Ninth Annual Summer Lawn Show Promises Wide Poultry Display
The Central Ohio Poultry Club hosts the Ninth Annual Summer Lawn Show on Sunday June 21 at the Richwood fairgrounds with judging at 10:00 a.m. Exhibitors from across the country expected to enter about 600 birds. Prizes include grand and best of breed trophies, two vases for top exhibitor and distance, a beauty bird prize, and club member rabbits for top young exhibitor. trophies on display at Thomasson Hardware Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Ohio Poultry Club
Richwood Fairgrounds
Thomasson Hardware Store
Frank C. Stier
Starling Mead
Dave Wortz
Milford Baby Shower Honors Miss Phyllis Louise Erwin
Mrs Louis Erwin of Milford Center celebrated the birth of Miss Phyllis Louise Erwin with a June 13 shower at Mrs Pats Osborne home. Joyce Hamilton, the honorees former name, received a red rose corsage and guests enjoyed contests with prizes. Co hosts were Mrs Ellen Speyer and Mrs Tomia Lowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Osborne
Phyllis Louise Erwin
Louis Erwin
Milford Center
Erwin
Joyce Hamilton
Bride Elect Honored With Shower In Early June
Saturday, June 6, a miscellaneous shower honoring Miss Lois Ann Fisher was held at the home of Miss Georgene Finkbone in Columbus. Richwood guests included the bride elect’s mother and several local women. A second shower occurred June 5 at the home of Mrs. Anita Davis with coronation as the theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Ann Fisher
Georgene Finkbone
Columbus
Richwood
H. R. Fisher
Patt Graham
Charles Perkins
Ann
Charles Young, Sr
Mansfield
Miss Fisher
Charles Young, Jr
Anita Davis
Patty Young
Barbara Matteson
Mary McElroy
Janet Smith
Barbara Winchester
Pfeiffer Family Visits Mrs Good in Marion
Mr and Mrs Leo Pfeiffer and daughter from Lansing Michigan and Mrs Elsie Pfeiffer of Marion called on Elma Good mother of Elsie on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Pfeiffer
Lansing, Mich
Elsie Pfeiffer
Marion
Elma Good
Vocational Home Ec Teachers Meet At Ohio State
The Ohio Vocational Home Economics teachers gathered June 8 to 12 on the Ohio State University campus. They updated members on plastics research from the Ohio Experimental Station at Wooster and new teaching methods for family relationships and Bishop sewing techniques. Regional officers were elected for the coming year: Chairman Lucile Peoples Richwood. Co-chair Joan Maddox West Liberty. Secretary M. K. Mise Bellefontaine. Treasurer Dorothy Freeland Marysville. Delegate to National F H A convention Mary Ryann Bellefontaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Vocational Home Economics
Ohio State University
Ohio
Ohio Experimental Station
Wooster
Lucile Peoples
Richwood
Joan Maddox
West Liberty
M. K. Mise
Bellefontaine
Dorothy Freeland
Marysville
Mary Ryann
Leesburg Grange Honors Graduates Class of '53
At the Leesburg Grange meeting on June 11 officers answered roll call and a deceased brother Warren Braithwait was mourned. The June 26 social on the schoolhouse lawn and a July booster night were announced, with gifts presented to seven graduates and plans for a float in the Richwood Fair discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg Grange
Warren Braithwait
Bernard Cunningham
Harold Pierce
Edgar Hall
Leesburg
Martha Braithwait
Schoolhouse Lawn
Milton Braithwait
the Grange
Pomona
Liberty Grange
Pauline Reeser
Mary
Remember Your Wedding Sunday Service at First Baptist
On Sunday June 21 the First Baptist church holds a unique service for all couples married by Rev. Turner. Golden wedding anniversaries join to form the processional with a flower girl and ring bearer. The day features Oh Promise Me, a wedding hymn, and the sermon With This Ring followed by a reception lunch at the parsonage.
