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Elvin Carpenter

Source: Cambridge [Ohio] Jeffersonian; Wednesday, 11 March 1931 Summerfield News--March 11, Elvin 10 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Carpenter of route one had a bone fractured and one pulled from the socket of the right elbow, while at school at Calais, Thursday. The accident was rather unusual and happened in the gymnasium. The boy was resting his arm on a basketball and a larger boy fell across it. Dr. Romans, Batesville, rendered medical assistance.

 

Schneider Reunion

This Reunion was probably held in 1932 judging from the children who were and were not present in comparison with their dates of birth.
Source--Newsclipping From Andrew Christman Scrapbook Collection

The annual reunion of the Schneider family was held August 9th at the old home, east of Woodsfield. This was the first time the relatives of this family have gathered there in eighteen years. A basket dinner was enjoyed and a good time held by all. The Everett Schneider family of Greendale, Ohio, were the only ones absent.

Those present were:
Mrs. Katherine Millbaugh, of Lower Salem;  Mrs. Louise Hoff, of Antioch;
Mrs. Anna Christman, of Woodsfield; Mr. and Mrs. John Schneider and
daughter, Alice, of Woodsfield, Route 1; John McMahon, of Woodsfield; Mr.
and Mrs. William McMahon and sons, Billy and Ralph; Mr. and Mrs. Albert
McMahon of Woodsfield; Mr. and Mrs. Allen Eddy of Antioch; Mr. and Mrs.
Clarence Lude and children, Wilbur, Florence,Ruth and Paul of Sardis, R.3;
Mr. and Mrs. George Schneider and daughter, Arlene, Mr. and Mrs.Homer
Schneider and children, Eugene and Kathryn, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Marple and
son, Lawrence, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edington and daughter, Donna Jean,
all of Woodsfield.

Visitors were:
Mrs. Roseanne Agin, Charles Agin, Grace Agin, Helen Nalley, Mrs. Anna
Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Fisher and daughters, Dorothy and Betty.

 

Matz & Matz
Source--Spirit of Democracy   Woodsfield, Ohio
Published--January 28, 1932

Matz & Matz, local attorneys, will occupy the office rooms in the Monroe Bank Building to be vacated soon by the River Gas Co., successors to the Central Gas Co. The legal firm will have three connecting rooms after the change is made. The Sylvania Producing Co. will have an office in one of the rooms adjoining the offices of Matz & Matz.

The River Gas Co. will maintain an office at Popes' Drug Store, where bills may be paid, complaints made, etc., according to an announcement in the classified column in this issue. (This was Lewis and Capel Matz.)

 

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Ackerman-Pickens Wedding

Source: MONROE COUNTY, OHIO SCRAPBOOK: Volume A, p 15, compiled by Lena (Kahrig) Pettit

Miss Helen Ackerman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ackerman, north of Woodsfield, and Edward F. Pickens, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Pickens, of Lewisville, Ohio were united in marriage at 7:15 o'clock, Saturday evening, February 25th. Minister J.V.A. Traylor, pastor of the Woodsfield Church of Christ, officiated at the exchange of marriage vows at his home on Eastern Avenue. The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Leighton Weber, sister and brother-in-law of the bride. The bride was attired in teal blue with accessories to match. Both Mr. and Mrs. Pickens have many friends who join in extending congratulations and best wishes.

 

Betty Leach wedding

Source: Noble County Leader, Caldwell, Ohio; Thursday, 6 July 1939

Miss Betty, eldest daughter of Ellis D. (Pete) Leach and wife, of Route 2, and Charles Casey, of Mt. Ephraim, are announcing their marriage which took place Saturday June 24, in Kentucky. The bride graduated from the local high school this year. Both the newlyweds are highly esteemed and are now receiving the best wishes of their many friends. They were given a rousing serenade last Thursday evening at the Leach home.

 

Betty Leach and Charles Casey (marriage)

Source: Noble County Leader, Caldwell, Ohio; Thursday, 6 July 1939

Miss Betty, eldest daughter of Ellis D. (Pete) Leach and wife, of Route 2, and Charles Casey, of Mt. Ephraim, are announcing their marriage which took place Saturday June 24, in Kentucky. The bride graduated from the local high school this year. Both the newlyweds are highly esteemed and are now receiving the best wishes of their many friends. They were given a rousing serenade last Thursday evening at the Leach home.

