Wedding Held at Grant Hospital After Change of Plans
Richwood couple Aviation Cadet John W. Drake and Katharine M. Dobbins wed in Room 210 at Grant Hospital after a disrupted ceremony. Drake, stationed at Goodfellow Field, returned on emergency furlough. Rev. Edward Brewster and Peggy Brewster attended as witnesses and maid of honor. Dr. Jerry Newman served as best man. Drake previously attended Capital University and worked for Curtiss-Wright Ohio State Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood
Grant Hospital
John W. Drake
Katherine M. Dobbins
Abilene
Tex
Drake
Goodfellow Field
San Angelo
Howard C. Drake
Cadet Drake
Columbus
Jerry Newman
Capital University
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Ohio State Journal
Lions Sponsor Street Dance in Richwood Tonight
The Richwood Lions Club hosts a 50 50 street dance on the public square from 9 to 12 with a good orchestra. All are invited to bring friends for a lively evening and potential summer continuations if well attended.
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The
Richwood Lions Club
Richwood
Victory Anthology of Verse Publishes New Poems
Crown Publications of New York City announces THE VICTORY ANTHOLOGY OF VERSE featuring Rosella K. Babbs of Richwood Ohio among writers from all states and Canada. A second anthology is being compiled and authors may write to Crown Publications Tribune Building New York City 7 for participation.
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Crown Publications
New York City
Victory
Rosella K. Babbs
Richwood
Ohio
Union
Canada
Tribune
Couple Exchanges Vows Saturday in Richwood Home
Miss Ruth Fox daughter of Mr and Mrs Homer Fox of Richwood married S Sgt Arch Law Lindsay son of Mr and Mrs Robt Lindsay of Mendon Ohio in a simple double ring ceremony at 11 o clock Saturday June 23 at the bride’s home Rev Donald Hobbs officiated. The couple planned a short honeymoon to Niagara Falls before S Sgt Lindsay departs for Mobile Alabama after a 30 day leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Fox
Homer Fox
Richwood
Arch Law Lindsay
Robt. Lindsay
Mendon
Ohio
Donald Hobbs
1St Baptist Church
Audrey Fox
Gene Lindsay
Ruth Ransome
Ohio State
Niagara Falls
Sgt. Lindsay
8Th Air Force
Mendon High School
Lindsay
Richwood High School
S. Sgt. Lindsay
Mobile
Alabama
P. F. C. Leon Anthony Arrives Home Friday
P. F. C. Leon Anthony of Richwood Ohio has reached Ashburn General Hospital McKinney Texas from overseas service in France Belgium and Germany He is convalescing at the hospital and surprised his mother Mrs Fred Dilsaver by walking in on her Friday morning during breakfast News records his return and welcome home in the local area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. C. Leon Anthony
Richwood
Ohio
Army
Ashburn General Hospital
McKinney
Texas
P. F. C. Anthony
France
Belgium
Germany
Fred Dilsaver
Carolyn Chiesa Receives Proficiency Certificate
Miss Carolyn Chiesa daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Chiesa earned a Certificate of Proficiency from the National Office Management Association after completing a two year business course at Capital University. She plans to enroll at Ohio State University in the fall to major in Air Transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Chiesa
Fred Chiesa
Capital University
National Office Management Association
Chiesa
Ohio State University
Reception for Pastor and Family at Central Methodist
Members of Central Methodist Church will host a Friday night reception on June 29 at 8 30 at the church. The event honors their new pastor Rev John Elwood his wife and baby who recently moved to Richwood. A pot luck supper will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Methodist Church
John Elwood
Babe
Richwood
Dedication Service at Richwood First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church of Richwood will hold a dedication service for officers and teachers on Sunday July 1 1945 announced by Rev Don ald S Hobbs pastor. The list includes deacons deaconesses junior deacons trustees and church school staff with names such as J S Matteson Charles Callahan Penrose Prichard William Russell Giles McDaniels Ruth Weller and Charles Perkins among others. The service will conclude with communion.
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First Baptist Church of
Richwood
Donald S. Hobbs
J. S. Matteson
R. J. Langstaff
Charles Lindsey
Charles Perkins
Penrose Prichard
W. W. Goff
Charles Callahan
Chester Cox
Douglas Parish
Chas. Perkins
S. R. Sanders
William Russell
Guy Newhouse
Donald DeBolt
Dave Robinson
F. K. McDaniels
Orvie Young
R. B. Dildine
William Morrison
W. H. Temple
Clay Stiggers
C. C. Bowen
Robert Clevenger
H.G. LeMasters
Dean Cochran
Giles McDaniels
R. D. Fetter
Guy Newhoust
J. E. Langstaff
Don. Temple
W. D. Harmon
Ruth Weller
Dora Wheaton
Es McDaniel
Joanne Matteson
Lloyd Matteson
Sgt Pearl Johnson Receives Purple Heart and Silver Star
Sgt Pearl C Johnson of the U S Army, son of C P Johnson of Richwood, earned the Purple Heart for wounds in Germany on April 14 1945 and the Silver Star for gallantry during April 2 to 14 1945 while leading a platoon in fierce fighting. He entered service March 31 1942. While reconnoitering a critical bridge under heavy fire he continued his mission despite being wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl C. Johnson
U. S. Army
C. P. Johnson
Richwood
Germany
SGT R W CLEVENGER III ILL WITH PNEUMONIA
Mrs. Margaret Clevenger received a telegram from the War Department saying her husband T Sgt Robert W Clevenger has been seriously ill since June 17 with pneumonia and that the hospital will provide a new address and updates when available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Clevenger
War Department
Robert W. Clevenger
Richwood Fair Approaches With Star Animal Acts
Four weeks remain before Richwood Fair opens showcasing top class entertainment. Buck Steele’s Steele's Attraction promises Liberty Horses and many acts at Variety Stock Farms Dover with Chief and Diamond Snip leading horses. Rose Steele joins with horse and dog performances as dates July 28 and 29 draw near.
