Pardoned Richwood Man Ralph Eaches Rejoins Family
Ralph Eaches 36 of Richwood was granted a full pardon by Gov. Frank Lausche on December 23. The governor ruled Eaches did not participate in the Wise Store robbery for which he was convicted after 13 months in prison. Family welcomed him home on Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Eaches
Richwood
Frank J. Lausche
Eaches
John Eaches
North
Franklin Street
Wise
Marion
Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission
June
Earl D. Birchman
Birchman
Kentucky
Baches
Paul G. Simpson
Jerry Wayne
Judith Ann
Robert C. Turner
Richwood Baptist Church
Holiday Party for Young People at Baptist Church
The Marion Association of Baptist Young People hosts a Thursday evening gathering in First Baptist parlors with the theme The Name Above All Names. Association president Don Thurston leads a full program with a Marion recreation director guiding activities and Paul Vick Missionary Circle providing refreshments. The program starts at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Association of Baptist
First Baptist
Don Thurston
Marion
Paul Vick Missionary Circle
Family Christmas Dinner Hosted by Mrs. Kirk at Beatty Ave Home
The Christmas Day gathering at Mrs. Margaret Kirk's Beatty Avenue residence brought together relatives and friends from Wisconsin New York Ohio and nearby towns. Attendees included Gilbert from Madison Lloyd Geiger and family Fredonia Ted Miller and son Mark Almendinger and sons Albner McMahan and children John Kirk and daughters Charles Lauer Earnest Stiffler and son Prospector Fred Reed and children Frank Kirk and daughter Dwight Ridge and children Bertha Matlack and Maurice Edwards all of Richwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Kirk
Beatty Ave
Gilbert Fremont
Madison
Wisconsin
Lloyd Geiger
Fredonia
New York
Ted Miller
Toledo
Mark Almendinger
Johnstown
Albner McMahan
Summersville
John Kirk
Charles Lauer
Earnest Stiffler
Prospect
Fred Reed
Radmor
Frank Kirk
Dwight Ridge
Bertha Matlack
Maurice Edwards
Richwood
Reverend Bernard Moss to Preach at Akron A. C. Church
Special announcement notes Rev. Bernard Moss of Akron will preach Sunday morning at the A. C. Church with services held every two weeks and open to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Moss
Akron
A. C. Church
Beeneys Entertain With Family Dinner Sunday
Mr and Mrs Ernest Beeney hosted six oclock dinner Sunday night for all their children and grandchildren plus Mrs Beeneys sister. Attendees included Alton Godfrey the Scott Beeney and family Roy A Johnson and son E P Lyons Dick Beeney and daughter Don Beeney and family Robert Lyons and Ted Lyons from Marion A Christmas exchange followed the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Beeney
Ted Lyons
Christmas Day Dinner Guests at Gabriel Home
The E. H. Gabriel home hosted a Christmas Day dinner with most children and grandchildren present except two. Attendees included Hobart Arthur of Delaware, Carl Smith of Springdale, Ora Smart of Ostrander, Eden Ballard and Donnie of Magnetic Springs, Wayne Smart, Richard Midden, Walter Gabriel of Galena, Doug Carr of Columbus, Bob Hull of Marion, Bernard Cunningham and family of Pharisburg, George L. Stults and daughters Suzanne and Janis Lee, Desmond Hecker and daughter Shirley of Richwood, and Alfred Shirk of Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Gabriel
Hobart Arthur
Delaware
Carl Smith
Springdale
Ora Smart
Ostrander
Eden Ballard
Donnie
Magnetic Springs
Wayne Smart
Richard Midden
Walter Gabriel
Galena
Doug Carr
Columbus
Bob Hull
Marion
Bernard Cunningham
Pharisbrug
George L. Stults
Suzanne and
Janis Lee
Desmond Hecker
Shirley
Richwood
Alfred Shirk
Broadway
Richwood Post and Auxiliary prep new hall for Holiday Dance
Baccarat Post and Auxiliary members have rebuilt the assembly hall for the Holiday Dance on December 30 at 9 p m. The 40 by 70 foot cement block hall features white interior, ivory and green decor, fluorescent lighting and a gas furnace. The event invites all in Richwood to dance or play cards with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baccarat
Harry Cooper
Richwood
Legion
Santa Claus
Mrs. Santa
Santa
Swartz Motor Sales Hosts Christmas Party for Employees
The personnel of Swartz Motor Sales Richwood Ford dealer along with wives and families held a turkey dinner and Christmas party at Claud Swartz home on December 22. A gift exchange centered the event around a lit Christmas tree followed by games and a social portion with movies. Attendees included the Jordan, Hartman, Sullivan, Newman, Erwin, Stalder families and others who presented a gift to the Swartzs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swartz Motor Sales
Richwood Ford
Claud Swartz
Arthur Sullivan
Melva Jordan
Dorothy Newman
