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[photo of Little Brown Jug winner]
WELCOME TO
DELAWARE, OHIO
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INTRODUCTION
[photo of farmland and downtown area]
The small-town flavor remains
but the pace is quickening as
Delaware, Ohio, meets the chal-
lenges of the fastest growth in its
165-year history.
At 17,500, its population has
already passed what only a few
years ago was projected for 1980. A
current study anticipates at least
26,000 residents within the next
eight to ten years. The Ohio
Department of Economic and Com-
munity Development has predicted
a population boom of 63.2 percent
for the county by the year 2000,
one of the fastest projected growth
rates in the state.
Right now, Delaware still
offers the "best of both worlds" --
the quiet of tree-lined streets and
familiar faces in business establish-
ments plus the services of a modern
small city enhanced by convenience
of a major city -- Columbus -- thirty
minutes away. Its hundred-year-old
brick homes find appreciative
owners and diligent restorers, but
new homes and apartment com-
plexes are also springing up in many
sections of town.
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Citizens and public officials
are working to keep the features
that have always made Delaware
attractive to its long-time residents
and, more recently, to the indus-
tries which have joined its ranks
since the opening of an industrial
park in 1963. Expert planning
consultants have been retained to
guide the city in development of
new areas and expanding services.
Several features make Dela-
ware special: its central location
with accessibility to major high-
ways, the cultural enrichment
afforded by the presence of Ohio
Wesleyan University, and the an-
nual excitement of Grand Circuit
Harness Racing with the running of
the Little Brown Jug, one of the
sport's biggest races.
It is also in a growing recrea-
tion area, with water sports avail-
able on nearby rivers and at the
three reservoir watershed lakes in
the county. (A fourth is under
construction.)
There's a strong sense of
history in Delaware, which traces
its beginnings to the opening of the
Northwest Territory and claims
among its native sons the United
States' nineteenth president,
Rutherford B. Hayes. But there is
also a new feeling of greater days
ahead. As a recent city publication
stated it,
"The past is only a beginning."
[photos of OWU Commencement and a bicyclist]
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THE CITY...
The first pioneer settlement in what is now
Delaware County was in 1801, when the area
was still occupied by the Delaware Indians from
whom it drew its name. An Indian village in this
area is shown on a 1755 map, and Mingoes and
other tribal groups had pre-Revolutionary
settlements along the trail from the lower Scioto
valley northward to the Sandusky Bay area.
Hundreds of years earlier, the Mound Builders
inhabited the area, leaving behind several
mounds in the county.
Originally a part of Virginia's claim,
Delaware County was formed in a division of
Ohio's Franklin County in 1808, the same year
the city was founded. It immediately became
the county seat and was seriously considered for
the state capital before Columbus was selected.
During the War of 1812, Delaware served as
headquarters for General Harrison, and some of
that war's soldiers are buried in area cemeteries.
But with the Treaty of Greenville in 1814, the
Indians left the area and the settlers poured in.
Among them were the parents of Ruther-
ford B. Hayes. Born in Delaware in 1822, he
later served as general in the Civil War, governor
of Ohio, and nineteenth president of the United
States. His wife, Lucy Webb Hayes, had come to
Delaware as a special student at Ohio Wesleyan
University in the days before it was officially
co-educational.
Ohio Wesleyan University was founded in
1842, taking for its first building the Mansion
House, built near a medicinal spring as a health
resort in 1833. It had been popular and
successful at first as the "Saratoga of the West,"
but failed after the Panic of 1837 and was
offered to the Methodists seeking to establish a
liberal arts college. The original building, now
called Elliott Hall, is still in use on the Wesleyan
campus and is one of three OWU buildings listed
in the National Registry.
The rivers flowing through the county and
the predominantly northern sympathies of its
settlers brought the pre-Civil War "underground
railway" through the area. Africa Road in
eastern Delaware County owes its name to a
long ago farmer's critical reference to neighbors'
assistance to fleeing slaves.
Street names in central Delaware read like a
roster of early settlers, and the Delaware County
Historical Society Museum at 157 East William
Street houses many relics from the earliest days.
Delaware's present challenges are less
dramatic than Indian raids and abolitionists'
efforts, but no less important to its citizens.
Coping with them, with the support of
interested citizens, is its city government, a
council-manager system with seven members
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DELAWARE COUNTY COURT HOUSE
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UNIVERSITY HALL, OHIO WESLEYAN
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PAST AND PRESENT
serving four-year overlapping terms. They work
with an annual budget now at approximately $3
million, drawn mostly from the city's .0075
income tax and a 3 mill portion of the overal 45
mills per dollar valuation real estate tax.
This, too, reflects recent rapid growth.
With the income tax rate constant, income tax
revenue has increased from $375,000 in 1968 to
$541,000 in 1972, and the real estate base has
grown an average $2.7 million a year for the last
decade to a 1973 total of $67.6 million.
Agriculture, though a smaller portion of
Delaware's economic base than in earlier years,
still yields more than $13 million in farm
receipts annually. Diversified industry and
numerous retail and service establishments
provide a wide range of job opportunities
locally, and the level of unemployment is
consistently low.
Earlier planning for present growth is
bringing expansion of the city's water and
sewage systems. A major water treatment plant
expansion to double the present capacity should
be completed by late 1974. A new sewage
treatment plant with a projected capacity to
serve 25,000 people was recently completed.
The Delaware Reservoir provides the city with
an adequate water supply well into the future. A
county water system is also under development.
The added traffic of a larger population
requires an improved street network in and out
of town. Four-lane Route US 23 South makes
possible half-hour commuting for the many
Delaware residents who work in Worthington
and northern Columbus, and state highways US
37 and US 36 will soon provide four-lane
divided access to Interstate 71. Delaware's
location midway between Cleveland and Cin-
cinnati and its proximity to Columbus have
made it a convenient choice as home for
numerous sales representatives.
A federal grant is making possible the
upgrading of city intersections not already
improved, and other capital improvements are in
the plans. Federal funds were used in extensive
remodeling of the city's offices and are also
underwriting a new program for increased public
understanding of law enforcement methods and
procedures.
The city of Delaware has a Class 5 fire rate
by the Ohio Rating Bureau, recognizing the
protection of all areas of the city by
well-trained, well-equipped fire departments. Its
members also carry on an extensive fire training
program in all industrial plants in the city as well
as a safety program in the schools.
Delaware County is rated territory 39,
which allows residents the most reasonable
automobile insurance rate available in Ohio.
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MUNICIPAL BUILDING
[photo of President Hayes Memorial]
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EDUCATION
Educational opportunities in the Delaware
area run the full range from pre-kindergarten
through graduate school, with city and county
public schools, a parochial school, a vocational
school and a school for retarded children under
construction, a sheltered workshop for adult
retarded in the county, Ohio Wesleyan Univer-
sity and The Methodist Theological School in
Ohio.
The Delaware city schools, serving about
3700 pupils, rank in the top 25 percent in Ohio
in enrollment and per pupil wealth. Its 33.9 mill
school tax comes just above the state median
and includes a building levy which has permitted
the system to make additions to buildings and
improve older facilities without additional
indebtedness. Last bond issue was in 1960 for
the Rutherford B. Hayes High School, and,
pending additional bonding for needed high
school improvements, that debt will be paid by
1980.
A four-quarter curriculum at the high
school level, initiated in 1972 as the "Delaware
Plan", is drawing national attention and
inquiries. It allows for four 45-day terms and an
optional summer term, giving students and their
families the choice of year-round school or
mid-year breaks if scheduled ahead. At the
middle school level (grades 6 to 8) team
teaching, with "executive teachers" assisted by
teacher interns, has been in effect for several
years. A high percentage of entering children
take advantage of the six-week pre-kindergarten
summer program, operated without tuition and
fully funded locally.
Delaware was among the first school
systems in the state to offer a full program for
the mentally impaired and also provides special
classes for the neurologically handicapped. Deaf,
blind, and crippled children attend special
classes in Columbus as tuition students.
The seven buildings in the system are
staffed by 198 professional persons, more than
[photo]
HAYES HIGH SCHOOL
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BEEGHLY LIBRARY, O.W.U.
[photo]
METHODIST THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL
[photo]
JOINT VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
(under construction)
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half with ten years or more experience, and
more than 25 percent with master's degrees.
About half of Delaware's high school graduates
go on to college.
St. Mary's School, adjoining the Catholic
Church in downtown Delaware, serves an
additional 300 pupils from city and county. It
offers grades one through eight, with a faculty
of twelve, including a full-time reading specialist.
Surrounding the Delaware School District
and dwarfing it in size is the three-district area
served by the county schools: Buckeye Valley
north and west, Big Walnut southeast, and
Olentangy south. Included in these districts,
each administered by its own Board of
Education, are three high, two middle and eight
elementary schools with a combined faculty of
365. They currently serve almost 8,000
students, but development of housing in the area
between Delaware and Columbus is rapidly
increasing that number, in some districts by
200-250 a year.
Services of educational specialists -- in
speech-hearing, reading disabilities, psychologi-
cal testing, etc. -- are coordinated through the
County Office of Education in Delaware, which
is also a film satellite center for the State Board
of Education, channeling available visual aids to
35,000 students in a four-county area.
City and County Boards are cooperating in
establishment of a Joint Vocational School,
voted in 1972 to be financed initially by a 3.7
mill levy on the real estate tax county-wide.
With construction under way at the site just east
of Delaware off Bowtown Road and Ohio 521,
it is hoped classes will begin in the 1974-75
school year. Present plans call for offerings in
agriculture, business office education, distribu-
tive education, home economics and trade and
industrial education including auto mechanics
and cosmetology now being taught at Hayes
High School.
Ohio Wesleyan University has been a part
of the Delaware educational atmosphere since its
founding in 1842 by pioneer Methodists. Its
women's college, founded in 1853, was merged
with the original school in 1877, connecting the
two campus areas to stretch for blocks through
the central area of town.
Considered one of the country's outstand-
ing liberal arts colleges, Ohio Wesleyan has an
enrollment of 2500 and an annual operating
budget of about $8.1 million, of which $5.5
million re-enters the Delaware economy in
salaries and wages for its 500 employees. Many
of its facilities are open to use by townspeople,
including the 340,000-volume Beeghly Library,
one of the finest liberal arts college collections
in the country. Its faculty and students are
active participants in community programs from
special studies of ecology problems and market
analysis to charity and blood donation drives.
Hundreds of its alumni return to the campus
each year for reunions and special events, and
many have chosen Delaware for their retirement
homes.
In 1973 OWU entered a ten-year $27
million development program seeking additional
funds to improve campus facilities, currently
valued at $25 million, and to add to its $15
million endowment.
A comparative newcomer to Delaware is
The Methodist Theological School which opened
classes in 1960. Its beautiful 69-acre campus is
just south of town in rolling, wooded country-
side. There is a student body of 255, drawn
largely from the midwest but including some
foreign students preparing for careers in
full-time Christian service. A faculty of 26
directs the studies leading to Master of Divinity,
M.A. in religious education, and (in cooperation
with other seminaries and universities), the
Doctor of Ministry degrees.
Other universities and colleges within a
30-mile radius of Delaware are:
Ohio State University -- Second largest
university in the country has its main campus in
north central Columbus, with more than 45,000
enrolled in its sixteen colleges and graduate
school.
Ohio Wesleyan University, Marion campus --
About 450 students attend classes day and
evening in the two-year college program located
about seventeen miles north of Delaware.
Otterbein College -- This established liberal
arts college, Methodist-related, has 1400 stu-
dents and is located in Westerville, southeast of
Delaware.
Capital University -- A private, Lutheran-
related liberal arts college, Capital is in the east
Columbus suburb of Bexley. Its 2,000 students
include those enrolled in Franklin Law School.
Ohio Dominican College -- Formerly St.
Mary of the Springs College and for women
only, this Catholic liberal arts college on
Columbus' east side now has a co-ed enrollment
of about 1,000.
Pontifical College Josephinum -- About 220
students are preparing for the Catholic priest-
hood at the Josephinum campus between
Delaware and Worthington.
Business and technical colleges in Colum-
bus include Bliss College, Columbus Business
University, Columbus College of Art and Design,
Columbus Drafting College and Columbus
Technical Institute.
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RELIGIOUS LIFE
The Delaware area's more than seventy
churches offer opporunities for worship and
service to members of almost all Protestant
denominations, and at St. Mary's Catholic
Church, elementary school classes as well. There
are Jewish synagogues in Columbus and, 20
miles north, in Marion, and a Unitarian church
in north Columbus.
Many Delaware churches trace their organi-
zations back to the town's earliest years. First
Presbyterian Church, organized in 1810, and St.
Peter's Episcopal, 1817, the city's two oldest,
continue to meet in buildings that date from the
mid-1800s and share a block on West Winter
Street. Just a block away, William Street
Methodist Church, which began in 1818,
occupies a new sanctuary dedicated in 1973
which replaces an historic building destroyed by
fire in 1971.
An active county ministerial alliance and
Church Women United carry out community
programs that extend across denominational
lines.
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MEDICAL
Delaware citizens have medical services and
facilities unusually good for a community of this
size, and soon to be improved with a $4.5
million addition to Grady Memorial Hospital.
The hospital, which now has 130 beds and
provides full maternity and coronary care,
physiotherapy and emergency service, will add
22 beds, enlarge ancillary facilities and increase
available outpatient care. The addition, to be
completed in 1975, is being made possible by a
bequest from the late Mary Grady, for whom
the hospital was recently renamed. Under the
name Jane M. Case Hospital, it dates back to
1904.
More than twenty physicians, both general
and specialists, are in practice in the area, as are
nine dentists. Others, such as orthodontists,
maintain special weekly office hours in Dela-
ware. "Way House", a tri-county mental health
center, offers out-patient psychological and
psychiatric care. Ten additional health facilities,
including the hospitals associated with the Ohio
State Schools of Medicine, are located within a
twenty- to thirty-mile radius.
Squads operated by the City Fire Depart-
ment and County Sheriff's Department provide
emergency treatment and ambulance service.
