Twice-Told Tales

This edition of Twice-Told Tales was originally published ten years ago this week on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. 

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Ten Years Ago – 2005

Local McDonald’s Restaurant owner Perla Gonzales recently received the Latino Coalition’s Circle of Excellence Award. She met President George W. Bush who spoke at the conference awards ceremony in Washington, DC.   

Two are arrested on weapons charges by the school resource officer at BHS. Four individuals, one adult and three juveniles in a vehicle from the Wooster area, were detained in the school parking lot during school hours. In the car, officers uncovered a single-barrel shotgun, shotgun shells, a pellet gun, knives, and brass knuckles. They indicated they were in the local area for a turkey hunting trip and got lost. 

The BHS Livestock Judging Team places 7^th in recent competition in Columbus. The members of the team are Corey Plumly, Adam Messenger, Josh Wells, Derek Anderson and Jeremie Temple.

Brad and Sue Dowdle of Bethesda marked their 40^th wedding anniversary on April 7.

Members of the BHS Class of 1960 are making plans to attend the alumni banquet in July. Heading up the effort are Sandy Smith and Carolyn Miller.

A grant from the Community Foundation of the Ohio Valley will support preservation efforts of the Brick Tavern located along the National Road on the property of Ohio University Eastern.

Twenty-five Year Ago – 1990

A new record was set as the BHS Student Council, Senior Class and Key Club combined efforts to conduct the 6^th Annual BHS Blood Bash. A record 371 units were collected Student Council advisor Sam Shuman reports.

Instructor Vibeke Kohler saw her BHS German I, II and III students enjoy a most successful experience at recent Foreign Language Day competition at Bethany College.

Taking part in ceremonies Monday night marking the 50^th anniversary of Barnesville Hospital were Richard Doan, hospital administrator; John D. Kirk, who has served on the hospital board since 1947; State Senator Robert W. Ney of Barnesville; Mayor Tom Michelli, Rev. Ron Hopkins of the First United Methodist Church, and the Rev. Fr. John Reardon, former pastor of the Assumption Church.

The hospital, officially incorporated on May 15, 1940, is today a modern, 99-bed facility employing 270 people.

Deaths reports this week include Mrs. Nellie Ebeling, 84, last owner of the Somerton Telephone Company, and Richard Lynn Hunkler, 60 of Morristown and Belmar, New Jersey where he was employed as an electrical engineer for the federal government.            

Fifty Years Ago – 1965

The Barnesville School District is considering renting the former Assumption Catholic School on W. Main for needed classroom space. Robert Mallernee, elementary principal, told board members there will be the need for five first grade section next year meaning an additional teacher. He also cited the need for an additional instructor for 7^th grade.

After the absence of several seasons, wrestling will return to the BHS athletic scene next year.

Heavy equipment is moving mountains of earth as work on the Interstate 70 project in the Hendrysburg area gets into full swing.

Family season tickets for Memorial Park Pool are now on sale for $15 or three monthly payments of $6. Individual season tickets cost $7.50 or three payments of $3.50.

The Assembly of God denomination will begin services here at a South Chestnut Street residence.

Building plans for the $1.75 million Ohio University Branch at E. Richland are released for public viewing.

Hendrysburg – The grocery that was owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Stephens and Aubrey Moore, is sold to Jack Sullivan and John Kaplet of Belmont. The store opened Monday under new management.

Seventy-five Years Ago – 1940

Robert Bangham, Republican candidate for Auditor of State, addressed the Tuesday noon meeting of the local Rotary Club.

Word has been received that Herbert W. McKelvey, former teacher here, is named high school principal at Painesville.

Three high school musicians received superior ratings and are eligible for the regional contest. They are Mary Davey, violin solo, Pauline Shilling, viola solo, and Irwin Krakoff, clarinet solo.

Local 8^th graders excel in state tests. Barbara Eichorn makes almost a perfect score of 193 out of 200.

Mayor David Laughlin announces that all persons interested in repairing or fixing sidewalks under the WPA setup must make application by Saturday.

Tacoma – The Belmont Grange Dramatic Committee is busy with last minute plans for a second presentation of their play “Grandma Goes to Hollywood” which will be put on at their hall this evening.      

One Hundred Years Ago – 1915

From the Whetstone

Dr. W.H. McMaster, president of Mt. Union College, will deliver the commencement address on May 26 at the First Methodist Church. The seniors will “have a senior night” the preceding evening.

The three tennis courts on South Gardner which are under construction are near completion on land leased from the Eastern Ohio Glass Company. High wire netting encloses the courts on all sides. The tennis clubs expect to start play next week and plan several tournaments this summer. 

Frank Willis, editor of the Bethesda News, was in Barnesville on business Monday.

Baker Fred Mantz is making substantial improvements to his home and business property on W. Main. He has just completed a garage on the rear of the lot which sooner or later will house a new Cole automobile of the latest model. And at the rear of his property he is erecting a double porch which will double as a balcony and sleeping porch.

It is reported that on June 1 the 10,000 coal miners who have been idle for over a year will return to work. The mine operators expect to have 16,000 employed by mid-month.

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Twice Told Tales is compiled by Bruce Yarnall, former general manager of the Barnesville Enterprise.