LeMasters Bride Esther Hull Wed in Prospect Home
Esther L Hull daughter of W F Hull near Prospect and LeMasters son of Mr and Mrs Harley LeMasters northwest of Richwood were married at 2 30 pm Sunday at the bride’s home. Rev L Dickerson read the single ring service. A half hour musical program followed by a reception. They honeymoon in Michigan and will reside on the Richwood area farm previously vacated by the Petteys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther L. Hull
W. F. Hull
Near Prospect
LeRoy L. LeMasters
Harley LeMasters
Richwood
Essex
Prospect Schools
LeMasters
Richwood High School
Marysville
Glenn Pettey
Ray Fryman Surprised By Birthday Gathering
Ray Fryman was surprised as relatives gathered at noon for a birthday dinner. Guests included Mrs. E. T. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Phillan of Marion, Mrs. Sarah Gabriel of Prospect, the Gabriel and Rider families, W. O. Fryman, Glennard Neil and families, Belle Rider, and Richwood guest of honor. Fryman received several gifts and well wishes for many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Fryman
E. T. Williams
Ray Phillan
Marion
Sarah Gabriel
Prospect
Lester Gabriel
Delaware
John Rider
Marysville
W. O. Fryman
Near East Liberty
Glennard Neil
Near Radnor
Belle Rider
Richwood
Fryman
York Teachers Rehired for Coming Year
The York Board of Education approved rehiring all current teachers for next year at the May 27 meeting. Names include Leila G. Cross principal, W. L. Harding history English commercial, F. M. Herring industrial arts English science, Ruby R. Herring music, Mary Orahood grades five and six, Kathryn Moore grades eight and four, Albert Storms grades one and two. Superintendent R. L. Pounds remains under a two year contract. York to add Smith-Hughes Agriculture Department with Liberty Rural School at Raymond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Board of Education
Leila G. Cross
W. L. Harding
F. M. Herring
Ruby R. Herring
Mary Orahood
Kathryn Moore
Albert Storms
R. L. Pounds
Baldwin Family Visits Richwood Before West Point Milestones
Colonel Earl L. Baldwin and wife and son John of Lawrence Kansas stayed with his father Frank L. Baldwin and sister Alta Stearns in Richwood over the weekend en route to West Point New York for June 14 graduation exercises and June 16 wedding. Colonel Baldwin serves as Dean of Military Education at the University of Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl L. Baldwin
John
Lawrence
Kansas
Richwood
Baldwin
Frank L. Baldwin
Alta Stearns
West Point
N. Y
University of Kansas
Ohio Wesleyan to graduate Clyde Lewis in June
Clyde Lewis son of Mr and Mrs Forest Lewis will graduate from Ohio Wesleyan University on June 13. He has been active in music and dramatics and is a member of Phi Mu Alpha and Pi Sigma Alpha national honoraries as well as Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Lewis
Forest Lewis
Ohio Wesleyan University
Young Lewis
Phi Mu Alpa
Pi Sigma Alpha
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Killing Frost in June 1888 in Gazette item
Broadway correspondent notes a cold wave in June 1888 with Jack Frost nipping corn beans and other tender plants. It laments frost but hopes King Sol will force Frost north until autumn, indicating cool damp weather is typical for the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Broadway
Jack Frost
Pneumonia Fatal to Mrs Scharf Resident of Kenton
Mrs. Margaret Rubeck Scharf 63 of Fulton street died Monday night after five days of pleural pneumonia. Wife of John A. Scharf she leaves son Paul B. Scharf Akron daughter Mrs Wayne Brown Richwood and three grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 10 in Immaculate Conception Church Kenton with burial in St Marys Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Rubeck Scharf
South Fulton Street
St. Joseph’s Church
LaRue
Royal Neighbors of America
Scharf
John A. Scharf
Paul B. Scharf
Akron
Wayne Brown
Betsy Ross 4-H Sewing Club Sees New Members Join
The Betsy Ross 4-H Sewing Club met at Elizabeth Wiley's on June 1 with six members and one advisor. Two new members Agnes Frost and Betty Winkle increased total enrollment to 14. Plans for summer sewing projects were discussed and refreshments served. The next meeting is at Wilda Reed's home on June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy Ross
Elizabeth Wiley
Agnes Frost
Betty Winkle
Wilda Reed
Pleasantly Surprised on Birthday by Summersville Family