[photo of Grady Hospital]
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SPECIAL EVENTS
The excitement of a horse race and that
of a stimulating lecturer or gifted artist's
performance may be very different, but both
are part of the Delaware scene.
Racing fever takes over each September
with the opening of the Delaware County
Fair, only county fair in the world to offer
Grand Circuit Harness Racing. The one-half
mile dirt track on the fairgrounds was
designed by a local long-time resident, R. K.
McNamara, and is among the fastest in the
country. Each year sees new records set.
Highlight of the four days of racing is the
running of the Little Brown Jug, one of the
nation's top three harness races. Named for an
outstanding pacer of an earlier day, the "Jug"
regularly draws crowds of more than 40,000
fans for a purse that exceeds $100,000. In
recent years "Jug Day" has been an official
school holiday in Delaware.
The Delaware County Fair follows by
only weeks the Ohio State Fair, one of the
nation's biggest. Each year outstanding
performers and exhibitors take part in the
shows that bring thousands of visitors to the
Fairgrounds just off Interstate 71 in northern
Columbus. Throughout the year its buildings
are the scene of antique shows, flower shows,
automobile displays, etc. to satisfy a variety
of interests.
Fans of music and the arts get frequent
local opportunities through presentations of
area schools and Ohio Wesleyan University.
Ohio Wesleyan's Lecture-Artist Series features
noted concert artists and a major symphony
orchestra appearing in Gray Chapel each year.
Outstanding public figures also appear in
Delaware as a part of the many special events
and seminars.
[photos of musical instruments and racing horses]
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In addition, there are numerous recitals
and concerts by area and university music
organizations, many with no admission fee.
Nearby Columbus also offers musical
events including symphony concerts, appear-
ances by Broadway touring companies and
the appearances of virtually all contemporary
musical performers on national tour. Cin-
cinnati, Cleveland, and the Blossom Center
Summer Festival (for music and ballet) are
also less than three hours away.
Drama buffs have the opportunity to see
"live theater" from Shakespeare through the
avant garde at the high schools and in OWU's
$1.5 million new Chappelear Drama Center,
dedicated in 1972. Its two theaters provide
for staging in both conventional and arena
settings, and extensive storage areas hold the
many props and costumes. In recent summers,
a "Town and Gown" season of light plays for
family entertainment has been offered, with
townspeople and area youth joining college
students in the casts. Children's plays are also
presented during the school year. Hayes High
School annually presents musical productions
which draw capacity crowds.
Each summer the Kenley Players present
nationally-known artists in professional
musical productions at Columbus' Veterans
Memorial Auditorium, and other college
productions are within easy driving time at
Ohio State, Otterbein and Denison Univer-
sities.
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[photo]
CHAPPELEAR DRAMA CENTER
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COMMUNITY LIFE
AND HOUSING
[photo of musician playing the saxophone]
Recent studies have shown people consider small
cities -- 15,000 to 40,000 -- the best places to rear
families: big enough for adequate city services but
without metropolitan headaches.
Delaware fits the picture. Distances aren't far;
bicycles are a popular form of transportation for
adults as well as children and college students.
Parking even downtown is no big problem, and the
faces are generally friendly.
But the services any community needs most are
available. Thirty-four voluntary and governmental
agencies offer a variety of health and welfare services
to all citizens of the county. The United Way
provides funding for 12 of these agencies and
planning for all services for people with problems.
Included in the helping services is the Red Cross,
which annually touches more than 8,000 county
residents in everything from free blood,
available to all Delaware County residents any
place in the U.S. or Canada, to one of the
country's better boat safety instruction
programs. The troubled can get help through
the Mental Health Clinic, the Alcohol
Council, AA, and Help Anonymous, the
handicapped through the Speech and Hearing
Center and the Council for the Mentally
Retarded; and the underprivileged through
the Dental Fund. The Salvation Army offers a
summer camping program reaching more than
900 low-income mid-Ohio children. The
Cancer Society and Heart Fund have local
offices. Interests of special groups -- senior
citizens, neighborhood center, scouting -- are
available in the county.
Outlets for developing skills or pursuing
hobbies are also provided. The musically
inclined have a choice between vocal and
instrumental. For several years the
professionally-directed Community Chorus,
with weekly rehearsals open to the public
without audition, has prepared and presented
demanding concert works at Christmas and
Easter. More recently, even rusty former band
members have been encouraged to join the
summer Recreation Band to play bi-weekly
open-air concerts on the Courthouse lawn.
The Recreation Department also offers a
wide variety of summer athletic and play-
ground programs, and during the rest of the
year uses public school classrooms for evening
courses from bridge and exercise to furniture
refinishing at nominal fees.
Services of the Delaware County District
Library extend far beyond its downtown
brick building housing 61,000 volumes. The
community's youngest learn the joys of
reading through weekly story hours, and the
Bookmobile covers almost 4,000 county miles
a year serving outlying areas. Its collections
include more than 100 magazine subscrip-
tions, records, films and items of local history
and genealogy.
Providing newspaper coverage of Dela-
ware and the surrounding area is the daily
Delaware Gazette, founded in 1818 and
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published daily since 1884, and the Sunbury
News. Citizens also can receive home delivery
of the Columbus and Cleveland papers, and
other major city papers are available through
newsstands. Local radio stations are WDLR,
WRFD, and WBBY. During the school year,
Ohio Wesleyan station WSLN-FM also broad-
casts. All Columbus metropolitan radio, three
network television stations and one UHF
station, WOSU, operated by Ohio State, offer
excellent reception. A cable television fran-
chise has been granted and, when operational,
will bring in other TV stations and provide
local educational programming.
Many international and national service,
community and patriotic organizations are
active in Delaware, including Kiwanis, Rotary,
Lions, Jaycees, Sertoma, Altrusa, National
Association of Secretaries, AAUW, League of
Women Voters, and Business and Professional
Women. Veterans' groups include the Ameri-
can Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars,
Amvets, Veterans of WWI and their auxil-
iaries. The DAR, Colonial Dames and the
Daughters of Union Veterans also have local
clubs. A file of all civic, social and service
clubs in the county is available in the United
Way office.
[photos of children canoeing, a shady street, and a May Day celebration]
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Many families are living "local history"
as they restore some of the fine century-old
homes for modern convenience. Many such
homes house second- and third-generation
Delaware families, but new residents who
prefer older homes can often buy them.
Escalation of real estate costs hasn't passed
Delaware by, and both old and new
construction has been affected. Most homes
are now $25,000 up, with many in the
$35-60,000 range. There are also many homes
with acreage in the suburban-rural area. A
large development of 2,000 units in underway
in southern Delaware county.
Some of the big old homes have been
turned into apartments, with rentals $100 a
months and up. There are many new
apartment complexes in all areas of the city,
renting for $150-$250 monthly. Single family
houses for rent are few but can be found. A
small number of condominiums are also
newly constructed.
Newer developments are being con-
structed with tennis courts and swimming
pools for area owners.
[photos of homes and construction sites]
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SHOPS
Delaware has numerous excellent shops to
satisfy most needs. Its stores and specialty shops
offer merchandise in a wide range of prices,
from household furnishings through youth-
oriented fashions. Most are found in central
downtown and in an attractive shopping center
in the western area of town.
[photos of shopping areas]
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RECREATION
AND SPORTS
Recreation areas make up a significant
portion of Delaware County area, with three
huge reservoir lakes (and a fourth almost
completed), a wild life preserve and hunting
area, extensive camping facilities and outlets
for almost all sports.
Within the city, development is under
way for the Mingo Park recreation area, now
only outdoor facilities including a winter
ice-skating rink, but eventually to house a city
pool and activity center. At present, public
swimming is at the county fairgrounds pool,
where a full schedule of Red Cross swimming
courses is available each summer.
There is also a nine-hole par 3 golf
course within in the city limits and six
additional golf courses, including one private
country club, in the area.
Most convenient to area residents is the
7,000-acre Delaware State Park six miles
north. Its 214 Class A campsites (164 with
electricity) drew almost 70,000 campers in
1973, and any pretty summer weekend will
bring 30,000 to the swimming beach and
boating area. Launch ramps are located on
three sides of the lake for boating and water
ski enthusiasts, with marina space for 220
boats available April to November.
The 5,000-acre wild life area east of the
lake provides a rifle range, fifty stocked ponds
and hunting areas.
Picnicking, fishing and primitive camping
are possible just two miles north of town at
the City Waterworks Park in an area adjacent
to the Olentangy River.
Biggest of the Delaware County lakes is
the Hoover Reservoir, nearly eight miles long,
but Alum Creek Reservoir, now almost
complete, will be approximately ten miles
long and stretch through the center of the
county southeast of Delaware. It will afford
boating and water recreation as does
O'Shaughnessy Reservoir, southwest of Dela-
ware on the Scioto River. The Columbus
Municipal Zoo, owned and operated by the
city of Columbus but located in Delaware
County, adjoins O'Shaughnessy Reservoir on
Ohio Route 257. Nearby is another tourist
attraction, the Olentangy Indian Caverns, a
[photos of swimming beach, man fishing, Delaware Dam, and Delaware State Park]
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series of inter-connected limestone caves 55
to 105 feet below ground, once used by the
Wyandot Indians. Regular guided cave tours
are operated daily during the summer, and an
Indian town and frontier village have been
reconstructed.
Fans of collegiate sports get ample
opportunity to see teams in action. Ohio
Wesleyan's "Battling Bishops" play at least
four home football games each year at Selby
Stadium, meeting fellow members of the Ohio
Athletic Conference. Hayes High School, a
member of the Capital Conference, plays at
Gauthier Field adjoining the high school.
Buckeye Valley, Olentangy and Big Walnut all
play attractive schedules. The Ohio State
University "Buckeyes", always at or near the
top of the ratings, play home games nearby in
the massive 80,000-seat Ohio Stadium. In
recent years exhibition pro football games
have also been scheduled for Ohio Stadium in
addition to the regular season play in
Cleveland and Cincinnati, easily accessible via
Interstate 71.
Ohio Wesleyan plays all its home
basketball games in Edwards Gymnasium, to
be improved and remodeled as part of the
college's proposed Branch Rickey Physical
Education Center, to be named for the
famous OWU alumnus. St. John Arena, home
of the Ohio State basketball team, offers
university division basketball and serves as the
site for State High School Championships in
March each year.
Both Ohio Wesleyan and Hayes High
School also have varsity swimming teams
which use Pfeiffer Natatorium on the OWU
campus. Each has home meets open to those
interested in watching competitive swimming.
Hayes and OWU baseball teams partici-
pate with teams in their respective leagues,
and summer softball competition is available
for juvenile and adult players. Tennis also is
drawing more and more players to city,
university and subdivision courts.
Even fans of soccer and lacrosse get a
chance to see intercollegiate games, as those
are two of the twelve sports in which OWU
competes. Snow skiing (weather permitting) is
less than two hours away with trails at
Bellefontaine and near Mansfield which
attract many Delaware residents. Some
Delaware families belong to the Columbus
chapter of the AYH (American Youth
Hostel), which has a complete schedule of
year-round athletic activities including hiking,
cross-country skiing, and canoeing on the
Olentangy River.
[photos of basketball, soccer, football, golf, and tennis]
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MOTELS AND
RESTAURANTS
The opening of a 106-unit Holiday Inn
in 1972, joining the lodging facilities already
provided by the LK Motel chain at two
locations, the Delaware Inn, and the El Siesta
Motel, provides excellent facilities for visitors
to Delaware.
Meeting rooms are available for groups
of up to 300.
Bun's Restaurant, a five-generation Dela-
ware landmark, is but one of numerous
excellent eating places. Prime steaks, chops,
seafood and Italian cuisine are a few of the
many items available. The diner can choose a
satisfying evening of gracious dining or quick
service from a national fast food outlet,
depending on his tastes and pocketbook.
[photo of Bun's Restaurant]
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INDUSTRY
Industry in Delaware has a long and
diversified history from the grist and sawmills
along the rivers in the city's earliest years to
the newest occupant of the modern Industrial
Park. Its present 46 manufacturers and
processors range from meticulous crafters of
fine wooden games to the heavy industry of
making pumps and motors.
Industrial development took on new
impetus with the 1963 opening of an
Industrial Park on the city's western edge.
Convenience of the Delaware Municipal
Airport, with runways capable of handling
company jets and a taxi strip leading to the
park, was one attraction. For others, the
half-hour driving time to the major Port
Columbus International Airport fulfilled
broader company transportation needs.
By 1973, the Industrial Park had as
occupants PPG Industries, with a computer-
ized paint-producing plant; American Can,
turning out beverage and oil containers;
Nippert Electric, copper components; and
Trus Joist, roof and floor supports. About
175 acres remain for development.
Nearby are Ranco, the city's largest
employer with a work-force of more than
1400 producing automatic controls; J. G.
Castings, a subdivision of Jeffrey Galion, Inc.,
makers of foundry equipment; Delo Screw
Products, and Sunray Stove, gas and electric
ranges.
Other companies have chosen to locate
on the highways with lead into Delaware.
Comparative newcomers are the North Elec-
tric Research and Engineering Center, work-
ing primarily on the complex problems of
electronic switching for the independent
telephone industry at its new facility south of
town, and Western Auto, which opened a
regional distribution center on US 42 in 1973.
Swan Rubber, a division of Amerace-Esna
Corp, has announced planned expansion of its
Route 23 offices.
A unique industry in this country is
World Wide Games, manufacturer of superior
quality table games and brain-teasing puzzles.
Equally important to Delaware's
economy are the many locally-based indus-
tries, from Greif Bros., with corporation
headquarters here and container manufactur-
ing plants across the country, to the small
plants which supply a wide variety of
products.
[photos of scenes from Delaware Industrial Park and Greif Bros. Corp.]
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RESEARCH
Research operations in the Delaware area
literally reach from the earth to the stars.
Scientists at the U.S. Department of
Agriculture Laboratories north of town seek new
knowledge in tree and plant development, insect
and disease research, and pest control, while south
of town, astronomers at Perkins Observatory scan
the skies.
