Annual Lawn Show Of Poultry Club In Richwood Fair Grounds
The seventh annual Lawn Show of the Central Ohio Poultry Club will be held at the Richwood Fair Grounds Sunday, June 25 in the poultry building. About 500 birds are expected across large fowl and bantams with national judges and a junior division. Prizes include ribbons for 1st to 3rd and purple specials, plus trophies for best bantams and large fowl varieties. Admission is free and lunch is available on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Ohio Poultry Club
Richwood Fair Grounds
U.S
United States
Canada
Rhode Island
Officers Installed by Central Methodist Society
The W S C S of the Central Methodist Church met in the church parlors with Mrs. Edna Obee presiding. Readings on God's Playground and Too Busy framed a program themed I Too Shall Give. Edna Obee was named president and officers Inez Middleton vice president Ruth Smith secretary Pearl Evans recording secretary Edna Baker treasurer and Dora Dirst church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Methodist Church
Edna Obee
Pearl Evans
Minnie Baker
Francis Rosette
Stella Gaston
Olive Sinkey
Inez Middleton
Ruth Smith
Edna Baker
Dora Dirst
Jolly Troopers Class Enjoy Picnic Last Friday
Essex Sunday School class Jolly Troopers met with teachers Lenna Patterson and Pauline White for a Prospect Community Park picnic. A moonlit dinner followed with games and contests, and all sang Happy Birthday to June Ann Monson. Attendees included Rose Mary Colegrove Marilyn Chandler Marianne Fry Carol Fry Betty Lou Monson Eva Carol Allinder Judy Parish and others with several guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Trooper
Essex
Lenna Patterson
Pauline White
Prospect Community Park
Moon
June Ann Monson
Rose Mary Colegrove
Marilyn Chandler
Marianne
Carol Fry
Betty Lou Monson
Eva Carol Allinder
Judy Parish
David Blue
Ronnie Robertson
Danny Streeter
Maxine
Danny Robertson
Richwood Lions Club Hosts Ladies Night in Marion
Edgar Hastings president of the Richwood Lions Club attended by Mrs Hastings and Mr and Mrs D G Fryman of Richwood joined Marion guests for a ladies night dinner at the Marion Country Club during the officers installation of the Lion and Lioness Clubs Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Hastings
Richwood
Mildred Allen Presided At WSCS Meeting
The Women's Society of Christian Service at the First Methodist Church met June 13 with Mildred Allen presiding. Devotions by Mrs. Helen Sieg covered Spiritual Efficiency. The program featured Mrs. Clara Smith with readings by Kay Southard, Carol Sue Kelly, Judy Lucas and Sherrell Ann Grandstaff, plus a piano solo by Charlotte Shields. Plans for a reception for new members on June 22 and a plaque dedication for Mrs. George Fisher on July 1 were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
The
First Methodist Church
Mildred Allen
Helen Sieg
Clara Smith
Kay Southard
Carol Sue Kelly
Judy Lucas
Sherrell Ann Grandstaff
Charlotte Shields
George Fisher
Birthday Celebrated and Newlyweds Honored
Mr and Mrs W T Gulliford hosted a birthday dinner Sunday west of Richwood in honor of Lola Miller of Marion and the newlywed Paul Miller. Attendees included Lola Miller Paul and Herbert Brewer James Hinamon Delmer Brewer Howard McCurdy Edith Yenney Mary Brewer Barbara Brewer Rebecca McCurdy Diana Brewer Kenneth Brewer Gene Tron and Cecil Charles all of Marion along with Robert Davis and family from Richwood. Mrs Miller received many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Gulliford
Richwood
Herbert Brewer
James Hinamon
Delmer Brewer
Howard McCurdy
Edith Yenney
Mary
Barbara Brewer
Rebecca McCurdy
Diana
Kenneth Brewer
Gene Tron
Marion
Cecil Charles
Robert Davis
Sue Ellen
Miller
Son of Local Resident Honored by Company
