Tue Sep 07 2010
TEN YEARS AGO - 1999
Histories of several industries in Newcomerstown compiled and submitted to Newcomerstown Public Library, coordinated by John S. Heller. The histories included Heller Brothers Tool Co. (Simonds), Clow's, W.M. Brode Co., Tastee Apple, Accurate Products, Groovfold, and 3-D Diamond Inc. (formerly Herco).
Stone Creek Volunteer Fire Dept. celebrating 50th anniversary; Dale Swaldo was fire chief.
Barn on the John and Mary Edith Powell farm at Rts. 93 and 36, near West Lafayette, was being painted with Ohio's Bicentennial logo as Ohio prepared to celebrate its 200th birthday in 2003.
Deaths: Edna Ressler, 75; Donald Gavin Meckley, 63; Bernard A. Bantum, 77.
TWENTY YEARS AGO - 1989
Ohio State University golfer, Doug Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Davis, West Lafayette, qualified for 89th Ohio Amateur in Dayton.
NHS students Julie Riffle, Jamey Lower and Jennifer Bates attended Ohio American Legion Auxiliary's 43rd Buckeye Girls State.
The Times-Reporter 12th East-West Charity All-Star football game set for July 21 at New Philadelphia Quaker Stadium. West team included Jim Conner, Brian Parks and Chris Styer of Newcomerstown and Mike Dickerson, Bill and Jim Eldridge, Joe Guinther and Jeff Hostetler of Ridgewood. Indian Valley's Eric Hykes, Brian Ridgeway and Brent Peeper were on East team.
AARP (American Assn. of Retired Persons) organized in Newcomerstown; Celia Hennis, president.
Port Washington-Salem Historical Society working on exterior of Town Hall in Port Washington.
Deaths: Duane E. Kinsey, 29; Norman L. Baker, 67; Carl E. Miller, 79; Patricia F. Ranger, 65.
THIRTY YEARS AGO - 1979
Gasoline shortage affects local area - numerous stations posted "out of gas" signs on pumps.
Internationally known New York fashion designer, Shannon Rodgers, native of Newcomerstown, presented Golden Rose Award as "Honored Ohioan" at Schoenbrunn Amphitheatre, New Philadelphia.
Gwen Hoffman, 16, Newcomerstown, crowned Tuscarawas County 4-H Queen.
Stone Creek School's 45th annual alumni reunion attended by 210 at Tuscarawas Central Catholic High, New Philadelphia. Mary Jane John led program, "Roots."
Simonds Cutting Tools retirees Geraldine Ford, Carl Phillips and Chester Tyson honored at dinner.
Revitalization project for downtown Newcomerstown under study.
Record low temperatures recorded locally as July 4 reading of 45 degrees broke the previous 48 degrees recorded in 1963.
Deaths: Milton L. (Doc) Gossett, 65; Mrs. Ross (Edna) Morrison, 75; Benjamin Allen Putnam, one-year-old son of John and Laura Wilson Putnam; Mrs. Harry Cordrey, 66.
FORTY YEARS AGO - 1969
Thunderstorms and torrential rains cause eight-hour electrical power outage and worst flood since 1935 as Buckhorn Creek turned northern Newcomerstown into a giant lake.
Park announces season tickets sales reach $1,000.
Local Jaycees complete plans for 11th annual Fourth of July Celebration culminating with fireworks.
Stocker's Ridge School leveled by fire after being struck by lightning.
Members of VHF Radio Association hold annual field day on Brode Hill.
Married: Beth Watson and Charles Schnabel; Patricia Sue Lindell and James M. King.
Deaths: Mrs. Conover (Wilma) Boyd, 40; George B. Braniger, 71; Mrs. Ella Couts Fenstermaker, 86.
FIFTY YEARS AGO - 1959
Jaycee Fourth of July celebration big success.
Council sets 15 mph speed limit in Cy Young Park.
Dr. E. Aphil of Gnadenhuttten named Tuscarawas County Health Commissioner.
Deaths: Earl W. Hunt, 69; David Wayne Hannahs, infant; Harry Berg, 59; Mrs. Maynard Lapp, 41; Mrs. J.O. Shaw, 78.
SIXTY YEARS AGO - 1949
Dr. Henry Kistler appointed Deputy Coroner for Newcomerstown and vicinity.
Boy Scout Troop 27 wins all camp awards at Camp Fredrickson.
NHS band to play at Ohio State Fair.
Mercury dips from 101 to 52 degrees in six days.
Bert Goettge, 67, dies at his home on Canal St.
Reginald R. Merril, Cleveland, will present a public recital on electric organ at First Baptist Church.
SEVENTY YEARS AGO - 1939
Slot machines taken out after WCTU takes action against them.
Major General Julian L. Schley states U.S. will lift flood assessment.
EIGHTY YEARS AGO - 1929
Eugene Thompson granted scholarship by International Council of Religious Education.
Lawrence Dillehay and Juanita Ferrell of West Lafayette married.
Rev. Fr. Michael Tabit installed as Lions Club president.
Dr. Chester Hanson joins Navy with commission of lieutenant.
Al Lightninger, 70, dies of heart disease.
NINETY YEARS AGO - 1919
Aunt Ellen Crater, 79, dies of pneumonia.
Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Heskett build new greenhouse.
Miss Nellie Rusk married to W.A. Donathan.
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO - 1909
The Royal Anglers preparing for annual camp at Forsythe Grove.
Residents of Bakersville and vicinity agree to raise $4,000 and give free right-of-way for traction line.
Married: Miss Alta Wood and Frank Worly; Emmet Peoples and Miss Grace Schumaker.
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