In industrial labs, scientists are working in a
variety of areas from telecommunications advances
to medical and diagnostic agents. At the Paul H.
Henson Research Center, more than 400 scientists
and technicians are involved in research and
development in telecommunications for govern-
ment and industrial use. It is one of two main
centers of such research for North Electric; a
smaller one is in Columbus.
The USDA installation near the Delaware
Reservoir almost tripled in size with a 1970
expansion and now totals 39,000 square feet with
thirty labs plus greenhouses. There, forest service
specialists work with insect and disease prevention
and as northeastern field office for State and
Private Forestry, offer guidance to land managers
in Ohio and surrounding states. Agricultural
research scientists are particularly pursuing genetic
improvement of trees and plants for urban growing
conditions.
Perkins Observatory long has been an
important astronomical research center with its
32-inch reflector and radiotelescope. It is operated
cooperatively by Ohio Wesleyan and Ohio State
Universities.
Other OWU research projects, from the social
science area of market analysis to biological studies
for environmental protection, provide plus factors
in Delaware city planning.
[photos of Perkins Observatory, women working in a laboratory, and men working with soil]
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AGRICULTURE
Agriculture continues to be important to
the economy of Delaware, with 1,389 farms
listed in a recent census. About half have
product sales in excess of $2500 a year, with
total cash farm receipts running more than
$13 million annually.
The biggest cash crop locally is soybeans,
which make up about one-fourth the dollar
total. Dairy products and cattle together
account for about another one-third. Corn
and hogs are also significant parts of county
agricultural sales.
Research is being carried out at the
246-acre U.S. Department of Agriculture
Laboratories near the Delaware Reservoir.
Agriculture education and information is
made available to all interested residents of
the county by extension workers and
vocational teachers in city and county
schools, and will be an important part of the
new Joint Vocational School curriculum. The
county had a co-operative Extension Service,
including a county-wide 4-H program. The
FFA (Future Farmers) and FHA (Future
Homemakers) are active in all four county
school systems and annually win national
recognition.
[photos of farm and cows]
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CLIMATE
Delaware enjoys the full range of seasons, with moderately hot
summers and cold though usually not severe winters. The moisture is well
distributed throughout the year, with average precipitation of about 37
inches, of which about half comes between May and September. A typical
winter will see 24 inches total snowfall. Past weather records indicate an
average year will have 101 clear, 118 party cloudy and 146 cloudy days,
with average mean temperatures of 28 degrees in January and 73 in July.
The city has an elevation of 860 feet above sea level.
[photos depicting snowy, rainy, and sunny weather]
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SPONSORS
These members of the Delaware Area Chamber of Commerce, who have more than a passing interest in the growth and development of
Delaware and Delaware County, have made this publication possible. By their financial participation as sponsors, this brochure was
produced and made available to you.
ADDCO CORPORATION INDEPENDENT PRINT SHOP CO., INC.
Land Development & Planning Complete Printing Service
5 W. Winter St. 363-1313 9 E. William St. 363-4941
BENNETT-BROWN FUNERAL HOMES KEEFER CHEVROLET, INC.
Glenn I. Bennett-James M. Brown-John M. Brown Chevrolet-Cadillac Sales & Service
BUN'S RESTAURANT AND BAKERY METZGER BROS. REALTY
Restaurant-Cocktails-Bakery-Banquets Real Estate
6 W. Winter St. 363-3731 3 W. Winter St. 369-4478
BURRELL INSURANCE, INC. NEW METHOD
Insurance Service Since 1885 Cleaners & Launderers
67 N. Sandusky St. 363-1321 190 S. Sandusky St. 363-1917
CEDO CORPORTAION THE NIPPERT COMPANY
Developers of Georgetowne Centre Commutators, Cold Drawn & Extruded Copper Products
5 W. Winter St. 363-1313 801 Pittsburgh Dr. 363-1981
CITIZENS FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCATION NORTH ELECTRIC COMPANY
61 N. Sandusky Street - Delaware Telecommunications Systems & Products
Home Office - Marysville, Ohio Galion, O. 44833 (419) 468-8100
COLUMBUS & SOUTHERN OHIO ELECTRIC CO. O'BRIEN OLDS-GMC CO.
Electric Utility Company Oldsmobile & GMC Trucks
61 W. William St. 363-1935 17 W. William St. 363-1288
THE DELAWARE COUNTY BANK OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
Five Convenient Offices Education and Lecture, Artist, and Sports Events
41 N. Sandusky St. 363-1133 South Sandusky St. 369-4431
THE DELAWARE FARMERS EXCHANGE ASSN. PEOPLE'S STORE, INC.
Builders Supplies & Hardware "Growing With Delaware County"
141 S. Sandusky St. 363-1301 18-20 N. Sandusky St. 363-1925
THE DELAWARE GAZETTE PPG INDUSTRIES
Delaware's Oldest Business - Since 1818 Coatings & Resins Division
18 E. William St. 363-1161 760 Pittsburgh Dr. 363-9610
DELAWARE HARDWARE RANCO CONTROLS DIVISION
Retail Hardware Automatic Controls
58-60 N. Sandusky St. 362-4871 555 London Rd. 363-1225
DEL RX PHARMACY, INC. SMITHCREST REAL ESTATE
Prescription Specialists Apartments-Homes-Lots
1 N. Sandusky St. 363-5861 345 W. Central 369-4465
DISBENNETT REAL ESTATE COMPANY STILWELL & ROSS, INC.
Complete Real Estate Services General Contractors & Developers
59 N. Sandusky St. 363-1311 4424 S. Section Line Rd. 881-4459
ELEPHANT LUMBER SULLIVAN'S WESTERN AUTO SERVICE
Lumber & Building Supplies The Family Store
132 E. Winter St. 363-1207 81 N. Sandusky St. 363-3041
FIDELITY FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSN. OF DELAWARE U.S. STORE - CARDINAL SUPERMARKET
Where Things Grow Better - Since 1887 Discount Foods - Open 24 Hours - 7 Days
446 N. Sandusky St. 363-1284 19 N. Sandusky St. 362-3931
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK WAYNE HILBORN INSURANCE
Full Service Banking - Since 1857 Insurance - All Lines
34-38 N. Sandusky St. 363-1245 30 E. Winter St. 363-2961
GRAY'S SHOES WESTERN AUTO SUPPLY CO.
Family Shoe Store Delaware Distribution Center
33 N. Sandusky St. 363-1616 1675 U.S. Rt. 42 369-4491
GREIF BROS. CORPORATION WHITESIDE INC. HOME IMPROVEMENT
Fibre and Steel Drums, Corrugated Cartons & Multiwall Bags Alumnium Siding, Storm Windows & Doors - Roofing
621 Pennsylvania Ave. 363-1271 309 Hayes St. 363-1179
HOLIDAY INN - OLIVER'S RESTAURANT WILSON'S, C.J. OF COURSE
Lodging-Banquets-Dining Room-Lounge Men's & Women's Clothing
351 S. Sandusky St. 363-1262 26 N. Sandusky St. 363-9322, 363-3801
HOMEOWNERS' SUPPLY MART WORLY PLUMBING SUPPLY, INC.
Masonry Supplies Wholesale Plumbing, Heating, Industrial Supplies
186 E. William St. 363-1196 54 E. Harrison St. 363-1151
HUMPHRIES MOTOR CITY, INC. ZACK DAVIS COMPANY
Ford-Dodge-Cars & Trucks Garden Lawn Supplier
1559 U.S. 23 South 363-1995 U.S. 36 & St. Rt. 521 363-5081
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WELCOME
to Delaware, Ohio. The Delaware Area Chamber of
Commerce invites you to visit or write our office at 27 West
Winter Street, or call (614) 363-1171, if you have any questions or
need for additional information. The Chamber of Commerce is
here to serve the community and its residents and to make visitors
welcome.
INDEX
Introduction .........................1
The City - Past and Present ..........2
Education ............................4
Religious Life .......................6
Medical Services .....................7
Special Events .......................8
Community Life and Housing ..........10
Shops ...............................13
Recreation and Sports ...............14
Motels and Restaurants ..............16
Industry ............................17
Research ............................18
Agriculture .........................19
Climate .............................20
Sponsors ............................21
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Delaware--Delaware County--Ohio--Education--1972
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Delaware--Delaware County--Ohio--History--Native Americans
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Delaware Chamber of Commerce; Delaware County, Ohio
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WORLD WIDE GAMES
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GIVE WORLD WIDE GAMES FOR CHRISTMAS
Ancient and traditional games that have been played and
enjoyed for centuries by people all over the world.
Distinctive and attractive additions to your home.
Made of durable fine-grained hardwoods, sturdily constructed
for rugged use, with a warm natural finish that becomes more
beautiful with use.
Fun for the whole family, from children to grandparents.
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Instructions included with all games. These games are not available
in stores. Order your Christmas gifts now from:
WORLD WIDE GAMES
DELAWARE, OHIO
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Pommawonga
An old North American Indian game of
skill played from Canada to Mexico.
It was originally carved from bone, the
spear a sharpened rib and the rings
were steak bones. [image of game]
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To play, swing rings up in an arc and
try to spear them in the air. See who
can catch the most rings in 10 tries.
Each ring counts 1 point, the triangle
counts 10 points. It is easy to improve
your skill with practice.
Pommawonga rings are of hard maple, spear and
triangle are of other hardwoods, mostly black
walnut, and game is fastened together with
braided cord.
Postpaid $1.75
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Box Hockey
An exciting and noisy
game - for all ages.
[images of game]
Box Hockey is an exciting and noisy game for 2 to 4 persons.
Each has a stick which he holds in one hand and attempts
to hit the puck through the goal to his left. A point is scored
when the puck is knocked through the goal.
Box Hockey is sturdily built with sides and ends of walnut, bottom
of 5-ply hardwood board. It contains 4 walnut sticks and 2 hardwood
pucks.
The box measures 18 x 60 inches when open and folds to 18 x 30.
It has strong hinges and fasteners and leather handles so that it
makes an excellent carrying case for other games. All games except
Kicket and Marble Football fit inside Box Hockey.
F.O.B. Delaware, Ohio $16.00
(SEE WORLD WIDE GAMES KIT)
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Mexican Balero
[image of game]
This game of skill is probably famil-
iar to tourists who have traveled in
Mexico. Players develop skill at
catching the ball in the cup and real
experts can try to catch the ball on
the peg at the other end.
[images showing how to play the game]
One person may play alone or try an exciting
relay with a Balero for each team. Player must
catch ball in cup before he passes Balero to
next person in line.
Balero is turned from Hard Maple and is a golden
honey color. (7 1/2 inches long)
Postpaid: $1.00
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Hindu Pyramid
Hindu Pyramid Puzzle was developed in a Hindu Temple
in India where it was used for the mental discipline of
young priests. The object is to shift all the blocks from
the center peg to one of the outside pegs. Always place
a smaller block on top of a larger one and move only
block at a time. One individual studies this out alone.
Each of the seven blocks is a different hardwood. Base is 3 x 9
inches. Puzzle is sent flat to prevent breakage. Just put the
pegs into holes in the base.
Postpaid $1.50
Nine Block
This old-time American puzzle was formerly
known as the piano puzzle because the object
is to move the "piano" (largest block) from
one corner of the room to another by shifting
furniture (smaller blocks). Nine Block Puzzle
will keep a persistant person working over
an hour.
The blocks are made of heavy black walnut, 1/2 in.
thick. They fit into a wooden box measuring
about 6 1/2 x 8 inches.
Postpaid $2.00
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Kicket
For 4 to 8 players
Easily learned and
fun for all ages.
[image of game]
Kicket, a fast exciting game for 4 to 8 persons, is similar to
table polo or soccer. A wooden ball is dropped in the middle
and players on each side, holding the rods, try to hit the
ball through the goal at their left.
Kicket is a large game (18 x 41 inches) with sides and ends of
black walnut, and a tough bottom of 5-ply hardwood board. The
rods are of birch and black walnut.
F.O.B. Delaware, O. $20.00
[image of family playing the game]
WORLD WIDE GAMES
Radnor Road, Delaware, Ohio
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Adi Board
Adi, an ancient game for two persons,
is played on the African Gold Coast
today just as it has been for hundreds
of years. Indoors people play Adi on
game boards carved from wood, but when
outside, they dig holes in the ground
and use Adi seeds from the Aditi bushes
as counters.
Adi is one of an ancient family of games
played in Africa, Asia and the islands
of the Pacific. The histories and in-
structions for these games may be found
in the book "Count and Capture" which
we give with each Adi Board.
[image of people playing the game]
[image of the game]
We suggest that you try Adi first because it is
easy to learn from written instructions and can
be played by children as young as 6 or 7.
Adi Board is a solid block of thick black walnut
or cherry lumber with a warm natural finish and
will last for generations. It measures 6 x 23 inches.
Marbles and "Count and Capture" book included.
Postpaid: $5.00
Additional copies of "Count and Capture" book may be
obtained from Cooperative Recreation Service, Inc.,
Delaware, Ohio at 50? each.
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Adi Table
Adi is now so popular that we have
developed a fine piece of furniture for
your living room with Adi carved into
the table top. It is a large (9 1/2 x 30 in.)
solid block of black walnut 2 inches
thick with a beautiful hand-rubbed nat-
ural finish. There is a small drawer for
marbles; and the legs are black wrought
iron. Two persons play at the Adi table.
Marbles and "Count and Capture" book
included.
Limited Quantity.
F.O.B. Delaware, Ohio $15.00
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Bonum Board Scoop Golf
This is now a combination paddle on which one may
play two games.
Bonum Board apparently originated in the United States
around 1880, when the paddles were decorated by wood
burning. Bonum Board is easy to learn, just catch the
ball in the holes with the highest scores. One person
may play alone or a small group may take turns to see
who gets the most points.
[photos of game]
Scoop Golf is on the reverse side. Play golf
rules for LOW score. Count the number of
tosses required to catch ball in hole number
1, then try for hole number 2, and on around
the "course" of nine holes.
