Essex Mt Olive Pastor Takes Bride in Double Ring Ceremony
Miss Mary Anna Baker wed Rev. Jerry D. Wortham in a June 8 Springfield Ohio ceremony at First Nazarene Church. The bride and groom, both local graduates, plan home life after July 1 at the Essex Mt Olive parsonage with guests from several nearby towns and states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Anna Baker
Jerry D. Wortham
Springfield
Ohio
George M. Galloway
Roland V. Hudson
Asbury College
Wilmore
Marion H. Baker
Cavins Drive
Wortham
Clara Wortham
Worland
Wyoming
Jerry B. Wortham
Englewood
Calif
Carol Miller
Joyce Hazlett
Carol Kepler
Bobbie Joan
Dwight Coffet
Orlo Freshley
Charles Hadley
Bill Baker
Harold Parish
Sondra Goings
Esther Crabtree
Janet Hadley
Alta Slack
Betty Nogel
Marvel Hough
Springfield High School
Worland High School
Wyo
United Theological Seminary
Dayton
Essex-Mt. Olive
Essex
Florida
South Vienna
South Charleston
Mt. Olive
Miley Family Reunion Held at Prospect Park
Relatives from Marion Prospect and Norton gathered at Prospect Community Park for the Miley family reunion. Officers were re elected, and planning began for next year at the same park with no date set. Mrs Ida Fox delivered the noon prayer as attendees enjoyed an afternoon of socializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Prospect
Norton
Miley
Park
Ida Fox
Central W S C S Meeting in Church Annex
The W S C S of Central Methodist Church met in the church annex on Wednesday afternoon June 13 with new officers leading. Devotions included "Il Am the Door" by Edna Baker followed by the Lord's prayer. Reports from secretary and treasurer were read. A play titled Big Business was presented by Selah Clark Stella Gaston and Frances Rosette. Refreshments were served by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Methodist Church
Naomi _ Yarrington
Selah Clark
Norabelle Brisker
Marge Hilmyer
Asssistant
Inez Middleton
Pearl Evans
Edna Baker
Stella Gaston
Frances Rosette
Pvt James E Erwin to Leave for Europe Soon
Pvt James E Erwin 18 son of Mrs Ellen May Richwood Ohio will depart for Germany early next month under Operations Gyroscope the Army rotation plan. He serves with the 553rd Field Artillery Battalion at Fort Sill replacing the 18th in Europe. Enlisted March 1955 he trained at Fort Carson and is a former Richwood High student and Hardy Machine Co employee. His father James E Erwin lives in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sill
Okla
James E. Erwin
Ellen May
Ottawa
Richwood
U. S
Germany
Army
Erwin
553Rd Field Artillery
Oklo
18Th Field Artillery
Europe
Ft. Carson
Colo
Richwood High School
Hardy Machine Co
East Liberty
Columbus
Richwood Garden Club Flower Show Friday
The Richwood Garden Club will hold its Annual Flower Show on Friday June 22 at the American Legion Hall. Entries and placement by 9 a m exhibitor only one entry per class. Public viewing begins 1 p m. The club invites outside participants and highlights spring tulip beds planted by members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood Garden Club
American Legion Hall
York W S C S Meeting At Shoup Home
The W. S. C. S. of McKendree Church at York met Thursday June 14 at Mrs Florence Shoup's home with Mrs Minnie Ortman assisting. Dorothy Wiley led the meeting with singing and readings by Alma Romeli the secretary read minutes and roll. The treasurer reported and the program included piano duet Betty Anne Wiley and Susie Hamilton readings Flag Etiquette Mexican Birds vocal choruses Janet Johnson and Terry McGinnis followed by lunch for fourteen ladies and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKendree Church
York
Florence Shoup
Minnie Ortman
Dorothy Wiley
Terry McGinnis
Mildred McGinnie
Alma Romeli
Betty Anne Wiley
Susie Hamilton
Florence Brooks
Janet Johnson
Charles L Douglas Honored On Birthday
Charles Lester Douglas celebrated his 15th birthday with 36 classmates at his Essex home. Mary Jo Bevis and Larry Douglas won the Guess What Is In the Egg contest, and Janet Blue and Bob Hill’s wings were chosen as the blindfolded task. A refreshments and cake followed a friendly ball game between boys and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lester Douglas
Essex
Mary Jo Bevis
