Richwood Schools Staff Completed for Next Year
At a May 17 board meeting Claibourne Richwood outlines staffing for the next year. Grace Shumaker and Sara Neidig join in second and first grades, with Doris Shoup as kindergarten teacher. Custodians and bus drivers are reemployed, E D Kyle remains clerk, and Freda Kyle as secretary. The district expands the school census to ages 1 to 18 to better gauge enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claibourne-Richwood Board of Education
Richwood
Grace Shumaker
Sara Neidig
Doris Shoup
Jack Oman
John Holloway
Ross Wiley
Lee Hagenlocker
Charles Adams
David Masters
Meredith Myles
E. D. Kyle
Freda Kyle
Lois Lowe
Anna Jones
Inez Milligan
Coleman Named Ohio Northern University Fund Campaign Chairman
William L. Coleman of Marysville was named Union County chairman for the Ohio Northern University Development Fund campaign. James E. Fusco announced the post with division leaders including Mrs. Ralph Matlack and Judge F. LeRoy Allen. The drive seeks $1.5 million nationally, with $450,000 already contributed by the university groups and a local goal of $250,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Coleman
Marysville
Union County
Ohio Northern University Development Fund
James E. Fusco
Columbus
Ohio
Divison
Coleman
Ralph Matlack
F. LeRoy Allen
Richwood
Byrle Mosher
Raymond
Warren L. Weidner
John Craig
Ohio Conference of the Methodist Church
Progressive Northern
Pres. F. Bringle McIntosh
Engineering
Law
Liberal Arts
Pharmacy
Ralph W. Booker
Cb’s 23
Progressive Mothers' Club Holds May Meeting at Willis Home
Mary Ellen Willis and Janice Sparks hosted the Progressive Mothers' Club of the C. C. L. at Willis's home on May 24. Devotions were led by Willis. One new member was initiated. The group voted $50 toward the Magnetic Springs Polio Foundation pledge. New officers were elected and installed by Glenna Hartman: Ruth Retterer vice president Mary Ellen Willis recording secretary Grace Shumaker corresponding secretary Virginia Southard treasurer Marie Curry. Plans were made for a June dinner meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellen Willis
Janice Sparks
Progressive Mothers’ Club
Magnetic Springs Polio Foundation
Glenna Hartman
Ruth Retterer
Grace Shumaker
Virginia Southard
Marie Curry
Officials In Charge of Mt. Olive Church Yearly Officers Named
The Mt. Olive Church lists officers for the year including S. S. Supt Edwin Carey assistant Earnest Allen Jr Lay Leader Earnest Allen Jr Trustees Carl Rothfuss Walter Rothfuss Edwin Carey Bryan Martin M L Tilton and Frank Clay Stewards Ed Rothfuss Lois Rothfuss and Lucille Carey Com on Missions Fern Clay Betty Allen Ruth Ann Carey Lois Rothfuss and Prudence Kramer Com on Education Edwin Carey Margaret Allen Bryan Martin Princess Rothfuss and Fern Martin Finance Com F Clay J H Allen M L Tilton G Kramer C Rothfuss Lucille Carey E Allen and F Martin Pastoral Relations F Clay Bryan Martin Ed Rothfuss Edwin Carey and C Rothfuss Music Com Marguerite Martin and Mr and Mrs E Allen Parsonage Trustees Mr and Mrs C Rothfuss Mr and Mrs E Carey and Mr and Mrs G Kramer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Olive Church
S. S. Supt
Edwin Carey
Earnest Allen, Jr
Carl Rothfuss
Walter Rothfuss
Bryan Martin
M. L. Tilton
Frank Clay
Ed Rothfuss
Lois Rothfuss
Lucille Carey
Com
Avis Carey
Earnest Allen
Pearl Rothfuss
Paul Clay
William Carey
Fern Clay
Betty Allen
Ruth Ann Carey
Prudence Kramer
Margaret Allen
Byran Martin
Princess Rothfuss
Fern Martin
F. Clay
J. H. Allen
G. Kramer
C. Rothfuss
E. Allen
F. Martin
Marguerite Martin
E. Carey
Essex Church Officials Named for the Year
Essex church announces officers for the new year with S. S. Supt Wilbur Parish and Glenn H. Blue Jr as assistants. Key posts include Pauline White as Supt of Children’s Dept and Rosemary Colegrove as MYF Pres with a broad slate of trustees stewards and committees listed. A treasurer remains to be elected.
