DAD SAYS . December 24 1885 notices and births
The column records numerous local life events around December 1885. It notes births including a daughter to Mr and Mrs William McElroy on December 22 and a daughter Viola Forest Decker born October 5, 1882 and died December 17, 1885. It reports illnesses, deaths, and a near injury from a cracked circular saw, plus other community updates and a 25 years ago retrospective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Beem
William McElroy
G. J. Baldwin
Byhalia
Stockton
Kas
Viola Forest Decker
William Decker
J. W. Scott
Hall
G. W. Kosht
Ashland
Mr. Roberts
Myrtle Thomasson
Thomas Family Welcomes Daughter Sandra Sue
Mr and Mrs Harold Thomas of Polk Ohio announce the birth of a nine pound daughter December 7 at Samaritan hospital Ashland. The baby is named Sandra Sue. Mrs Thomas before marriage was Miss Madelyn Collins of Richwood Ohio, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Harold Thomas
Polk
Ohio
Samaritan Hospital
Ashland
Sandra Sue
Madelyn Collins
Richwood
Harry Collins
Relatives Enjoy Sunday Turkey Dinner at Sloop Home
Mr and Mrs Low Sloop and their son William hosted many relatives Sunday at a turkey dinner. Guests included Edward Cunningham Pharisburg Mrs Martha Cunningham and families, Guy Hines, Harry Cunningham, Clyde Fields, Fred Sloop, Emma Reidel and Frank Sloop. A Christmas exchange followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Low Sloop
William
Edward Cunningham
Pharisburg
Martha Cunningham
Whit Cunningham
Guy Hines
Harry Cunningham
Clyde Fields
Fred Sloop
Emma Reidel
Frank Sloop
New Hones and Aims Open Fresh Opportunities
A brief note highlights new aims and opportunities, signaling fresh directions and potential gains for involved parties. It emphasizes optimism and room for growth without detailing specific plans or names. The sentiment remains hopeful as initiatives take shape.
Commissioner's Daughter Dead After Illness
Martha Elliott eleven year old daughter of County Commissioner A F Elliott of Marysville died Monday at Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus after a week’s confinement. Survived by four sisters and a brother. Funeral services were held in Marysville Tuesday. courthouse offices closed for the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Elliott
A. F. Elliott
Marysville
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Columbus
Court House
Richwood Farmers Institute Plans Two Day 1936 Meet
The Richwood Farmers Institute officers completed general plans for a two day 1936 institute to be held January 6 and 7. James Harmon moved to Marysville creating a vacancy. Perry Allen presided. R F Bell elected presiding chairman. David Neal leads music. Sturgis Cheney handles hall arrangements. A corn show with prizes for 1935 exhibits will be directed by Temple Roberts and White. A poster contest led by Vestal will award prizes for high school and grade pupil classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood Farmers Institute
James Harmon
Marysville
Perry Allen
Sturgis Cheney
R. F. Bell
David Neal
W. H. Temple
J. L. Roberts
Ralph White
Ralph Vestal
Institute
Christmas Programs At First Baptist Shine With Spirit
The First Baptist Sunday school children presented a well attended Christmas program. The Sunday evening choir directed by Mrs. H. C. LeMasters performed a Christmas music program featuring an organ prelude and multiple solos duets quartets and choruses. A pantomime and offertory highlighted the service with festive selections ending in benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
H. C. LeMasters
Herald Angels
W. D. Harmon
Marjorie Brobeck
Esther Storey
Arthur Oldham
Donald Dixon
Mrs. Lindsey
Christine Matteson
Lloyd Matteson
Glassmeyer
Scott
E. Jones
Charles Lindsey
Margaret LeMasters
Christmas Program at First M. E. Church Draws Crowd
A Christmas program directed by Mrs. Sturgis Cheney Mrs. Dodrill and Mrs. Lewis Lake at the First M. E. Church Sunday evening delighted a large audience Santa Claus closed the program with gifts for children The event featured a full slate of recitations songs solo and piano and organ performances by local youths and accompanists Margaret Ann Riley and Mrs. Harold Winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Sturgis Cheney
Dodrill
Lewis Lake
Santa Claus
Bell Ringer
Victor Carpenter
Snow Man
Billie Taylor
Dot Ann Cheney
Marilyn Miller
Charles Moore
Katherine
Janet Sieg
Marianne Snyder
George Newell
Dot Ann
Donna Cheney
Marcia Lee Hill
Don Davis
Norma Jean Dodrill
Susanne Cramer
Clara Jerew
Ann Wendorf
Tommy White
John Cheney
Marilyn Winter
Jocelyn Evans
Ruth Roberts
Robert Dodrill
Phyllis Cheney
Joan Barker
New Officers Elected in Daughters of Union Veterans
The Daughters of Union Veterans Sewing Circle met at the homes of Mrs. Margaret Blake and Mrs. Wilda Evans. Officers elected were President Rosella Babbs Secretary Estella Sloop and Treasurer Florence Davis. Christmas boxes were prepared for the comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Union Veterans Sewing Circle
