Richwood Garden Club Flower Show Set for June 22
The Richwood Garden Club invites outside participants to its annual Flower Show at the American Legion Hall on Friday June 22. Entries due by 9 00 A M with rules listing classes for artistic arrangements specimens and flowering plants plus public viewing 1 00 to 9 00 P M. For details contact committee chair Mrs Vernon M Thomas at 2244.
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Richwood Garden Club
American Legion Hall
Vernon M. Thomas
Wooster University Holds 86th Commencement
Mrs H C Duke of Richwood and Mrs Rollin Montgomery with Kay attend the 86th commencement at Wooster University in Quinby Quadrangle Wooster Ohio Monday morning June 11. Duke's grandson Robert William Duke from Grove City Pa graduates with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Duke
Richwood
Rollin Montgomery
Kay
Marion
College of Wooster
Wooster
Ohio
Quinby
Mrs. E. E. Watkins Elected J. T. Club President
Mrs. E. E. Watkins was elected president of the J. T. Club at a business meeting hosted by Mrs. Lester Smith near Richwood with co host Mrs. Hoylda Hall. Mrs. George Battles was named secretary treasurer as Mrs. Lloyd Manley presided. Prizes went to Mrs. Jesse Roberts and Mrs. L. F. Davis during the afternoon gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Club
Lester Smith
Richwood
Hoylda Hall
Lloyd Manley
E. E. Watkins
George Battles
Jesse Roberts
L. F. Davis
12th Annual Lawn Show by Poultry Club
The Central Ohio Poultry Club will host its 12th annual lawn show on Sunday June 17 1956 at the Richwood fairgrounds. Lunch will be served and admission is free. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Poultry Club
Central Ohio Poultry Club
Richwood Fairgrounds
Local resident honors father with 80th birthday turkey dinner
Mrs. Helen Collier and her son Larry hosted a six o'clock turkey dinner Sunday at their East Blagrove home to honor O. A. Keigley on the 80th anniversary of his birth, June 9. The event featured a decorated birthday cake with candles and seating for extended family and friends.
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Helen Collier
Larry
East Blagrove
O. A. Keigley
Children’s Day at First Baptist Church
On Sunday June 17 the First Baptist Church will host Children’s Day with a 9 45 a m program featuring dramatizations Bible stories choral speaking litanies songs verses and a sharing of what children learned about the Bible An exhibit in the front vestibule will be open to parents and friends from 9 00 to 9 45 a m and after the service All are invited to attend the program and visit the exhibit
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the Baptist Church
Jackson Local School Board Pushes Bond for New Building
At a Jackson Local School Board meeting, Paul Carpenter proposed placing a bond issue before Jackson Township voters next November for a new building in the township. The plan, seconded by Paul Hoffman, passed unanimously. The board also approved hiring Edwards and Burris Architectural Firm of Marion, Ohio, with Marvin Hall seconding the motion. Forrest Bush serves as president and Glenn H. Blue as clerk.
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Jackson
Paul Carpenter
Jackson Township
Paul Hoffman
Blake Davis
Edwards and Burris
Marion
Ohio
Marvin Hall
Forrest Bush
Board of Education
Glenn H. Blue
Relatives Entertained at Chas Perkins Home
Mr and Mrs Charles Perkins and family south of Richwood hosted a Friday evening gathering with D Duane Perkins Columbus Lt C Marvin Perkins and son Brian Langley AFB Hampton Va Bill Davis and son Brent Columbus Walter Hickok and daughter Jo Ann Ostrander William Forsythe and son Keith Delno Hickok Marion Alva Coder Ted Hall and children Dale Sharon Magnetic Springs Bob Ports Ora Patch Kenneth Davis family Lawrence Davis Leland Fillinger Marie Lewis and friend Linda Richwood.
