Twice-Told Tales Redux
This edition of Twice-Told Tales appeared in the December 16, 2015, edition of the Barnesville Enterprise.
Ten Years Ago – 2005
Local veterinarian Fred Claugus, 53, is a victim of a tragic farm accident near Woodsfield. He owned and operated Barnesville Veterinary Services here and at Woodsfield.
Paige Duffy and Nate Wehr, seventh and sixth graders respectfully, are winners of the Barnesville Schools spelling bee.
The Quaker City Drama Club will present the comedy/mystery “Clueless at Christmas” Sunday at the Quaker City Baptist Church.
Former manager of Barnesville Auto Supply, J. Chappell (Chap) Talbott, dies at the age of 95.
Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library is once again sponsoring “A Mitten Tree”. Mittens collected will be donated to the elementary school and St. Vincent DePaul for distribution within the community.
Twenty-five Year Ago – 1990
Displeasure and doubts are expressed as the Salvation Army dissolves the local Barnesville unit, part of the organization’s efforts to consolidate all Belmont County operations into one at Bellaire.
The 1990 Ohio Pumpkin Festival is termed the best ever. Four days of perfect weather brought immense crowds to town including 80,000 for Saturday’s parade.
Eric Ingwersen, son of Sam and Frances Robinson Ingwersen, died in a tragic balloon accident near Columbus this week. He was the nephew of the John Kirks and Thomas Robinsons.
Officers for the Barnesville Development Council in 1991 are Paul Livezey, Vicki Ackerman, Nancy Wildman and Howard Lemasters.
James Cooper, 81, former business manager at Olney Friends School, died at Barnesville Hospital Saturday. Also passing this week was Ethel Gasper, 90, retired partner in the former Foster’s Store on W. Main.
Fifty Years Ago – 1965
Paul A. Livezey is named manager of the Federal Land Bank Association of Minerva. Livezey, his wife Carol and their four children will be moving to the Minerva area in the near future.
More than 9,000 copies of the most widely used book in the community – the telephone book – are being mailed to local customers of the Ohio Bell Telephone Co. For the first time, the 1965 book will contain all numeral numbers. This reflects changes underway since 1961.
The Barnesville Masonic Lodge donates a new cabinet television to the Belmont County Children’s Home.
A grand opening is underway at the refurbished McCracken’s M-K Store at the corner of Chestnut and Church streets. Gene McCracken is the new owner of the store.
When the new Barnesville School Board is seated in January, members indicate they are committed to the construction of a new high school.
Merchants will draw for a color television set on Christmas Eve, the culmination of the downtown holiday promotion. Each sale at a participating store provides customers another chance to win the prize.
Seventy-five Years Ago – 1940
The names of 26 men are on the local draft list as certified by the local draft board members when they were selected at the selective service rooms last week.
Barnesville’s new roller skating rink opened Saturday afternoon and evening with a large crowd attending all sessions. The rink is located at 140 South Chestnut Street.
Francis Hibbard of this city recently completed a 100 year record and history of personages in this community from 1808-1908. The original index will be kept at the public library.
Deaths this past week include Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Clark Bradfield, widow of the late J.W. Bradfield, who died Wednesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank L. Harrison of Columbus . Also passing was Mrs. N M. Boswell, who was born in Hendrysburg in 1866, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Burson.
One Hundred Years Ago – 1915
From the Whetstone
Opinion: Word on the street is that Cadiz has landed the Eastern Ohio Normal School (state teachers university). The local light and electric company, a dinky concern, announces it is ready to give day current one day per week (Tuesdays) to the new school.
Isaac Pennington Lewis, 70, a veteran of the Civil War and resident of N. Chestnut, died Saturday evening. Burial took place at Greenmount Cemetery.
Santa Claus announces he will pass out 1,500 sacks of candy, oranges and nuts at the Community Christmas tree celebration.
A child born to Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Hanse of E. Main Saturday morning, died Wednesday of complications.
The Pythian Sisters gave one of their popular masque socials in Castle Hall Monday night. Aside from an immense amount of fun, the company feasted. The Pythian Castle Hall and lodge rooms are located at 127 W. Main Street.
Wholesale and Retail groceries, fruits, produce, candy and nuts are on sale at the Richard Healey warehouse opposite the B & O Depot. Beginning Dec. 20, Mr. Healey will deliver to all parts of the city.
Twice Told Tales is compiled by Bruce Yarnall, former general manager of the Barnesville Enterprise.
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