Margaret Blake
Wilda Evans
Rosella Babbs
Estella Sloop
Florence Davis
Death summons Martha Smith in Marion funeral held
Martha Smith 86 widow of A G Smith died Friday December 20 at daughter Mrs A W Lowe home south of Agosta from pneumonia. Born June 9 1849 near Ostrander she married September 18 1873 and belonged to United Brethren church of Marion. Survived by daughters Mrs William Fleming Mrs William Saiter Mrs Evan Griffith and Mrs A W Lowe. Funeral at Lowe home Monday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Carl V Roop with burial in Marion cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cutler
Richwood
East Blagrove Street
Cutler
Opera House
B. P. Hall
Tenth District Medical Association of
Ohio
Hall
Homer J. Brown
Myers
Amelia Cake
Columbus
Brown
Marysville
David Melick
California
Los Angeles
Gazette Republican
William Neal
Melick
Mr. Melick
Patterson Livingston
Mr. Livingston
Myrtle Oliver
A. W. Robinson
W. D. Harmon
Tawa Pike
Martha Smith
A. G. Smith
A. W. Lowe
Agosta
Smith
Elisa Swick
Ava Newhouse Swick
Ostrander
United Brethren Church
Marion
William Fleming
William Saiter
Evan Griffith
Radnor
Lowe
Carl V. Roop
S. R. Sanders
Marion Cemetery
Birthday Dinner Honors Jean Sloop on Sixth Birthday
Mr and Mrs Fred Sloop hosted a six o'clock dinner Saturday night for Jean Sloops sixth birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Low Sloop with William and Mr and Mrs W L Harding with Jack. Jean received many nice gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Sloop
Jean
Low Sloop
William
W. L. Harding
Jack
Local Couple Announces New Year Wedding Plans
Mr and Mrs K C Dixon of Blain Avenue announce the engagement of their daughter Mildred to B K Hill son of Mr and Mrs B K Hill of Marion The ceremony is planned for New Years Day Hill works at A P store in Richwood and Mildred Dixon studies at Capital University Columbus Ohio
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C. Dixon
Blain Avenue
Mildred
B. Kester Hill
B. K. Hill
Marion
Hill
Richwood
Miss Dixon
Capital University
Columbus
Former Richwood Resident Dies at Union County Home
Homer Snider 56 a former Richwood resident died Friday December 20 at 2 p m after months long stomach cancer illness. Born October 15 1879 he was a son of George and Sarah Snider never married. Surviving half brother Edward O Bri an Akron. Funeral by Rev B F McKinnon Sunday 2 p m at Sanders funeral home interment at Clai bore limb cemetery under S R Sanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Snider
Richwood
Union County
Mr. Snider
George
Sarah McPherson Snider
Edward O'Brian
Akron
B. F. McKinnon
Sanders
S. R. Sanders
Claiborne Cemetery
Honored on Her Birthday at Pleasant Surprise
Mrs. Glennard Neel was honored on her birthday Sunday when relatives and friends gathered at her home. Seventeen guests enjoyed a filled dinner. Gifts and kind wishes followed, with special attention to the guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glennard Neel
Nancy Good
Leu Cushman
Edna Cushman
C. B. Force
Ray Neel
Ellsworth Neel
Frances Welch
Anna Welch
Harold
Barbara Neel
Revival Meetings Begin at Thompson Chapel December 29
Revival meetings commence at Thompson Chapel Community Church on December 29 with Miss Jane Kesler as singing evangelist and Rev. Bernice Severs preaching evangelist. Everybody welcome. Paul Hicks, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Chapel Community Church
Jane Kesler
Bernice Severs
Paul Hicks
Christmas Programs At Local Churches
Sunday school classes at the Methodist Protestant church presented a Christmas program with recitations pantomimes and music. The Presbyterian church followed with a children’s program and a social hour with refreshments for Sunday school and church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Protestant Church
Presbyterian Church
Odd Fellows Meet and January Diploma Event
The I O O F lodge held a regular session with Fred Sloop as Noble Grand. Next Friday a noon lunch will be served and all Odd Fellows are urged to attend. On January 3 the annual celebration takes place in the lodge hall with George Neffner to award a diploma for the year’s efforts. An open meeting with a good program and supper is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Hall
George Neffner
Columbus
Grange Meeting Postponed and Officers to Be Installed
Jackson Grange announces its regular meeting is postponed to January 3. Joint officer installation for Union County granges will take place this Friday night December 27 at Raymond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Grange
Union County
Raymond
Edith Hanley Smith Wins $100 Damages in Auto Suit
Mrs Edith Hanley Smith of Marysville was awarded 100 damages Thursday in a suit against Henry J Pfeiffer of Kenton for injuries from an auto accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Hanley Smith
Marysville
Henry J. Pfeiffer