Richwood Flower Show by Garden Club Saturday
The Richwood Garden Club sponsors a flower show this Saturday at the Richwood Lumber Company offices. Bring house plants specimens and artistic arrangements before 9 a m. Judging ends by noon and the show stays open until 9 p m admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Richwood Garden Club
Richwood Lumber Company
King's Daughters Union to Hold Tea in Plain City
The Union County Union of The King's Daughters invites members to a meeting in Plain City on Friday June 11 at 2 o'clock. A tea and program will be offered and attendees may contact Mrs. Helen Sieg for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County Union of the King’s Daughters
Plain City
Helen Sieg
Richwood High School 75th Commencement Held Friday
The Richwood High School class of 1958 held its seventy fifth commencement Friday evening May 28 at 8 in the high school auditorium. The program included processional, readings, music by the high school band and chorus, class address by Dr. Frank D Slutz of Dayton Ohio, diplomas presented by board members, and benediction by Rev Leonard Mann. Seniors named include Polly Jo Allen and Meredythe Matlack among many others. The class departed Monday for a weeklong trip to Washington DC escorted by teachers and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood H. 5S
Elgar
Leonard Mann
First Methodist Church
DyKenia
David Masters
Gale W. Baldwin
Union County Schools
Bach
Meredythe Matlack
Fred J G. Cheney
Louise Retterer
Entertains Relatives Honoring Daughter at South Franklin Home
Mrs. Jennie Grindell hosted relatives and friends at her South Franklin Street home after commencement to honor her daughter Valera a graduate. Esther Wheeler assisted in serving cookies and punch with each guest receiving a favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Grindell
South Franklin Street
Valera
Esther Wheeler
Clair Norris
Marysville
Elbert Middlesworth
Bernie Culp
Jean
Bobbie Culp
Hattie Fish
West Mansfield
Max Lemke
Irvin Durbin
Henry Weber
Columbus
Gerald Wheeler
Edwin Russell
Donnie Wheeler
Phyllis Clark
William Durban
Orlie Storey
Dwight Norris
Phyllis Skidmore
Ruth Norris
George Clark
Frank Norris
Pharisburg
Four Union County Men Sent for Induction Last Week
Four Union County men were sent to Ft. Hayes Columbus last week for induction into the Armed Forces. They are Osa E. Rizer Marysville transfer to Marion Selective Service Board Herbert L. McCartney Route 3 Myron L. Foreman Route 1 Richwood Harold E. Myers Richwood James M. Morris Magnetic Springs Noel R. Allen Richwood Dale M. Nutt Route 3 Plain City Lewis H. Roberts Marion Ralph W. Wood Route 2 London and Donald M. Weiss transfer from Harrisburg Pa all sent for pre induction physicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Ft. Hayes
Columbus
Osa E. Rizer
Marion
Mothers' Study Club Met at Erwin Home
The Mothers' Study Club of the C. C. L. held its May meeting at Ann Erwin's home with Helen Somerset assisting. Marianne Foreman retired president inaugurated officers for next year, including Margaret Wurtsbaugh as president and Melva Jordan as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Study Club of the
Ann Erwin
Helen Somerset
Marianne Foreman
Margaret Wurtsbaugh
Melva Jordan
Ruby Fox
Georgeanne Charles
Esther Anderson
Barbara Holcomb
Anabel Haines
Phyllis Oman
Ways and Means
Whitenacks Visit Dayton Relative Over Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Whitenack of Dayton were guests Saturday of Mrs. Myrtle Burgoon, the latter’s mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Whitenack
Dayton
Myrtle Burgoon
Rev and Mrs Wright Attend Event at South Fulton Street Home
Rev and Mrs T D Wright were at the home of Mr and Mrs Oliver Good on South Fulton Street Sunday afternoon for an event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Wright
Richwood Alumni Banquet Draws 268 Attendees
