Pretty Wedding in Ottawa Highlights White Riley Union
June 27 at the home of Mr and Mrs Emery White Miss Hazel White married Mr Frank E Riley Rev C B Cramer officiating The Gill brothers reunion at C F Gills home marked thirty five years since all five brothers were together Henry Long a Richwood elder died after a year long illness last two months bedfast carried away Thursday night
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery White
Plain Avenue
Hazel White
Frank E. Riley
C. B. Cramer
Ottawa
Gill
C. F. Gill
West
Ottawa Street
Henry Long
Richwood
Fifty Years Ago in Richwood and Nearby Towns
Uncle Peter Finch seeks a change of address from Waukesha Wisconsin to Brooklyn Iowa after a recent apoplexy scare and recovery. Monday, though, brings a rare dull spell as a gatling gun squad could have staged on main street with no damage. Miss Kate M Graham departs Richwood for New Philadelphia and Uhrichsville for a few weeks to visit relatives and recuperate. Charley Smith, a Richwood native now in Akron, demonstrates lightning chaining skills learned at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Finch
Waukesha
Wis
Brooklyn
Iowa
Main Street
Richwood
Kate M. Graham
Gazette
New Philadelphia
Uhrichsville
Charley Smith
Akron
Charley
Richwood Couple Wed in Greenup Kentucky Ceremony
Mrs. Ruth Ellen Smith and A. E. Shuman Jr. wed Sunday June 21 at 5 P M in Greenup Kentucky. The bride wore heavenly blue taffeta with pearls. maid of honor was M B Shuman. best man M B Shuman. Ruth Ellen Smith a Richwood High School graduate and singer. Shuman employed by U S Army Engineers at Marion. After July 1 they will live in Richwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Smith
Richwood
Ruth Ellen
A. E. Shuman, Jr
A. E. Shuman
Greenup
Kentucky
W. W. Garriott
Methodist
M. B. Shuman
Miss Smith
Richwood High School
Columbus
Betty “Dumaree
WMRN
Shuman
U. S. Army Engineers
War Department
Marion
Celebrate Anniversary of Mt. Carmel Order of Eastern Star
Mt. Carmel Chapter No. 42 Order of Eastern Star marked its 22nd anniversary at Masonic Temple. Worthy Matron Blanche Tennant led a night of entertainment with solos, readings, a chorus, and a piano program. Corsages for honored guests highlighted the patriotic decorating. The final meeting until September ended with a victory birthday cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Blanche Tennant
M. L. Dickason
Ruth Weller
John Bell
Paul Curl
Kathryne Sieg
Dick Spain
Margaret Decker
Katharynne Speyer
Joan Cramer
Harold Winter
H. C. Wood
D. K. Davis
Rural carriers authorize defense bonds and stamps sales
Postmasters authorize rural carriers to accept applications for Defense Bonds and distribute War Savings Stamps. Patrons should write legibly and include full names with proper titles. Bonds may be issued in single, joint, or payable on death forms. Contact your carrier for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Jones
Ella S. Jones
Mary E. Jones
M. L. Dickason
Rubber purchase extends to June 30 for stations
The notice urges filling stations to continue buying rubber at one cent per pound through June 30. It emphasizes personal welfare and patriotic duty, noting no profit to sellers and warning that failure to respond could lead to gas rationing and tire shortages, signed by Mayor Chas H. Brown.
Youths Must Register June 27 and 30 1942
All male residents of the United States aged 18 years 6 months to 20 on June 30 1942 must register. The event is set at H I Huffman Garage Marysville on Saturday June 27 1942 from noon to 6 PM and Tuesday June 30 1942 from 7 AM to 9 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
H. I. Huffman
Marysville
Soldier Boy Coming Home from Texas City
Harold Jolliff writes from Texas City on June 14 1942 planning to return home the first of July for the Fourth of July. He may travel by train or bus and describes a simple meal while awaiting his trip. He asks his family to write soon and signs off from Texas City.
Young Couple Wed in Kentucky
Glen E. Jerew of Richwood and Miss Bette M. King of Pharisburg wed in Greenup Kentucky on Saturday June 20. The groom, Richwood High School graduate 1941, works at Osgood Mfg Co in Marion. Bride's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Arthur King of Pharisburg. couple to live with his father at 235 South Franklin Street for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen E. Jerew
Richwood
Bette M. King
Pharisburg
Greenup
William Jerew
Richwood High School
Osgood Mfg. Co
Marion
Arthur King
Jerew
South Franklin Street
Farm Women's Club entertains husbands in York gathering
The Farm Women's Progressive Club of York met Thursday evening June 18 at Mrs. Charles Smith's home. Sixty guests enjoyed a delicious supper while Mrs. Henrietta Jacobs presented a chalk talk The House by the Side of the Road and Mrs Daisy Kroushup gave a reading. Mrs Louie Farrington chaired the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Women’s Progressive Club of
York
Charles Smith
Henrietta Jacobs
Daisy Kroushup
Louie Farrington
Sunday Guests From Fl wood City and Richwood
Mr and Mrs Joseph Ottober and son Jimmie and Mr and Mrs Wm Peters and daughter Patty of Fl wood City Pa were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Don Temple and son of south Fulton street Jimmie Ottober remained in Richwood for a two weeks visit at his sister s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ottober
Jimmie
Wm. Peters
Patty
Flwood City
Don Temple
South Fulton Street
Jimmie Ottober
Richwood
Richwood Driving Club to Hold July Fourth Races
The Richwood Driving Club will hold races Saturday July 4 as planned. A complete race program will be published next week in this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood
Richwood Driving Club
Pharisburg School Reunion Set For June 28
The Pharisburg School reunion will be held Sunday June 28 1941 in the school building. All former pupils teachers and friends are invited to attend with a basket lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pharisburg School