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Charles Perkins
Richwood
D. Duane Perkins
Columbus
C. Marvin Perkins
Brian
Langley Air Force Base
Hampton, Va
Bill Davis
Brent
Walter Hickok
Jo Ann
Ostrander
William Forsythe
Keith
Delno Hi
Lions Club Holds Regular Meeting With Slides and Plans
R D Fetter presided at the Lions Club meeting in the Masonic Temple. Vern Zuspan presented slides of local events and trips to Florida and Canada. Next meeting on June 21 will observe ladies night with officer installation and awards in the new grade school cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Fetter
Lions Club
Masonic Temple
Vern Zuspan
Florida
Canada
Twin Daughters Born to Mr and Mrs Walter Hitt
Twin daughters Miriam Marie and Mildred Dee Hitt were born at Marion General Hospital on Friday June 8. They weighed 6 pounds 5 ounces and 5 pounds 11 ounces. Mrs Hitt is Etta Mae Beard, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Beard, west of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hitt
Marion General Hospital
Miriam Marie
Mildred Dee Hitt
Hitt
Etta Mae Beard
Lawrence Beard
Town
Grandson Samuel Caldwell III Graduates at St Louis Ceremony
Mrs. Gertrude Hancock returned home Tuesday from St Louis where she attended the commencement exercises. Her grandson Samuel Caldwell the third was among the graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Hancock
St. Louis
Samuel Caldwell
Essex W S C S Installs Officers In July Plan
Essex W S C S met at Mrs Pauline White home for the regular meeting. Esther Keeley explained worship center and officers were installed by Eleanor Davis with Barbara Hoffman help. Plans included a July reception for Rev Wortham and his bride and sending Methodist Woman subscriptions to all officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex W. S. C. S
Pauline White
Ruby Parisa
Martha McNamee
Pauline Livey
Blanch Marsh
Mildred Fisher
Esther Keeley
Mae Smeltzer
Ivan Chandler
Eleanor Davis
Barbara Hoffman
Spirit of Christian Service
Lenna Patterson
Flo Decker
Margaret Baker
Bernice Morgan
Evelyn Field
Lucille Parish
Darlene McCrary
Ruth Greenwood
Jessie Parish
Daisy Hoffman
Marjorie Gulliford
Esther Reeley
Mattie Blue
Wortham
Mrs. White
Duane Perkins Earns Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Mr and Mrs Charles H Perkins and family south of Richwood Ohio and Mrs Duane Perkins of Columbus Ohio attended Ohio State University graduation exercises Friday June 8 where Duane Perkins received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Air Force He plans flight training this fall
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Charles H. Perkins
Richwood
Paul Speyer
William Hook
Alma Maddox
Lucille Pestle
Marion
Powling Green State University
Sarah Speyer
Olmstead Falls
Leepers Entertain Broadway High School Class of 1931
Mr and Mrs John Leeper entertained the Broadway high school class of 1931 at a buffet supper Saturday evening at their home just north of Pharisburg Twenty five guests attended The alumni banquet was followed by an evening of reminiscing on their high school days
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John Leeper
Broadway High School
Pharisburg
Broadway
Leeper
Mrs. Fern Wiley Injured in Hay Chopper Accident
Mrs. Fern Wiley of west of Richwood sustained a serious arm injury when her right arm was caught in a hay chopper while helping her son on the farm. She was taken to General Hospital in Marion for treatment. no bones were broken though tendons were torn. She remains hospitalized indefinitely.
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Fern Wiley
Richwood
General Hospital
Marion
Elmer E Holt Freed After Hospital Stay
Elmer E Holt, a patient at General Hospital Marion, was released following treatment. The report notes his discharge and current condition.
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Elmer E. Holt
Marion
Musical Program At Eastern Star Meeting
Mt. Carmel Chapter No. 42 OES met for a regular session with Worthy Matron Freda Kyle presiding. Past Matron Margaret Ann Riley presented a musical program by the Junior Choir and Chapel Choir from First Methodist Church, accompanied by Gladys Winter and Joan Reese. Refreshments followed.
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Mt. Carmel
Order of Eastern Star
Freda Kyle
Margaret Ann Riley
First Methodist Church
Gladys Winter
Joan Reese
Magnetic W S C S Holds June Meeting At Church
The Magnetic Springs M E Church women group met June 7 in the church social room with strong attendance. New president Mrs Donald Parrott led, voting to donate 400 dollars to the building fund and distributing the year’s budget. A Polio Foundation travelogue by Miss Drobnic followed, then refreshments.
