Twice-Told Tales
This edition of Twice-Told Tales was published nine years ago this week on Wednesday, January 7, 2015.
Ten Years Ago – 2005
Olivia Kimberly Stephen, daughter of Charles and Jamie Stephen, of Barnesville, was the first baby born at Southeastern Medical Center, Cambridge, at 1:32 pm on January 1. The family received numerous gifts from area businesses.
GAP Wireless, an authorized Alltel dealer, has opened its doors next to the Fox Pizza Shop on E. Main. Eric Saffell is manager of the local store.
Darol Dickinson, who operates the longhorn cattle ranch near Hendrsyburg, is the first recipient the “Neighbor of the Year” Award issued by the Belmont County Farm Bureau.
Three generations of the Hall family – Timothy Hall, Tim Hall and Gary Hall – are profiled for their service to the Barnesville VFD. Collectively, they join the elder Hall’s late father, Harold Hall, making four generations of the family associated with the local fire department.
Jean Davies profiles the upcoming February 4, 2005 closing of the Herb Hall Grocery on South Chestnut Street, after 57-years of service to the community.
Twenty-five Year Ago – 1990
Telephone service is now established so patients and customers can call their doctor directly at Barnesville Medical Center. Currently on staff are Drs. Michael R. Baum, William S. Butterfield, Wesley A. Childs, Mark S. Gedden, Calvin B. Monte de Ramos, Richard B. Phillips, Aaron J. Samuel, Jerry E. Schmitthenner, Pratap K. Souri, and Joann Merritt.
First birthday wishes go out to Chelsey Christman, daughter of Jay and Nancy Christman of Hendrysburg, and to Dannah Rae Pryor, who just turned three. She is the daughter of Steve and Carolyn Pryor.
A drive to collect aluminum cans to benefit the BHS softball team is continuing this month. Please contact Paul Burkhart for more information.
Belmont Grange members will meet in the hall on Shamrock Drive Friday evening. Members are asked to bring a news clipping or picture related to this holiday season.
The exuberance of youth and the beauty of mature smiles joined together on Dec. 20 when Machelle Ryman’s pre-school class at the Little Friends Learning Center visited the Walton Home. The children sang songs and presented flowers to each resident.
Fifty Years Ago – 1965
Emphasizing again and again their purpose to keep pinball machines out of Barnesville, members of council voted unanimously Tuesday to license these devices and fixed a fee for which they hope will be prohibitive – $100 for each machine every six months.
The approval of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio of the Lake Shore Bus line’s request to abandon shuttle service between Barnesville and Barnesville Junction at Hendrysburg brings an end to public transportation in Barnesville. The decision follows that of the B & O Railroad to which abandoned passenger service in June 1961.
A gray fox was killed in the warehouse of Roger’s Hardware by an employee this week.
Mrs. Aida Rizzi, manager of Belmont Manufacturing’s Jonathan Logan plant, paints a rosy picture of the facility’s operation and prospects for members of the Rotary Club.
A local man is free on bond on a drunk and disorderly charge after ransacking the First Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon.
Seventy-five Years Ago – 1940
A fire of undetermined origin on New Year’s Day burned the Tacoma Post Office, residence and general store of Frank Fogle to the ground, causing a loss estimated at $4,000. No insurance was carried. Some merchandise, all post office money but three or four dollars in cash and a little furniture were saved. The post office records and a few letters were burned. The three-story structure and basement which consisted of seven rooms and a store room was owned by Mrs. Harry Daniels of Barnesville.
Mayor Laughlin names Nick Jeffers and Howard Graham as new night police officers. As he administers the oath, he cautions them as follows:
“If you get cold while on your beat don’t stop in some place to get warm and loaf there. Come around to the city building where you can be reached if you are needed. Drinking on duty will be sufficient cause for immediate dismissal,” he warned.
The Enterprise was late this week due to a breakdown of the linotype machine. A repair man was summoned from the factory in Chicago. The machine was not repaired until Wednesday.
Bad weather during the football season is reflected in the financial report on the 1939 season which reports an operating deficit of $241.
Over $600 more was realized by the sale of stamps at the local post office this year.
One Hundred Years Ago – 1915
From the Barnesville Whetstone
Now playing at the Acme Theater (157 E. Main) each Wednesday – “The Perils of Pauline”. Friday’s special is “Zudora”. Admission is 5 cents.
The Banks will shortly hold their annual meetings. The First National Bank of Barnesville currently boasts a surplus of $120,000 and capital of $100,000. Four percent is paid on time deposits. It “does a conservative banking business and solicits your business.”
The National Bank of Barnesville, a depository of the United States and State of Ohio, also pays four percent on deposits. This bank has capital of $100,000 and surplus of $50,000.
The other two banking institutions in the community are Peoples Building and Loan Company and Dollar Savings Bank.
Students are now being accepted by Mary E. Petty, instructor of piano and voice in her home at 317 W. South Street.
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Twice Told Tales is compiled by Bruce Yarnall, former general manager of the Barnesville Enterprise.