Larry Douglas
Janet Blue
Bob Hill
Charles Lester
Mrs Birdie Adams Receives Education Degree at Ada
Mrs. Birdie Adams, former Essex Local School teacher, earned a Bachelor of Science in Education at Ohio Northern University Ada commencement. She studied at Muskingum College and Ohio State twilight classes, resides Marion, mother of eight, and taught in Jackson Local and Caledonia schools before 1946 and in recent years at Weise's Grocery during week ends. Her family and several relatives attended the Ada ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdie Adams
Essex
Muskingum College
Ohio State University
Ada
Ohio Northern
Marion
Duane Adams
Waldo
Russell Miley
Richard Carol Ann
Donna Millington
Marvin
Gerald
Air Force
Japan
T. S. Everett B. Adams
Stewart Air Force Base
Newburg
N. H
Carol Ann
Harding High
Taft
H. S
Adams
Shadyside H. S
Shadyside
Ohio
Jackson
Caledonia
Russell McPheter Retires From Navy After 20 Years
Russell McPheter EMC USN retires after two decades of active duty. He trained at Great Lakes and San Diego and served on multiple ships including the Idaho and Lake Champlain. He and his wife plan to settle permanently in Boulder City Nevada near his Nevada base assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Russell McPheter
EMC
USN
Boulder City
7Th St
McPheter
U. S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Ill
U. S. Naval Electrical School
San Diego
Idaho
Percival
Vega
Haggard
Linbo
Fillmore
Randolph
Bennington
Lake Champlain
Naval
Columbus
Ohio
Nevada
Willard
McPheters
Lucille Young
Jackson Township
Sherman Cowgill
Richwood
Magnetic S S Class Met At Mrs William Peel's
The Mary Martha Class of Magnetic Springs Methodist Church met June 14 at Mrs. William Peel's home with assistants Mrs. Bessie Updike and Mrs. Flossie Herman. Devotions by Mrs. Henry Foos. $20 added to building fund plus $10 monthly. Mrs. Carpenter read on Paul Preaching in Bonds and a poem. she also discussed Methodist Woman and the Outlook. Two contests conducted by Mrs. Carpenter, won by Mrs. Everett Beard. Refreshments served by hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Martha
Magnetic Springs Methodist Church
William Peel
Bessie Updike
Flossie Herman
Henry Foos
Charles Carpenter
Paul
Peel
Outlook
Matthews to Complete Recruit Training at San Diego Depot
Robert H. Matthews son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Matthews of Richwood Ohio is scheduled to finish a ten week Marine Corps recruit course on June 29 at the Recruit Depot San Diego California. The program covers basic military subjects and firing of infantry weapons with assignment to Camp Pendleton or Marine Corps schools after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Calif
FHTNC
Robert H. Matthews
Henry H. Matthews
Route 3
Richwood
Ohio
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Camp Pendleton
Marine Corps
Edna Baker Hosts Reserve Class Meeting
The Reserve Class of Central Methodist Church met at Mrs. Edna Bakers home on Wednesday June 13. Devotions were led by Mrs. Gladys McEntire and the meeting closed with Mizpah benediction. Contests conducted with Naomi Yarrington and Mrs. Inez Middleton honored. Refreshments served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Methodist Church
Edna Baker
Gladys McEntire
Naomi Yarrington
Inez Middleton
Candlelight Memorial Service at Leesburg Grange Observed
Leesburg Grange held a candlelight memorial during its Thursday meeting with nine members in white robes and burning candles. Speakers lit candles to honor departed members while Miss Peggy Jewell placed roses on the altar for Drew Adams Sr Hazel Styer Thomas Disbennett and Dr George Jelen. Other participants included Ramona Kirkpatrick Orville Shannon Mary Ambre and more. The group planned future events including a bake sale and a safety meeting and noted Pomona Grange will meet with Leesburg Grange on June 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg Grange
Mary Mulvaine
Mildred Miller
Peggy Jewell
Ruth Ruth Phillips
Drew Adams
Hazel Styer
Thomas Disbennett
Geo. Jelen
Miss Jewell
Ramona Kirkpatrick
Orvile Shannon
Mary Ambre
Marcia Welch
Nina Jewell
Wilma Miller
Melissa Green
Richwood
Magnetic Springs Foundation
Stillings
