Prospect July 4 Benefit Pool Fund Celebration
Prospect Ohio hosts a two day July 3 4 celebration to raise funds for a community pool. The event features a pet parade Miss Sun-Swim contest concessions pony rides and a two day schedule culminating in fireworks. Proceeds support Sun-Swim Inc and new pool construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect
Ohio
Prospect Community
Sun-Swim, Inc
Prospect Community Park
Prospect Township
Osborn’s
Main and
Water Streets
Queen Headquarters
Osborn
Turning Lanes Planned at SR 31 Union County Intersect
The state highway department will add turning lanes at the State Route 31 and Union County Road 205 intersection this summer. Bids opened June 16 for the 3.3 mile widening and resurfacing project with an estimated cost of 55000 dollars. Completion is scheduled for September 15.
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Union County
Highway Department
Prospect Exchange to gain new dial telephone service in 1960
Clare E. Williams of General Telephone Company of Ohio announced on June 17 that Prospect exchange customers will receive dial telephone service in 1960. A June 16 dinner at Prospect Methodist Church drew 40 civic leaders as Williams outlined a plan to invest over 87000 dollars next year, start a new Prospect building, install dial switching equipment, and replace all home and business phones with dial sets before the conversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare E. Williams
General Telephone Company of
Ohio
Prospect Exchange
Williams
Prospect Methodist Church
General Telephone Company
Prospect
Fred Baldauf Construction Company
Marion
W. Water Street
Main Street
Leich Electric Company of
Chicago
Exchange
General Telephone
June Bride Edna Sue Shoup Honored at Shower
Miss Edna Sue Shoup was guest of honor at a bridal shower at Mrs. Bernice Shoup’s home on Saturday June 6. Guests included Mrs. Christine Dilger, Mrs. Nona Boda, Mrs. Jane Shoup, and several others, with gifts, refreshments, and social hours. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Curry of Mobile Alabama visit relatives in the community for three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Sue Shoup
Bernice Shoup
Shoup
Iane Connolly
Almira Salisbury
Lucille Line
Alda Blue
Jean Conley
Charles Curry
Mobile
Alabama
Anson Chapman
Paul Moore Admitted for Observation at General Hospital
Paul Moore of Pharisburg area was admitted to General Hospital in Marion Monroe for observation and treatment after a medical issue.
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Paul Moore
Pharisburg
General Hospital
Marion Monroe
Six Richwood Graduates Enlist in Marines
Six Richwood High School graduates including Robert W. Penry Gary E. Stevens Bryce E. Kater Robert L. Everly George G. Thompson and Carleton B. Phelps enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. They will train at Parris Island South Carolina then move to Camp Lejeune North Carolina for advanced infantry training before 20 days of leave.
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Richwood High School
United States Marine Corps
Robert W. Penry
Paul D. Penry
Prospect
Doris L. Gilliam
Rte 2
Richwood
Gary E. Stevens
James F. Stevens
Ottawa St
Bryce E. Kater
Kenneth M. Kater
Robert L. Everly
Gladys I. Miley
George G. Thompson
Rte
Carleton B. Phelps
Howard C. Phelps
Grove St
Ohio
Parris Island
S. C
Camp Lejeune
N. C
Benjamin A. Dilsaver Dies of Heart Attack
Benjamin A. Dilsaver died of a heart attack June 1 in Bridgeton New Jersey while working in his yard. He was 54, born in Richwood Ohio, a lithograph machine operator with Price Brothers Label Co. for 13 years and a World War II veteran. He is survived by his wife Virginia nee Smith, two sisters Esther Milrer and Cecil Long, and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held June 4 at Freitag Funeral Home Bridgeton with Rev. John W. Hutchinson. burial at Fernwood Memorial Park.