The thirty-eighth Richwood Alumni Association banquet on May 29 drew 268 guests in the U. S. auditorium at 7 30. Senior and 1929 class members attended, with officers nominated for the coming year including President Allgower and VP Mather. The event featured music by Buckeye Four and Don Lister, a guest speaker Prof. Sheldon Robertson, and attendance from alumni across multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Richwood Alumni Association
U. S
Lovelace Howser Hunt
H. R. Fisher
Robert Sanders
Ed Cowgill
K. D. Kyle
Fred Allgower
Robert Mather
Mary Esther Sunday
Nellie Thompson
Buckeye Four
Marion Eagles Lodge
Marion
Pontiac
Mich
Erie, Pa
Cincinnati
Columbus
Delaware
Westerville
Galion
Marysville
Johnstown
Toledo
Newtown
Mt. Gilead
Lisbon
Steubenville
Attica
Prospect
Kenton
Dayton
Wellington
Richwood Park Opening Draws Big Crowd
The Richwood Lake and Park opening last Monday drew a tremendous crowd sponsored by the Park Board and Lions Club. Ideal weather aided outdoor activities while fewer highway accidents were noted. planners should begin preparations for a large Fourth of July celebration to benefit local youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood Lake and Park
Park Board
Lions Club
Richwood
Vacation Bible School at First Methodist Church
A Vacation Bible School will be held at First Methodist Church from June 14 to June 25. Sessions run Mondays to Fridays 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. for children ages three through eighth grade. Four study groups will explore the theme Gods Wonders. Pre registration by calling the church at 2482 is requested if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Memorial Day Services Honor War Dead at Claibourne
Special services by the American Legion Auxiliary V F W and Auxiliary and the Boy and Girl Scouts drew large crowds at Claibourne Cemetery south of Richwood. Attorney Gwynn Saunders of Marysville spoke, with music by the high school band and a new Legion Honor Guard. Graves were decorated at Claibourne then Price and York Cemeteries in afternoon services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claibourne
Richwood
American Legion and Auxiliary
V. F. W. and Auxiliary
Gwynn Saunders
Marysville
H. S. Band
Honor Guard of the Legion
Price Cemetery
York Cemetery
Claiborne Grange Honors Local High School Graduates
The Claiborne Grange met May 24 with Worthy Master Dwight Norris presiding to honor Richwood High School seniors. Attendees included Betty Jo Webster Doris Randall Valera Grindell Roberta Hamilton Thomas Shields. Christine Clark won first in the house dress sewing contest with Bessie Shoup second Madonna Speyer third. Phyllis Clark and Margaret Minner won youth contest first and second. Refreshments for 66 were served. cookies and fruit will be provided by the youth group on June 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg Grange
Kathryn Clevenger
Dessie Teets
The
Grange
Bernard Cunningham
Donovan Laird
Luther Clevenger
Russell Parrott
Rex. Clevenger
James McNeal
Robert Kirkpatrick
Teets
Donald Clevenger
Alaska
Rural Life
Orange
Lola Lowe
California
Dorothy Elliott
Mildred Parrott
Tamia Lowe
Sarah Jewell
Lowe
Claiborne Grange
Dwight Norris
Richwood High School
Betty Jo Webster
Doris Randall
Valera Grindell
Roberta Hamilton
Thomas Shields
Pat Parrott
Madonna Speyer
William Hook
Lefa Davis
Richwood
Jennie Grindell
Christine Clark
Bessie Shoup
Phyllis Clark
Margaret Minner
Martha Parrott
Tragic Death Of Child In Ohio Yard Accident
David Joseph Riedmiller age 3 years 8 months died Sunday afternoon at home three miles south of Pharisburg Ohio after a box toppled onto him while he played in his yard. Coroner Bolinger cited a broken neck as the cause. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Faulkner Funeral Home Marysville with burial in Oakdale Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Joseph Riedmiller
Pharisburg
Memorial Hospital
Bolinger
Faulkner
Marysville
Oakdale Cemetery
Birthday Dinner Honors Carl Somerlot and Guests