Paddles are 14 inches long, made of 3-ply hard-
wood board, have cherry or walnut handles and
hard maple balls. Green numbers are printed on
both sides of paddles.
Postpaid $1.50
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Chinese Friends
[image of game]
Two persons play Chinese Friends, each having
two men on the board at the start. All men are two
colors. By placing one man on the board at each
turn, player tries to sandwich opponent's men.
Sandwiched men are turned over, making them the
same color as the capturer. Men are added until
board is full. Player with the most men of his color
turned up wins game.
Playing field is silk screened on a 3-ply hardwood
board about 12 inches square. 64 men are two-color
cork.
Postpaid: $1.50
Korean Yoot
[image of game]
Yoot is an ancient game of Korea and is still a
popular game in that country, especially for two
weeks around New Year's Day. It can be played
by 2, 3, or 4 persons, also teams. Each player
has four men which move around the board to
home, moves being determined by 4 throwing
sticks.
Playing field is silk screened on a 3-ply hardwood
board about 12 inches square. White birch Yoot sticks
are marked on one side by woodburning and then hand
rubbed with a natural finish.
Postpaid: $1.50
WORLD WIDE GAMES Radnor Road, Delaware, Ohio
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Gomoku
The Japanese game of Gomoku or Gomoku-Narabe is
centuries old. Similar games are O-Mok in Korea and
the very ancient "Go" in China which dates back to
2256 B.C.
Two persons may play Gomoku and the object is to
get five marbles in a row in any direction while pre-
venting your opponent from doing the same with his
marbles.
In Japan the game is played with black and white
stones which are placed at the intersection of verti-
cal and horizontal lines. However, we use marbles
instead of stones and have drilled holes where the
intersections of the lines would be. On this board,
the stones or marbles can't slide around, but will
remain where they are placed.
[images of game]
Board measures about one foot
square with 13 rows of 13 holes.
Marbles and instructions are
included.
Postpaid: $3.00
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World Wide Games Kit
In answer to many requests we have assembled
this collection of games that will provide recre-
ation for 24 persons or more at one time. The Box
Hockey folds into a sturdy case for storing and
carrying the other 14 games.
We recommend this kit for families where lots of
children gather for fun, for recreation leaders,
county agents, 4-H clubs, churches, school social
rooms, hospitals, community centers, camps....
[images of box with games]
WORLD WIDE GAMES KIT includes:
1 Box Hockey, also serves as carrying case $16.00
A - Ancient Table Games
1 Adi Board (African) 5.00
1 Gomoku (Japanese) 3.00
1 Chinese Friends 1.50
1 Korean Yoot 1.50
B - Games of Skill
2 Pommawonga at $1.75 3.50
2 Mexican Balero 1.00 2.00
2 Pic-E-U-Nee Ping Pong 1.00 2.00
2 Bonum Board-Scoop Golf 1.50 3.00
C - Puzzles
1 Hindu Pyramid Puzzle 1.50
1 Nine Block Puzzle 2.00
________
Total Value $41.00
SPECIAL PRICE for WORLD WIDE GAMES KIT: $35.00
(F.O.B. Delaware, Ohio)
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Pic-E-U-Nee
Ping Pong
Play ping pong
by yourself!
Be an individualist!
See how many times you can bounce the ping
pong ball back and forth across the miniature
net on this siamese twin-type paddle.
New and different! Postpaid $1.00
[images of game]
Marble Football
Your football team is a huddle
of marbles at your end of the
field. Make a touchdown by
rolling marbles down a ramp
until they knock the "football"
into your opponent's end zone.
Size: 20 x 43 inches.
Green field has silk screened
white numbered yard lines and
end zones. Bottom fits into sides
and ends. Marbles and 4 ramps
furnished. Instructions included.
F.O.B. Delaware $10.00
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You will find an order blank with this catalog
for your convenience.
All games will be sent postpaid inside conti-
nental U.S., with the exception of Kicket, Box
Hockey, Marble Football, Adi Table and the
World Wide Games Kit which will be sent Rail-
way Express Collect.
Write for special rates on quantity orders.
Do you want future ads and information? Just
send us a postcard and we will put you on our
permanent mailing list.
WORLD WIDE GAMES
DELAWARE, OHIO
WORLD WIDE GAMES is a home
industry located three miles west
of Delaware, Ohio, operated by
Warren and Mary Lea Bailey.
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Delaware
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This collection contains a variety of items pertaining to different events and organizations in the City of Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio including commerce, history, and schools.
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World Wide Games
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This brochure details the products of the World Wide Games Company, located near the the city of Delaware, Ohio. The brochure includes instructions for playing each game.
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1955
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History--Delaware--Delaware County--Ohio
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Business Owners Warren and Mary Lea Bailey; World Wide Games
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[page 1]
[corresponds to front cover of A Short History of Medicine and the Physicians Of Delaware County, Ohio]
A Short History of Medicine and the Physicians
Of Delaware County, Ohio
M. S. CHERINGTON, M.D.
Reprinted from...
The Ohio State Medical Journal
August - September - October 1959
Stoneman Press Columbus, Ohio
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A Short History of Medicine and the Physicians
Of Delaware County, Ohio
M. S. CHERINGTON, M.D.
The Author
Dr. Cherington, Delaware, is a member of
the staff of Jane M. Case Hospital.
IT is not certainly known just who may have
inhabited this area which now comprises
Delaware County, Ohio, in the period before
the Mound Builders, and they have left little to
tell us of their civilization, especially in regard to
sickness and their methods of treatment. The
Indians followed the Mound Builders and we
know that they had their Medicine Men who
practiced a sort of psycho-therapy and combined
it with use of massage, water treatment or
cures, the use of herbs, berries, roots etc., that
they, through the centuries perhaps had learned,
gave benefit in some conditions, but why they
knew not. Even the early settlers had at times
found it necessary to seek their help. The
Indians used the Mineral and the Sulphur Springs
for treatment by drinking the water and they also
used a sort of steam treatment from a pit contain-
ing hot rocks that, then, had water slowly poured
over them and covered by a teepee.
Early Concern for Doctor
The pioneer settlements of 150 to 200 years ago
were usually made by one or more families, and
in fairly well separated areas. The teacher, min-
ister, lawyer, etc., were not much needed but many
settlers were much concerned as to the availability
of a doctor.
When the Queen of Sheba, from Southern
Arabia, came to visit King Solomon, she brought
with her a physician, and the great medicinal
agent, the Balm of Gilead. The piety, wisdom,
glory and courtesy of Solomon greatly impressed
her. Upon her return to her own country she
sent, contrary to the laws of her land, the great
medicinal tree so long known to her kingdom, 800
miles away, to this admired ruler, to be planted
along the river Jordan. The tree grew, increased,
and furnished medicine to Palestine.
Jeremiah, 600 years after, and 600 years before
the Christian era, said, "Is there no Balm in
Gilead? Is there no physician there?" And so,
one of the first queries of the emigrant is, Bibli-
cally speaking, "Is there Balm in Gilead? Is there
a physician there?" Or in other words, "Is there
a doctor within reach?" Now "within reach" in
this area sometimes meant a one to even four
days' ride. As we will see later, such a one as
Dr. Lamb often rode as far north as Portland, now
Sandusky, and south to Chillicothe.
The settlers of that early day merely asked if
the person at hand was a doctor. They did not
have to worry about having to select or get the
services of one who came under a special type of
practice or "ism." It was not until about 1824
that the first system presented itself. This was
called the Thomsonian System, evolved by Samuel
Thomson (1769-1843) who advocated that "heat
was life and cold was death." He had prepared
formulas from No. 1 to No. 6 to produce these
results. Thus he steamed the patient outside and
stimulated him inside with his No. 6 formula.
Thomson's book of theories and instructions
were sold to families as well as physicians. In
a few years this system passed away but the steam-
ing and bathing had made an impression which
culminated in the erection of many large sanitar-
iums in this and all lands. It is interesting to
know also that one of the citizens of Delaware, a
Mr. Horton Howard, bought the rights to Ohio
and several Western and Southern states for the
promulgation of this system and the sale of the
books.
Advocates of the next system to appear were
the Uroscopists, in 1838, who thought the kidneys
were the source of all our our ills. This, too, soon
passed away but served a good purpose as it stimu-
lated more thought and investigation on the part
of the regular school.
Schools of Other Systems
I do not know when the Eclectic School of
thought made its appearance here but it was not
long afterwards. An Eclectic School or College was
established at Worthington, in 1830. Dr. J. J.
Steel was president and Dr. J. G. Jones was the
dean. The latter was a partner of Dr. Case, the
husband of Mrs. Jane M. Case who, through her
will, provided money for the establishment of our
Hospital. Also Dr. J. A. Little, a resident of our
county, was associated with them for a while. He
was a student and a teacher and later became a
Presented before the Delaware County Historical Society
April 27, 1959.
2
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member of the regular school. This College and
system had a great influence in this area. Later
it was moved to Cincinnati and called the Eclectic
Medical College. Today there are none of such
schools left. It was an expansion of the herb sys-
tem and Indian medicine.
The Homeopathic doctrine made its appearance
in about 1850, and has had a representative in
this county ever since. Today there remains only
one such school, the Hahnemann Medical College
in Philadelphia, and it teaches all regular school
and modern doctrine in addition.
Then the many specialty groups began to ap-
pear and the masseurs and the osteopaths had be-
come established. These last and their method,
however, had been known to the Chinese, Hindus,
and Brahmans long before the Christian era. Fi-
nally, at the close of this era of change, we have
the appearance and acceptance of the lady physi-
cians, in 1840, who have played an increasingly
important part up to the present time.
It must be remembered also that the lone phy-
sician of those early days, besides doing the work
of a doctor and a surgeon, had to combine with it
that of a dentist and druggist. He also was re-
garded as the embodiment of learning generally,
and held the respect of the people in all matters.
In dealing with the History of Medicine in
Delaware County and the individual sketches of
the doctors who have served here we are greatly
indebted to one man, Dr. Silas W. Fowler, who
seemed to be of a literary nature, and what has
been written through the years has been done by
him. He was here as a young man, in 1880, and
wrote the first account on this subject for the 1880
Delaware County History. Again, when Judge
Lytle wrote the Centenary History, in 1908, he
asked him to write that part and bring it up to
date. Dr. Fowler published his own little book
two years later, 1910, on The History of Medicine
and Physicians of Delaware County, Ohio, at the
solicitation of the County Medical Society and the
Drake Memorial Association. As he stated, he
could not have done this had it not been for the
help of the older doctors in 1880, a few of whom
went back 50 years to 1830 and practiced and
mingled with those who preceeded them.
Then again, after 28 years, Dr. Fowler repeated
this same procedure. In his early days of practice
he was intimately associated with the scholarly and
renowned Dr. Ralph Hills, the son of Dr. James
H. Hills who had settled in Delaware in 1822, and
Drs. T. B. Williams, W. T. Constant, and John
A. Little, who often met in the studio of Dr. Ralph
Hills to listen to the stories of the pioneer, so
graphically related by him, as well as to hear the
history of those who came later.
Before taking up the individual physicians I
want to speak briefly of the Medical Society
History.
Medical Societies.
It has been said that "associated action con-
stitutes the mainspring--the controlling motive
power of society." Thus it was with the pioneer
practitioners of this county, who saw the extreme
need for associated action. So in 1848 they set
about to form a medical society. Those present
were Drs. Ralph Hills, Abram Blymyer, J. M.
Cherry, M. Gerhard and a few others whose names
are lost. This was to be known as the Delaware
County Medical Society. Dr. Hills was the presi-
dent and Dr. Blymyer was vice-president. At
this meeting Dr. Blymyer read a paper on "Milk
Sickness and Its Treatment." Meetings were to
be held every three months.
During the years 1848, '49, and '50 they met
fairly regularly. In 1851 new members were
added and on the 15th of June, 1852, they made a
permanent organization. Among the many articles
in their constitution was one that declared that
"no person could be admitted to membership who
was not fully orthodox in his professional beliefs
and practice." The society after a few years for
some cause went to sleep, only to be revived again
in 1868. After the Civil War new life seemed to
be given to the society and the profession.
The Ohio State Medical Society convened in
Delaware in May, 1856, while Dr. Ralph Hills
was the editor of the Medical Counsellor, the first
weekly medical journal published in the West, and
which he had established in 1854.
At the reorganization of the Delaware County
Medical Society in 1868 Dr. Blymer was elected
president, Dr. P. Willis vice-president, Dr. E. H.
Hyatt, secretary and Dr. J. M. Cherry, treasurer.
Others present were Drs. T. B. Williams, W. T.
Constant, William McIntyre, John A. Little, J. H.
White, Henry Besse, Calvin Welch, John A.
Carouthers, Joseph McCann, and A. E. West-
brook. In 1869 Dr. Blymyer was reelected presi-
dent and at the close of his term he gave a grant
banquet to his colleagues. So far as we can
learn Dr. Blymyer, in 1869, Dr. Dorrance E.
Hughes, in 1907, and Dr. A. E. Westbrook,
Ashley, were the only ones to remember the so-
ciety with such honor.
Harmony and good feeling prevailed for many
years when some disturbing element put an end
to it. Many reorganizations took place but did
not last. After some 15 years of inactivity a
new organization was effected and has continued
in good form to this present time. In 1904, all
schools of medicine of the county were invited
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under the broad plan of "charity to all" to
become active members.
In the very early day of our pioneer settle-
ments the few white doctors had little more to
use in treating the diseases they were confronted
with than did the Indians, and many times the
Indians could do it better as they had had many
years of experience with them. The most seri-
ous diseases met with were: Malaria, which was
largely controlled by the drainage of the swamps
and the introduction of quinine; Remittant Fever
was at first confused with malaria, but when the
quinine failed to give relief they then resorted
to calomel with some success; Cholera was met
with several times as it swept up the river valley
and into the tributaries; Milk Sickness--This
was a new disease to the doctors and affected
cattle as well as man. It was probably due to
a poisonous weed and was transmitted to man
through milk or from unclean vessels.