Harold A. Langstaff, son of Mrs. Minnie Langstaff of Richwood, was among 65 Farm Bureau Insurance employees honored at the annual June award dinner. He received a gold watch for 25 years of service and since 1926 has progressed from part time messenger to now superintendent of auto underwriting. Langstaff, a Richwood High School and Bliss College alumnus, is married to Elizabeth Philip and they have three children Judy James and Joan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Harold A. Langstaff
Minnie Langstaff
W. Bomford St
Richwood
Farm Bureau Insurance Companies
Langstaff
Transportation Department
Richwood High School
Bliss College
Elizabeth Phillip
Judy
James
Joan
Surprised on Birth Day Anniversary by Neighbors
Mrs. Clara Shoup was surprised Tuesday at her home on her birth day anniversary when Mrs. Anna Maddox and Mrs. Ray Wood called with baskets and shared dinner. Neighbors presented her with a sum of money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Shoup
Anna Maddox
Ray Wood
Past Matrons Circle Ends Season With Luncheon
The Past Matron's Circle of the Eastern Star met at Mrs. Thelma Lee's home for a Tuesday noon gathering. A one o'clock luncheon followed a brief business session led by retiring president Mrs. D. E. Ogan. An impressive memorial service honored three deceased members, Mrs. Madeline Porter, Mrs. Blanche Tennant, and Mrs. Lucile Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eastern Star
Thelma Lee
D. E. Ogan
Madeline Porter
Blanche Tennant
Lucile Davis
Drake Family Visit to Scott Field Air Base
Mrs. John W. Drake and daughter Karen of Abilene Texas spend summer with 2nd Lieutenant John W. Drake at Scott Field Air Base. This week they visit Mrs. Agnes Drake of West Bomford Street. Lt. Drake plans to come Sunday to return with them.
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John W. Drake
Karen
Abilene
Texas
Scott Field Air Base
Agnes Drake
West Bomford St
Drake
London Visitors Share Sunday Afternoon With Local Hosts
Mrs. Howard Street and her daughter Dorothy of London were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sunday and Miss Nelle Street, according to a brief social note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Street
Dorothy
London
Harry Sunday
Nelle Street
York S. S. Class Dinner At Lelan McMahon Home
The York United Brethren Sunday School class of the York area held its annual dinner Tuesday June 12 at Lelan McMahon's Richwood home. Eight members attended along with guests and ill or absent members noted. The gathering featured a noon pot luck meal and a day of reminiscing about 50 years of friendship, with two longtime members now deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora (Spangler) Heffner
Edna (Cox) Southard
Richwood
Bertha (Curl) Foley
York
Belle (Cox) Osbun
Detroit, Mich
Gertrude (Harris) Davis
Huntsville
Gertrude (Moffett) Burnside
Peoria
Libbie (Brown) Ballinger
West Mansfield
Sylvia
Jolliff) Hall
York Center
Geneva Dilsaver Elected Senior Vice President
At the 11th district W. F. W. meeting in Basil Ohio on June 10 Geneva Dilsaver was elected senior vice president of Auxiliary 4654 Valley Ford. Other officers elected include Martha Lee district president Auxiliary 3441 Magda Chapman treasurer Auxiliary 9092 Myrtle Horn chaplain Auxiliary 3424 Vivian Peyton conductress Auxiliary 3490 Pauline Shaffner guard Auxiliary 3761 Emma Russell secretary Auxiliary 3441. The officers were installed except Martha Lee. District presidents install at Department Encampments. The event leads to Cincinnati July 14-15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil
Ohio
Martha Lee
Geneva Dilsaver
Auxiliary
Valley Ford
Magda Chapman
Myrtle Horn
Vivian Peyton
Pauline Shaffner
Emma Russel
Marion Recruiting Station Seeks Applicants for June July Enlistment
Notice to men who have received pre induction notices or exams may enlist in Regular Army or US Air Force between June 15 and July 15 1951. No high school education required for Air Force. Contact S Sgt D A Lillie or Cpl T T Turner at Marion Ohio station for details. Those failing to enlist by July 15 lose eligibility for induction.
