Twice-Told Tales Redux
This edition of Twice-Told Tales originally appeared in the former Barnesville Enterprise on August 17, 2016. Dates are adjusted to reflect the current year.
Twenty Years Ago – 2006
Senator Joy Padgett will headline the 127th Pennyroyal Reunion program at Fairview on Saturday, August 19.
Barbara Kirk Turner, manager of Kirk’s Women’s Shop and later Barbara’s, dies at the age of 87. She and her late husband, Wayne, also launched the Hallmark House after purchasing the former Lappert’s Studio.
Rosemary Householder, 76, passed away this week. She and her husband, Eugene “Doc” Householder owned and operated the Western Auto Store for many years. At her death, she was president of the Barnesville Senior Citizens Center.
Also passing was Clarence Perkins, 87, of Wayne Township. A lifelong farmer, he was also a retiree of the former Byrum Construction Co. of Wheeling.
A card shower and open house will mark the 100th birthday of Howard Otto Christman of the Calais-Lewisville community.
Barnesville Hospital Trustees honor Terry Hickman of Beallsville. The Monroe County EMS coordinator is commended for “outstanding contributions to the health and welfare” of the citizens of Monroe County.
Thirty-five Years Ago – 1991
Olney teacher David Stanley’s riverboat project is profiled. He built a boat similar to those that plied the Ohio River in the early 1800s. His goal is to take a Marietta-Cincinnati trip. In testing thus far, Stanley has successfully traveled from Powhatan to Marietta.
Judy Gibson is named manager of Patient Accounting at Barnesville Hospital. She held a similar position at the Barnesville Medical Center for the past 11 years.
Homeowners in Barnesville are eligible for grants up to $250 for sidewalk repair.
Individuals to serve as festival guides for the Ohio Pumpkin Festival are sought by the development council. Ten bus tours are already booked for the four-day event.
Barnesville Hospital Twigs have purchased numerous pieces of medical equipment for the Physical Therapy Department totaling over $12,000.
Edna Laura Agar, 90, dies. She was an employee of Barbara’s and Barnesville Dry Cleaning.
Kim and Ronald Wheeler have opened Kim’s Restaurant in downtown Bethesda. The eatery features oriental dishes.
Sixty Years Ago – 1966
Library trustees approve plans for the new Hutton Memorial Library.
In other library news, a total of 5,724 books were read this summer by children enrolled in the reading club.
Festivities for the 87th annual Pennyroyal Reunion include a firemen’s parade this evening. Afternoon sessions will take place at the Grange Hall on the east side of town.
The late Louis J. Taber is one of three honored as a member of the inaugural class of the Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame.
The Belmont County Historical Society will hold its first Pilgrimage on September 11. The tour will begin at the new county museum and include the Quaker Meeting House and homes of E.E. Hanlon, George Cheffy, Mrs. Joseph Rezabek and Mrs. Clifford Shepherd on Waterworks Road.
Elwood DeWees, 95, retired insurance and real estate salesman, died Saturday. He was a resident of 312 W. Church Street.
Beallsville firemen will debut their new truck at the community’s festival parade this Saturday night.
Eighty-five Years Ago – 1941
In a light primary election, Ralph King, W.E. Bishop and Dr. F.H. Stoup ousted three incumbent councilmembers. They will join Joe Price, Harley Davis and Earl Kearns who were re-elected to their posts.
Chief of Police George Douglass implores the public to not “double park” in the downtown business district.
The 90th annual Monroe County Fair will take place September 3-5.
L. J. Taber of this city and Columbus is named by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Wickard as a member of the newly created “Committee on Agricultural Production for Defense.”
Quaker City extends a hearty thanks to the community’s firemen, high school band and citizens who took part in the 38th annual Homecoming last weekend. Band members wore their new uniforms in public for the first time. They marched directly in front of the town’s new fire truck.
A large barn filled with new crops and adjacent corn crib were destroyed by fire Saturday morning at the Herbert Truex farm on Sandy Ridge.
Management of the Crystal Pool at City Park will hold a water carnival on Thursday evening. Formation and figure swimming will be displayed by swimmers from Bellaire.
One Hundred-ten Years Ago – 1916
From the Whetstone
Realizing the importance of an early start, the Eastern Ohio Glass Co. on South Gardner Street is already at work making extensive repairs of its factory. It is anticipated they will open with a full complement of men in October.
The five stands of cluster streetlights in front of the First National Bank and the Bradfield Store at the corner of Chestnut and Main, and those in front of the Electric Service office on E. Main, were lit Saturday night for the first time. They present quite a fine appearance.
Misses Mary Kennon an Eva Nuzum with their classes of little tots enjoyed a picnic in the Sunday School room at the Presbyterian Church last Friday.
The Woodsfield ice plant, owned by the Reyman Packing Company of Wheeling, was destroyed by fire Thursday morning. The loss is estimated at $30,000.
Dr. G.V. Riddle, a local dentist for the past 38 years, has retired and closed his office. He has also served as secretary of the People’s Building and Loan Co. for the past 19 years.
Following a brief illness with tonsillitis, a three-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Higginboatham died at the family home on N. Lincoln last Wednesday.
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Twice Told Tales is compiled by Bruce Yarnall, former general manager of the Barnesville Enterprise.
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