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Richwood
Buck Steele
Steele
Variety Stock Farms
Dover, O
Diamond Snip
Rose Steele
Hypes-Chapman Nuptials Solemnized
Miss Faye Hypes daughter of Mrs Nellie Hypes Marion wed Dale Chapman son of Mr and Mrs Anson Chapman Richwood in Marion June 20 at the bride's grandparents home Rev W E Budgett officiating. attendants Miss Betty Jeanne Morgan and Edward Beach best man. reception at Loper residence. couple to reside with bride's mother. Chapman employed by Universal Cooler Corp.
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Faye Hypes
Nellie Hypes
Marion
Dale Chapman
Anson Chapman
Richwood
Perry Loper
W. E. Budgett
Betty Jeanne Morgan
Edward Beach
Miss Morgan
Loper
Chapman
Universal Cooler Corp
Automobile Collision at Summersville Tuesday
Mrs. Howard Wurtsbaugh and her mother Mrs. Waldo Hostetter suffered bruises and shock after a Summersville Tuesday afternoon crash. The Hostetter party and two young daughters were returning from Huntsville with Hostetter's ill mother. the other car occupants from Columbus escaped injuries. Both cars damaged. Funeral attended by martinos and Mrs. C. B. Phelps for C. E. Brown of Mt. Victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Wurtsbaugh
Waldo Hostetter
Summersville
Louie Martino
Oscar Martino
Frank Martino
C. B. Phelps
C. E. Brown
Mt. Victory
Pvt George W Zuspan Arrives on 30 Day Furlough
Pvt. George W. Zuspan son of Mr. and Mrs. I. G. Zuspan arrived in Columbus on a 30 day furlough from the 86 th Black Hawk division, the first full combat group to be returned from the European theatre. He will visit Richwood and relatives before redeployment against Japan after landing in France last February. his image ran in Friday’s Ohio State Journal.
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George W. Zuspan
I. G. Zuspan
Columbus
86Th
Black Hawk Division
Japan
France
Zuspan
Richwood
Ohio State Journal
Examination Open for Local Postmaster Vacancy
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination to fill the city postmaster position. Applicants must be US citizens, residents of the delivery area for at least one year, in good health, and within age limits. Women may apply. Applications due by July 10, 1945.
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United States Civil Service Commission
United States
Congress
Civil Service Commission
Senate
Washington, D. C
Gazette Advances Issue One Day Early For Independence Week
The Gazette moves publication to Tuesday next week due to the Fourth of July on Wednesday. All advertising and news copy must reach the office by Monday to appear in the next issue.
Entertains Friends Honoring Soldier Mannasmith
Mrs. Marvin Fogt hosted a gathering Friday night June 22 at the Shoup home in honor of T Sgt Glen H Mannasmith on furlough after 27 months overseas. Guests included Mr and Mrs James Foos, Mr and Mrs Dwight Ridge, Mr and Mrs John Bell, Mr and Mrs Ed Woods and son, Mrs Ross Shoup, Miss Kathryn Kirk and Miss Susan Somerset. Also noted Mrs Paul Swartz returned to Richwood after seven weeks with her husband stationed in Boston Mass. Corp R P Kirby of Midland Texas on a 21 day furlough visiting his sister Mrs Albert Howard west of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Fogt
D. B. Shoup
Glen H. Mannasmith
Sgt. Mannasmith
James Foos
Dwight Ridge
John Bell
Ed. Woods
Ross Shoup
Kathryn Kirk
Susan Somerset
Paul Swartz
Richwood
Martime Service
Boston
Mass
Corp
R. P. Kirby
Midland
Texas
Albert Howard
Richwood Couple United in Double Ring Ceremony
Ruth Patterson and Richard Martin wed in a 2:30 PM June 24 ceremony at Richwood Methodist parsonage with Rev. Edward Brewster officiating. The bride wore navy blue and white accessories. matron of honor was Mrs. John McNamee. best man was Robert Martin. The couple, both Richwood natives, plan farming and family life. reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home with close relatives attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Patterson
Richard Martin
Clarence Patterson
Richwood
Ruth
C. M. Martin
Ohio
Richwood Methodist Parsonage
Eward B. Brewster
John McNamee
Robert Martin
Co. M. Martin
Ivan
William
Herbert Martin
Charles
Edward Patterson
Ralph Patterson
Thomas
Elsie Crain
Marion
Osu law student visits parents in Columbus
Miss Virginia Lowe, a Ohio State University Pre Law student, returned to Columbus to resume studies after a vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dana D. Lowe of Burg Township. She completed her Freshman year and plans to continue through the summer at OSU and live in Mack Bis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Lowe
Ohio State University
Columbus
College of Commerce
Lowe
Bma
Dana D. Lowe
Ofburg Township
Mack Bis
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Lions
Hazel Randall Epley
Verna Callahan
Likens Chapel
Marion City Hospital
Epley
Wesley
Verna Wiley Randall
Union County
Reed Epley
Albert Beal
Allen Callahan
Merle H. Hughes
First Baptist Church
Donald F. Hobbs
Claiborne Cemetery
Sophia Stevens
Anna Jones
Mt. Carmel
Leon Anthony
Baptist Church
Sgt
P. C. Johnson
T. Sgt. R. W. Clevenger III
Buck Steels
Pvt
Youngs
Martin
Caledonia High School
Masonic Temple
LaRue
Florida
Prospect
Blanche Hostetter
Mt. Carmneh
O. S. A. Law
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