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Benjamin A. Dilsaver
Virginia M. Dilsaver
Smith
Bridgeton
N. J
Richwood
Ohio
Floyd
Anna Fisher Dilsaver
Price Brothers Label Co
U. S. Army
Esther Milrer
Fremont
Cecil Long
Gardena
Calif
Freitag Funeral Home
John W. Hutchinson
Fernwood Memorial Park
Zuspan Family Reunites After Eight Years
The Zuspan family gathered at the Zuspan home south of Richwood for a Sunday reunion. Attendees included Dr. and Mrs. Fred Zuspan and family of Cleveland, Mr. and Mrs. William Zuspan and family of Broomall, Pa, and Mr. and Mrs. Tucker Smith and family of Richwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. G. Zuspan
Zuspan
Richwood
Fred Zuspan
Cleveland
William Zuspan
Broomall
Tucker Smith
Pet Parade Opens Prospect Fourth Fest With Prizes
A July 4 celebration in Prospect begins at 10 00 a m with a pet parade awarding prizes in several classes. Residents from surrounding communities are invited to enter. Local bands, decorated bicycles, and horses add to the festivities. Entries contact Peggy Moser Leeper or Nora Herr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect
Peggy Moser Leeper
Prospect Methodist Church
Nora Herr
Ohio
Mrs A E Shuman Attends Columbus Graduation
Mrs. A E Shuman spent several days in Columbus and attended the North High School commencement on Tuesday night. Her grandson Jeff Shuman was among 482 graduates receiving diplomas in the outdoor stadium exercises at North High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Shuman
Columbus
North High School
Jeff Shuman
North H. S
Methodist Conference Attendance Noted at Lakeside
Mrs Bertha Matlack and Mrs Mamie Elliott attended the Methodist Conference at Lakeside last week noting participation of local women in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Matlack
Mamie Elliott
Lakeside
Former Residents Conducting Resort in Missouri
Mr and Mrs Charles Willison and four children left last Wednesday for Climax Springs Missouri after four weeks with his parents on South Franklin Street The Willisons and Mr and Mrs Annette Harraman are operating a resort named Linga Longa on the Lake of the Ozarks Both families formerly lived in this community before moving to Missouri
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Charles Willison
Climax Springs
Missouri
Fred Willison
South Franklin Street
Willisons
Annette Harraman
Lake of the Ozarks
National Grange Seeks Contests to Curb Surplus
The National Grange promotes sewing and baking contests to boost consumption of surplus fibers and foods. A 1958 sewing contest drew 55,181 dress entries across the nation, with winners to be judged in New York City. Home Economics chairs in over 7100 Granges note many contestants made multiple garments, consuming vast amounts of materials. The group now launches a Baking contest to further encourage home cooking and reduce government surpluses.
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National Grange
The
Grange
New York City
Europe
Home Economics Department
Susie
Jimmie
Pop
USDA
Paul L Howald Earns Geology B S at Ohio State
Paul L. Howald son of Mr and Mrs Ralph J Howald Sr received his B S degree in Geology at Ohio State University graduation exercises held last Friday at St Johns Arena He is a 1950 Richwood High School graduate who joined the U S Air Force in January 1951 serving at Perrin Air Base Sherman Texas and Scott Field Ill for training After discharge he studied at Austin College Sherman Texas for three years and returned to Ohio State in September 1957 to complete his geology degree
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Paul L. Howald
Ralph J. Howald Sr
St John's Arena
Ohio State University
Paul
Richwood High School
United States Air Force
Perrin Air Base
Sherman
Texas
Scott's Field Ill
Austin College
Sherman Texas
Ohio
Ohio State
Rosette Williams Nuptials in Tucson
In a formal Tucson ceremony June 10 at First Methodist Church Janet Williams and David Alan Rosette exchanged vows. Rev. Hobbs officiated as families attended. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs H F Williams, is Amphi High School alumna. Rosette, an Amphi grad, works for American Smelting in Silverbell. Attendants Mrs Tillman Smith and Mr Bruce Sandberg. The couple plans home in Silverbell after a Show Low honeymoon. The Rosette family formerly lived in Richwood. groom is grandson of Mr and Mrs Edgar Rosette.
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First Methodist Church
Tucson
Ariz
Janet Williams
David Alan Rosette
Wm. H. Hobbs
H. F. Williams
Colleges
Arizona
Amphitheater High School
Rosette
C. L. Rosette
15Th Ave
Amphitheatre
University of Arizona
American Smelting and Refining Co
Silverbell, Ariz
Tillman Smith
Bruce Sandberg
Silverbell
Law
Richwood
Edgar Rosette
East Bomford Street
Wheat Acreage Filing Deadline Set for 1959
The ASC county office announces a July 1 1959 deadline for farmers to file wheat allotment applications for 1960 on eligible farms. Producers who did not seed wheat for harvest in 1957 or have no 1958 or 1959 allotments must apply in writing by July 1 1959 to be considered, using forms available at the ASC office.
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ASC
Robert Coleman
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Richwood Student Attends Buckeye Boys State in Athens
David A. Dilger son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Dilger attends Buckeye Boys State at Athens Ohio for ten days June 11 to 21 He will be a Richwood High School senior involved in Spanish Club football and basketball team management chorus and band He was chosen by American Legion Post 40 along with two others to represent Richwood and is sponsored by Gruber Reidenbaugh Pontiac Sales and Richwood Implement Co Approximately 450 candidates for state county and city offices were elected Sunday and Dilger reports he is running for Attorney General at Buckeye Boys State His address is Buckeye Boys State Mooney Jefferson Hall Athens Ohio
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David A. Dilger
Wayne Dilger
Buckeye Boys State
Athens
Ohio
David
Richwood High School
Boy’s State
Ohio University
American Legion Baccarat Post No 40
Richwood
Larry Krebehenne
Magnetic Springs
Eugene Dotson
West Mansfield
David Dilger
Gruber Reidenbaugh Pontiac Sales
Richwood Implement Co
Buckeye Boy’s State
Mooney, Jefferson Hall
Mohrman Thompson Nuptials Set For June 21
The marriage of Marilyn Ann Mohrman and Wayne Alan Thompson will be solemnized Sunday June 21 at 2 30 PM in West Mansfield Methodist Church. Miss Mohrman is a Richwood High School graduate 1958. Mr Thompson is a LaRue High School graduate 1954 and U S Air Force veteran. He works at Jay H Marsh Advertising in Marion. The custom of open church will be observed.