Milton Braithwaite
Marysville
Union County Traffic Safety Committee
Pomona Grange
Pomona
Guy van Atta
University Hospital
Grange
Pharisburg
Miss Beverly Brobeck To Wed Robert E. Allen
Engagement announced by Mr. and Mrs. John I. Brobeck of Richwood. Bride elect Miss Beverly Brobeck and groom to be Robert E. Allen are Richwood High School and Ohio State University alumni. Miss Brobeck teaches at Shelby High School. Mr. Allen works for the State Highway Department. They plan a July wedding at the First Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexeny Brobeck
Robert E. Allen
John I. Brobeck
Richwood
Allen
F. LeRoy Allen
Richwood High School
Ohio State University
Shelby High School
State Highway Department
First Baptist Church
Vacation Bible School at First Methodist Church
The annual program is underway this week and next with 104 children enrolled pursuing studies under the theme Champions for Christ. The closing Demonstration Program is set for Friday evening, June 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Lawn Poultry Show Draws 600 Fans and 900 Birds
The Central Ohio Poultry Club hosted its twelfth annual lawn show at Richwood fairgrounds drawing an estimated five to six hundred poultry enthusiasts. About 900 birds were entered with exhibitors from Iowa, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Kentucky and numerous Ohio towns. Local winners included Starling Mead and Mr. and Mrs. B. Groty with two firsts and two seconds, plus trophies for the best Ancona hen awarded to L. M. Hendricks Ralph Vestal and William Morrison also placed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood Fairgrounds
Central Ohio Poultry Club
United States
Iowa
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Kentucky
Ohio
Alice Roberts
Feura Bush
N. Y
J. F. Hancock
Toledo
Roberts
Ralph Sturgeon
Bellevue
Richwood
Starling Mead
Mrs. B. Groty
William Morrisson
Ralph Vestal
L. M. Hendricks
Vonnie Mosher Hosts Stitch and Stir 4-H Club
The Jackson Stitch and Stir 4-H Club met at Vonnie Mosher home with 16 members and advisors Lucille Cramer and Barbara Hoffman. Plans for a June 28 swimming party at Kenton pool and a July 5 guest tea were made, with bake sales and a custard judging demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Stitch
Vonnie Mosher
Lucille Cramer
Barbara Hoffman
Lana Sue Bevis
Miriam Davis
Kenton Pool
Nancy Allinder
Georgeanne
Martha Cramer
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Betty Jean Webb
Mrs Leonard Webb and Miss Dorothy Webb hosted a bridal shower for Betty Jean Webb at their southwest Richwood home on Tuesday evening June 12. Guests included her mother and many local women. prizes went to Mrs Dwight Norris Mrs Ruth Norris and Mrs Lawrence Davis. Those unable to attend sent gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jean Webb
Leonard Webb
Dorothy Webb
Richwood
Dwight Norris
Ruth Norris
Lawrence Davis
Austin Webb
Chester Scheiderer
Jennie Grindell
Clara Rush
Arthur Webb
William Pierce
John Hull
Francis Johnson
Harold Hill
Lawrence Magill
Roger Patton
Ivan Miller
Sunshine Circle Picnic at Watkins Home
The Sunshine Circle of The King's Daughters held its annual picnic in the rose bedecked yard of Mrs. E. E. Watkins on N. Franklin Street last Thursday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Flo Decker Mrs. Pauline White and Miss Dortha Fish. President Mrs. Neva Harger announced committees for next year and meetings will resume in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Watkins
N. Franklin Street
Sunshine Circle
King’s Daughters
Flo Decker
Pauline White
Dortha Fish
Neva Harger
Burnside completes face lift on Franklin block
H E Burnside who bought the Richard's business block at South Franklin and East Ottawa Streets has repainted the exterior bricked and sanded bricks. New awnings adorn the building and the former F E Riley space is redecorated for a department store opening about July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Burnside
Richard’s
South Franklin
Ottawa Streets
F. E. Riley
Burnside
Circle of Samaritans Meeting at First Methodist