 

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Highman-Hoover marriage
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, dated, November 28, 1940
Mrs. M. J. Hoover, of Woodsfield, Ohio, announces the marriage of her daughter, Miss Edna Hoover to Mr. Glen Highman, of near Graysville, which was solemnized at Covington, Kentucky, Oct 19, 1940. The bride was attired in a street length dress of blue crepe with corresponding accessories of blue, while the bridegroom was also dressed in a suit of navy blue. They are making their home in Middletown, Ohio, where the groom has employment. Friends are extending congratulations and best wishes to the happy couple

 

Willis Lee Christman (birth)
Woodsfield- A son was born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Christman, of the Woodsfield-Malaga road. He has been named Willis Lee. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Christman and Mrs. Minnie Geldmacher, all of Lewisville.
[Source: The Zanesville Signal, Zanesville, Ohio, Thursday, June 20, 1940]

Willis Lee Christman 1958 grad, Beallsville High School

Willis Lee Christman Military: March 6, 1962 entered Marine Corps, 4 years; time in Viet Nam and Cuban Crises; VFW Post No. 8004

 

Wyscarver, Ronald Wyscarver--Newspaper Article

Source: Noble County Leader [Caldwell, Ohio]; Thursday, 4 Jan. 1940

What is considered a record for grandparents is held by baby Ronald Wyscarver, of near Kennonsburg, six month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wyscarver, Ronald's grandparents number thirteen, all but one of whom reside in that community within a radius of fifteen miles.

Baby Ronald rightfully claims all four of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Long, and Mr. and Mrs. William Wyscarver. The child has seven living great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Rich, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wyscarver, and Mr. and Mrs. Ransom Long. Another great-grandparent resides in a western state. In the fifth generation there are three great-great-grandparents living. They are Mr. and Mrs. Roland Danford, of Salesville, and Mrs. Long, of Quaker City. There is also almost an unlimited number of aunts, uncles, and cousins, great-aunts, great-uncles, in fact Baby Ronald should be related to most everybody in that community.

 

Vera Paulus & Karl Kress - marriage

Friday 28 June 1940 Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio
  Woodsfield, June 28 - at a colorful morning nuptial ceremony of impressive simplicity Wednesday morning at the Catholic church in Miltonsburg.  Miss Vera Paulus became the bride of Karl Kress.
  The Rev. George Drescher, rector, officiated before a gathering of relatives and intimate friends.  For her maid of honor and only attendant, the bride had chosen Miss Kathleen Kress.  Oscar Kress, brother of the bridegroom, served as best man.
  Mrs. Bernard Kress, Woodsfield, presided at the organ console and during the arrival of the guests played a medley of wedding selections.  During the exchange of vows she softly played several selections and for the entrance or the wedding party, the traditions "Bridal Chorus" from Wagner's "Lohengrin" was used.
  Mrs. Kress is the daughter of Mrs. Rose Paulus Hoff, of near Harrietta street.  A graduate of the Woodsfield high school and has been employed in the office of the local Chevrolet garage.
  Mr. Kress is the son of Mrs. Mary Ann Kress and the late Frederick Kress.  He is manager of the Modern Chevrolet company.
  At the termination of the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's mother, with covers laid for the bridal party and members of the immediate families

 

Ullman, Henry and Caroline Schwartz Ullman 50th/Golden Wedding Anniversary

Ullmans' Celebrate Their Golden Wedding Anniversary March 16, 1940

   Friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ullman gathered at their home, near Stafford, on Saturday, March 16th, to help them celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary.

   Mr. and Mrs. Ullman have spent their entire wedded life on a farm cosily nestled in the hills of Franklin Township.

   After the arrival of the guests, they were called to order by a son, Walter Ullman. of Lewisville, who briefly revealed the plans of the afternoon and extended to all a most hearty welcome.