Wilson Erwin
K. B. Jordan
John Hartman
Arthur Newman
James Stalder
Swartzs
Kirbys Entertain Family to Dinner Sunday
Mr and Mrs George Kirby entertained eighteen at dinner Christmas day. Among those present were Mr and Mrs Leland Kirby and children of Marion Ohio Mr and Mrs Carl Creach Hamilton Ohio Mrs Helen McBride and children and LaVerne Kirby Bonnie and Pete Kirby and Glenna McBride accompanied Mr and Mrs Creach to Hamilton to spend the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kirby
Leland Kirby
Marion
Carl Creach
Hamilton
Ohio
Helen McBride
LaVerne Kirby
Bonnie
Pete Kirby
Glenna McBride
Birthdays Honored by Claiborne Grange Members
The Claiborne Grange held a regular meeting with Master Herbert Simmons presiding. Officers of 1949 and members with October November or December birthdays were seated at decorated tables as the grange quartet sang Happy Birthday. The program included two numbers by the quartet, reading by Mrs. Robert Norris, two piano solos by Fay Bell, and an original poem by Georgia Cramer. Lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claiborne Grange
Herbert Simmons
Grange
Robert Norris
Fay Bell
Georgia Cramer
Wm. Durbin
Mrs Mary Corbett 88 Dies in Detroit After Richwood Life
Mrs. Mary Corbett an 88 year old former Richwood resident long in Detroit Michigan with her son Jim died Wednesday at home. Funeral services are planned for Friday in Ander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Corbett
Richwood
Detroit
Mich
Jim
Ander
Family Dinner Held Sunday at Cramer Home
Mr and Mrs Don Cramer and daughter hosted a six o clock dinner with relatives from Richwood Milford Center and several Cramer families in attendance including Clyde Arby Francis Raymond Paul J E Paul Maxine Ernest Jr and Duane Stillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Cramer
Cramer
Clyde Cramer
Arby Cramer
Brenda
Francis Cramer
Raymond Somerset
Paul Ridge
J. E. Cramer
Paul E. Cramer
Maxine Cramer
Ernest Cramer
Richwood
Duane Stillings
Milford Center
Television Party and Exchange at Keigley Home
The Gazette reports a Christmas television party at Mr. and Mrs. George Keigley and daughters on East Blagrove street. A luncheon followed under a bright Christmas tree. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Aller hosted Mrs. Ethel Dixon and Rol land and Richard Dixon for Christmas dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keigley
Gazette Force
George Keigley
Susan
Sherry
East Blagrove Street
Robert Aller
Ethel Dixon
Rolland
Richard Dixon
Kindergarten Party Entertains Richwood Pupils and Families
The Richwood kindergarten pupils and their families were invited to a Christmas party in the Home Economics room at R. H. S. with teacher Miss Jo Ann Cramer presiding. A short student program, seasonal refreshments, and a visit from Santa Claus followed, drawing thirty nine pupils, thirty eight mothers, and nineteen young children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood
Jo Annn Cramer
Five Generations Celebrate Christmas at Landon Home
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Landon hosted a Christmas dinner with five generations present. Attendees included Kathy Sue, the baby, and relatives from Richwood and Marion such as Mrs. Alice Salyer Mrs. Vera Fox Mrs. Eugene Lane and family. Kathy Sue shares a birthday with her great great grandmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Landon
Alice Salyer
Charles Collins
Vera Fox
Eugene Lane
Kathy Sue
Kathy
Ronnie
Jimmy
Jackie Fox
Richwood
Walter Collins
Wayne
Marion
Moore Family Holds Annual Christmas Dinner
A Kinney Pike rural home hosted a large Moore family Christmas dinner with guests from Marion Bucyrus Prospect and Columbus. The event featured an elaborate turkey meal with all the trimmings. Also noted is Pvt. Robert C. Blue receiving basic training at Parris Island South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Blue
Harold Grandstaff
Parris Island
South Carolina
Pvt
Pit
Co. B
Dover couple visit Dr. W. P. Drake family in Ohio
Mr. and Mrs. Stone Nyberg of Dover Ohio stayed from Saturday to Monday at the home of their son in law Dr. W. P. Drake and his wife. Their son Kelly accompanied them during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone Nyberg
Dover
Ohio
W. P. Drake
Kelly
Victory Circle meeting rescheduled to January 3 in Toledo
Mrs. Edith LeMarr has returned to Toledo after visiting her mother Mrs. Cora Miller. Victory Circle of The King’s Daughters changes the meeting date to Tuesday January 3 at Mrs. Cora Mae Foos home and asks members to bring canned goods for Maplecrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith LeMarr
Toledo
Cora Miller
Victory Circle
King’s Daughters
Cora Mae Foos
Maplecrest
Home Coming Dance at High School December 30