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Magnetic Springs
M. E
George Weaver
L. C. McLean
Ertman Conrad
Thurman Fitzpatrick
James Foos
Donald Parrott
Sara Cook
Hospital Guild
Fitzpatrick
Shutins
New Ministers Assigned to Central and Claiborne Churches
Bishop Werner appoints Rev. J Albert Kuntzman as pastor of Central Methodist Church Richwood and Claiborne Methodist Church. He is married with two children and will reside at the Richwood parsonage, beginning Sunday June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werner
J. Albert Kuntzman
Central Methodist Church
Richwood
Claiborne Methodist Church
Kuntzman
Richwood Parsonage
Candlelight Baptism At First Baptist Church
Dr and Mrs C W Holcomb were baptized and joined First Baptist Church at a candlelit service last Sunday night Rev Roth spoke on The Mind of Christ and Mrs Ruth Weller presented baptism and church membership certificates to the new members
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C. W. Holcomb
First Baptist Church
Roth
Christ
Ruth Weller
Holcomb
Reception Honors Miss Sarah Speyer Sunday P M
A buffet style supper followed a Sunday evening reception at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul J Speyer 138 West Ottawa Street in Rich honoring Miss Sarah Speyer Attending were numerous relatives and friends from nearby towns including the Zuspan Gaukel Maddox Lytle and Speyer families and guests.
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Paul J. Speyer
West
Ottawa St
Sarah Speyer
William Zuspan
Broomal
Fred Zuspan
Cleveland
Louis Gaukel
Mary Lou Gaukel
Paul Gaukel
Richard McClarren
Galion
Ohio
Alma Maddox
Judy
Jerry Maddox
Richwood
Draft call for Union County July three report
A State Selective Service headquarters report states Union County has only three draft calls for July. The brief notes the limited number and aligns with national call patterns.
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Union County
State Selective Service Headquarters
Patterson and McNamee Family Visit In Cincinnati
Clarence Patterson and Mr. and Mrs. John McNamee and their son spent the week end visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. I. Mc Kenzie in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Patterson
John McNamee and Son
Cincinnati
C. I. McKenzie
Grace Chapel W S C S Met June 6 at Church
Grace Chapel W S C S met at the church with Lillian Cook as hostess. The meeting opened with prayer, devotion readings, and prayers. Reports and plans for rummage sale and ice cream social were discussed. Refreshments were served in the basement.
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Grace Chapel
Lillian Cook
Azile Phillips
Karen Phillips
Opal Longberry
Will Williamson
Florence Ruhl
Carol Joann Haines to Wed Alvin Lindley in Richwood
Mr and Mrs C D Haines of Richwood announce the engagement of daughter Carol to Alvin Lee Lindley son of Mr and Mrs Frank Lindley of Essex. The wedding is set for Saturday June 30 at 7 30 p m in the First Methodist Church Richwood with an open church ceremony.
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C. D. Haines
Rithwood
Carol
Alvin Lee Lindley
Frank E. Lindley
Essex
Richwood
Baptist Church Discusses Sponsoring Displaced Family
The First Baptist Church will vote Sunday after worship on bringing the Kurt Knecking family from West Germany to the United States. A committee recommended sponsoring the East German refugees, believing they would contribute to the Richwood community, and urged all members to attend.
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First Baptist Church
United States
Kurt Knecking
East Germany
West Germany
Richwood
Livestock Boosters Tour and Picnic Held June 11
Jackson Livestock Boosters 4-H Club held a morning tour visiting members farms to view projects including animals crops and gardens. A picnic lunch followed at Roadside Park near LaRue then a swimming party in Kenton with advisor Knute Roberts and more than a dozen members and drivers attending.