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First Baptist Church
Turner
Fisher Young nuptials attended by Miller family
Mr and Mrs Maurice Miller and their daughter Margaret of Alexandria Virginia visited last week for the Fisher Young nuptials. Margaret stayed with her grandparents while the couple take a Florida trip this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Miller
Margaret
Alexandria
Little Margaret
H. R. Fisher
Florida
Richwood Fair Announces Events and Trophy Sponsors
The Richwood Fair lists September 5 and 6 programs with parades, queen coronations, talent revues, and baton twirling contests. It also cites extensive trophy sponsors for Race, 4-H, and queen divisions, including local businesses and regional chains across Union County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood Fair
Local Businesses and Sponsors Featured in Northern Ohio Fair Highlights
The Colum bus area shows sponsors from Kahn's Jewelers to Richwood Photo Service backing the fair. Participants include Harry Wigton and teams from Ashy Longworth Bakery and Richwood, with support from florist and drug store names and regional papers like the Ashy Gazette and Evening Journal Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Northern Ohio Breeder’s Association
Kahn’s Jewelers
Harry Wigton
Ashy
Longworth Bakery
Union Ceatre
Richwood
Werner's Florist
Sieg’s Drug Store
Glosser’s Florist
Vigortone Products
Lowell Price
Richwood Photo Service
Clark & Gaston's
Ki¢Hwood Gazette
Evening Journal Tribune
Marysville
Marion Star
Columbus Dispatch
Columbus Citizen
Richwood Speedway Feature Sees Church Edges Hedges
Jim Church narrowly beat Jack Hedges for the Richwood feature win on Friday night. Both drivers are from Delaware. Heat races were won by Jim Hamilton and Jim Reece, with Church of Delaware among top pursuers. The track at Richwood fairgrounds runs Tuesdays and Fridays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Church
Jack Hedges
Richwood
Delaware
Hedges
Church
Curt Hoskins
Dick Massie
Ed Douglas
Jim Hamilton
Jim Reece
Jim, Church
Bob Maggard
Bob King
Marysville
Richwood Speedway
Richwood Fairgrounds
Union Theatre Chief to Grant Tickets for Richwood Parade
Mr. Jerry Anderson of the Union Theatre will personally present theater passes to every participant under 18 in the Richwood fair parades on September 5 and 6. Judging by Sid Phillips and a panel from radio and newspapers covers best decorated bicycle, floats, costumes, pet parade, horses, bands, and marching units. Entries accepted until September 5, with listings in order received. send group name, entrant name and address to Box 65 Richwood Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Anderson
Union Theatre
Sid Phillips
Columbus Dispatch
Ohio State Journal
Richwood
Ohio
Fair Board
Youth and the Church Study Topic at W S C S meeting
The Claiborne W S C S met at Mrs. Lucille Powers home with co hosts Mrs. Etta Potts and Mrs. Ellen Warner. Bertha Matlack led. readings covered Methodist Youth Fellowship and needs. Attendees included Etta Potts Mildred Potts Jennie Grindell Carol Oberdier Ada Clark Ruth Norris and others. Sunshine basket for Tommy McElroy ongoing. Next meeting planned for July 9 with Minnie Yearsley and Mildred Wallace hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Grindell
Carol Oberdier
Etta Potts
Mildred Potts
Ada Clark
Ruth Norris
Mary Webster
Bertha Matlack
Edith Cowgill
Minnie Yearsley
Lucille Powers
Ethel Palmer
Ellen Warner
Margaret Kirk
Mildred Shupe
Tommy McElroy
Mildred Wallace
McKendree W S C S Meets at Virginia Brown Home
The McKendree W S C S of York Center met at Virginia Brown's home on Thursday June 11 with Alberta Foos as assistant hostess. Alma Romeli led the meeting. Dorothy Geho sang The Haven of Rest. Carolyn Davis gave devotions from Luke 6. Thirteen members attended. Mrs Bomell thanked members, Dorothy Wiley became president and announced a picnic at Prospect Park. The program featured Nellie Predmore, Bertha Fawley, Mildred McGinnis. Mildred won a work basket contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Wiley