The Circle of Samaritans met June 13 with newly elected officers presiding. Mrs H Wood led the opening hymn and prayer as Mrs Vandergriff gave devotions from St Matthew chapter six. Mrs Fish presented a dialogue on the world beginning in the community using a wheel illustration. A business session followed with several matters of interest discussed and a social hour with refreshments served by Mrs Tennant and committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samaritans
First Methodist Church
H. Wood
Vandergriff
Fish
Fathers Honored Guests At Claiborne Grange
The Claiborne Grange met on Monday night June 11 with Worthy Master Rodney Boda in charge. Members sang, rolled, and reviewed minutes. A picnic dinner for the next meeting was set for 7:00 p.m. and serving committee named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claiborne Grange
Rodney Boda
Grange
Home Ec
Christa Randall
Charles Shields
Ralph Ridge
Pomona Grange
Leesburg Grange
Pharisburg
Webster
Showers Bring Relief From Heat Wave Sunday
Relief from a heat wave arrived Sunday afternoon as showers dampened picnickers and swimmers. The rain boosted dry crops and gardens while a cool Monday brought better sleep. In the southern county rain fell in torrents, flooding fields and delaying farmers from corn work. High Sunday reached 85 degrees, dropping 20 degrees with the rain.
Local Youths Win in Institute Poster Contest
Two Richwood youths won honors at the State Community Institute Poster Contest. Miriam Davis of Route 1 Richwood took third in the grades one to six division. Janet Blue of Route 1 Richwood earned honorable mention in grades seven to nine. Both receive monetary awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute
Richwood
State Community Institute
Miriam Davis
Route 1
Richwod
Janet Blue
Essex Community Institute
Sheriff Galloway Sues Journal-Tribune for Defamation
Sheriff Walter T. Galloway files a $50,000 defamation suit against the Evening Journal-Tribune Bruce B. Gaumer and Frank T. Gaumer over a Marysville Ohio robbery article. The piece claimed an official cover up and sparked public discredit affecting the sheriff’s primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoopes
Walter T. Galloway
Evening Journal-Tribune
Bruce B. Gaumer
Frank T. Gaumer
Journal-Tribune
Galloway
Samuel Zuhars
Marysville
Ohio
Journal- Tribune
Clarence Brown
Students to Conduct Baptist Evening Service
Two First Baptist Church students will lead the Sunday 8:00 p.m. service. Marilyn Payne, a Baptist Missionary Training College sophomore, aims for a director of Christian Education post. Keith Russell, a junior at Ohio State, studies Agricultural Education for missions. Russell will preach and read Scripture in morning worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Marilyn Payne
Keith Russell
Baptist Missionary Training College
Chicago
Ohio State
Russell
Roth
Rosenbergers Attend Commencement Exercises
Mr and Mrs Ross Rosenberger of New Castle Pennsylvania with Kathie Jerry and Mary Ruth attended commencement exercises at Wilson College Chambersburg on June 4 where daughter Susan earned an AB degree The family then traveled to New York City to witness son Peter receive an MA at Columbia University on June 5 Peter will enter Western Reserve Medical School in the fall Susan will teach in New Castle Kathie will return to Bryn Mawr for her sophomore year Mrs Rosenberger formerly Ruth Bown of Richwood is sister to Mrs Harold Winter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Rosenberger
New Castle
Kathie
Jerry
Mary Ruth
Wilson College
Chambersburg
Susan
New York City
Peter
Columbia University
Peter Rosenberger
Western Reserve Medical School
Bryn Mawr
Penna
Rosenberger
Ruth Bown
Richwood
Harold Winter
Weekend guest attends wedding in Cuyahoga Falls
Miss Sarah Speyer was the weekend guest of her former roommate Miss Evelyn in Cuyahoga Falls while attending the wedding of college friend Miss Sherry Co field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Speyer
Evelyn
Cuyahoga Falls
Sherry Cofield
Also Mentioned on This Page
First Nazarine Church
Central W. S. C. S. Group
Church Annex
Garden Club
York W.S.C.S
Shoup Home
Charles L. Douglas
O.N.U
Leesburg
Beverly Brobeck
First Methodist
Watkins Home
Circle of Samaritans
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