James Foos was pleasantly surprised at his Summersville home Sunday by his family in his honor. A generous noon dinner followed. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Miller and son LeRoy, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Miller and son Jack of Byhalia, Mr. and Mrs. George Nickels, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Gillenwater, and Miss Juanita Foos of Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Foos
Summersville
E. G. Miller
LeRoy
Bernard Miller
Jack
Byhalia
George Nickels
A. A. Gillenwater
Juanita Foos
Marion
Sacred Drama at LaRue M E Church June 12
The sacred drama titled The Rose on the Dial will be presented at LaRue Methodist Church next Sunday evening at 8 p m for the second and final performance. Mrs George W Herd directs the play, which drew a large audience last Sunday. Admission is free and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaRue M. E
George W. Herd
Pythian Sisters Hold Annual Inspection
The Pythian Sisters held their annual inspection in the Pythian Sisters hall Monday with good attendance. Mrs. Bertha Williams of LaRue district deputy inspected the Temple and gave a good grade. Ice cream and cake were served at Kyles Store after the meeting. Next meeting set for June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Bertha Williams
LaRue
Kyle's
Baby Richard Douglas Hunter Born to Rev and Mrs Hunter
A baby boy named Richard Douglas Hunter was born last Thursday at 9 06 am to Rev. and Mrs Ray Jay Hunter. The mother remains in Huron Road hospital Cleveland until next Saturday and both mother and child are reported to be doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunters
Ray Jay Hunter
Richard Douglas
Hunter
Huron Road Hospital
Cleveland
Samuel Sparks Dies Sunday
Samuel George Sparks 58 tele phone lineman died at his West Palm Beach home Sunday June 5 with no cause listed. He was born Richwood November 13 1879 and is survived by his widow Iva Fisher three children Harry Richard and Ethel Sparks a brother Arch Sparks and his parents are deceased. Body shipped to Richwood viewed at Lloyd Winter Son chapel with funeral Thursday at 2 pm and interment in Claibourne cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel George Sparks
West Palm Beach
Fla
Mr. Sparks
James C. Sparks
Sarah Smith Sparks
Richwood
Iva Fisher
Harry Sparks
Richard
Ethel Sparks
Arch Sparks
Lloyd Winter & Son
Claibourne Cemetery
Roses Bloom Cantata at First Baptist Richwood
The First Baptist Church Richwood hosts a Children’s Day program next Sunday at 8:00 p.m. The cantata When Roses Bloom features about forty children from the Primary to Intermediate Sunday school departments with Grandma Goodsole and Betty Brisk as central characters. Lucille Smith directs. costumes include bluebird and rose motifs. The morning service at 10:00 features a Cradle roll program and a brief Children’s Day message by Rev. Ray J. Hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Richwood
Baptist Sunday School
Rose Tree Farm
Grandma Goodsole
Betty
Billy Brisk
Grandma
Jo Ellen McDaniel
Betty Brisk
Ruth Fox
Stanton Carrol
Will Walker
Charles Brobeck
Bluebird
Jane Debolt
Betty Milligan
Lucille Smith
Ray J. Hunter
Burl Ross
B Y P U Meeting At Baptist Church Draws Crowd
The regular B Y P U gathering at the Baptist church Monday night featured Mary Oman discussing the picture The Angelus and a discussion on Orient missionary work. Cuma McDaniels read National convention resolutions and Louise Maugans led games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Mary Oman
Angelus
Orient
Cuma McDaniels
Louise Maugans
Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Dixon Home
The M P Missionary Society gathered at Mrs Carl Dixons Blaine avenue home last Friday afternoon with Mrs Millie Webb presiding. Mrs B F McKinnon led devotion and readings were shared. Lunch and a visit to Dixons rose garden followed. Next meeting set for June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Missionary Society
Carl Dixon
Blaine Avenue
Millie Webb
B. F. McKinnon
Als
Dixon
Legion Auxiliary Social Highlights From Post 40
Members of Baccarat Post 40 and their Auxiliary met Wednesday evening June 1 after a brief business session to enjoy cards. A committee served a tasty lunch. Guests included Mr and Mrs Gale Baldwin from Marysville Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Baccarat Post No. 40
Auxiliary
Gale Baldwin
Marysville
74th Union County Sunday School Convention at New California