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Jackson Livestock Boosters
Walter
Bobby Everly
Paul
Mike Hoffman
Johnnie Adams
Ned
Ted Travis
Lanny Littell
David
Janet Blue
Robert Hill
Rose Mary Colegrove
Mary J
Lana Sue Bevis
Charles McNamee
Fannie Hoffman
Vonnie Mosher
Louise
Keenan Blue
Martha McNamee
Elizabeth Travis
Every Ready Circle Meeting at Central Methodist Church
The Every Ready Missionary Circle of Central Methodist Church gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Francis Rosette's home. Devotions from 1 Corinthians 13 opened the meeting, with prayers led in unison. Secretary’s report and roll call were given. Readings included The Little Black Man and It’s Always Fine on the Fourth of July by Gladys McEntire, plus Attitudes and Larcen. Joseph Rosette and Stella Gaston led jokes and puzzles, with Francis Rosette also contributing topics and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Methodist Church
Francis Rosette
1St Corinthians
Rosette
Gladys McEntire
Emma Derringer
Larcen
Stella Gaston
Navy Mobile Recruiting Station Visits Richwood
The Navy Recruiting Service announced a mobile recruiting station will be at Richwood Ohio at the corner of E Ottawa Street and N Franklin Street from June 15 to June 19 1956. It will advise young men on military obligation and explain Navy enlistment programs. The Mobile Recruiting Trailer features ship and aircraft models.
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Navy Recruiting Service
Mobile
Richwood
Ohio
W SCS Hostesses Set June 14 in Claiborne Church
Mrs Ellen Warner Mrs Lucille Powers and Mrs Etta Potts will host the Woman's Society of Christian Service Thursday afternoon June 14 in the church dining room Members urged to be present Mr and Mrs Dolph Potts and daughter Janie of St Albans W Va were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Arthur Potts
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Claiborne News
Ellen Warner
Lucille Powers
Etta Potts
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Church
Dolph Potts
Janie
St. Albans
W. Va
Arthur Potts
Methodist York Charge and area church notices
Local church schedule lists sermons Sunday school and prayer services for Methodist York Charge Bethel Grace Chapel and McKendree with times including 10 11 a m and 8 30 p m. Community notes report graduates and visits from Richwood Marion Huntington and Mt. Victory with families attending a Polk Green State University commencement and a family picnic at Upper Sandusky Park.
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Methodist York
Charles E. Cramer
Byhalia
Bethel
Grace Chapel
MC Kendree
Sunday Dinner Guests at Rural Home
The Charles H. Perkins home hosted a Sunday dinner with Lt. and Mrs. C. Marvin Perkins of Langley Air Force Base Virginia, and multiple local guests from Columbus Marysville and nearby areas including the Perkins and Love families.
Washington and Columbus Guests Visit Fisher Family
Mr and Mrs I Maurice Miller and children David and Margaret of Washington D C join Mr and Mrs Charles Young of Columbus as guests this week at the home of Mr and Mrs H R Fisher and Steven on North Clinton Street.
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I. Maurice Miller
David and
Margaret
Washington, D. C
Charles Young
Columbus
H. R. Fisher
Steven
North Clinton St
Mrs Hamilton Leaves Home After Father’s Death in Washington
Mrs James Hamilton, living west of Richwood, travels to Washington D C following the death of her father Alexander Biggs 79. Biggs retired after fifty years in the restaurant business in Washington D C. Mrs William Hook of Kinney Pike hosts overnight guest Mrs Catherine Long of Columbus.
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James Hamilton
Richwood
Washington, D. C
Alexander Biggs
Biggs
William Hook
The
Kinney Pike
Catherine Long
Columbus
Jolley Couple Headed to Rapid City Cottage
Dr and Mrs Roy Jolley departed on Wednesday to spend the summer at their cottage in Rapid City Michigan.
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Roy Jolley
Rapid City
Michigan
Richwood Council Holds Zoning Ordinance In Abeyance
The Richwood village zoning ordinance was tabled until Councilmen Grooms and Cochran return from Europe and California. They expect to be back within three weeks for a full vote. Only Councilman Hamilton supported a proposed Dog Contamination Ordinance when reviewed. The Street Committee may oil alleys needing work, and the Mayor was authorized to install a Dead End sign at N Clinton and Wood Streets.