In reviewing some of the physicians of the
early days, we will take the first few in the
order of their coming into the county. It is not
known who might have taken care of the small
number of people here from the time of the
Carpenter settlement until the coming of Dr.
Lamb. We do know that at Worthington Col.
Kilbourn, though not a doctor, did do much to
care for the sick of his settlement.
First Physician in County
DR. REUBEN LAMB, was the first physician in
this area. Colonel James Kilbourne first came
out to Worthington in 1802 and the next year
saw six men settled there who were members of
the Scioto Land Company. He may have been
influential in persuading Moses Byxbe to come
out and occupy his lands in what is now Delaware
County.
Dr. Lamb was born in Chenango County,
New York, in 1774. He is said to have read
medicine there before 1806 but we do not know if
he had any formal medical education; however,
he was well prepared.
In the fall of 1805 he resolved to go to
Pittsburgh and down the Ohio and Mississippi
Rivers to New Orleans. However, at Pittsburgh
or on his way down the Ohio, he fell in with
Col. Moses Byxbe who persuaded him to go
with them to Worthington on the Scioto and on
north to Berkshire on Alum Creek.
Worthington was already a well known town
and business center in this area. After a few
months residence in Berkshire, Dr. Lamb moved
to Worthington. The town had no physician and
gave more promise for the future. Soon after
locating there Dr. Lamb married Miss Mary
Sloper, May 6, 1806. She lived only a short
time and on September 13, 1807 he married her
sister, Miss Cynthia Sloper. A few years after-
ward they moved to Illinois, to the town of
Galesburg. The doctor, we presume, practiced
medicine there. After a few months his wife
died of fever and he at once returned to
Worthington.
Helped Lay Out the Town
In the spring of 1808 Dr. Lamb joined his
old friend Col. Byxbe and they laid out the
town of Delaware. There is great confusion
about his marriages to whom and the dates.
It is stated that he was married three times but
it may have been more. The 1880 history gives
it as four. His oldest son was born in 1807 and
was long a resident of Delaware.
The Lytle history states that Dr. Lamb first
married a Miss Campbell of Worthington and
that after her death he married a Miss Sloper of
Delaware in 1815. They then moved to Illinois.
The following year she died and he at once re-
turned to Delaware, and soon after married Mrs.
Platt, a sister of his last wife. Dr. Lamb was about
35 years old when he began his work in the
county and because of ill health, in 1822 he
moved to Missouri where his wife died in less
than a year and he returned to Delaware, but
did not resume an active practice as before. He
died in 1850 and we are told that he left a
widow--his fourth wife, at least.
Dr. Lamb possessed great energy and mental
force. He had the credit of being a man of
ability and a most competent practitioner and
surgeon, besides being very well liked.
His energy and ability called him to many
vocations. He assisted in organizing the county
and town and in organizing and conducting
various business enterprises. He was the first
recorder of public records, and the first physician
of the county and city, and was called upon to
serve a wide area in that capacity. Col. Byxbe
erected for him a log cabin, for a home and an
office on the corner of East William and North
Union Streets on the lot Byxbe owned and where
later stood the residence of Hon. J. C. Evans and
still later and today the Sarah Moore Home. He
lived there briefly, perhaps only a year, when he
built for himself on South Union Street and on
the banks of the Delaware Run, a palatial cabin
that stood on the ground in the rear of where
Martin Miller's residence stood in 1880.
Dr. Lamb worked hard during these first years
and was called upon to ride great distances to
attend the sick. He perhaps was subjected to
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more exposure and danger in traveling over the
tractless wilds, in the night and in all sorts of
weather, and confronted by the wild animals
and the Indians, than was anyone else there.
There were no roads, merely trails or "cutouts"
and there were no bridges to cross the streams.
Often he would be alone but at times would be
accompanied by the messenger who had come for
him.
Surgical Instruments Scarce
From physical disability he was required to quit
this very active practice and confine his work to
office practice, the preparation of medicines and
consultation. The types of diseases that he
met with in the West materially differed from
those he met with in the East, his homeland.
He was acknowledged by all to be skilled and
successful in dealing with the diseases of the
new country. He disliked surgery, but he was the
only one who had any instruments in the county
at that time. He freely loaned them to all prac-
titioners who had occasion to use them. He was
a man of few words and scorned and hated bluff
and sham and ignorance in the profession. He
was always sympathetic and affectionate, but quiet,
socially and professionally.
The old physicians were wont to tell a good
story on Dr. Lamb. In his early practice, about
1818, a Mr. Shippy was taken sick at the home
of a prominent citizen, Col. Sydney Moore. When
the crisis of the disease had come, two watchers
were engaged, but one failed to put in an ap-
pearance. The doctor made his last visit for the
night, gave careful and positive instructions to
the nurse and left. The man seated himself
comfortably before the fire to await the coming
of his associate. Weary from his day's labor, he
soon forgot his vigil and fell into a deep sleep.
Together, the nurse and the patient traveled in
the land of dreams. When the nurse awoke,
the beautiful sunshine was streaming into the
room. Frightened beyond measure and fearing
lest the patient be dead from neglect, he walked
silently to the bed. To his great amazement
and joy, the patient turned over, rubbed his eyes,
strethed his arms, and was equally surprised to
learn that it was morning. He spoke of having
had a good night's rest and of feeling much
better, and so did the nurse.
The good doctor soon arrived and going to
his patient, pronounced him out of danger, and
highly complimented the efficient nurse, remark-
ing that in the future he would know upon whom
to call to watch and nurse and give the medi-
cine to his sick. The patient lived for many
years. As stated before, Dr. Lamb died in 1850
at the age of 76, having lived here most of 43
years.
Dr. Lamb was not left alone long to endure
the arduous duties in the wilderness for in 1809
DR. NOAH SPAULDING, a graduate in medicine
and literature at old Dartmouth College, and a
native of New Hampshire, settled in Berkshire.
He remained there but a short time as he saw
that Delaware was going to be a city of more
promise and so in a year or two he moved there.
He had good knowledge and was very cultured.
He was slow in expression, but exact in his state-
ments, exceedingly amiable, social and cheerful.
He was perfectly temperate in all of his habits.
The Human Touch
Dr. Spaulding was not long in gaining a good
practice among all classes. He was noted as a
delightful story teller, and with his feet high
above his head he would entertain his listeners
with pleasing and wholesome stories. He re-
mained in Delaware until his death in 1832. Dr.
Spaulding was a member of the Protestant Epis-
copal Church and a most exemplary Christian.
He was also a fine singer, and taught classes in
singing. He left his imprint upon the commu-
nity for many years.
In 1818 he assisted in organizing the first
Sunday School in the county. His scholarly
qualifications secured his appointment as a mem-
ber of the board of county examiners for teach-
ers. He made a pleasing impression on one of
Delaware county's greatest and most noted phy-
sicians, Dr. Ralph Hills. When a mere youth
medical profession was rapid and he grew into
Hills came before the board for examination for
credentials to teach school. Suddenly Dr. Spauld-
ing turned to the young man and said "Ralph,
what is the difference between six dozen and a
half dozen dozen." The answer being promptly
given the Doctor turned to his associates and
said "You may as well write out his certificate.
He is one of Dr. James Hills' sons and we know
what he is."
There is a joke handed down about Dr. Spauld-
ing. It seems he had not the most explicit con-
fidence in his own professional judgment. One
day he met Dr. Lamb on the street and said
"Doctor, I have given my wife some blue pills,
and they have not acted as they should, see what
you think of them," showing some he had in
his hand. Dr. Lamb examined them, placed
one between his teeth and then remarked: "These
are buckshot and made of lead."
The third doctor to locate in the county was
DR. N. HAWLEY. He came to the well adver-
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tised field of attraction, Berkshire, in 1810 or
1812, from what place is not known, and about
whom traditional history fails to tell anything.
His remarkable energy, shrewdness and great
skill gave him his share of the work in the new
land. He also was armed with pleasing anec-
dotes and attractice stories which entertained his
numerous friends. He died in 1822. He was
advanced in years when he came to Berkshire
and was known as "Old Dr. Hawley" from the
beginning.
Misfortune Takes Its Toll
DR. SILAS MCCLARY, the fourth doctor to settle
in the county, in 1813 came to Berkshire, where
all seemed to settle first. After 20 years of labor
there he moved to Delaware and in a short time
went to Radnor, where he died. He, we think,
was the first doctor to settle in Radnor. In his
earlier days he was quite successful in business
but in later life misfortune came upon him and
he was left destitute and uncared for when he
died. Some traits of his character always pre-
vented him from becoming a favorite or friend
of members of the profession and his services
were seldom sought after by them.
DR. SAMUEL MOULTON, was the fifth physi-
cian to take up his work here and he came di-
rectly to Delaware, thus slighting Old Berk-
shire, in 1819. He came from Rutland, Vermont,
where he graduated in medicine. His rise in the
great favor and into an extensive practice. Dr.
Moulton was well read, skillful, and made few
mistakes. Dr. Lamb esteemed him highly for
his learning and gentlemanly qualities and often
sought his council. The "White Plague" or
tuberculosis cut his brilliant career short and he
died in 1821, or '22, at the age of 29 years. For
many years his name was kept green among the
people in this locality by Dr. Lamb and others
prescribing and using "Dr. Moulton's Cathartic
Pills."
DR. ELEAZER COPELAND, the sixth to locate in
the county, came during the same year as Dr. Moul-
ton--1819. Also from Vermont, he located in
Zoar, now called Galena, and to our knowledge,
was the first doctor there. He was a shoemaker
by trade and studied general subjects and medicine
while plying his trade. All will admit he was a
self-made man.
While working at the bench he committed to
memory Murray's English Grammar in two weeks'
time. Other texts followed in rapid succession
and then he prepared himself for schoolteaching.
While teaching school he studied Greek and
Latin, which he mastered without an instructor,
and soon became a perfect translator of both
languages. He took up the study of medicine
in the same manner and became a careful, skill-
ful and excellent physician.
District Censor
Dr. Copeland was highly esteemed by all of
his professional brethren. He held the position
of censor of the Sixth and afterwards of the
Eleventh Medical District of Ohio, composed of
the counties of Franklin, Marion, Crawford and
Delaware. He was accidentally drowned in Big
Walnut Creek, near Galena, in 1834. As a wise
counsellor, a superior physician, a mature scholar
and a useful citizen, his loss was deeply felt in
all circles.
DR. ROYAL N. POWERS, the seventh doctor to
come to the county, located in Delaware in 1820.
It is not known where he came from or where
he went from here. His conduct was not ap-
preciated in the community and he was compelled
to leave unceremoniously, on a rail, carried by
several citizens, and others who accompanied him
a short distance from the town, as a lasting re-
membrance of their good will.
DR. ALPHEUS BIGELOW, the eighth doctor,
settled in Zoar, now Galena, in 1820--perhaps
a year after Dr. Copeland. He was a brother of
the celebrated evangelist, the Reverend Russell
Bigelow, of the Methodist Church. The doctor,
like his brother, was a self-educated man. Both
men possessed great energy of character, as well
as strong intellect. He possessed a mind of his
own and excellent judgment. Dr. Bigelow was
not a regular graduate, like many others in the
county, and he seldom evinced any disposition
to cultivate an intimacy with any school of medi-
cine, but he was a very skillful physician. He
died in 1850 and had been in practice in one
place, longer than any other physician at that
time in the county.
James Harvey Hills
DR. JAMES HARVEY HILLS, probably the ninth
physician to come to Delaware, was raised at
Farmington, Connecticut, and educated at Yale
College. He gained his early medical knowledge
in the office of his brother-in-law, Dr. Eli Todd,
out East, who was one of the most highly edu-
cated men in the profession of his time. After
practicing at his home place Dr. Hills determined
to go west and so set out for Ohio. He is
known to have settled first at Ravenna, Ohio,
but in due time located at Worthington, in 1808.
Here he soon grew in much favor and was called
for, far and near, to attend the afflicted. He
made frequent trips to Berkshire and Delaware
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and was for a time the only doctor in the area
besides Dr. Lamb.
At this point, I want to speak a bit of side-
light history. Soon after locating in Worthing-
ton Dr. Hills became affiliated with the New
England Lodge, F. & A. M. He took the Fellow
Craft degree on April 24, 1809, while Col. James
Kilbourne was Worshipful Master and Ezra Gris-
wold was Secretary; Samuel Sloper, the father-in-
law of Dr. Lamb, was Tyler and William Little
was a member. I mention this for in a few
years he located in Delaware and found them all
to then be residents there. Dr. Hills was raised
to the sublime degree of a Master Mason, May
10, 1810. He served in different chairs and soon
he joined the Horab Chapter of Royal Select Masters.
Hardships of Military Campaign
While living in Worthington Dr. Hills was
found ready for duty when the War of 1812 be-
gan and he was made Surgeon of the Sixth Regi-
ment of regulars, and marched with General
Harrison through the forests of central Ohio to
Fort Defiance on the Maumee River near Toledo.
While there he became seriously ill and a scout
was sent back to tell his wife of his illness. She
at once had her faithful riding mare saddled
and prepared for the long and dangerous journey
of 130 miles, through the forests and swollen
streams amidst dangers and death from the red
men and English scouts, to her sick and possibly
dying husband. Finally, safely reaching the camp
she ministered to him and others there until Dr.
Hills had recovered and they could return to
Worthington and to their family.
In 1818 they left there and moved to Darby
Plains, in Logan County, and lived at West Liberty
for four years, when they came to Delaware, in
1822. Here they found a town of about 40
houses and 250 people enjoying life. Among them
were the Kilbournes, Littles, Byxbes, Walkers,
Lambs, Hayes, and Sydney Moore with all of
whom he had fraternized at Worthington. Dur-
ing this year the Reverend Joseph Hughes died
from the plague. Through the years many of
the town's finest men were taken by this same
plague, or Milk Sickness, among them being Mr.
Hayes, the father of United States President
Rutherford B. Hayes; J. B. Andrews, the father
of Hon. Charles Sweetzer; and in 1830 Dr. James
H. Hills.
Dr. Hills had married Miss Beulah Andrews,
back East and was the father of a large family.