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Marilyn Ann Mohrman
Wayne Alan Thompson
West Mansfield Methodist Church
Mohrman
O. H. Mohrman
Richwood High School
Thompson
R. L. Thompson
LaRue High School
United State Air Force
Jay H. Marsh
Marion
Summer Schedule of Service at First Methodist
The First Methodist Church begins its summer schedule with worship Sundays at 8:30 and 10:45 through August. Services are identical, aiming to boost attendance. Sunday School remains at 9:45 each week.
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First Methodist
First Methodist Church
New Policy Expands Deferment Options for National Guardsmen
Rodney E. Boda announces a Presidential Executive Order expanding deferment rights for National Guard and Reserve members. Key points include preserving deferments when transferring within the Reserve, allowing deferment for Standby Reserve participation, and treating six years of Ready Reserve service as completed when leaving the Reserve. The changes reflect a push to maintain a ready reserve force.
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Rodney E. Boda
Union County
Boda
National Guard
Reserve
Guard of Reserve
Mr. Boda
Local Scouts Head to New Mexico for Philmont Trek
Chuck Gill and Bob Thomasson join about 30 Central O. Scouts leaving June 20 by chartered bus for a three week trek to Philmont Scout Ranch near Cimarron City. They will travel seven days to the ranch, visit Pikes Peak, then spend twelve days on the trail carrying all they need.
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Chuck Gill
C. F. Gill
Bob Thomasson
T. D. Thomasson
Central O
New Mexico
Philmont
Cimarron City
Columbus
Pikes Peak
Open Church Ceremony for Jeanne Chapman and Charles Warner
Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. Anson Chapman to observe an open church ceremony. Saturday evening June 20 at 7:00 in the First Baptist Church for the marriage of their daughter Miss Jeanne Chapman to Charles Warner of Claiborne area. Nuptial vows by Rev. Reuben Kyrk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson Chapman
First Baptist Church
Jeanne
Charles Warner
Maurice Warner
Claiborne
Reuben Kyrk
Public Showing of Farm Orama 1959 Previewed by Press
The first public showing of Farm-Orama 1959 near Richwood Ohio took place June 3 at the Russell Case Farm. Press and exhibitors viewed the 1300 acre site with a helicopter tour of seed plots pig and beef operations and a roof sign visible from 8000 feet. Perry Clark of Farm Drama Associates explained program features as exhibitors funded the event open to the public without charge, with plans to make Farm-Orama an annual Ohio showcase.
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Richwood
Ohio
Russell Case Farm
Farmer Case
Case Farm
Perry Clark
Farm- Drama Associates
Farm-Drama 59
Midwest
Farm-Orama
Clark
Change of Pastors At Central and Claiborne
Thomas Rieke named to Central Methodist Claiborne Charge at Ohio Annual Conference readings. Rieke, from Minneapolis, studied Wheaton College and Ashbury Seminary, will continue seminary work at Hamma Divinity School. He and his wife move to the parsonage by June 25. Kuntzman to New Vienna charge. services June 21 announce new appointments. Morning worship scheduled at Central 9:00 and 11:00 at Claiborne.
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Thomas Rieke
Central Methodist-Claiborne
Ohio
Rieke
Wheaton College
Ashbury Seminary
Wilmore
Kentucky
Hamma Divinity School
Wittenburg College
Springfield
Cincinnati
Minneapolis
Minn
Park Ave
Wilmington
New Vienna
Central Methodist
Claiborne Methodist Sun
Miss Marilyn Skidmore Receives Delta Zeta Scholarship
Marilyn Skidmore daughter of Mr and Mrs John Skidmore earns a $300 scholarship from the Elizabeth Coulter Stephenson Foundation Delta Zeta Sorority. She serves as Delta Zeta president at Ohio State University after earlier treasurer duties and is spending the summer in Lake George New York.
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Marilyn Skidmore
John O. Skidmore
Elizabeth Coulter Stephenson
Delta Zeta Sorority
Delta Zeta
Marilyn
Ohio State University
Lake George
New York
Divorce Asked for Delores Spain and Norman Spain
Delores Spain of Marysville Route 4 seeks a divorce from Norman Spain of Raymond on grounds of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. They married November 15 and have one child. plaintiff requests custody and support.
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Delores Spain
Marysville Rt. 4
Norman Spain
Raymond
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Rosette-Williams
Tucson Wednes
Boy’s State At
Mohrman - Thompson
Orama
Given
Central and
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