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Newspaper

Richwood Gazette

Location

Richwood, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1947

Page

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Weller-Wall wedding set in candlelit First Baptist Church

Miss Nelda Eileen Weller and Mr. Joseph Hollis Wall wed in a candlelight ceremony at 4 PM in the First Baptist Church. The setting featured white gladioli and palms and a program of traditional wedding music. The bride wore a brocaded linen gown with a lace illusion veil and carried a Bible with an orchid. The reception followed at the bride’s home with 75 guests. The couple will live in Quantico Virginia after a trip to Atlantic City.

Nelda Eileen Weller Ruth B. Weller Joseph Hollis Wall Joseph A. Wall Macon Georgia First Baptist Church J. Herbert Goeney Columbus Charles Gill Margaret Clevenger James Currie Mary Helen Brelsford Jack Webler David Hull Joseph McDermott Pauline Prichard Robert Warner Wade Hull Harold Tennant Atlantic City Quantico Virginia Miami University Middletown American Red Cross U. S. Marine Corps Graves Insurance Agency J. A. Wall North Canton John Ryan Dayton Joe McDermott David Cleveland Otto Riehm Maude Zoller Stanley Stever Elizabeth Stever Tiffin L. M. Jones Wm. Coon Sidney J H. Goeney Melvin Duerr Sally Sander Marysville Herschel Love Faye Maugans C. J. Shirley Magnetic Springs

Victory Circle Picnic closes season in Marysville

The Victory Circle of the King's Daughters held its final season meeting at Legion Park Marysville on June 9 with a picnic supper. Six new members were voted in and all bills were paid. Adjournment is set for September. Robert McAllister is in Veteran's Hospital Dayton for treatment and observation.

Victory Circle of the King’s Daughters Legion Park Marysville Robert McAllister Veteran’s Hospital, Dayton

Auto Accident Near Bellefontaine Injures Eaches Family

Sunday near Bellefontaine on the Sidney road a collision involving a car driven by Mrs. De Wees of Piqua and the Eaches family left Mr. Eaches with a shoulder injury, Mrs. Eaches with a knee injury and severe bruises, and three children shocked but alive as the vehicle rolled over three times.

Virgil Eaches Bellefontaine Sidney Road de Wees Piqua Eaches

Flag Day Program By Daughters Of Veterans

Fifteen members attended the regular meeting of Tent No. 97 Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War with Betty Aly Mendinger presiding. Plans for a July Prospect Park picnic were discussed. Lena Moore reported on last week’s G A R encampment activities in Columbus. Two afghans were voted for the Cincinnati Veterans Hospital. Estella Sloop organized readings for a program honoring Flag Day and Mother's Day with performances by Lillie Burbaugh Doris Cameron Mary Zebold Eva Prettyman and others including a flag song and America the Beautiful.

Daughters of Union Veterans of the Betty Alymendinger Prospect Park Lena Moore G.A.R Columbus Veteran’s Hospital Cincinnati Ohio Daughter’s of Union Veterans of the Estella Sloop Lillie Burbaugh Doris Cameron Mary Zebold Eva Prettyman Tent

Weather Keeps Farmers From Field Work

Farmers report only a few days of work before renewed rain Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday morning. Plowing remains substantial with more showers predicted. Hope for sunshine and warmth to clear the air and improve conditions.

Livestock Boosters Hold Second Meeting

The Jackson Livestock Boosters met at Joe Temple's home on June 12 with Bob Kale as president. Painting began on the clubhouse and dues of 50 cents were collected to fund repairs and painting. News reporter Bob Allen.

Jackson Livestock Boosters Joe Temple Bob Kale Bob Allen

First Church of Christ Ladies Aid Hold June Meeting

The June meeting of the Ladies Aid was hosted at Mrs. Mary Jane Ridge's home with assistors Georgia Cramer and Jane Shoup. Plans were made for an ice cream social on June 28 and July meeting set for the Fryman home. Mr. and Mrs. A L Converse welcomed a son born June 15 at Marion City Hospital. former Annabell Landon of Richwood. Richwood TNT Club met at the high school with Ellen Hoffman presiding.

