Memorial Day Celebration a Big Success in Richwood
The two day Richwood Memorial Day event drew over 10 000 attendees across parades sessions rides booths and a grand fireworks finale. Bob s Amusements provided rides while the Booster Club ran games and local merchants sponsored the display won by Shagon Doyle Richwood High Sophomore queen candidate. General chairman Dr W P Drake led preparations with praise from the public and organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob’s Amusements
Booster Club
Richwood
Shagon Doyle
Richwood High
Sharon
Ted Doyle
Grove Street
Evans State Farmer Mark Evans of Richwood Earns Honor
Mark Evans son of Mr and Mrs Robert Evans two miles east of Richwood becomes a State Farmer at the State F F A Convention in Columbus He graduated from Richwood High School last week and has been active in F F A activities He plans to study Agricultural Engineering at Ohio State University He received the Thor Research Center Award for outstanding scholarship and farm mechanics ability Other local items note Martha Washington Circle meeting June 9 at 2 PM and a fishing trip by Vernon Houseworth Susan and Earl Simmons at Middle Bass Island
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Evans
Robert Evans
Richwood
F.F.A
Mark
Columbus
Richwood High School
Richwood F. F.A
F.F. A
Thor Research Center
Ohio State University
Danny Swartz
Vernon Houseworth
Susan
Prospect
Earl Simmons
Middle Bass Island
Ridgeway Guilty in Petty Larceny Case
Joe Ridgeway of Richwood was found guilty of petty larceny for stealing a ton of cigarettes from Ralphs I G A Super Market on February 2. Judge Richard Finefrock sentenced him to 90 days in county jail and a $300 fine, with most of the fine and jail time suspended on good behavior for two years. The jail term was reduced to 30 days due to the defendant's health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ridgeway
Richwood
Ralph’s
Richard Finefrock
Ridgeway
Freshmen Win Jug Track Trophy at Richwood Field Day
Freshmen from Richwood High School won the second annual jug track trophy on May 21 at Richwood Memorial Field. Dace Samils led the freshmen to victory with 14 percent of points and earned recognition from Coach Drodo dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood High School
Richwood Memorial Field
Dace Samils
Drodofsky
Dace
Latvia
Samils
Richwood H S Alumni Banquet Draws Large Crowd
The forty third annual Richwood High School Alumni Association banquet drew about 320 attendees Friday May 29 at the Elementary School cafeteria. Guests enjoyed dinner by Claiborne Grange and a program featuring Har old Reed of Delaware and a This Is Your Life segment hosted by Jack Weller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood H. S. Alumni Association
Claiborne Grange
Margaret Cowgill
R. D. Fetter
Kathryn Hook
C. S. Charles Jr
Harold Reed
Delaware
Richwood H. S
Delaware Gazette
Richwood High School
Mosquito Fogging Efforts Urged In Richwood Community
City mosquito control notes returning pests with winds bringing new breeding sites. Fogging has occurred on about three nights this year, using DDT though supplies will run out soon and more orders are needed. Residents are urged to donate at Winter Furniture, Swartz Motor Sales, Thomas Chevrolet, or Thomasson Hardware and report any breeding areas for tractor treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Furniture
Swartz Motor Sales
Thomas Chevrolet
Thomasson Hardware
Mosquito Control Committee
Richwood
Notable Student Meeting Brings Local Guests and Officers
A school group held its annual business session with officers elected for the next year. Officers include president Fred Erwin and vice president John Cheney. Guests attended from many towns including Sidney, Worthington, Ostrander, and Columbus, alongside several states and nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Foyt
