In Retrospect
100 YEARS AGO
From April 22, 1926
The new Masonic Temple at LaRue, will be dedicated May 2. The ceremony will be in charge of Most Worshipful Grand Master Earl Stewart, of Ironton. Marion and Kenton commandries will act as escort to the Grand Lodge P.&A.M. of Ohio. The new temple replaces the one destroyed by fire.
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Richwood Route Five: Thomas Johson and family were Sunday guests of his brother, Carl Johnson and family. – – Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Davis spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Doudna and sons, Charles and Dwight of near Raymond. – – Wes Elliott’s home was destroyed by fire Monday evening. – – there are several cases of whooping cough here. – – Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Chandler of near Essex, spent Sunday with Ernie Chandler and family.
75 YEARS AGO
From April 19, 1951
Benton Appliances have moved their place of business from the Sanders building on West Blagrove street, to the W. H. Winter building at No. 20 North Franklin Street. The room has recently been redecorated and refurnished and present a very pleasing appearance. They will have their opening Saturday, April 31, to which the public is invited.
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Visual Education is Promoted by Maps and Globe – in Claibourne – Richwood schools; test books are loaned. Last week we talked about what was taught in the Claibourne – Richwood school; this week let us talk about books and films and map and things. Formerly textbooks were furnished by the individual student and after passing from generation to generation they sometimes became the least bit dog-eared. They still get dog-eared but the student doesn’t own them anymore. They are furnished by the Board of Education. About 1935 when the State Foundation Plan of school support was established. Boards of Education started to furnish text books, so that now the Richwood schools furnish the textbooks but no workbook, nor supplies to the pupils.
50 YEARS AGO
From April 22, 1976
P.A.R.T. The MarblCast cafeteria rooms were again the location for a bicentennial planning session. This time, P.A.R.T. organization, under Pres. Tom Thomasson, held forth. Uppermost on the business agenda was the Time Capsule project for Richwood’s Bicentennial observance.
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What do you do when you have a day off from school, the weather is good and Richwood Lake lies waiting? You grab the old fishin’ pole, some worms, a fishin’ buddy and head for that waiting lake. Result? For 11 year old Kevin Wood, son of Charles Wood on Beatty Avenue, it was this fine 14 in., 6 lb. Large mouth bass. Kevin and his fishin’ friend, Jeff Tanner, couldn’t wait to show everyone the “one that didn’t get away” and despite “putting up a whale of a fight”, Kevin landed Mr. Bass while fishing on the bank Monday afternoon. (photo accompanies)
25 YEARS AGO
From April 18, 2001
The initiation of Karen Davis of Plain City gave Marysville’s Mary Chapter #9 the opportunity to welcome a third generation into the membership. Along with Davis are her mother, Nancy Rider and her grandmother, Irene Hanby.
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April 25, 2001 Many area youngsters got their first school experience at the First United Methodist Chruch’s Pre-Kindergarten under the leadership of Brenda Davis. After a 23-year career, Mrs. Davis has announced her retirement. Sessions began in 1978 with a handful of students. The program, according to Davis was initiated by former First Methodist pastor, Rev. Dan Huther and Susie Crofat, a member of the congregation. (photo accompanies)