Ladies’ Aid First Church of Christ Mary Jane Ridge Georgia Cramer Jane Shoup Stella Neel Fryman A. L. Converse Marion City Hospital

Couple hosts after southern four months trip

Mr and Mrs Cap Caryle recently returned from a four months trip through the south and were Saturday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Donohoe.

Cap” Caryle South Charles Donohoe

Cushman Family Visit Reported from Newark

Mr and Mrs D C Cushman spent Sunday as guests of their daughters and families in Newark.

D. C. Cushman Newark E. H. Gabriel Wayne Smart Hobart Arthur Eden Ballard Delaware Carl Smith New Dover George L. Stults Richwood

Prominent Couple Weds in Richwood Church of Christ

Miss Kathryn Jean Kirk daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank W Kirk and Theodore A Miller son of Mr and Mrs Walter E Miller of Toledo Ohio wed in a double ring ceremony at the Church of Christ Richwood Saturday June 14 at 7 30 pm Rev Richard C Burton officiated. Attendants included Matron of Honor Mrs Dwight J Ridge bridesmaids Elizabeth Clark and Miss Bobbie Kirk ushers Richard L Miller Boyd Cochran Ralph Cochran Dwight J Ridge. A three tier wedding cake and 75 guests marked the reception at the bride’s home. The bride a 1943 Richwood High graduate earned a degree from Ohio State. the groom served three years Navy and attends Toledo University. They will reside in Toledo after July 1.

Church of Christ, Richwood KathrYn Jean Kirk Frank W. Kirk Theodore A. Miller Walter E. Miller Toledo Ohio Richard C. Burton Markle Ind Church of Christ Geenery Rodney Boda Alice Boda Dwight J. Ridge Elizabeth Clark Near Gambier Bobbie Kirk Sharon Jean Peggy Elaine Ridge Elaine Maxine Wharton Mt. Vernon Robert Miller Oxford Paul Ridge Marvin Foyt

Evans Returns Home After Appendectomy

Mrs. Dale Evans arrives at Beatty Avenue home from Marion City Hospital after an appendectomy two weeks ago and remains in satisfactory condition.

Dale Evans Beatty Ave Marion City Hospital Evans

Buckeye Girls State Opens June 22 at Capitol University

Ohio's Buckeye Girl's State sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary begins June 22 at Capitol University Campus. Registration starts Sunday morning and attendees are assigned to Realists or Idealists. A 30 girl city and five city county system will elect officials. The Governor will be inaugurated June 24 at 8 p.m. with Chief Justice Weygandt administering. Mary Ann Welsh will attend as delegate for Baccarat Unit 40.

Ohio Buckeye American Legion Auxiliary Capitol University Carl Baccarat Unit 40

Local Girls Start Kindergarten Classes at First Methodist

Beginning Monday June 23 at 1 o clock kindergarten classes will run for ages 3 to 6 at the First Methodist church. Jeanne Winter Harger and Rosemary Wall Taylor will conduct the sessions with contact options for interested families. Classes meet Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday each week.

First Methodist Jeanne Winter Harger Rosemary Wall Taylor

Birthday Party Honors Sheryl Ann Grandstaff

Mrs. Dorothy Carr hosted an anniversary party for her niece Sheryl Ann Grandstaff turning eight. Eighteen girls attended at Beatty Avenue on Thursday afternoon June 12, with games, contests and gifts, followed by ice cream and cake.

Dorothy Carr Beatty Avenue Sheryl Ann Grandstaff Sheryl

Father's Day Dinner At Arby Cramer Home

A basket dinner was enjoyed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arby Cramer east of town on Father's Day. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cramer, Mr. and Mrs. Don Cramer and daughter Joan, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ridge and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Cramer and daughter Maxine, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Somerset and son, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Henry and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Cramer and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cramer.

Arby Cramer J. E. Cramer Don Cramer Joan Paul Ridge Clyde Cramer Maxine Ray Somerset H. C. Henry Francis Cramer Paul Cramer

Divorces Filed In Two County Cases

Minnie K. Mallow sues Guy C. Mallow for divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty with Allen & Allen representing the plaintiff. Erma Call seeks divorce from William L. Call on gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty with Gwynn Sanders as attorney. Mildred Fern Harmon files for divorce from James William Harmon on gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty, Milo L. Myers listed for the plaintiff.

