October 16, 2025

In Retrospect

100 YEARS AGO
From Oct. 15, 1925
Harold Langstaff and Robert Wood will be given the free trip to Columbus as their reward for taking first place in the calf and pig club contests at the Richwood fair.
. . .
Mrs. Ruth Weller, West Bomford street, entertained several guests in honor of her daughter Eileen’s seventh birthday.
. . .
Honoring her birthday, Mrs. Lydin Cahill gave a dinner to her children at her home on East Ottawa street.

75 YEARS AGO
From Oct. 12, 1950
The Thrifty Stitchers’ Club met with Mrs. Harry Griffith. The business meeting was in charge of Mrs. Lawrence Dodrill. Plans were made to entertain the families at the home of Mrs. Frank Pacha. Several gifts were received from mystery sisters. Cont…

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