   Mrs A. H. Ullman Played a piano march which brought all guests to the livingroom with Mr. and Mrs. Ullman in the center. Vocal duets were rendered by two granddaughters, Mrs. Eunice Mallett and Mrs. Irene Hogue, with Mrs. Helen Ullman accompaining. Rev. Wm. R. Walch, pastor of Lewisville Evangelical and Reformed Church, read a passage of Scripture and gave some very timely remarks commemorating the occasion. Short remarks were given by A. H. Ullman of Cleveland, after which lunch was served to the following guests:

   Walter Ullman, Dorthy Ullman, James Ullman, Rev. W. R. Walch, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hogue and daughter Shirley, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Wilson, Mr. Mrs. J. B. Hawkins, Mr. Mrs. Earl Ullman and sons Donald and Frank, Henry Frank, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Ullman and son Junior, Mr. and Mrs. James H. Mallett and daughter Martha Rose, and Mr. and Mrs. Will Hawkins , all of Lewisville Route; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ullman and son Harold, Lester Ullman, of Cleveland; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Holschuh, of Stafford; Mr. Mrs. F. D. Mallett and son Roy of Beallsville.

   In the evening all returned to their respective homes wishing Mr. and Mrs. Ullman many more happy annivrtsaries.


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Hamilton Highman - Alma Bigler marriage
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, OH. , dated, Thursday, July 31, 1941
    Announcement has been made of the marriage of Mrs. Alma Bigler, of Woodsfield and Hamilton Highman, of the Woodsfield, Graysville road. The ceremony was performed Saturday night at 11:30 o'clock at the home of the bride in the presence of Everett Highman, son of the bridegroom; Lawrence Bigler, a son of the bride; Mrs J. V. A.  Traylor and daughter Barbara, of Woodsfield.  Minister J. V. A. Traylor officiated at the exchange of vows.
    The bride was attired in a beige crepe dress with which she wore brown accessories.
    The bride is employed as a clerk in the M. & K. Store in Woodsfield, while her husband is employed with the State Highway Department in Monroe County.
    The couple will make their home at the home of the bride until September 1,  which they will move to Mr. Highman's home on the Woodsfield- Graysville road.

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Matz, Leland Matz
Source--Spirit of Democracy  Woodsfield, Ohio
Published--July 15, 1943
   Leland Matz, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.F.Matz of North Main Street was seriously hurt while at work Wednesday of last week
at Republic Steel in Youngstown, where he is employed as engineer.
   A heavy piece of machinery struck him and he has a skull fracture and broken bone in his back. He is in South Side City Hospital in Youngstown.

 

 

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MARRIAGE of Lorna Lou Christman, to Mr. Harold William Good
Source: The Monroe county Beacon, dated Jan. 8, 1945

Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Christman of Maple Avenue, are announcing the marriage of their youngest daughter Lorna Lou, to Mr. Harold William Good, of New Lebanon, Ohio.

The wedding was an event of Saturday afternoon, December 23, at Covington, Kentucky, with the Rev. E. C. Rose performing the ceremony.

Mrs. Good is a member of the 1944 graduating class of the Woodsfield High School.

The happy young couple are both employed at the Dayton Rubber Company and are making their home in Dayton. They have the best wishes of their many friends.

Belinda Evelyn Rouse (Nally)

"Local Woman Is 100"

Mrs. Belinda Rouse, who celebrated her one-hundredth birthday Tuesday of this week, was honored with a beautiful orchid from the famed Tom Breneman of Hollywood, Calif. Tom Breneman is master of ceremonies on a popular program, "Breakfast in Hollywood" and upon hearing of Mrs. Rouse's 100th birthday anniversary sent her the appropriate greeting for which he is famous.

Mrs. Belinda Evelyn Nally Rouse was born in Woodsfield, Ohio, September 12, 1845. She now makes her home in this city with a daughter, Mrs. John Treadway, having resided here the past seven years.

Her late husband, George W. Rouse, was a veteran of the Civil War. She married him in 1863 and they were the parents of fourteen children. But five of the children are still living.