Minnie K. Mallow Guy C. Mallow Allen & Allen Erma Call William L. Call Gwynn Sanders Mildred Fern Harmon James William Harmon Milo L. Myers

Case Dismissal in Blair v Lamson District Court

The case of Clyde H. Blair against Blair E. Lamson has been dismissed by the court. No further action noted and case ended with dismissal.

Clyde H. Blair Blair E. Lamson

Discharges Filed for Army Members Kandel Lyons

Carolyn A. Kandel and Robert P Lyons recorded their discharges from the U S Army in the office of County Recorder indicating completion of active service and release from military duties.

Carolyn A. Kandel Robert P Lyons U. S. Army County Recorder

Public sale visit and Ladies Auxiliary meeting notice

Sturgis Cheney B F Grandstaff and John McKitrick traveled to Vinton Ohio Gallia County for a public sale of B A McKitrick son of John McKitrick They report crops far ahead of this locality A short business and social hour of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW 4654 will be held in the hall Monday evening June 23 at 8 o clock

Sturgis Cheney B. F. Grandstaff John McKkitrick Vinton Ohio Gallia County B. A. McKitrick John McKitrick Ladies’ Auxiliary of The V. F.W

Claiborne W.S.C.S. June Meeting at Mildred Potts Home

The Women's Society of Christian Service met at Mildred Potts home for their June gathering. Nine members and four visitors attended with songs prayers talks and reports. Plans included a July missionary program with a guest speaker and refreshments were served by Mrs Potts and her daughter Anna Lee.

Women's Society of Christian Service Mildred Potts Jennie Grindell Anna Lee Potts Ellen Warner Potts Daugher Anna Lee

Olive Sinkey Resigns As County Public Health Nurse

Miss Olive Sinkey of Richwood in Union County resigns from she public health nurse post after 25 years of service effective August 1. She trained at White Cross Hospital Columbus and did private nursing before joining the county role. She was once senior health nurse and is a familiar figure visiting school rooms for health work.

Olive Sinkey Richwood Union County Miss Sinkey White Cross Hospital Columbus

Richwood Car Stolen From Front of Midway Restaurant

Marion police report the theft of a 1946 Chevrolet sedan owned by Homer Fox of Richwood Route 3. The car was parked in front of the Midway Restaurant in Marion at noon Sunday.

Marion Homer Fox Richwood Route 3 Midway

Ever Ready Circle Meets at Central Methodist Church

The Ever Ready Circle of Central Methodist Church met Friday afternoon at Mrs Gladys McEntires home. Mrs Ford led devotions and the program included reading Grandmothers Garden by Ettie White and a Comparison Between Mothers by Mrs Cora Ford. Members sewed carpet rags after. The meeting closed with The Lord s Prayer and refreshments were served by the hostess.

Central Methodist Church Gladys McEntire Ford Ettie White Cora Ford

Coons Infant Dies in Kent Burial at York Cemetery

The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Coons of York Center died in San Antonio Hospital in Kent on Tuesday noon. Burial in York cemetery at 10 30 a m Wednesday morning conducted by Rev Charles Cramer.

Kenneth Coons York Center San Antonio Hospital Kent Marion Winter York Cemtery Charles Cra~mer

Real estate transfers in Milford Magnetic Springs and Marysville

A sequence of property transfers lists Norman and O Brust to Woodrow Goff in Milford Center, William J Scheiderer and others to Carl and Edna Eldridge in Magnetic Springs, and subsequent transfers from Eldridge to Dillon. Others include Wood to Villa Wood and Opal Haines in Leesburg, Christine Houston to Houston heirs in Marysville, Means chains in Marysville, Nicol in Darby township, Rosenblatt in Plain City, and Edson to Williams in Paris township.