Galion
Orange and the Black
Richwood
Edna Sue Shoup
Danny Sanders
Robert Shoemaker
Marjorie Sanders
Kenneth D. Kyle
Rachel Oman
Tom Brown
Fred Erwin
John Cheney
Secy. Treas
Esther Anderson
Cor. Secy
Ruth Lindsay
Student Fund
John Wiley
Howard Cheney
Stanley Meddles
Fred Allgower
Sidney
Worthington
Ostrander
Cleveland Heights
Radnor
Prospect
Inglewood
Delaware
Milford Center
Lakewood
Marysville
Maumee
Lima
Marion
Springfield
Fredricktown
West Mansfield
Elyria
Hilliards
Troy
Toledo
Columbus
Starr
N. Carolina
St. Petersburg
Fla
Versailles
Indiana
Simpson Boy Injured By Power Mower Friday
Ronnie Simpson ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Robert Simpson of Richwood was struck by a riding mower when it ran over his foot in a ditch last Friday morning two toes were cut off and several others clipped the big toe and the toe beside it were amputated he was taken to Marion General Hospital and expected to return home this week the incident follows another mower accident in Richwood warning that power mowers are dangerous and should be used with care by all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronnie Simpson
Robert Simpson
Richwood
Ronnie
Marion General Hospital
Cub Scouts Den 2 Tour Ends Season
The Cub Scouts of Den No. 2 held their final meeting Monday afternoon June 1. Sponsored by den mother Mrs Edward Cowgill the group toured the Harding Memorial in Marion and the Harding Museum on Mt Vernon Ave seeing displays. Den chief Terry Rockhold led games and Mrs Cowgill served refreshments. Participants included Alan Cowgill Jack Garee Steve Ransome Robbie and Jimmy Berridge.
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Cub
den No. 2
Edward Cowgill
Harding
Marion
Warren G. Harding
Mt. Vernon Ave
Den
Terry Rockhold
Alan Cowgill
Jack Garee
Steve Ransome
Robbie
Jimmy Berridge
Youths Fined For Gas Theft In Richwood District
Four youths were fined and given jail terms in Mayor Easton’s Marysville court for gasoline thefts. Berlin Foreman and Chas Burgette each received 50 dollar fines and 30 day sentences, Melvin Foreman 23 dollars and 20 days, Richard Reece 1 dollar and 20 days. Reece pled guilty to theft at Ed Elliott farm. others thefts at Clifford Britton farm. Also implicated were a minor, Ronald Erwin, and WOL. one subject was turned over to the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Marysville
Berlin Foreman
Melvin Foreman
Richard Reece
Chas. Burgette
Richwood Route 1
Burgette
Clifford Britton
Reece
Ed Elliott
Ronald Erwin
R. J. Richwood
Andwol
Army
Union Co Chapter National Foundation Annual Meeting Held
The Union Co Chapter met May 25 1959 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cooper in Pharisburg with a pot luck supper before the business session. Campaign Directors reported March of Dimes drives across 14 townships showing varied gross and net receipts totals and expenses.
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Union Co
National Foundation
Harry Cooper
Pharisburg
Catherine Ellis
Anna Poling
Allen
Richard Turner
Claibourne
Shade Watkins
Darby
J. E. Cooley
Taylor
Fearn Winkle
Paris
L. O. Brill
Union
Gene King
Columbus
Daniel Hayes
Chester Robertson
Richwood
Cooper
Donald Russell
Liberty Twp
Donald Gamble
Jerome
Dover Twp
Anna Jean Scott
Gladys Kirby
Jackson Twp
Glenn H. Blue
Leesburg Twp
Arthur Hall
Millcreek Twp
Don Piersol
Cochairman
Pride Ebright
Marysville
Robert O. Hamilton
Taylor Twp
Sam Westlake
Marilyn Coakley
Union Twp
D. J. Smith
Washington Twp
Blanche Tracy
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Nick Wall
W. P. Drake
Evans State Farmer
Martha Washington Circle
R. B. Dildine
South Franklin Street
Joe Ridgeway
Tom Thomasson
Tom DeGood
Lake
Sharon Doyle
Arlen Livingston
CUB Scouts
Belle Osbun
Detroit
Mich
Elmer Miller
Miller
Bertha Cox
Raymond
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