They are: Mrs. A. A. Maine of Erie, Pa., Mrs. Jane Dye of this city, Russell Rouse of Davisville, N.C., Charles Rouse of Indiana and Mrs. Treadway of Parkersburg.

 

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Turner, William Forrest and Anna "Annie" E. Bell (Latta ) Turner

Source: Ashland Times Gazette, Ashland, Ohio; 1 Dec 1947 [photo in paper]

To Observe Golden Wedding

Mrs. and Mrs. W.F. Turner of West Salem will observe their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, December 7, at their home. They will have open house from 2 to 4 p.m. for the neighbors and friends.

The couple, both aged 73, married on December 11, 1897 at Woodsfield where they resided until taking up residence at West Salem several years ago. Mr. Turner was active during the war as an employe [sic] of the Myers Carpenter Shop at Ashland and in a factory at Spencer. He retired at the close of the war. The couple have memberships in the Methodist church at West Salem.

There are two sons and two daughters living: Mr. C. I. Turner of Shreve and Mr. Guy Turner of Coshocton and Mrs. H.A. Leibafarth and Mrs. A. W. Richert of Ashland. Marie, Rosie and Virgil died in childhood.

 

Asa A. Wise and Esther Kinsey MARRIAGE

Source: Zanesville [Ohio] Signal; 10 Sep 1947

WOODSFIELD---On Saturday morning, September 6 Rev. J.V.A. Traylor officiated at the single ring service which united in marriage Miss Esther Grace Kinsey daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Kinsey of Lower Salem and Asa A. Wise, son of A.A. Wise of Barberton, Ohio. The bride chose for her wedding a grey suit with which she wore black accessories. Her corsage was of red roses. A wedding dinner was served on Sunday at the home of the bride's parents.

 

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Graham-Highman Marriage Solemnized
Source:  The Monroe County Beacon, dated, Monday, August 23, 1948

At 11:30 o'clock Friday morning July 30th, Miss Martha Jane Highman,
daughter of Mr.and Mrs. D. E. Highman, of Woodsfield, Route 2, and Mr. Stuart Ralph Graham, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Graham, also of Woodsfield, Route 2  were united in marriage.

The single ring ceremony was read by Rev. O. O. Wilson at his home in Caldwell, Ohio.

The bride was attired in a street length dress of teal blue crepe with which she wore white a white accessories. Her corsage was of pale pink carnations.

Miss Betty Graham, sister of the groom, attended as maid of honor. She wore a shell pink dress with white accessories. Her corsage was also of pale pink carnations.

The groom wore a gray pinstriped suit and a pink carnation in his lapel. Mr. Bill Graham served his brother as best man. He wore a brown suit with a pink carnation in his lapel.

The bride attended The Woodsfield High School. Mr. Graham attended Graysville High School and served three years in The US Army.

The happy young couple are now making their home with the bride's parents. Their many friends extend congratulations and best wishes.

 

Brown, Betty Brown

Source: Zanesville [Ohio] Signal; Tuesday, 8 Jan 1948

Woodsfield - Mr. and Mrs. Chance Brown, of Summerfield, have announced the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Betty Marie, to William Christopher Hashman, son of Mrs. L. M. Hashman of Kent. Miss Brown is employed at the Lambe Electric Co., in Kent. Mr. Hashman is employed at Lamson and Sessions Co., in Kent. He served two years in the army, being stationed in the Philippines and Japan. No date has been set as yet for the nuptials.

 

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Marriage of Mr. Roscoe Wilhelm and Miss Virginia Claus
Source: The Monroe County Beacon, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated, June 1949
Collection of Gertrude Christman Kahrig
On Saturday evening, June 18, 1949 Reverend Elmer A. Gradwohl read the single ring ceremony at St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church in Woodsfield which united in marriage Miss Virginia Claus, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Claus of Route 1, Lewisville, Ohio and Mr. Roscoe Wilhelm, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilhelm of route 2, Lewisville.
For her wedding, the bride wore a street length dress of pink with white accessories.
The only attendants at the wedding were the bride's parents and sister, Miss Vivian Claus, and Mrs. Gradwohl.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilhelm are residing at the home of the groom's parents on Lewisville, Route 2.
The following day, Sunday, June 19th, a wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George L. Christman, on route 1, Lewisville.
This was a double celebration, it also being the forty-ninth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Christman. Mrs. Christman is the former Miss Lena Matz. They have always resided in this community.
Guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Christman, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Buss of Apple Creek; Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Claus, children, Alvin and Vivian; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Kahrig, children, Marion, Lena, Lewis and Marlene; Miss Elma Christman; Mr. and Mrs. George Kahrig and children, Wayne, Letha, Viola, Lillian, Meredith, Wilford and Edilene; Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Claus, son Roger, and the honored guests, Mr. and Mrs. George L. Christman and Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Wilhelm. Two of the Christman sons were unable to be present.