Norman and O. Brust Woodrow Goff Milford Center William J. Scheiderer Carl Edna Eldridge Magnetic Springs L. W Rosa Dillon Magnetic Ernest D. Wood Villa I. Wood Opal Haines Leesburg Christine Houston Fred Houston Marysville H. S. Roosa Lawrence Dorothy Means O. M. Scott and Sons R. G H. E. Nicol F. Gertrude Nicol Darby Township R. C L. F. Henriksen Julius L. Rosenblatt Plain City A. C M. M. Edson D. B E. J. Williams Paris Township

Licensed to Wed Joseph E Wall and Eileene Weller

Joseph E Wall an insurance agent from Quantico Virginia and Eileene Weller of Richwood North Canton were guests of Blanche Hostetter in Blaine Avenue for several days last week Currie joined them in Richwood and later returned to spend the weekend with his family and to accompany them home Sunday

Joseph E. Wall Quantico Virginia Eileene Weller Richwood James Currie North Canton Blanche Hostetter Blaine Ave Currie

Isaly's Richwood Dairy Store Opens Friday

Isaly Dairy to open its Richwood store Friday June 20 in the former Sieg Drug Store at 1 North Franklin. The redecorated room features new fixtures a soda fountain lunch and grill. Local boy Charles William Davis will manage with his mother in charge of the cooking and staff from Richwood assisting. Free ice cream cones for children 11 am to 1 pm. Fresh dairy products from Marion plant daily.

Isaly Dairy Richwood Franklin Street Sieg Drug the Gazette Charles William Bill) Davis Marshal Charles W. Davis Bill Isaly’s Isaly Richwood Marion

Claiborne Post Office Discontinued

The Claiborne post office has been discontinued due to few patrons and will be served by Route 2 Richwood.

Claiborne Richwood

Christian Adventure Class Meets at Collier Home

The Christian Adventure Class of the First Methodist church gathered Monday at Helen Collier’s home with Mrs. Gonnelloy and Mrs. Collins assisting. Lucille Taylor led the meeting and devotionals were by Imo Navin. Officer slate includes Gertrude Workman as president and Lucille Taylor as vice president. One guest, Mrs. Charles Rollins of Pittsville Wisconsin, attended. Plans were made for a July picnic.

First Methodist Church Helen Collier Iane Gonnolly Mary Collins Lucille Taylor Imo Navin Gertrude Workman Elma Boyd Charles Rollins Pittsville Wisconsin

Sister of Mrs. Marriott Dies in New York City Area

Howe Woodruff in Florida sends Scott Collier a card announcing the death of Mrs. M. A. Marriott at her Brookly n home on Friday June 6 in her 88th year. She formerly lived in Richwood and is survived by one son, Robert Marriott. The funeral were cremated and shipped to Marion Winter for burial. Delmer C. Dilsaver travels from Wednes day to Parkston SD to visit his uncle Joe E Shelley and then to Arizona for a lung condition contracted in the army.

Scott Collier Howe Woodruff Florida M. A. Marriott Brooklyn N. Y Richwood Robert Marriott Marion Winter Delmer C. Dilsaver Parkston South Dakota Joe E Shelley Arizona

Lenox Sells Elevators to Kerns in Three Towns

R. W. Lenox sells his elevator business in Richwood Claiborne and Woodland to Floyd Kerns who will assume operations July 1 and Lenox plans retirement from active business life.

R. W. Lenox Richwood Claiborne Woodland Floyd Kerns Lenox

Blanche White Joins Summer Visit With Daughters

Mrs. Blanche White of Selma California spends the summer with her daughters Mrs. C. C. Oman and family near Ostrander and Mrs. Richard Keep and family of De Graff.

Blanche White Selma California C. C. Oman Near Ostrander Richard Keep de Graff

Kent Student Charles McAlliser Spends Summer Home

Charles McAlliser, who has been attending Kent College, is spending the summer months at his home here.

Charles McAlliser Kent

Mrs Bell Visits Daughter in Marion

Mrs J S Bell spent last week with her daughter Mrs E V Shoup and family of Marion.

J. S. Bell E. V. Shoup Marion

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. Herbert Goewey Daughters of Veterans Church OF Christ Aid Ridge Home Richwood T.N.T Ellen Hoffman Carol Roberts Ellen Nedds Elizabeth Mulligan Russel Creviston Alvin Creviston Byhalia Mary Ann Welsh Arby Cramer Home Claiborne W.S.C.S Ever Ready Circle WED William Davis Collier Home
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