There were three sons named Ralph, two having
died in infancy, and the third who followed in
the footsteps of his father and attained great
prominence. The other sons were Reuben E.,
Chauncey Harvey, Darwin T., and James H. The
daughters were Eleanora, Mary Jane, Rachel, and
Mary. All of the children left their imprint for
much good on the community in which they lived.
DR. GEORGE M. SMITH, of New Hampshire,
came to Delaware in 1826 and formed a partner-
ship with Dr. James Hills. He was a thorough
anatomist. He was compelled to leave his native
State for exhuming a human body for the purpose
of study. After several years in Delaware his
abode was discovered by the authorities in the
East. He then went to Mississippi where he
married a woman of wealth. In a few years he
returned north on a visit and died of cholera.
Dr. Smith is particularly remembered because he
was the first one to introduce quinine in the
county for the treatment of chills and fever, and
malaria. This was in 1826.
DR. W. W. MILLER, given to us by Virginia
in 1827, first practiced in famed Worthington
briefly, and then came to Delaware. While he
was well trained, he did not seem to do well
here and moved shortly to Columbus and after
that to Missouri. He was a brother-in-law of
United States President, John Tyler.
Ralph Hills
DR. RALPH HILLS began practice in Delaware
in 1830. He was the son of Dr. James H. Hills,
of whom we have spoken and who began his
work in Worthington in 1808, coming to Dela-
ware in 1822. Dr. Ralph Hills was born in
Worthington in 1810 and was 12 years old when
he came to Delaware, with his parents. In the
first years of his life he was given the most
careful training, under the best teachers of his
time.
At the age of 17 Ralph took up the study of
medicine under his father. He went to Cincinnati
in 1828 to attend medical lectures. He showed
great aptness and did thorough work in all
branches, but he devoted himself especially to
the study of the nervous system. In 1830, be-
fore his graduation, he was compelled to return
home on account of the death of his father. The
faculty of the college granted him an honorary
degree to practice medicine.
National Fame
The reputation of Dr. Ralph Hills as a suc-
cessful physician and surgeon became known far
and near. He was a great student in many
branches of knowledge and he was employed
to deliver a series of lectures on astronomy, and
traveled with the Russell's Great Planitarium for
two years. He was a great thinker on many sci-
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entific subjects, other than those pertaining to
medicine. As a writer, none questioned his ability.
His judgment and calculations upon matters of
business were almost unerring.
After a few years of hard practice, at the
earnest request of his uncle, Dr. Eli Todd, who
had charge of a large hospital for the insane at
Hartford, Conn., Dr. Hills went there to assist
in the work and to study nervous disorders.
This study and knowledge under Dr. Tood, laid
the foundation for his great work and usefulness
in after years.
It was in Dr. Hills' parlor and through his
influence, that the idea originated and developed
into the Ohio Wesleyan Female College. Through
him and his intimate friends the Ohio Wesleyan
Univerity's future greatness was assured. In
1854 he established and edited the first weekly
medical journal, published in the West.
Headed Columbus Asylum
After two years of editorial work and pub-
lishing he was called to the superintendency of
the Central Ohio Lunatic Asylum at Columbus,
Ohio. For more than eight years he labored in
the new field, going to Europe to study all of
the new advancements in the great field of
nervous diseases. His work of advancement for
the unfortunate made his name nationally promin-
ent. He was called in 1862 to plan, superintend,
and build the largest state asylum in the United
States at Weston, West Virginia. In 1871 he
completed the task and established a new era
in this branch of medical science, which will
last for ages.
Dr. Hills then returned to his home in Dela-
ware and retired from active life. Possessing an
active brain and a strong physique for a man of
his age and labors, it was not intended that
he should be idle. He then designed, pattented
and built several fireproof houses which added
to his fame. He also organized, among the
physicians, a class to study and investigate medi-
cal and other scientific subjects.
It was said by Dr. Clouston, of England, that
"Dr. Hills was a third of a century in advance
of his time in the treatment and care of the
insane. He has unlocked the strong, iron-barred
doors and has cut the shackles from the ankles
and wrists of the unfortunate insane and has
turned them loose to enjoy the playgrounds and
the beautiful sunshine, and has given them other
equally beneficial entertainment."
Ohio state authorities soon sought out Dela-
ware's great thinker and tendered him the posi-
tion of head of the Girls' Industrial Home in
this County. Again he went to work to benefit
humanity. In the very midst of his active work
he was summoned by the great Master, whom he
had always served in a conscientious manner, to
His realm. Stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage,
in a few days it was all over and his work was
done, October 1879. In a short time his widow
followed, leaving a daughter.
Others That Followed
The foregoing is as much as we can cover now,
bringing us up to about 1850, but following are
the names of other physicians that through the
years have been here some time, were popular and
well regarded by the physicians and the citizens:
Dr. M. Gerhard came here in 1840, married the
granddaughter of Dr. Reuben Lamb, and died in
1868; Musician--played many instruments. He
owned the first piano ever in Delaware and it
was frequently borrowed by Ohio Wesleyan Uni-
versity for commencement exercises. He was the
first in the county to use chloroform as a general
anesthetic for surgery and the first to use antisep-
tics in open wounds.
Dr. Abram Blymer came in 1841 and died in
1882. He was one of our best physicians and
a great and respected leader in the community.
Dr. T. B. Williams came in 1849; Was in
the Civil War as a Surgeon; Served long on the
School Board and was in the Ohio Legislature.
Died in 1879.
Included, also, were Dr. John Little; Dr.
Joseph H. Van Deman; Dr. Joseph McCann;
Dr. E. H. Hyatt; Dr. W. T. Constant; Dr. A.
E. Westbrook, Ashley; Dr. B. W. Hedges, and
Dr. W. N. Vogt.
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This re-printed article from the The Ohio State Medical Journal, August-September- October, 1959, covers the history of physicians in Delaware County beginning in the early 1800s.
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Delaware County--Ohio--History
Physicians--Ohio--Delaware County--History
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Author Doctor M. S. Cherington
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[page 1]
[corresponds to front cover of Willis HS Class of 1940 50th Reunion]
Class of 1940
Frank B. Willis High School
Delaware, Ohio
50th
Class Reunion
[photo of Willis School]
May 26, 1990
Elks Club, Delaware, Ohio
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Willis High School Class of 1940 50th Reunion (p. 1)
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[page 2]
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64th Annual Commencement
WILLIS HIGH SCHOOL
DELAWARE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DELAWARE, OHIO
GRAY CHAPEL
WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 1940
8:00 P.M.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Herschel W. Brackney, President G. K. Hoffman, Vice-Pres.
James H. Collord A. L. Everitt
Willis D. Eagon Mrs. B. H. Kettering, Clerk
Superintendent of Schools -- David R. Smith
Principal, Willis High School -- E. F. Carlisle
Principals, Elementary Schools
North -- Adelia Welch
East -- J. A. Conger
South -- R. M. Martin
West -- Ruth Boardman
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Willis High School Class of 1940 50th Reunion (p. 2)
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[page 3]
[corresponds to page 1 of Willis HS Class of 1940 50th Reunion]
William Harold Andrews
2833 21st St. W.
Bradenton, FL 34205
Children: 3 Grandchildren: 4
Fairy Arnold, Mrs. John Kemper
305 W. Fair Ave.
Lancaster, OH 43130
Children: 3 Grandchildren: 2
Betty Alice Baker, Mrs. Warren Bringardner
1642 27th St., N.E.
Canton, OH 44714
Children: 3 Grandchildren: 8
Great Grandchildren: 2
Louise Banks, Mrs. Theron Harris
17 Noble St.
Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: 363-1893
Children: 4 Grandchildren: 9
Great Grandchildren: 6
Darlene Bauman, Mrs. Burke Show
1510 S.E. 23rd Terrace
Cape Coral, FL 33990
Children: 3 Grandchildren: 4
Ruth Bell, Mrs. Duane Beard
1555 N. 3 B's & K Rd.
Sunbury, OH 43074
Children: 1 Grandchildren: 3
Great Grandchildren: 1
Lela Bierce, Mrs. Howard Millington
20 N. Perry Rd.
Cable, OH 43009
Phone: 513-834-2258
1
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Willis High School Class of 1940 50th Reunion (p. 3)
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[page 4]
[corresponds to page 2 of Willis HS Class of 1940 50th Reunion]
Mary Boltinghouse, Mrs. D. B. Williams
341 Lime St.
LaHabra, CA 90631
Phone: 213-697-8849
Children: 2 Grandchildren: 2
George Brey
326 Coover Rd.
Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: 369-3874
Children: 5 Grandchildren: 9
Avanelle Brocklesby, Mrs. Fred Asberry
Richard W. Burdette
3338 Horseshoe Rd.
Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: 362-3709
Children: 2 Grandchildren: 5
Dorothy Burgle, Mrs. Howard Conkling
Donald E. Burson
7414 9th Ave., West
Bradenton, FL 34209
Children: 1 Grandchildren: 3
George Byles
Mary Jane Carson, Mrs. Norman Halverson
R. 2, Box 93
Glenwood, MN 56334
Children: 4 Grandchildren: 4
Stanley Case
6212 Manitoba Ave.
Sacaramento, CA 95841
Children: 3 Grandchildren: 6
2
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Willis High School Class of 1940 50th Reunion (p. 4)
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[page 5]
[corresponds to page 3 of Willis HS Class of 1940 50th Reunion]
Margaret Clark, Mrs. Harold Phillian
122 Grandview Ave.
Delaware, OH 43015
Children: 3 Grandchildren: 5
Dorrance Cruikshank
4045 E. Cudia Way
Phoenix, Ariz. 85018
Phone: 602-952-8191
Children: 1
Genavie Davis, Mrs. Frank Berry
Hugh E. Diem
142 Hall Drive
Wadsworth, OH 44281
Children: 2
Robert C. Dulin
2835 Shelly Dr.
Columbus, OH 43207
Phone: 491-9209
Kathryn Eagon, Mrs. Mark H. Fuller
1156 Desconso Dr.
LaCanada, CA 91011
Phone: 213-790-7198
Children: 6
Virginia Fisher, Mrs. Dorrance Lowry
190 Grandview Ave.
Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: 369-4815
Children: 3 Grandchildren: 11
Donald E. Fitchhorn
3504 Piermont Dr., N.E.
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87111
Children: 3 Grandchildren: 7
3
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Willis High School Class of 1940 50th Reunion (p. 5)
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[page 6]
[corresponds to page 4 of Willis HS Class of 1940 50th Reunion]
Della Fleming, Mrs. Hendrickson
119 1/2 W. Winter St.
Delaware, OH 43015
Babette Frank, Mrs. Herbert Maccoby
598 Cragmont Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94708
Children: 3 Grandchildren: 4
John Richard Frye
5801 Garden Lakes Fern
Bradenton, FL 34203
Phone: 813-756-1452
Children: 2 Grandchildren: 4
Paul E. Garey
135 Downing St., W.
Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: 369-5343
Children: 1 Grandchildren: 2
Irene Graham, Mrs. H. Owen Price
221 S. Franklin St.
Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: 369-6437
Children: 2 Grandchildren: 4
Elizabeth Groseclose, Mrs. Wayne Thomas
P.O. Box 2423
Pahrump, Nev. 89041
Ina Gruber, Mrs. Robert Russell
4879 David Rd.
Delaware, OH 43015
Children: 3 Grandchildren: 8
4
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Willis High School Class of 1940 50th Reunion (p. 6)
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[page 7]
[corresponds to page 5 of Willis HS Class of 1940 50th Reunion]
Marjorie Harter, Mrs. Clayton Shriver
5785 Houchard Rd.
Amlin, OH 43002
Selma Lee Harter, Mrs. Lawrence Harter
1756 Bowtown Rd.
Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: 363-2259
Children: 7 Grandchildren: 12
Great Grandchildren: 5
Ralph S. Hickson
92 Woodrow Ave.
Delaware, OH 43015
Children: 2 Grandchildren: 2
Libby Hoffman, Mrs. Dennis Kuhn
3186-37th St. Ext.
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
Children: 2
John W. Hoffman
7757 Lewis Center Rd.
Westerville, OH 43081
Jack Hull
7880 54th Ave., N. #63
St. Petersburg, FL 33709
Phone: 813-544-7800
Children: 2 Grandchildren: 2
Charles Huntsberger
1613 Woodside Dr.
Lebanon, Tenn. 37087
Children: 2 Grandchildren: 3
5
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Willis High School Class of 1940 50th Reunion (p. 7)
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[page 8]
[corresponds to page 6 of Willis HS Class of 1940 50th Reunion]
Grace Johnston, Mrs. Lewis Segner
2019 Braumiller Rd.
Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: 362-8220
Children: 2 Grandchildren: 5
Great Grandchildren: 1
Sarah Gwen Jones
15555 Hilliard Rd. #501
Lakewood, OH 44107
John Kellar
161 Cherrington Rd.
Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: 614-891-5622
Children: 4 Grandchildren: 3
H. Eugene Kern
1671 Garden St.
Redlands, CA 92373
Children: 4 Grandchildren: 9
Thelma Kimble, Mrs. Jesse Jackson
473 N. Sandusky St.
Delaware, OH 43015
Children: 1 Grandchildren: 3
Gretchen Klein, Mrs. Robert Bradford
262 W. Fountain Ave.
Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: 362-0712
Children: 1 Grandchildren: 2
Thelma Kline
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[page 9]
[corresponds to page 7 of Willis HS Class of 1940 50th Reunion]
Julia Knox, Mrs. Carl Long
3 King Ave.
Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: 369-3278
Children: 1 Grandchildren: 2
Donald E. Kunze
2521 Lake Bend
Carrollton, Texas 75006
Martha Kunze, Mrs. Gordon Moore
1500 Heather Ridge Blvd., Apt. 101
Dunedin, FL 34698
Phone: 813-734-5680
Marjorie Lambert, Mrs. John Rutherford
20 Tarpy Lane
Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: 369-1391
Children: 2 Grandchildren: 2
Mary Grace Leedy - Mrs. Donald Fitchhorn
James Lehner
13109 W. Lake Rd.
Vermillion, OH 44089
Children: 3 Grandchildren: 3
James Liebendorfer
201 Chula Vista Rd.
El Dorado, Ark. 71730
Fred D. Lowery
415 N. Liberty St.
Delaware, OH 43015
Children: 3
7
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Willis High School Class of 1940 50th Reunion (p. 9)
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[page 10]
[corresponds to page 8 of Willis HS Class of 1940 50th Reunion]
50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Class of 1940
FRANK B. WILLIS HIGH SCHOOL
May 26, 1990
Welcome/Faculty Introductions Bob May
INVOCATION Bob May
MEMORIAL SERVICE Gene Peebles
PROGRAM Hugh Diem
Treasurer's Report
Presentation of Class Profile Dr. Ted Cohen
Song: ORANGE AND BLACK Audience
Music by the Sweet Adelines
Singing of the "Alma Mater" Audience
ADJOURNMENT
Music by "Just Friends"
Bob Bradford '38, Bob Higley '39,
Frank McDonnell '41
[CATHY comic:
It was so wonderful to
see all my old friends at
my 50-year high school
reunion. (balloon with 1940 on it)
...So wonderful to hear
about all their lives...]