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Grooms
Europe
Cochran
California
Hamilton
N. Clinton Street
Wood St
Mt Olive W S C S Hostess Meeting Notes
The Mt Olive W S C S met at Mrs Bryan Martins home west of Green Camp with Mrs Ed Rothfuss leading on the topic Beginning On Our Community. Eight members answered roll call and shared Esther related items. Prizes went to Mrs Edwin Cary and Mrs John Allen. Next meeting September 5 hosted by Mrs Carl Rothfuss and Miss Lois Rothfuss.
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Mt. Olive W. S. C. S
Bryan Martin
Green Camp
Ed _ Rothfuss
Frank Clay
Ernest Allen, Jr
John Allen
Edwin Carey
Lois Rothfuss
Esther
Edwin Cary
Carl Rothfuss
Galloway Resigns as Union County Elections Clerk
Arthur W. Galloway of Marysville resigned as clerk of the Union County Board of Elections after nine years, effective June 1. Fred Scheiderer was named to fill the unexpired two year term. Scheiderer is general manager of Union Title and Abstract Co. Galloway previously served 1940-41 before military service. The board accepted the resignation with regret and commendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W. Galloway
Marysville
Union County Board of Elections
Fred Scheiderer
the Union Title and Abstract Co
Galloway
Mrs. Ted Miller Hosts Aid Society Meeting
Mrs. Ted Miller of Richwood hosted the Ladies' Aid Society of the Church of Christ on Thursday. Mrs. Frank Kirk led the session and Mrs. Clinton Salisbury led devotions with prayer by Mrs. Glennard Neel. Readings were given by Mrs. Salisbury and Mrs. Don Cramer. Plans were made to raise funds for the treasury. the July meeting will be at Mrs. Lindsey Glass's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Miller
Richwood
Ladies’ Aid Society
Church of Christ
Frank Kirk
Clinton Salisbury
Glennard Neel
Salisbury
Don Cramer
Treasury
Lindsey Glass
Annie Richards Circle Meets at First Baptist Church
The Annie Richards Circle met last Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Ernest Debolt presiding. Mrs. Giles McDaniel led devotions and Ruth Weller with Kyle Park presented the program. Refreshments were served by Mrs. John Brobeck and Mrs. Sidney Longshore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Richards
First Baptist Church
Ernest Debolt
Giles McDaniel
Ruth Weller
Kyle Park
John Brobeck
Sidney Longshore
Friendly Class Plans August Visit After Final Meeting
The Friendly Class of the First Methodist Church held its last meeting of the season at Mrs. D. K. Davis’s home. Co-hostesses were Mrs. H. R. Fisher and Mrs. Perry Allen. De votions were led by Mrs. Davis and Mr. Harry Griffith led a brief business session. Plans included visiting the Wood residence of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Wood in August, with meetings resuming in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
D. K. Davis
H. R. Fisher
Perry Allen
Davis
Harry Griffith
Harley Wood
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Wooster University
MON
Robert Seibert
H. B. Lynas
George Keigley
Susan
Sherry
Ronnie
Wm. E. Moore
Bonita
Randy
Jerry
Ralph Fausnaugh
Children’s Day
Jackson Local Board
Chas. Perkins
FBI
Walter Hitts
Essex W.S.C.S
Duane Perkins
Leepers
H. S
Eastern Star Meeting
W.S.C.S
First Baptist
Carol Joann Haines
Alvin L. Lindley
C. P. Johnston
Elmer Carr
Huntington
Ind
Carr
Pauline Grandstaff
Sherrill
Mrs. Johnston
W. H. Temple
William Temple
Bill
Don L. Temple
Jimmy
William Russell
Stevie
Linda
Mt. Victory
Perry Temple
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Upper Sandusky Park
Burton Hecker
Thomas Morton
Frank Diehl
Omar Elbin
David Love
Don
Russell Love
George Freshwater
Jim Perkins
Betty Lou
Near
Ralph Love
Mt. Olive Soc
A. W. Galloway
Mrs
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