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D. A. Lillie
US Army
US Air Force
S. Main St
Marion
Ohio
Regular Army
Air Force
Cpl
T. T. Turner
Local Residents Honored Before Moving to Del a
Mrs Edna Cushman and Mrs Daisy Scott hosted neighbors and close friends at the Cushman home on North Franklin Street Thursday evening honoring Mrs Elizabeth Hall and Mrs Sadie Heckerman who will move to Delaware. Contests were enjoyed and the gathering was social. Re hostesses.
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Edna Cushman
Daisy Scott
Cushman
North Franklin Street
Elizabeth Hall
Sadie Heckerman
Richwood
Delaware
Installation Service Held Sunday Morning at First Methodist Richwood
The Official Board Board of Education and Church School Staff were installed at the First Methodist Church service. The Board of Education is led by D Kenneth Davis with James Emmons secretary and Mary Griffith treasurer. Church School Staff includes general superintendent A H Durnell and assistants D K Davis H R Fisher with a large listed roster. The two hour program runs 9:45 to 12:00 each Sunday with expanded children’s division activities during worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
First Methodist
Richwood
D. Kenneth Davis
James Emmons
Mary Griffith
A. H. Durnell
M. O. Howison
Forest Lewis
Robert Allen, Jr
Charles Phallen
Lois Lowe
Homer Fisher
C. D. Smith
D. K. Davis
H. R. Fisher
Larry Davis
Gail Simmons
Herbert Simmons
Agnes Drake
Robert Sanders
Sarah Cheney
Mary Brelsford
A. H. Darnell
Ruth Roberts
Glenn Oman
Patsy Shuman
Arlene Dickason
Charles Shields
Bernard Benton
Loren Lewis
Lester Smith
Amil Collins
Perry Allen
Harry Griffith
Walter Bishop
Ralph Matlack
Robert F. Allen
Christian Adventure
W. S. Mowery
Semper Fidelis
Ernest Fish
Friendly
J. H. Lehman
Alpha Philathea
L. F. Davis
Essex Pythian Sisters Meet in K of P Hall
Essex Starlight Temple met last Thursday evening with Mrs. Florence Adams presiding. Names of secret sisters for the ensuing year were drawn. Refreshments were served by Mrs. May Schmelzer, Mrs. Edna Hickok and Mrs. Fern Wiley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex Starlight Temple
K. of P. Hall
Florence Adams
May Schmelzer
Edna Hickok
Fern Wiley
Cubs Attend Red Birds versus Minneapolis Game in Columbus
Richwood Cub Scouts attended a baseball game between the Columbus Red Birds and Minneapolis held in Columbus on Wednesday of last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood Cub
Columbus Red Birds
Minneapolis
Columbus
Union County youths appear on Buckeye Junior Fair TV program
Union County youths performed square dancing on the Buckeye Junior Fair Program aired on WBNS Columbus Sunday afternoon. Participants included Bill Coder Mary Carson Merle Robinson Norma McGinnis Shirley Southard Luella Drumm Carl Drumm and Gerald Doellinger with special dance costumes provided by the Lazarus Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
WBNS
Columbus
Bill Coder
Mary Carson
Merle Robinson
Norma McGinnis
Shirley Southard
Luella
Carl Drumm
Gerald Doellinger
Lazarus
Lazarus Company
Reception for New Pastor Postponed Indefinitely
Rev Earnest Bein of the O W U at Delaware preached his first sermon Sunday at Central Methodist Church Richwood with his wife and four week old infant. After returning home Mrs Bein fell ill and was ordered to bed by her physician, causing the congregation to postpone the planned reception indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest Bein
Delaware
Central Methodist Church
Richwood
Babe
Marriage of Amy Pacha and William Travers Announces
Mrs Amy Pacha of Richwood southeast area and Florida retiree Army officer William Travers wed at Marysville on Tuesday June 12. Couple immediately departed for Florida and plan to return around August first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Pacha
Richwood
William Travers
Florida
Marysville
Travers
Missionary Guest Speaker at W S C S Meeting
The W S C S of the Clarborne Methodist church held its June meeting on June 13 at Mrs. Arthur Warner’s home. Mary Webster, newly elected president, led a business session and roll call. Guest speaker Mrs. Charles A. Sauer, a missionary now in Pusan, recalled evacuations from Seoul to Japan in June 1950 and efforts to aid Korean Christians escaping communism. Refreshments followed.
