president and Dale Overly secretary treasurer Asa Myers and W W Goff as directors. The board also includes Walter Pollock Francis Daniels Floyd Klamfoth Hobart Arthur Glenn Hoover LeRoy Latham R P Perry and E H Hatton. Attorney Gwynn Sanders spoke. Next meeting set for January 10, 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware Union County Real Estate Board
South Main Street
Marysville
Eldon Disbennett
Delaware
W. W. Goff
Richwood
L. W. Shaw
Stuart van Meter
W. F. Cody
Dale Overly
Asa Myers
Walter S. Pollock
Francis Daniels
Floyd Klamfoth
Hobart Arthur
Glenn Hoover
Delaware County
LeRoy Latham
R. P. Perry
E. H. Hatton
Union County
Gwynn Sanders
Ille
Children Present Splendid Program Tuesday Night
The first and second grade pupils of Richwood school presented the operetta The Isle of Christmas Dreams Tuesday night under Mrs. Dean Cochran with aid from Miss Ann Jones and teachers. One hundred ten children performed amid a Christmas setting with lighted trees and toys. Santa distributed treats after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood
Dean Cochran
Ann Jones
Edna Cox
Thelma Obee
Bernice der
Pantomime Saturday Evening at Local Church of Christ
The Church of Christ presents a Christmas pantomime with choir support directed by Marvin Fogt Saturday night December 24 at 7 30. Soloists include Joan Cramer Melva Jordan Marvin Fogt Dana Shoup and Bill Farringer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Marvin Fogt
Herbert
Radnor
Joan Cramer
Melva Jordan
Dana Shoup
Bill Farringer
Ary
Lindsey Glass
Joseph
Dwight Ridge
George Good
Sharon Ridge
Donald Neel
Paul Ridge
Robert Martin
Bobbie Good
Cook
Bobby Kirk
Pauline Neel
Glennard Neel
Charles Good
Wilma Young
Geraldine Good
Connie Jordan
Edna Sue Shoup
Sur gery Patient Herman Schmelzer Improves at Lima Memorial
Herman Schmelzer, a surgery patient at Lima Memorial Hospital, shows slow improvement after his condition. He is listed in room 202 as he recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Schmelzer
Lima Memorial Hospital
Winter Hostess Leads O E S Circle Meeting
Past Matrons Circle of the O E S met at Mrs Gladys Winter's home with Mrs Alice Williamson assisting. LaVerne Ogan presided. devotions by Mae Bown. Christmas Stories read by Est Sanders Williamson Swartz. A Christmas tree, gift exchange, and lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Winter
Alice Williamson
LaVerne Ogan
Mae Bown
Est Sanders
Arvilla Swartz
Gift Exchange Highlighted Evans Home Meeting
Mary Morris Husband Tent No 97 met at Wilda Evans home with sixteen members present. They planned a Christmas basket for a needy family and reported sending ten cards. Officers to be installed in January followed by a social hour, gift exchange, and program including solos readings and Christmas songs. Mrs Evans received a gift for hosting six months of tent meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Morris
Wilda Evans
Darrel Evans
Martha Jeffers
Eva Prettyman
Nancy Evans
Cloyd Waters Graduates From Ohio State University
Cloyd Waters son of Mr and Mrs A C Waters graduates from Ohio State University Columbus Friday afternoon joining 965 classmates. He studied agriculture and will work with the conservation department at Upper Sandusky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ettie White
Richwood
A. C. Waters
Dean Seibold
LaRue
Mae Rouse
Marion
Columbus
Cloyd Waters
Waters
Agriculture
Conservation Department
Upper Sandusky
Buckeye Men Attend Church Fellowship Meeting
The men of the Church of Christ gathered for the regular Buckeye Men's Fellowship in Belle Center Ohio Monday evening. Supper was served by church ladies. John Wilson minister of the church and Cincinnati Bible Seminary professor was guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Buckeye
T Belle Center
Ohio
John Wilson
Cincinnati Bible Seminary
Waa
Plans Formulated for Ohio Public Service Merger with Ohio Edison
Walter H. Sammis president of Ohio Edison announces plans for merging the Ohio Public Service Company into Ohio Edison. Proposals call for exchange of each Ohio Public Service $3.90 preferred share for one share of a new Ohio Edison preferred stock bearing 3.90 percent annual dividends. Provisions protect rights of holders if a merger does not count as liquidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Sammis
Ohio Edison Company
Ohio Public Service Company
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Securities and Exchange Commission
Sammis
Carpe Diem Club Christmas Party Hosted by Mrs Benton
The Carpe Diem Club met at Mrs. L. E. Benton’s home on December 15 at 2 30 pm for a Christmas party. A brief business session preceded a program with carols, two piano solos Humoresque and Arabesque, a story The Third Wise Man, vocal duets by Lucille Davis and Trella Zuspan, and more carols. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess and assistants Mrs Paul Curl Mrs Robert Allen Mrs Edward Brewster Mrs D K Davis and Mrs Harold Tennant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Benton
Richard Reese
Wise Man
Helem Brewster
Wonderful Story
Wonderful Baby Jesus
Lucille Davis
Trella Zuspan
Paul Curl
Robert Allen
Edward Brewster
D. K. Davis
Harold Tennant
Damages Awarded Local Farmer For Loss Of Eye
Giles McDaniel received 3683.33 dollars from a common pleas jury in a suit against his father Frank McDaniel of Claiborne Township over a barn repair accident two years earlier. The younger McDaniel claimed loss of sight in his right eye after being struck by a spike. The elder McDaniel had insurance with Shawnee Mutual Insurance. Sanders and Grigsby represented the plaintiff. Jurors included Paul Davis and Stella Salsbury among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles McDaniel
Common Pleas
Frank McDaniel
Claibourne Township
McDaniel
Shawnee Mutual Ins. Company
Sanders and Grigsby
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MT. Gilead
Richwood W. S.C. S
H. S. Auditorium
Buckeye Troubadors
H. S. Orchestra
The
Friends Church
Summersville
Wll
Pearl Street
Legion Auxiliary
Faret
Legion Hall
Real Estate Board
Robert Aller
Ethel Dixon
Donald Dixon
Carey, Ohio
Mrs. Winter
O. E. S. Circle
D. of
U. V
Evans Home
Ohio Public Service
Paul Davis
Stella Salsbury
Lilly B. Flowers
Martha Rogers
Frances Barry
Olider Blue
Glen James
Edward Rupright
Charles Laird
Leland Bishop
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