Prospect Park
Ella Harris
Nellie Predmore
Bertha Fawley
Mildred McGinnis
Central Methodist W S C S Met in Church
The W S C S of Central Methodist Church met last Wednesday afternoon with Selah Clark in charge. Seventeen members attended, plans made for a September rummage sale and a June 27 ice cream social, mystery sisters drawn, devotions led by Helen Smith, and a short program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Methodist Church
Selah Clark
Jesus
Myrtle Burgoon
Helen Smith
Luke
Cora Woods
Heaven
Alta Marvin
Frances Rosette
Naomi Yarrington
Stella Gaston
McCoy Family Visits Grandparents Amid Engineering Duties
Sue Marilyn and Dickey Mc Coy of Columbus visit grandparents Mr and Mrs L J McCoy while parents spend a week in the East. Elmore McCoy has been elected president of the Columbus Division of Ohio Association of Electrical Engineers and serves as a delegate to the National Association in Atlantic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue
Marilyn
Dickey McCoy
Columbus
L. J. McCoy
East
Elmore McCoy
Ohio Association of Electrical Engineers
Atlantic City
Miss Vera Cowgill Attends VFW District Encampment
Miss Vera Cowgill and Mrs. Geneva Dilsaver attended the V F W encampment of District No 3 in Xenia on Sunday presenting the event as a local community gathering and noting participation by visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Cowgill
Geneva Dilsaver
Xenia
Mt Carmel Chapter to Observe 33rd Anniversary
Mt Carmel Chapter No 42 Order of Eastern Star will celebrate its 33rd birthday at the June 23 meeting. The chapter organized on June 22 1920 and the event includes an 8 00 open meeting followed by a social hour in the dining room. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel
Order of Eastern Star
Family Gathering at Collins Home Honors Birthday
Sunday, June 14, a family gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Denville Collins to celebrate Mrs. Harry Collins birthday. A lawn picnic at 1:00 p.m. welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sawyer and Sandra, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Collins of Marion, and others from Beach Haven Terrace New Jersey and Richwood. Afternoon visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Fox and family of Jaldo to extend good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denville Collins
Harry Collins
Edward Sawyer
Sandra
Paul Collins
Marion
Kenneth Chipman
Carol
Ellen
Cyd
Beach Haven Terrace
New Jersey
Amil Collins
Gary
Reeva
Linda
Karen
Richwood
Dewey Fox
Jaldo
Birthday Tea at Church of Christ Featured Floral Decor
Last Thursday the Church of Christ hosted a Birthday Tea with roses and peonies adorning the rostrum. Church ladies entertained guests with a month themed program including scripture reading, piano pieces, vocal solos, a novelty skit, and a "Community Social" reading. Kathryn Miller and Margaret Jane Ridge poured at the decorated birthday tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Jesus
Fulwider
Georgia Cramer
Bessie Shoup
Constance Ann Jordan
Brenda Cramer
Katji Jo
Sharon Ridge
Reading
Myrtle Rice
Melva Jordan
Addie Neel
Bobby Kirk
Little Kirk Miller
Lynn
Glass
Galilee
Four Ridge Sisters
Peggy Ridge
Almira Salisbury
Kathryn Miller
Margaret Jane Ridge
Marriage Unites Phyllis Fields and Elbert Taylor
Miss Phyllis I. Fields and Elbert Lee Taylor wed at Union Baptist Church on Monday evening May 25. The bride wore a lace front white dress and carried a white Bible with blue streamers. Rev. Wally Ellis officiated. Mrs. Ellis played organ. Attendants included Mrs. Filen Seigrist with best man John Ankley. Reception at Fields home followed. Mrs. Taylor, a Richwood graduate, works at Marion Power Shovel Co. Mr. Taylor farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis I. Fields