A Sunday birthday dinner was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Somerlot honoring Carl Somerlot and others. Attendees included Le Roy Fetter and Jack, Otis Somerlot and Beckie, Lulu Garrett, Ray Russell and family, all of Marion, and numerous relatives from Waldo Ashley Columbus Prospect Richwood Delaware Dayton and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Somerlot
Carl
Leroy Fetter
Jack
Otis Somerlot
Beckie
Lulu Garrett
Ray Russell
Marion
Robert Augeustine
David
Bernard
Nancy
Waldo
Elmer Osborn
Vera
Daisy
Ethel
Ashley
Roy Osborn
Tom
Columbus
Marie Hedges
Nelda Hedges
Prospect
Harold Baker
Delaware
Lowell Somersot
Paul Somersot
Raymond Somersot
Richwood
Fern Stout
Imo
Marilyn
Dayton
District V F W Encampment Held in Newark Last Week
District No 11 V F W held its annual encampment in Newark on Sunday May 23 with Mound Builders Post and Auxiliary 1060 as hosts. District President Valley Ford of Columbus presided along with officers and visitors from several auxiliaries and posts. The event included a parade, installations planned for July, and recognition of hospital reports and district officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Mound Builders Post
Valley Ford
Columbus
Olive Phillips
Martha Lee
Maurine
J. L. Painter
John W. Swank
Owen A. Landis
Post
Jo Ann Martindall
Auxiliary 1060
Bridge Club Luncheon At Cramer Home
Mrs. Frank Cramer and Mrs. Jo E. Howe hosted a one o clock luncheon for the bridge club on May 25 at the Cramer residence on North Clinton Street. Guest Mrs. Roy Jolley attended. prizes went to Mrs. Katharyne Zuspan and Mrs. Lewis Lake for member awards with Mrs. Jolley earning the guest prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cramer
Jo E. Howe
Cramer
North Clinton Street
Roy Jolley
Katharyne Zuspan
Lewis Lake
Jolley
Mrs Weller to Travel to Paris by Air for Weeks With Daughter
Mrs Ruth Weller will depart Friday for Fontainebleu France to spend several weeks with her daughter Mrs Eileen Wall. She will travel by air and arrive in Paris Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Weller
Fontainebleu
France
Eileen Wall
Paris
Also Mentioned on This Page
Richwood Schools
W. M. Coleman
Chm
O. N. U. Fund Campaign
Willis Home
Essex Church
Essex
S. S
Wilbur Parish
Glenn H. Blue
Children’s Dept
Pauline White
Donald White
Flo Decker
Clyde Parish
MYF
Rosemary Colegrove
Elinor Davis
Ben Fry
Roy Hoffman
Earl Patterson
Ed Morgan
Clara Reeley
Mildred Fisher
William Fisher
Marvin Hall
Daisy Hoffman
Bernice Morgan
Effie Mosher
C. W. Parish
James Fry
Carolyn Mosher
Cleo Parish
Barbara Hoffman
Lenna Patterson
Eileen Mosher
Fred Reeley
Frank Marsh
Olidel Blue
Elizabeth Monson
Esther Reeley
Irene Lindley
Gerald Mosher
Charles Sivey
Gorby Stallsmith
Elmer Watkins
Walter Davis
Jessie Parish
Richwood Flower Show
King's Daughters
R. H.S
H. S. Auditorium
Reinhard
Thomas Pence
Beth Morrison
Marian Cochran
Patricia Parrott
Polly Jo Allen
Marilyn Ruth Bond
Martha Ann Brobeck
Larry Victory Chapman
Fredrick C. Cheney
Sara Juanita Cheney
John William Coder
Rebecca Ann Ellenwood
Ellen Louise Emerson
Beverly Jean Fields
John Royal Fry
Valera Evelyn Grindell
Roberta Mae Hamilton
Max Eugene Hoffman
David Earl Jiiden
Inez Muriel Jividen
Irene Claudette Lindley
Mary K. Mannasmith
Isabel Ann McElroy
Shirley Marlene McMahon
Mary Yvonne Marvin
Meredythe Ann Matlack
Rebecca Jane Morrison
Marilyn Kay Payne
Phyllis Norena Phelps
Doris Lucille Randall
Shirley Joan Reeley
Carol Ann Reece
Norma Louise Retterer
Carol Ruth Roberts
Fay Rolland Rush
Robert Eugene Shearer
Thomas Howard Shields
John Norris Smith
Betty Mae Troesch
Shiranne Yoakam
Washington, D.C
W. D. Cochran
Leonard Walker
John Pennfield
Hilliards
Waylord Porce
Dean Speece
Ray Neel
Mabel Austin James
Bucyrus
Paul Fisher
Roger
Crestline
Ethel Thomas
Union CO
Mothers’ Study Club
Erwin
Richwood Park
First Methodist
H. S. Graduates
Sun
F. W
Althoff
Emma Russel
Vivian Peyton
Francis Vogelmier
Rosela
Mahomey
Jennie Little
Carrel Shaffner
Basil
Gwendolyn Senel
Ross L. Welsh Auxiliary
Beatrice Dutton
Vera Cowgill
Gladys Beckley
Geneva Dilsaver
Bridge Club
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