Pharisburg
Bernard Benton Becomes Aviation Cadet in Navy Program
Bernard Lewis Benton of Richwood Ohio and north Clinton street neighbors Mr and Mrs L E Benton was sworn in as an aviator at the Naval Aviation Cadet Selection Board in Columbus Ohio. He will attend a Naval Air Training school for preliminary instruction and be commissioned Ensign after completing the course. Benton recently graduated from Richwood High School in May and has trained at Marion Municipal Airport Flying School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Lewis Benton Richwood
Ohio
L. E. Benton
North Clinton Street
Naval Aviation Cadet Selection Board
Columbus
Naval Air Training School
Benton
Richwood High School
Marion Municipal Airport
Mr and Mrs F H Harger Visit Fan nie Harger in Delaware
Mr and Mrs F H Harger were Sunday evening guests of Mrs Fannie Harger and her son at Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Harger
Dr J M Wilkins Weds Ruth Kendell In Ohio Ceremony
Dr John M Wilkins eldest son of Mr and Mrs Lee Wilkins of Marysville formerly of Richwood married Ruth Kendell daughter of Dr and Mrs Herbert Kendell Covington Ohio on Sunday June 21 at the brides home Readings were given by Dr Nels F Wordstorm brother in law of the bride After a reception the couple plans to reside in Toledo where Wilkins will intern at Lucas County Hospital Attending were Mr and Mrs Lee Wilkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Wilkins
Lee Williams
Marysville
Richwood
Ruth Kendell
Herbert W. Kendell
Covington
Ohio
Nels F. Wordstorm
Chicago
Uncle Sam Calls Dwight B Garber
Dwight Garber resigns as vocational agricultural teacher at Richwood High School and leaves Thursday for a parental visit. He will be inducted into the army on June 27 at Fort Hayes. He came to Richwood three years ago and became a valued, courteous mentor to students while living with Mrs Bertha Bolenbaugh on North Clinton Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Garber
Richwood
Fort Hayes
Garber
Bertha Bolenbaugh
Clinton Street
Mrs Russell Roberts Honored With Shower
Mrs Jesse Roberts and daughter Ruth hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower for Mrs Russell Roberts Thursday evening at the Roberts home. Cootie game was played, high prize won by Mrs Art Miller, low by Mrs Watt Kyle. Balloons released gifts, pink white and red flowers, patriotic table décor, refreshments served by hostesses including Mrs Harold Dilman. Guests came from Prospect Columbus Broadway Marysville LaRue Radnor Richwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Roberts
Ruth
Roberts
Russell Roberts
Art Miller
Watt Kyle
Harold Dilman
Marysville
Prospect
Columbus
Broadway
LaRue
Radnor
Richwood
Grange Meeting Plans Noted For Friday Night Program
Jackson Grange will meet Friday night June 26 with a good program under worthy lecturer Mrs. Howard Temple. Women will answer roll call with How I Make My Head Save My Heels and men with My Favorite Magazine. Members are asked to gather and sell old rubber and turn the proceeds into the grange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Grange
Howard Temple
Grange
Frank White files to run for Union County Commissioner
Frank White, Jackson Township farmer and two term township trustee, announces his candidacy for Union County Commissioner in the August 11 primary. A Republican lifelong resident, he owns a 160 acre farm near Essex and serves on the Union County Fair Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank White
Jackson Township
Union County
White
Essex
Oklahoma City
Union County Fair Board
Jackson Grange
Union County 4 H Club Drive Supports Scrap Rubber Campaign
Seven hundred 4 H club members and about 75 leaders assist in a Scrap Rubber Campaign in Union County. The state awards gavels to top 25 clubs based on rubber pounds. reports due July 1. Enrollment, projects, and livestock and home economics activity show gains and shifts across 47 clubs with exhibits planned at Richwood Plain City and County Fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Richwood
Plain City
Canning Sugar Registration for June July at Four Locations
The July August home canning and institutional sugar registration runs six days from June 26 near four locations: Richwood Unionville Center Milford Center Marysville and ends July 1. Hours 1 to 9 PM. Bring war books and state past and planned canning figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood
Unionville Center
Milford Center
Marysville
iAll
Columbus Flyer Killed Friend of Miller Family
Second Lt. Wm. H. Payne of the air corps died in a plane accident in Australia on June 9. He was a close friend of Mr. and Mrs. Myron A. Miller of Richwood, often visiting their home as a child. Payne’s mother received word the death was not due to enemy action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Wm. H. Payne
Air Corps
Australia
C. C. Payne
Myron A. Miller
Richwood
Young Payne
Miller
Mrs R C Burton Called To Georgetown For Ill Father
Mrs. R C Burton was summoned to Georgetown Kentucky last week due to the serious illness of her father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Burton
Georgetown
Nutrition class by Miss Burchin at Richwood High
Miss Burchin delivered an engaging talk on nutrition last Thursday and will teach another session on June 25 at 2:00 PM in Richwood High School. The class covers vegetables and their value in meal planning and invites neighbors to attend.
Fire damages spratt blacksmith shop roof
Fire crews were called to the N. W. Spratt blacksmith shop around 11 o clock Tuesday when the roof caught fire. The blaze was quickly extinguished with only slight damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Spratt
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Dad
Ruth Smith
Chas, H. Brown
Soldier Boy
Harold Jolliff
Texas City
Texas
Farm Women’s Club
Bernard L. Benton
J. M. Wilkins
His
Uncle Sam
Dwight B. Garber
M. O. Mather
Miller Market
H. E. Kerns
R. W. Hall Kroger Grocery Co
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