The 74th Union County Sunday School Convention will meet at the Presbyterian church in New California from Tuesday evening June 14 through Wednesday, June 15. Delegates from all Sunday schools are urged to attend. program includes Dr. A. T. Arnold speaking Tuesday, Minnie Cameron leading junior work, and L. E. Bruerd directing the Young People's Division Wednesday. A 6 cent per member enrollment donation supports state and county work. Meals provided by the Ladies' Aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Presbyterian Church
New California
A. T. Arnold
Council of Religious Education
Minnie Cameron
L. E. Bruerd
Ladies’ Aid
C. O. Wiley
Chloe Sanderson
Sec’y
Flag Day Program by W R C at G A R Hall
The W R C held a regular meeting in the G A R hall on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Minnie White presented a flag day program with readings by Mrs Lillian Cahill Mrs J S Matteson Mrs Myrtle Waterman Mrs Alice Rose Mrs Anna Chapman and Mrs Belle Rider. The meeting ended with furling the flag. Martha Washington Circle meets Thursday June 16 at Mrs W D Harmon's home southeast of Richwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Hall
Minnie White
Lillian Cahill
J. S. Matteson
Myrtle Waterman
Alice Rose
Anna Chapman
Belle Rider
Martha Washington
W. D. Harmon
Richwood
Sunshine Circle observes annual guest night
The Sun shine Circle of The King's Daughters held its annual guest night at Mrs. George Hunt Sr. home on Tuesday evening June 7. About fifty members and guests attended as Mrs. Frank Harger led the meeting with devotionals by Mrs. S. J. Bown and songs by Mrs. E. B. Hostetter. Lou Graham spoke as county president and a memorial service for charter member Mrs. Charles B. Snowden was held as new officers were installed by Mrs. Lou Graham. Out of town guests included Mrs. Virginia McCullough of Portland Oregon and Mrs. W. E. Beeman of Ocala Florida along with Mrs. Lou Graham and Mrs. Anderson of Marysville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Circle of the King’s Daughters
George Hunt Sr
J. F. Rapp
Frank Cramer
Frank Harger
S. J. Bown
E. B. Hostetter
Lou Graham
King’s Daughters
Gene Winter
Helen Louise Sullivan
Charles B. Snowden
Virginia McCullough
Portland
Oregon
W. E. Beeman
Ocala, Fla
Anderson
Marysville
Aid Society Meeting at Cushman Home
The Aid Society of the Church of Christ met at rural home of Mrs. Freeman Cushman and Mrs. Lou Cushman on Thursday afternoon. President Mrs. Oscar Woodard led the session with devotionals by Mrs. Frank Kirk and a memorial program. A comfort was knotted for Mrs. Nora Blue. Guests attended and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid Society of the
Church of Christ
Freeman Cushman
Lou Cushman
Oscar Woodard
Frank Kirk
Nora Blue
Union County 4-H Sees Growth in Club Enrollment
Over 1000 projects are carried by about 775 4-H members across 46 clubs in Union County this year, with leaders volunteering ten days each. Plans include a 4-H club day at the Marysville fair, a junior fair board, a possible 4-H band, and a livestock club softball tournament with trophies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Richwood
Marysville
Union County Club
Griffith Receives Master’s Degree at Wittenberg College
Mr and Mrs R S Griffith returned to Richwood Saturday from Martins Ferry. They were joined by Miss Martha Thiel and Mr and Mrs William Tatterdale. On Monday the group attended the 93rd commencement at Wittenberg College where Mr Griffith received his Master’s degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Griffith
Richwood
Martins Ferry
Martha Thiel
William Tatterdale
Springfield
Wittenberg College
Griffith
Eileen Weller Set to Graduate from Miami University
Miss Eileen Weller daughter of Mrs Ruth B Weller will graduate from the two year Teachers College at Miami University Oxford Ohio on June 13 She has been hired as an elementary teacher in Middletown City schools for the coming year Mrs Weller and son Jack will attend commencement in Oxford this weekend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen Weller
Ruth B. Weller
Teachers’ College of
Miami University
Oxford
Ohio
Miss Weller
Middletown
County 4 H Steer Tour Planned For June Saturday