Band Parents Association hosts a round and square dance at the high school building. No admission charge, donations accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Building
Band Parents Assoc
Columbus Woman Visits Mrs Fogle Sunday Morning
Mrs. Eugene Moore of Columbus called on Mrs. Lottie Fogle Sunday morning in a social visit reported by the local paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Moore
Columbus
Lottie Fogle
Christmas Day Turkey Dinner Guests Listed
Callers at the Ernest Chandler home during the past week included Mr. and Mrs Richard Evans Frank and Edna Mulvaine Mr and Mrs J T Reed Carey Crabtree Mrs Mary Foster Mr and Mrs Charles Chandler Mr and Mrs Lawrence Chandler and daughter Marilyn and Mrs Margaret Baker and son Roger Mr and Mrs Herbert Simmons hosted a Christmas Day turkey dinner for guests Mr and Mrs C H Brown Mr and Mrs Earl Simmons and son Mr and Mrs Harold Simmons and son Gale Simmons of Columbus Richwood is noted as the origin for some guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Chandler
Richard Evans
Frank
Edna Mulvaine
J. T. Reed
Carey Crabtree
Mary Foster
Charles Chandler
Lawrence Chandler
Marilyn
Margaret Baker
Roger
Herbert Simmons
C. H. Brown
Earl Simmons
Harold Simmons and Son
Richwood
Gale Simmons
Columbus
Harris Couple Depart for Lakeland Florida Visit
Mr and Mrs J J Harris left Wednesday morning for a two months stay in Lakeland Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Harris
Lakeland
Florida
Christmas Day Dinner Guests Attend Johnston Home
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Johnston hosted Christmas dinner with guests Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chapman of Mr. Gilead and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Grandstaff and their daughter Sheryl Ann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Johnston
Charles Chapman
Mr. Gilead
Harold Grandstaff
Sheryl Ann
Bliss College student spending Christmas with parents
Gale Simmons of Bliss Business College Columbus is spending the Christmas vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Herbert Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale Simmons
Bliss Business College
Columbus
Mrs
Herbert Simmons
Claiborne Christmas Visitors and Family Gatherings
J Bernice Moore and Helen Nutter visited Columbus on Wednesday. Ethel Reed joined a Christmas dinner hosted by her brother and sister J T Reed. George Lynch and family spent Sunday with John Hanawalt in Byhalia. Ida Nutter and children were guests of Edwin Nutter in Lima. Bernice Moore and Jack Smith visited Harold Elliott in Mansfield. Adrian Potts hosted a family turkey dinner on Christmas Day. Virginia Church of Marion attended as a guest. L H Warner of Worthington stayed overnight with A C Warner and daughter. Blanche Lane hosted the Lane family for Christmas dinner. Arthur Potts and Lina Warner visited Mrs Ida Taylor. Mary Temple hosted her sons on Christmas Day. Albert Thompson and Willard Watts groups shared meals Saturday. R F Bell and family joined John Bell for Christmas Day. Arthur Potts and Lina Warner shared Christmas Day dinner with A C Thompson family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bernice Moore
Helen Nutter
Columbus
Ethel Reed
J. T. Reed
George Lynch
John Hanawalt
Byhalia
Ida Nutter
Fred
Helen
Edwin Nutter
Lima
Bernice Moore
Jack Smith
Harold Elliott
Mansfield
Adrian Potts
Virginia Church
Marion
L. H. Warner
Worthington
A. C. Warner
Blanche Lane
Lane
Arthur Potts
Ida Taylor
Mrs McDaniel Hostess To Mission Circle Tuesday
Hopevale Mission Circle met Tuesday evening at the home of Cuma McDaniel. Members answered roll call with favorite Christmas carols. Music by Ada McDaniel Ruby Temple Ruth Simmons Margaret Weller and Mrs Mabel Gill accompanied the quartet. A Christmas program was given by Mabel Griffith Thelma Minke Mabel Debolt Sarah L Brown and Christine Dilger. Debolt led prayers. Refreshments were by the hostess with help from Ruby Fox and Mabel Debolt. The Mission Association meeting will be held in Richwood January 19, 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopevale
Cuma McDaniel
Ada McDaniel
Ruby Temple
Ruth Simmons
Margaret Weller
Mabel Gill
Mabel Griffith
Thelma Minke
Mabel Debolt
Sarah L. Brown
Christine Dilger
Ruby Fox
Mission Association
Richwood
Miss Anita Mowery Receives Bridal Shower on Dec 21
A shower honoring Miss Anita Mowery of Richwood was hosted at the H. R. Fisher home with Lois Fisher and others coordinating. Colleen Pittman dressed as an angel presented gifts as they were unwrapped while two contests honored Miss Wilma Thompson and Miss Pauline Prichard. Refreshments followed a Christmas buffet as the season’s decor featured holly and evergreens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Mowery
Richwood