Kenton
Werner Wins Richwood Home Decor Contest Again
H C Werner of North Franklin street and Beatty avenue took first prize in the Richwood merchants home decorating contest judged Monday by two Marysville Floral Co members and Kenneth Davis. Prizes: first $10 to Werner, second $5 to S R Sanders, third $3 to John Livingston, fourth $2 to Mrs Laura Wolfe. Fewer homes were decorated this year due to advertising time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Werner
Franklin Street
Beatty Avenue
Richwood Merchants
Marysville Floral Co
Kenneth Davis
S. R. Sanders
John Livingston
Laura Wolfe
School Operettas Shine at Union Theater
Grade school pupils under Miss Margaret LeMasters presented two operettas at the Union theater last Wednesday evening to a large audience. Performances were creditable and entertaining, showcasing the pupils and the music teacher's training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret LeMasters
Union Theater
Radnor Juniors Enjoy Party At Local Home
The Radnor high school Junior class held a party at Marjorieryman’s home on Wednesday evening December 18. Attendees included Anna Thomas Eval Fraley Virginia Wheeler Ruby Reed Virginia Hedges Eilene Rodman Frances Kuntz Frances Rush Ralph Bryant Everette Milligan Charles Lane Charles Anderson Ernest Stiffler Richard Miller and Harry Fryman. Games were played refreshments served and a 28 Christmas exchange was enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radnor High School
Marjorieryman
Anna Thomas
Eval Fraley
Virginia Wheeler
Ruby Reed
Virginia Hedges
Eilene Rodman
Frances Kuntz
Frances Rush
Ralph Bryant
Everette Milligan
Charles Lane
Charles Anderson
Ernest Stiffler
Richard Miller
Harry Fryman
Fortnightly Literary Club Meets at Davis Home
Mrs. Lucille Davis hosted the Fortnightly Literary Club at the Davis home with Mrs. Margaret Hill assisting. Christmas thoughts greeted roll call, music led by Mrs. Gladys Winter, papers by Mrs. Edith Matlack on Christmas in Merrie England and by Mrs. Gladys Eddy on Famous Givers and Their Gifts, plus a book review by Mrs. Ruth Weller. Guests exchanged gifts and enjoyed a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Davis
Margaret Hill
Davis
Gladys Winter
Merrie England
Edith Matlack
Gladys Eddy
Ruth Weller
Court News of Union County Actions and Transfers
Union County court notes list ancillary administrator actions against estate of Oscar Laird for 545.03 led by Charles A Laird and Milo L Myners. Circuit trustee rulings include Fred Bruce’s claim overruled. Property transfers detail parcels in Darby Paris Richwood Marysville Jerome Dover Allen Center Plain City and Liberty with nominal sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Laird
Milo L. Myners
Elbert E. Laird
John C. Livingston
Oscar O. Laird
James M. Laird
Charles W. Orahood
Ralph
Mary Sewell
Marysville
William C. Mitchell
Farmers National Bank
Jerome Township
Ida
B. T. Beichtler
Willard E. Winter
Allen Center
Watt Sharpe
Howard Sharpe
Liberty
Frank Ruth
Paul Ware
Raymond
Lucille Spaulding
Frank
Cora Rice
Plain City
Christmas Party at Home of Mrs Fravel
The Carpe Diem Club held a Christmas party last Thursday at Mrs C O Fravel s home on South Franklin street. Members brought toys and gifts for Richwood s needy children. The meeting opened with carols. Mrs F A McAllister read The Gift of the Magi, Mrs Blanche Hostetter sang There s a Song in the Air, and Mrs Rolland Montgomery played The Faun and Silent Night. A luncheon followed. Guests included Miss Jane McAllister of Brooklyn NY and Mrs Blanche Hostetter and Mrs Rolland Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Fravel
Franklin Street
Richwood
F. A. McAllister
Maes
Blanche Hostetter
Roll
Zaspan Wedding and Birthday Anniversary Celebrated
Mr and Mrs C Vernal Zaspan marked their twentieth wedding anniversary and Mr Zaspans birthday with a Sunday gathering at their West Ottawa street home. Guests included I G Zaspan, H E Wynegar, Lester Walt, Don Robinson, George Woods, Don Taylor, Lowell Baitler and others from Milford Center and nearby areas. Lunch was served by the hostess with help from Esther Shea and W Cr ysville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Vernal Zaspan
West
Ottawa Street
Zaspan
I. G. Zaspan
H. E. Wynegar
R. Zuspan
Lester Walt
Don Robinson
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Local Officers Plan Institute
Richwood Farmers Institute and Corn Show
Baptist Church
M. E. Church
ODD
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Noble Grand
Court News OF
Marysville Journal
Fred Bruce
Elizabeth Bruce
Vesta E. Walke
Ray McCarty
Irwin
John G. Dellinger
Marcus J. & Dellinger
Darby
Emma Greenbaum
Charley J
Ora E. Shuster
Lawrence Smart
Alfred
Carrie E. Herchenhara
Elizabeth Hoffman
Paris
H. E
Elly Conkright
Herbert F
Helen E. Gall
Taylor
John
Jerry McAuliffe
Harry P. Schalip
Elizabeth D
T. K. Montgomery
Florence Graham
Grace M. Foster
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