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[page 11]
[corresponds to page 9 of Willis HS Class of 1940 50th Reunion]
PLANNING COMMITTEE
George Brey
Margaret Clark Phillian
Virginia Fisher Lowry
Irene Graham Price
Selma Lee Harter
Ralph Hickson
Grace Johnson Segner
Gretchen Klein Bradford
Julia Knox Long
Marge Lambert Rutherford
Fred Lowry
Bob May
Vernon Mayes
Clara Parmer Gale
Gene Peebles
Eileen Schaffer Thrush
Dorothy Sewell Lavender
Basil Wallace
Janet Wallace Bargdill
Jim Wilson
[comic continued: Read Cathy in The Sunday Dispatch
...But like so many
great life experiences, my
favorite thing was some-
thing I can't really put
into words....
(husband:) We'll never
have to do
it again.
Thank you, dear.]
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[page 12]
[corresponds to page 10 of Willis HS Class of 1940 50th Reunion]
Mary Jo McCampbell, Mrs. Eldred Kaufman
1611 Enterprise Lane
Seneca, S.C. 29678
Children: 3 Grandchildren: 2
Bob H. McCreary
2571 Berlin Station Rd.
Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: 362-0165
Children: 4 Grandchildren: 7
Dave McFadden
727 Cypress St.
Palmyra, PA 17078
Children: 2
Guy R. (Dick) McFarland
31707 Palomino Dr.
Warren, Mich. 48093
Children: 2 Grandchildren: 2
William H. McGrew
P.O. Box 404 (390 River Rd.)
Delaware, OH 43015
Children: 3 Grandchildren: 7
Great Grandchildren: 5
Bob L. May
196 Georgetowne Dr., Apt. 2
Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: 363-1652
Children: 1
Vernon Mayes
6162 Oakfield Dr., East
Columbus, OH 43229
Phone: 614-888-3610
Children: 2 Grandchildren: 3
10
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Willis High School Class of 1940 50th Reunion (p. 12)
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[page 13]
[corresponds to page 11 of Willis HS Class of 1940 50th Reunion]
Russell Mendenhall
1681 E. 17th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43219
Phone: 614-294-6192
Bob Mitchell
Harold R. Mitchell
7325 S.R. 203
Radnor, OH 43066
Joe F. Monesmith
R.D. 6, Box 160
Newton, N.J. 07860
Children: 2 Grandchildren: 7
Dorothy Morehouse, Mrs. Viron Larcom
311 N. Liberty St.
Delaware, OH 43015
Children: 2 Grandchildren: 6
Paul F. Mosher
3408 Winged Foot Court
Dallas, Texas 75229
Children: 3 Grandchildren: 6
Cleora Nafus, Mrs. John Haas
44 Kirkland St.
Delaware, OH 43015
Children: 2 Grandchildren: 5
Clara M. Parmer, Mrs. Elwin Gale
18 Ashley Westfield Rd.
Ashley, OH 43003
Children: 2 Grandchildren: 4
11
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[page 14]
[corresponds to page 12 of Willis HS Class of 1940 50th Reunion]
Gene Peebles
284 Euclid Ave.
Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: 363-0361
Children: 3 Grandchildren: 6
John Rugg
1062 E. North Broadway
Columbus, OH 43224
Eileen Schaffer, Mrs. Alvin Thrush
2451 Panhandle Rd.
Delaware, OH 43015
Children: 2 Grandchildren: 5
Dorothy E. Sewell, Mrs. Paul Lavender
17 Pleasant Court
Delaware, OH 43015
Betty J. Sheets, Mrs. Carl S. Stapler
12225 S.W. 261 Terrace
Homestead, FL 33032
Children: 6 Grandchildren: 6
William D. Sheets
4628 N. Galena Rd.
Sunbury, OH 43074
Arlene Sinnett, Mrs. Richard C. Harshman
125 Holly Ave.
Clemson, S.C. 29631
Children: 5 Grandchildren: 4
Marjorie Spohn, Mrs. Rawlins
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[page 15]
[corresponds to page 13 of Willis HS Class of 1940 50th Reunion]
Mary Carolyn Walker Smith
501 Webb Rd.
Newark, DE 19711
Children: 3 Grandchildren: 3
Basil Wallace
301 Hearthstone Dr.
Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: 369-3656
Children: 3 Grandchildren: 6
Janet R. Wallace, Mrs. Richard Bargdill
97 Lake St.
Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: 363-0534
Children: 4 Grandchildren: 8
Gale C. Warner
2000 U.S. 23 North, Lot 124
Delaware, OH 43015
Children: 2 Grandchildren: 4
Betty Weber
4781 County Home Rd.
Delaware, OH 43015
Betty Webster, Mrs. Dick Wynkoop
491 N. Liberty St.
Delaware, OH 43015
Betty Wilson Ferrari
175 McKinley Circle
Vacaville, CA 95687
Children: 1 Grandchildren: 3
Great Grandchildren: 3
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[page 16]
[corresponds to page 14 of Willis HS Class of 1940 50th Reunion]
Dorothy Wilson Cosby
247 S. Liberty St., Apt. 7
Delaware, OH 43015
Children: 3 Grandchildren: 8
Great Grandchildren: 1
James J. Wilson
22650 S.R. 37
Marysville, OH 43040
Children: 2 Grandchildren: 5
Mary Louise Winter, Mrs. Leo Houk
Box 153
Morral, OH 43337
Bob Zimmer
300 Chelsea, Apt. 201
Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: 363-3525
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[page 17]
[corresponds to page 15 of Willis HS Class of 1940 50th Reunion]
IN MEMORIAM
Betty Jo Arthur Reed
Charles Bargdill
George Blydenburgh
Warren Bringardner
Roger Burch
Ralph Curry
Frances Ewing McFadden
Marge Foster Starling
Jim Hack
Paul Heineman
Martha Huffman Smith
Margaret Hummell Moore
Eldred Kaufman
Hugh Law
Leon Longworth
Maxine McCleery
Roseanna McKinnie Myers
Don Sahr
Beverly Scott
Lloyd Shannon
Lawrence E. Smith
Maxine Van De Bogart Fisher
Grace Wald Weidaw
Glendale Young
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[page 18]
[corresponds to page 16 of Willis HS Class of 1940 50th Reunion]
THE ORANGE AND THE BLACK
Oh, we love the Black-eyed-Susan
Tho' humble flower it be,
and we'll often make allusion
To that flower whose charms we see;
For fond mem'ries it will kindle,
Nor honor shall it lack,
While it stands as nature's symbol
of the "Orange and the Black".
In those dear old days of high school
Drinking at that mystic spring,
Where we lived by gong and schedule,
In school-life's enchanted ring,
Clinging to our alma mater,
We shielded from attack,
The banner of our colors,
Of "The Orange and the Black".
When we've won our senior laurals,
And our high school days are o'er,
a yearning swells within us,
For the bell we hear no more,
When life's cares will have enthralled us,
Our hears will wander back
To the days when that bell called us,
To the "Orange and the Black".
-Hazel McCreary
ALMA MATER SONG
Where'er you go, There you may know
Mem'ries of High School will stand;
Thoughts of her fame, Love of her name,
Will thrill you in ev'ry land;
Honor unstained, Fair play proclaimed,
Symbolizes our band.
Delaware High, Delaware High,
This is our cry, High, High,
Delaware High.
-Charles E. Bodurtha
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[page 19]
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Baccalaureate Service
SUNDAY, MAY 26, 1940
Gray Chapel, 8:00 P.M.
Dennis Whittle, Rector, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Presiding
(President, Delaware Ministerial Association)
PRELUDE-- Gloria in Excelsis Deo Kreckel
PROCESSIONAL-- Coronation March Wilson
Organ, Dorothy K. Bussard
Piano, Mary C. Walker
INVOCATION Rev. Russell Bayliff
Pastor, William Street Methodist Church
HYMN NO. 179-- "Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart"
THE SCRIPTURE LESSON-- Matthew 6:19-33
Rev. Ralph Taylor Alton, Pastor, Asbury Methodist Church
HOSANNA TO THE SON OF DAVID Harmonized by Praetorius
Gaul
GREAT AND MARVELOUS ARE THY WORKS
Willis Senior High School Choir
Sara Winters, Director
SERMON-- "Behind the Seen" Rev. John H. Bergen
Pastor, The First Presbyterian Church
BENEDICTION Rev. Anderson Brown
Pastor, St. Paul's Methodist Church
RECESSIONAL-- March of the Priests (Athalie) Mendelssohn
The audience will remain seated during the recessional
Appreciation for the courtesies extended by Ohio Wesleyan University
through the use of Gray Chapel annually for the commencement ceremonies is
hereby acknowledged.
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[page 20]
[corresponds to back cover of Willis HS Class of 1940 50th Reunion]
Commencement Program
WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 1940
Gray Chapel, 8:00 P.M.
Supt. David R. Smith, Presiding
PRELUDE-- Marche Solonnelle La Maigre
PROCESSIONAL
Theme from "Pomp and Circumstance" Elgar-Samuelson
Organ, Dorothy K. Bussard Piano, Mary Carolyn Walker
INVOCATION Dr. E. E. Young
Pastor, The Evangelical and Reformed Church
MEMORIES OF STEPHEN FOSTER Arranged by Holmes
Willis High School Brass sextet
Mary Ellen Manville, Eugene Nutter, Jean Manville, Robert Ritter,
Donald Kunze, Robert Garey
CLASS SPEAKER Hugh Diem
President, Student Representative Assembly
CLASS ADDRESS-- "Where from Here" Dr. H. J. Burgstahler
President, Ohio Wesleyan University
(Presented by David E. McFadden, President, Senior Class)
AWARDS AND HONORS Thomas D. Graham
PRESENTATION OF THE CLASS OF 1940 Supt. David R. Smith
Principal Ervin F. Carlisle
AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS G. K. Hoffman
Vice President, Board of Education
CLASS SONG-- "Farewell Song of 1940"
Composed by Donald Kunze, '40
BENEDICTION Rev. Ira D. Rife
Pastor, Grace Methodist Church
POSTLUDE-- Grand Choeur Vincent
Flowers at speaker's rostrum are in memory of Robert Lambert
and Jarvis Askins who would have been members of the Class
of 1940.
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Willis High School Class of 1940 50th Reunion (p. 20)
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Delaware
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Willis High School Class of 1940 50th Reunion
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This is the Frank B. Willis High School Class of 1940 50th Reunion Program from May 26, 1990. Includes information about each of the class members and the Baccalaureate and Commencement programs from 1940.
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1990
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Delaware--Delaware County--Ohio
Delaware--Schools--Frank B. Willis High School
Reunions--Ohio--Delaware--1940
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Delaware County Board of Education; Delaware, Ohio
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[page 1]
[corresponds to front cover of Delhi 39]
Delhi
39
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ALMA MATER
Oh, we love the Black-eyed Susan,
Tho' humble flow'r it be.
And we often make allusion
To that flow'r whose charms we see!
For fond mem'ries it will kindle,
Nor honor shall it lack--
For it stands as nature's symbol
Of the Orange and the Black.
WILLIS MARCHING SONG
Words and Music by Elizabeth Ann Dunlap
Willis High, Willis High, now as we march along,
We sing together loud and clear, this marching song:
March on, oh Willis High, we love you best;
And we will always honor you; you stand above the rest
March on, oh Willis High, we're standing by--
In vict'ry or defeat we'll cheer, for dear old Willis High!
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[page 3]
[corresponds to unlabeled page 3 of Delhi 39]
'39 AND HOLDING
July 19, 1975
Masters of Mary Moses Howard
Ceremonies and Bill Huffman
"The Way We Were"
Welcoming Remarks Vic Williamson
Invocation Mary Arnold Dunham
Introduction of Teachers
Memorial for Our Deceased
Classmates Bob Higley
Class Song Bob Hunter
Alma Mater
Pianist Elizabeth Ann Dunlap Harris
Co-Chairmen Betsy Anne Humphries
and Bob Higley
Secretary-Treasurer -
and General Factotum Dotty Fitchhorn Florance
Music for Dancing by
Larry Lukas and The Men in Blue
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[page 4]
[corresponds to unlabeled page 4 of Delhi 39]
ELVERA MITCHELL WILLIAMSON, 116 North St.,
Box 677, Hebron, O. 43025, 614-928-5961, is a
secretary in a counseling agency and has four
children: Susan, 26; Donald and Ronald, 25; and
Barbara, 23.
MARY MOSES HOWARD, Liebs' Island, 3060 Maple
Ave., Millersport, O. 43045, 614-467-3655. Her
spouse is retired and her occupations are cleaning
woman, laundress, part-time cook and lover! One
daughter, Mrs. Robert Fitz, 28, one stepdaughter,
Joanne, and two grandchildren.