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Japan
Sauer
Pusan
Seoul
Pilgrims Progress to be Shown at Union Baptist Church
The film Pilgrims Progress will be presented at Union Baptist Church in West Jackson on Sunday night June 24 at 8 o'clock. It chronicles a Christian's journey to the Celestial City and is acclaimed as one of the era’s top religious productions. This first local showing required six months of advance booking and runs 112 hours.
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Union Baptist Church
West Jackson
Celestial City
Crusaders Class Met Friday Night in Essex
The Crusaders group met in the Essex church basement for a regular gathering. Lucille Cramer led a prayer and Barbara Hoffman presented the hymn origin and a June themed story. A resignation from secretary Lenna Moore was approved and filled by Moore. The group planned a July 15 picnic and approved a $50 donation to Worthington Children's Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crusaders of Essex
Lucille Cramer
Barbara Hoffman
Junior
Audrey Bevis
Donna Mae Wasserbeck
Lenna Moore
Della Jean Hall
Bill Fisher
John McNamee
Charles Livey
Worthington
Ed Morgan
Fay Bevis
Francis Cramer
Harold Hoffman
Girl Scouts Plan TV Appearance Following Meeting
The Girl Scouts met Monday June 18 with Barbara Wiley as leader. They scheduled a TV appearance on Sally Flowers program Tuesday June 26 and planned a hike to Mrs Wiley's home next Monday. Refreshments and games followed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Wiley
Sally Flowers
Fisher honors son on sixth birthday with park picnic
Mrs. H. R. Fisher hosted a Prospect Park picnic Tuesday for her son Steven's sixth birthday. Daughter Miss Lois Fisher assisted. Guests included Marsha McDaniel, Linda Tilton, Danny Jo Anderson, Michael Mowery, Nancy Allen, Ardythe Matlack, Marsha Warye, Danny Kyle, Kittie Lou Forrest, John Davis, Tommy Glosser, Joan Cramer, and Mrs. Glosser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Fisher
Prospect Park
Steven
Lois Fisher
Marsha McDaniel
Linda Tilton
Danny Jo Anderson
Michael Mowery
Nancy Allen
Ardythe Matlack
Marsha Warye
Danny Kyle
Kittie Lou Forrest
John Davis
Tommy Glosser
Joan Cramer
Glosser
Essex W S C S Installs Officers In 1950s Meeting
Essex W S C S held a regular Thursday afternoon church basement meeting. Mary Fry presided as president and led installation of new officers with Love In Action conducted by Mattie Blue and Blanch Margh. Elva Price was ill, and a Mizpah benediction closed the gathering followed by a decorative lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex W. S. C. S
Maxine Foos
Ruby Fox
Jesus
Vesta Davis
Flo Decker
Mary Fry
Barbara Hoffman
Mildred Chandler
Maxine and Vinet Foos
Nellie Hoffman
Talent Show at Union Theatre June 26
A talent show will be held Tuesday June 26 at 830 PM in the Richwood Union Theatre. Acts from local and broader areas have been auditioned. Master of ceremonies Dave Gammel will host and audition talent. call for entries before show time. Local merchants will award prizes. feature film Mickey Rooney in The Cockeyed Wonder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood Union Theatre
Dave Gammel
Route 2
Richwood
Union Theatre
Mickey Rooney
City Union Meeting at Temple Home June 18
Mrs Dorothy Temple hosted the City Union and Starlight Circle at her Richwood area home Monday evening with Miss Joan Cramer assisting. Officers elected: President Helen Sieg Vice President Margaret Jane Ridge Secretary Ruth Roberts Treasurer Charlotte Moyer. Starlight Circle set new program for the coming year. Refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Temple