 

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Harold William Ensign - Irma Jean Highman marriage

Source:  The Monroe County Beacon, dated, Thursday, Aug. 24, 1950

In a double ring  ceremony performed on Saturday afternoon, June seventeenth, at one o'clock, Miss Irma Jean Highman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Highman, of Litchfield, Ohio, became the bride of Mr. Harold William Ensign, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ensign, of Spencer, Ohio, in a lovely lawn wedding at the home of the bride, with Rev. Walter T. Hinzmann officiating.

Preceding the ceremony, Miss Wilma Stocker sang "Because" and "I Love You Truly." She was accompanied by Miss Glenna Ayrock.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attired in a princess style gown of white slipper satin. The high, round neckline yolk was of Chantilly lace with a bertha collar effect. Slipper satin, like that of the collar, formed a Juliet cap to which her fingertip veil of Chantilly lace was attached. She carried a bouquet of white Shasta daisies and mock orange blossoms with a white carnation corsage in the center. She carried out the tradition of "something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue."

Miss Betty Foraker, cousin of the bride, was maid of honor. Her short sleeved gown was of yellow marquisette and featured the bertha collar. Bridesmaids were Miss Jo Ann Highman, sister of the bride, and Miss Ruth Curtiss, cousin of the bride. They wore short sleeved gowns of blue satin with overskirts of blue net. They carried blue and yellow Shasta daisies.

Mr. Charles Ensign served his brother as best man. Both he and the groom were dressed in light blue suits and wore a white carnation in their lapel.

The bride's mother wore a gray bemberg dress with blue accessories and a pink carnation corsage. The mother of the groom wore a powder blue dress with white accessories and a yellow carnation corsage.

Immediately following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride, with one hundred guests attending.

After the reception the newlyweds left on a short wedding trip. For traveling the bride chose a blue nylon dress with blue accessories and a white carnation corsage.

The newlyweds are now residing in Litchfield.

Out-of-town guests were present from Pittsburg, Pa.;  Woodsfield,  Canton, Columbus, Sycamore Valley, Rinard Mills, Massillion, Chatham, Spencer and Lodi.

 

Matz, Sarah C and Francis Borns
Source--Newsclipping
    St. Agnes Rectory in Iron River, Michigan, was the scene of a double ring wedding service on Tuesday afternoon, December 19, 1950, when Francis Borns, son of Fred Borns and the late Iris Borns, West Cayuga Street, Iron River, Michigan, and Sarah C. Matz of Wheeling, West Virginia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Matz of Woodsfield, Ohio exchanged nuptial vows in
the presence of the Reverend Fr. James L. Donnelly, curate.
   The bride was attired in a blue grey wool suit with navy accessories. The matron of honor was Mrs. Leonard Ponozzo, while Mr. Ponozzo was Mr. Borns' best man.
   The matron of honor wore a toast brown suit with brown accessories. The bride wore a shoulder corsage of red rosebuds; and the matron of honor, a shoulder corsage of yellow rosebuds. Mrs. William Swanson, aunt of the bridegroom, wore an orchid corsage.
   After the four o'clock ceremony, a wedding dinner was served at McKinney's Lodge to the wedding party, and guests who included Fred Borns, Mr. and Mrs. William Swanson, uncle and aunt of the bridegroom.
   Following a short wedding trip, the newlyweds will be at home at 731 West Cayuga Street in Iron River, Michigan.

 

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