A four H Steer tour is set for Saturday June 11. Twenty club members handle thirty six steers including five Shorthorn eleven Angus and twenty Hereford weighing 650 to 850 pounds. Steers were secured mainly in December January from herds or Central Ohio Livestock Yards Columbus. They will be shown at Richwood and Marysville fairs and some at the Ohio State Junior Fair with about twenty entered in Columbus fat steer show and the remainder in Cleveland fat steer show. A detailed round trip schedule from Marysville through several farms is listed with lunch at Marysville noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus
Richwood
Marysville
Cleveland
Paul Herd
Raymond
Paul Fisher
Francis Wiley
Byhalia
Edwin
Donald Wood
Earl Bumgarner
Harold and
Russel
Up and Coming 4-H Livestock Club Holds Third Meeting
The 4-H Livestock club met June 3 at Earl Bumgarner’s home with 14 members present. County agent Mr. Brubaker attended and record books were distributed. Members paid dues as roll call was taken. Continued on page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Bumgarner
Brubaker
WPA Approves School Projects in Richwood and Marysville
W P A officials in Marysville learned the State headquarters in Columbus approved an architect sketch for a new 180000 dollar Richwood school building. Federal funds would cover 45 percent, with the district supplying 55 percent by bond issuance after a vote. A vocational and industrial arts building and gymnasium for Marysville costing 50000 dollars also awaits state approval and bond votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marysville
Columbus
Richwood
Preschool Clinic at Richwood High School Building
A pre school clinic will be held at the Richwood high school building on Wednesday June 15 for children of pre school age. Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary with Catherine Zuspan as chairman. Children in town are urged to attend in the forenoon and those from outlying districts in the afternoon for examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood High School
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Catherine Zuspan
Harley Haughn Dies on Fish Road
Harley Haughn who resides on the Fish road died about 2 30 Wednesday afternoon just as we were going to press. Further particulars will be given next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Haughn
Fish Road
D. O. A. V. Enjoy Program Notes Meeting
Mrs. Stella Sloop presided at the regular Daughters of Veterans meeting Monday night. Fourteen members attended as secretary Gladys Charles read general orders. Mary Lilley, patriotic instructor, led readings in a program.
Fined for taking undersized bluegills in Richwood
James Blankenship of West Virginia was fined $25 and costs after pleading guilty before Justice J. H. Kinkade in Marysville to charges of taking undersized bluegills from Lake Baccarat in Richwood. Conservation officer W. E. Kirby filed the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Blankenship
West Virginia
J. H. Kinkade
Marysville
Lake Baccarat
Richwood
W. E. Kirby
Union County
Pastor Invited Back After Third Quarterly Conference
The Claiborne Pharisburg circuit of the Methodist Protestant church met last Thursday in Pharisburg. Rev. Paul L. Lafferty was invited to return for a fourth year. Reports from church officials showed all departments in good condition. Twelve new members joined Claiborne and six at Pharisburg. Ralph Styer was elected delegate and Mary Cheney as alternate for the Sabina August conference sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claiborne-Pharisburg
Methodist Protestant Church
Pharisburg
Paul L. Lafferty
Claiborne Church
Ralph Styer
Mary Cheney
Sabina
Ruth Butz Appointed Chairman at Ohio University 1938-39
Miss Ruth Butz has been appointed chairman of the Campus Housing Affairs Committee at Ohio University for 1938-39. She will work under Dean of Women Irma E Voigt. Active in Phi Mu and Pi Phi Sororities, she plans to live at the A. A. Shaffer residence on Park Place. She is the daughter of Mr. Butz of Richwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Butz
Chaiman
Uairs
Oho University
Irma E Voigt
Miss Butz
Phi Mu
Pi Phi
A. A. Shaffer
Park Place
Nr. Butz
Richwood
Soybean and cover crop plowing boosts soil productivity
Plowing down soybeans or vetch at bloom stage triples soil productivity compared with plowing rye or wheat after 60 days.
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. Lemasters
Bride
YORK
Col. Baldwin
Will
Schart
4-H Club
Larue M. E. Church
Pythian Sister Inspection
Samuel Sparks
Sunshine Circle
AID Society
Cushman Home
R. L. Griffith
Miami
WPA
H. S
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