H. R. Fisher
Lois Fisher
Pat Graham
Barbara Curl
Pattie Battles
Barbara Matteson
Janet Zuspan
Patti Young
Colleen Pittman
Miss Mowery
Wilma Thompson
Pauline Prichard
Mowery
Donald Davis
First Methodist
New Year's Eve Revival at Church of Christ
Revival services start New Year’s Eve at the Church of Christ in the basement at 10 p.m. An hour of fellowship with light lunch follows, guests bring sandwiches, coffee provided by church ladies. A half hour song service and a minister’s message open the weeklong revival ending Sunday evening January 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Swartz Family Enjoy Christmas Dinner and Exchange
Sunday Mr and Mrs William Swartz entertained numerous relatives at a Christmas dinner. The guest list included Maurice Warner and son Claud Swartz and families Zane Randall and family Russell Young and family from LaRue Clifford Wasserbeck and family from Marion William Livingston and daughter Sally Jr Paul Swartz and children. A Christmas exchange followed in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Swartz
Maurice Warner
Claud Swartz
Zane Randall
Russel Young
LaRue
Clifford Wasserbeck
Marion
William Livingston
Sally Jr
Paul Swartz
Hoffmans Host Council No 16 Christmas Meeting
Farm Bureau Council No 16 held its Christmas gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Roy Hoffman with fourteen members and four guests present. Lawrence Dodrill opened the meeting and Sam Burbaugh led the discussion followed by a Christmas exchange and contests. Mrs Hoffman served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau Council No. 16
Roy Hoffman
Lawrence Dodrill
Sam Burbaugh
Christmas Dinner Guests at J L Lewis Home
A turkey dinner was enjoyed Christmas day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J L Lewis. Attendees included Mrs. Anna Kinikin, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Phillips and daughters Karen and Sharon, and Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis. A Christmas box from their daughter Imogene of New Hampshire contained a picture of her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Lewis
Anna Kinikin
Joe Lewis
Robert Phillips
Karen
Sharon
John Lewis
Imogene
N. Hampshire
Christmas Day Wedding Vows At Methodist Church
Anita June Mowery wed Don ald Davis in a Christmas day double ring ceremony at First Methodist Church. A small guest list, Hawaii flowers, and a four tier cake marked the reception. The couple departed for a Florida honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita June
W. S. Mowery
Donald Davis
Kenneth Davis
Richwood
First Methodist Church
Hawaii
Gene Gaither
Lois Ann Fisher
Kitty Lou Forrest
Robert Davis
John Wiley
Everett Matlack, Jr
George Young
Janet Zugpan
Robert Sanders
Brown
Gerald Anderson
Dewey Forrest
Barbara Curl
Patty Graham
Janet Zuspan
Frank Matteson
Immedia
Florida
First Baptist Church Sunday Schedule Notes
The First Baptist church outlines its Sunday plan with Sunday school at 9 45 worship at 10 45 and evening service at 7 30. K T B Circle meets Saturdays at 4 p m. Sermon topics include Balance Your Books and Seven Days Notice. A welcome is extended to worshippers. Christmas visitors from Stalder and DeWitt families noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
K. T. B. Chuir
Annie Richards Circle Meeting Noted for January 5
The Annie Richards Missionary Circle will meet Thursday afternoon January 5 at Mrs. W. A. Harrison's. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Richards
W.a. Harrison
Christmas Dinner Visited by Mr and Mrs Howand
Mr and Mrs Howand spent Christmas day with Mr and Mrs W C Livey at Prospect. In the evening they visited Miss Opal Calhoun at Ville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Howand
W. C. Livey
Miss Opal Calhoun
Ville
Debolts Host Christmas Supper Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Harley Debolt hosted a Christmas evening supper with guests Mr and Mrs John Steinar of Kenton Mr and Mrs Laughrey and three sons from New Broadway Ohio Mr and Mrs Donald Debolt and daughter from Richwood After supper they enjoyed ice cream and cake together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Debolt
John Steinar
Kenton
Laughrey
New Broadway
Ohio
Donald Debolt
Men
Richwood
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lausche
Baptist Church
KIRK
Beeneys
Gabriel
Kirbys
Cramer Home
Landon
Moore
Earnest Moore
Kinney Pike
J. R. Moore
Sonny
Harry Moore
Bucyrus
Paul Moore
Margery
William E. Moore
Bonita Jane
Ruth Cunningham
Eugene Cunningham
Jay Kaltenback
MC Daniel
Mission Circle
Swartz
Hoffmans
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L. G. Stalder
South Bend
Ind
Kenneth DeWitt
Michael
Bert Stalder
North Franklin Street
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