West of Richwod
City Union
Starlight Circle
Joan Cramer
Helen Sieg
Margaret Jane Ridge
Ruth Roberts
Charlotte Moyer
Annie Richards Missionary Circle Meets at Storey Home
The Annie Richards Missionary Circle of the First Baptist Church held its June 7 meeting at Mrs. Minnie Storey’s home with about eighteen members and guests present. Mrs. Charles Perkins led the business session, prayer was offered by Mrs. J. S. Matteson, and the group sang Master Make Me to Captive with Mrs. H. C. LeMasters at the piano. Florence Ransome guided the study There Is Freedom, a roll call noted each member’s recent sick calls, and refreshments were served by the hostess and committee Beatrice Dutton Alice Russell and Florence Ransome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Richards
First Baptist Church
Minnie Storey
Charles Perkins
J. S. Matteson
H. C. LeMasters
Florence Ransome
Beatrice Dutton
Alice Russel
Howards Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary
The rural home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Howard Sr north of Essex hosted a 25th wedding anniversary with a noon family dinner and 3 to 6 pm open house. More than 90 guests from Columbus Delaware Marion and Richwood attended. Their three sons Robert Eugene Ralph James and Paul Lynn were present on furloughs from service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Howard Sr
Essex
Columbus
Delaware
Marion
Richwood
Route 1
Ralph James Howald, Jr
Tyndall Air Base
Panama City
Florida
Paul Lynn Howald
Perrin Air Base
Sherman
Texas
Howald
Robert Eugene
Elizabeth Ann
Robert Eugene Howald
Dorothy M. Mayes
Norton
Ohio
Howard
Marion Power Shovel Co
Starlight Circle Receives District Recognition for Welfare Work
The Starlight Circle of The King's Daughters earned district recognition for aiding Native American communities. They collected clothing and staples, shipped a $6 cash donation to Miss Lida Chestnut, and chose the Navajo Reservation at Fort Defiance, Arizona, receiving warm thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starlight Circle
The
King’s Daughters
Lida Chestnut
Ft. Defiance
Arizona
Johnsons Host Pot Luck Dinner On Father’s Day
A pot luck dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Johnson on North Franklin Street to celebrate Father’s Day. Guests included Harold Grandstaff and daughter Sherrell Ann, Pearl Johnston and son David, Elmer Carr, and Charles Chapman of Mt. Gilead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Johnson
North Franklin Street
Harold Grandstaff
Sherrell Ann
Pearl Johnston
David
Elmer Carr
Charles Chapman
Mt. Gilead
Rebekahs Hold Joint Memorial Service Tuesday
The Claiborne Rebekah Lodge No. 267 regular meeting was led by Mrs Francis Rosette Noble Grand. A joint memorial service was held for deceased members at the close of the Tuesday session and degree practice was announced for the next meeting. Warren Mumford of Columbus visited Miss Ann Hastings on South Franklin Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Rosette
Noble Grand
Claiborne Rebekah
Warren Mumford
Columbus
Miss Ann Hastings
South Franklin Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Poultry Club
Methodist Society
Jolly Troopers
Lions Club
Ws.c.s. Society
Lelah McMahon
York S. S
Dela
Pythian
Union Baptist
Crusaders
Essex W.S.C.S
Temple Home
Howards
Sun
Johnson Family
Rebekahs
Earnest Stiffler
John Kirk
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