Gerald E. Fields
Richwood
Elbert Lee Taylor
Harold Taylor
Summersville
Union Baptist Church
Wally Ellis
Filen Seigrist
John Ankley
Fields
Mr Fields
Mrs. Taylor
Dedication of Friends Parsonage This Sunday
The Summersville Friends Church will dedicate the newly purchased parsonage this Sunday at 2 30 p m with Dr Walter R Williams delivering the dedicatory message and Rev Kenneth Carey offering the dedicatory prayer Special music is planned and all are invited The notice also lists local greetings and thanks for community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summersville
Walter R. Williams
Ohio
Class of 1950 Enjoy Reunion and Picnic Sunday
On Sunday June 14 the 1950 graduates met at Mrs. Pat Osborne’s home then traveled to Upper Sandusky for their annual picnic and class reunion. Attendees toured the museum and swam in the afternoon. several names appear among those attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Osborne
Upper Sandusky
Marcella Reeley
Patt Warner
Joyce Erwin
Ellen Speyer
Anna Lee Potts
Tomia Lowe
Janet Sieg
Pat Osborn
Donna Alexander
Georgeanna Kuba
Jeanine Meader
Ada Fawley Returns Home After Visits
Mrs. Ada Fawley returns to her Richwood home after visiting relatives and friends in Kenton Bellefontaine and to see her son in York Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Fawley
Richwood
K, Kenton
Bellefontaine
York Center
Beckleys Vacationing with North Carolina Relatives
Mr and Mrs Glen Beckley of North Carolina spend a few weeks vacationing with his mother Lucretia Beckley and other relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Beckley
North Carolina
Lucretia Beckley
Local visitors call on Brookside and Prospect residents
Mrs Florence Kiser of Brookside New Jersey and Mrs Stella Winnit of Prospect joined Mr and Mrs Harley LeMasters for Thursday afternoon visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Kiser
Brookside
N. J
Stella Winnett
Prospect
Harley LeMasters
Also Mentioned on This Page
Central O. Poultry Assn. Sun
Thomasson Hardware
Mrs. Louis Erwin of
Milford
Clifton Caryl
Sieg’s Rexall Drug Store
Richwood Implement Company
W. E. Mercer
Plain City
Richwood Banking Company
Horseshoe Grill
Ballinger Funeral Home
Isabelle Miller
Davis-Hughes Hardware
Hunt Milling Company
van Brimmer Stockyards
Parrott Implement Company
Union Farm Bureau Co-op Association
Hamilton Equipment Company
Union County Farm Bureau
Livingston’s
F. M. McDaniel
D. K. Davis and Son
Standard Oil
Swartz Motor Sales
Moore’s
Wm. Russel & Son
Ralph's
Ed Morgan
Gruber-Reidenbaugh
Harold Landon
Vernon M. Thomas
Chevrolet
W. C. Jacobs
M. J. Thompson
Peoria
Arthur Walter Seed Co
Grand Ridge
Ill
Dr. C
Green Camp Co-op Elevator
Prospect Citizens Bank
Paul M. Yauger
London
C. H. Goff and Sons
West Mansfield
Ohio Wool Growers
McDaniel Motor Co
Jim Dugan
Harris and Jolliff
Pick-Wick Farms
Bucyrus
Meredith Stone Co
F. T. McCurdy
W. W. Goff
William Coleman
Union Co
International Minerals and Chemicals
Cincinnati
Golden Rule Hatchery
Idle Hour Riding Academy
Mosher’s
Essex
Barker’s
Winter’s Funeral Home
Sturgis Cheney Insurance
Sturgis Cheney
Robert E. Eastgate
Magnetic Springs
Tom Nuckles
Richwood Concrete Products
Robbie’s
Pharisburg
Ohio Oil Co
Newman’s
Rainbow Cleaners
Central Methodist Ww.s.c.s
Collins Home
Claib. Grange Names Nominating Committee
Claiborne Grange
Wildwood
George Clark
Ben Paugh
Ben Rohen
Grange
Lions Club
Pomona Grange
Puberty Grange
Christa Randall
Blanche Howard
Clarence Kinney
Madonna Speyer
Patt Parrott
Phyllis Fields
Elbert Taylor
John E. Davids
U. S. Air Force
Sampson Air Force Base
Geneva
N. Y
Brooks Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
Paul H. Davids
Radnor, Ohio
O. E. Martino
Ottawa Gt
Clare Fuller
Oxford
Michigan
Henry Tenny
Anna Fields
Kenneth
Edgar Rosette
Mrs
Kenneth Smith
Kinney Pike
J. L. White
Morrall
Monroe Shultz
Grove City
Ettie White
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