EFFIE VATSURES SAWALL, 4128 Watkins Dr.,
Annandale, Va. 22003, 703-256-6675, whose husband
is on the staff of Senator Nelson of Wisconsin, has
two sons: John, 17 and Fred, 13, and two step-
daughters.
GEORGE F. MONESMITH, Cafferty Road, RD 1,
Pipersville, Pa. 18947, 215-297-5376, is a Captain
with American Airlines and has two sons, Glenn, 30,
a pilot with Delta Airlines and Gary, 27, a flight
test instructor; one granddaughter.
RUTH LADD TREICHEL, 5517 Laurette St., Torrance,
Calif. 90503, 213-540-2371, is a housewife whose
spouse, Henry, is a supervisor in an electronics
firm. She has two children, Linda Lou, 30, and
Michael, 26.
ESTHER PATRICK HULL, 1308 Fairmont St.,
Clearwater, Fla. 33515, 813-441-2966, is a secre-
tary and her husband, Jack, is a foreman with
Morgan Yacht. She has two sons; Roger, 32, and
Jim, 31, now getting his master's degree from the
University of South Florida.
LUCILLE LEWIS McNAMEE, 97 Pennsylvania Ave.,
Delaware, O., 614-363-4323, has one daughter,
Betty, 34; three grandchildren. Her husband,
"Mack" is with the Abex Corp. in Columbus.
KENDALL W. PIPER, 127 Troy Rd., Delaware, O.,
614-362-1283, is a screw machine operator, has
five children and NINE grandchildren.
DOROTHY FITCHHORN FLORANCE, 193 N. Sandusky
St., Delaware, O., 614-363-1701. Her husband,
Jack, is an insurance agent and she has two girls,
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[corresponds to unlabeled page 5 of Delhi 39]
Cheri, 26, who has her doctorate in speech
pathology, and Denise ("Nisi"), a graduate of OSU.
MARIAM COCKLYN CRIST, 36 Wootring St.,
Delaware, O. 43015, 614-362-6201, is a housewife
and has five daughters: Lynda, 24; Brenda, 23;
Karen, 21; Bobbi, 20; and Donna, 18.
MARILYN ANDREWS MEAD, 175 E. William St.,
Delaware, O. 43015, 614-369-5755, is a homemaker
whose spouse is a salesman of automotive equip-
ment. She has four children: Carol, 28; Steven,
24; Rosalie, 17; Mark, 18, and five grandchildren.
MARY ARNOLD DUNHAM, 2575 Crimson Rd., Mans-
field, O. 44903, 419-589-3865, works as an LPN at
Mansfield Memorial Hospital. She and her husband,
Marion, have three boys: James, 33; Gary, 29, and
David, 25, and eight grandchildren.
JAMES E. BAKER, 1082 S. Hampton Rd., Colum-
bus, O., 614-235-2716, is a technical illustrator.
His wife, Irene, works in food service and they
have four children: Kathryn, 29; Kenneth, 27 (a
Navy pilot); Neil, 25 (also a Navy pilot); Melanie,
20, who attends the Pratt Institute of Art. Two
granddaughters.
MARJORIE LOADER LACKEY, 50 N. Liberty St.,
Delaware, O. 43015, 614-369-2731, is circulation
and business manager at THE DELAWARE GAZETTE, and
her husband, Ward, is assistant manager at a Stan-
dard Oil station. Their son, Stephen, 21, is a
junior at Ohio Wesleyan.
BETTY BATTENFIELD POSTLE, 642 Alta Loma Dr.,
Redlands, Calif 92373, 714-792-4219, is executive
producer of the Postle Home (gardener, chief cook
and bottle washer) and her husband, Franklin, is
Vice President and Manager of a Bank of America.
Their daughter, Nancy, 29, has one son.
JOSEPH R. IRWIN, 3560 Hispania Pl, Apt. 221,
Sarasota, Fla. 33580, 813-921-2855, is retired.
He and his wife, Marg, have two children: Jean,
22 and Phil, 18.
ELIZABETH ANN DUNLAP HARRIS, 119 Homestead
Lane, Delaware, O., 614-369-3273, is a homemaker
and pianist. She and her husband, WILLIAM R., who
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Delhi 39 (p. 5)
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[corresponds to unlabeled page 6 of Delhi 39]
is a draftsman with the State Highway Dept., have
six children: Nancy, 32 and Janet, 29, both music
teachers and both married; David, 28, computer
manager of a bank; Kathy, 21, June grad of OWU,
Ralph, 19, Ohio Northern student and Carrie, 13.
KARY MAY STANLEY COVRETT, 85 Blymer St.,
Delaware, O., 614-363-3372, is a domestic engin-
eer. Her husband, Jerry, is a calibrator at Ranco.
She was never a mother but was an instant grand-
mother of three!
JACK WYSS, 1411 Fox Creek Dr., Crestwood,
Mo. 63126, 314-822-0324, is a district sales
manager with Campbell Soup. He and his wife, Mary,
have two children: Marcia, 23, working on her
master's degree and Steve, 19, in graphic art
school.
BETTY JEAN GRIFFITH WILSON, 22660 S.R. 37,
Marysville, O. 43040, 613-348-2235 and her hus-
band, Jim, have two children: Brent, 31, and
Heidi, 22, and one grandchild.
DOROTHY McCLEERY SWEDBERG, Langangsvagen 40,
182-75 Stocksund, Sweden, has two children:
Scott, 31, a graduate student at Michigan State,
and John, 19. Her husband, Lennart F., is
managing director of Goodyear-Sweden.
LUCILLE WEDEMEYER STONE, 6367 Ambleside Dr.,
Columbus, O. 43229, 614-888-6186, is a CRT opera-
tor at Riverside Hospital and her husband, Pete,
is a warehouse supervisor at Ross Labs. They have
three children: Donald, 34; Marla Jean, 31 and
Max Dana, 27, and five grandchildren.
DARLENE LIEBENDERFER GALLUZZO, 701 Mayhill
Rd., Springfield, O. 45504, 513-399-8464, whose
husband, Andrew, is owner of a food store, has
two sons: Ronald, 28, an attorney and James, 26,
who graduated this year from St. Joseph's College.
PAULINE MILLER FLAHIVE, 364 N. Sandusky St.,
Delaware, O. 43015, 614-362-2445, is a secretary
in an elementary school. Her husband, George, is
a salesman for the Keebler Co., and they have two
children, Phil, 21, a graduate student and Cheryl,
18, attending Marion Tech.
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Delhi 39 (p. 6)
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[corresponds to unlabeled page 7 of Delhi 39]
MARY JANE ZIMMERMAN VERMILLION, 2645
Harding Hwy, Apt. #11, Lima, O. 45804,
419-228-6760, works in production operation
with ExCello and has two sons, Roger, 33,
a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan and Rick, 30,
a graduate of Heidelberg, and five grand-
children.
RAYMOND W. WORLEY, D.V.M., 3224 Lincoln Way
West, South Bend, Ind. 46628, 219-232-1459, is
director of the South Bend Animal Clinic. He and
his wife, Mary, have two children, Douglas, 21,
who attends the Univ. of Miami, and Mary Christina,
18, who attends Wayland Academy.
ROBERT L. HUNTER, Ph.D., 803 Plum Lake, Davis,
Calif. 95616, is a professor of anatomy in the
School of Medicine at the Univ. of Calif., Davis.
His wife, Ilene, teaches pre-school music at a
community college. They have four children:
Jean, 28, married, Dick, 25 and Joanne, 24, both
in graduate school; and Janet, 20, college student.
They also have three grandchildren.
DALE H. HEINLEN, 609 N. Division St., Ionia,
Mich. 48838, 616-527-0684, is vice president for
advertising with the Gibson Appliance Corp. He
and his wife, Jean, have two children: Jon, 28,
program director with WFYC in Alma, Mich., and
Cheryl, 23, a student at Grand Valley State
College.
VIRGINIA CELLARS FONTANA, 5110 49th St.,
Sacramento, Calif. 95820, 916-456-6925, is a
housewife whose spouse is retired. They have two
children: Keri Lynn, 26, and Mark L, 23, and two
grandchildren.
WILMA EVANS MAIN, 15424 110th Ave., E.,
Puyallup, Washington 98371, is an industrial
engineering technician at McCord AFB. Her husband,
Bud, is with Peerless Div. of Royal Industries
and they have three children and ELEVEN grand-
children.
JOSEPHINE O'NEAL WALLACE, 23484 Meadow
Park, Detroit, Mich. 48239, 313-534-0719, is a
dietitian. Her husband, Paul, is a real estate
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Delhi 39 (p. 7)
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[corresponds to unlabeled page 8 of Delhi 39]
developer and they have three children: David, 28,
Richard, 25, and Elaine, 22.
RUTH YOUNG SPEARMAN, 15745 Canterburg Rd.,
Centerburg, O. 43011, 614-964-3158, is secretary
to the Children's Home Board of Directors. Her
husband, Dwight, is a machinist. Her son Ronald
is deceased and her son William G. Wood, is 25.
She has two grandchildren.
WILLARD O. MASTERS II, 560 Michael St.,
Marrero, La. 70072, 504-341-6863, is an elec-
trician. He and his wife, Gloria, have four chil-
dren: Gloria Ruby, 29; Willard O. III, 26; Valen-
tine Cecile, 24; and Wayne Anthony, 18.
FRANCES CRAWFORD WILSON, 21 David Street,
Delaware, O. 43015, 614-363-1775, is a Youth
Leader at Scioto Village and her husband, John,
is a maintenance foreman at Correct Mfg. They have
two children: John Willard, 32; and Richard Alan,
28; and one granddaughter.
RUTH HILLARD ROBERTS, P.O. Box 114, Radnor,
O. 43066, 614-595-2345 is a receptionist and
PABX operator with the Abex Corp. Her husband,
John is a retired Deputy County Engineer. Children:
Dixie Lee, Gerry Betty and Roger David and eight
grandchildren.
EILEEN KERN BRICKER, 114 Timken Blvd., Bucy-
rus, O. 44820, 419-562-7866 is a housewife and
RN with GE. Her husband, Stanley, is assistant
vice president and loan manager with the Farmer's
Citizens Bank and they have two children. Steven
is a Captain in the USAF stationed in England and
Carolyn is a teacher of distributive education and
has a 9 month old son.
CAROLYN LOBDELL HARDIN, 2609 Stratford Rd.,
Delaware, O., 614-369-6988, is a real estate sales
associate. Her husband, Laurence, is a salesman
with Zack Davis Co. Their son, Laurence, Jr.,
graduated this June from high school.
MARY LOUISE ARTHUR MORGAN, 29 S. Washington
St., Delaware, O. 43015, 614-363-2515, is a house-
keeper at OWU. Her husband is deceased and she has
two children: Rick Scarry, 32, and Jo Ann Scarry
Desmond, 28.
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[corresponds to unlabeled page 9 of Delhi 39]
BARBARA ENGLAND REED, 160 N. Franklin St.,
Delaware, O. 43015, 614-362-1451, supervises the
Word Processing Center at Ohio Wesleyan. Her son
Rick Shank, 29, is an evaluator of prisons with
the Oklahoma Crime Commission. Her daughter, Kathy
Shank, 24, owns a pizza carryout.
CLAYTON C. MILLER, 2848 West S.R. 37, Dela-
ware, O. 43015, is assistant manager of the Tractor
Supply Co. He and his wife, Mary Hansel, have two
children, Carol Jean, 29, and Richard C., 27.
RICHARD HALL, 1407 Raven Ave., Ventura, Calif.
93003, 805-642-2422 owns a Phillips 66 service
station. He and his wife, Barbara, have two chil-
dren, Heidi, 17, and Richard, 15.
BURKE SHOW, 43 Troy Rd., Delaware, O. 43015,
614-369-4149, is an insurance claims adjustor. His
wife, Darleen, is a receptionist with Ranco. They
have three children, Beckie, 29, a housewife, David,
26, who plays in a band in Columbus and Suellen, 24,
who works with an insurance company. They have two
grandsons.
WILLIAM W. WATKINS, 1221 Woodland Crescent,
Fairmont, W. Va. 26554, 304-363-6037, is a sales
representative with Johns-Manville. He and his wife,
Jean Shenefelt, have four daughters, Wendy, 28, a
church musician; Shari, 26, a housewife; Nancy, 25,
a firefighter in Oregon; Debbie, 23, a horsewoman.
They also have four grandchildren.
EVELYN SOWERS HINES, 172 W. Buttles, Columbus,
O. 43215, 614-469-0972, has two sons.
BETTY CLAY DIAMOND, 1966 Felspar, San Diego,
Calif. 92109, 272-1401, is a sales clerk. She has
three daughters, Rebecca Jane, Roberta Jean and
Ramona June.
DORIS FILLINGER WILLIAMSON, 503 Ballentine
Ave., Marion, O. 43302, 614-382-1092, is a
teacher's aide. Her husband, Robert, is retired.
They have four children, William 29, Cheryl, 27,
Robert, Jr., 25, and Jeaneen, 23, and four grand-
children.
ROBERT D. DENNIS, 40 Campbell St., Delaware,
O. 43015, 614-363-5304, is a treasurer and sales
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[corresponds to unlabeled page 10 of Delhi 39]
manager. His wife, Rita, is a snack bar manager
and they have one son, Eric, 20.
VIRGINIA SCHLABACH GEORGE, 86 W. Lincoln Ave.,
Delaware, O. 43015, 614-363-3252, works at Sunray
Stove. Her husband, Albert, is retired. They have
three sons, Paul 36, Albert 35, and Ronald, 32,
and five grandchildren.
JAMES UFFERMAN, 6197 Horseshoe Rd., Delaware,
O. 43015, 614-362-7170, is a farmer. His wife,
Marilyn, is a secretary and they have one son,
Larry, 24, and one daughter, Brenda, 21.
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Delhi 39 (p. 10)
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[page 11]
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[blank]
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Delhi 39 (p. 11)
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Delaware
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This collection contains a variety of items pertaining to different events and organizations in the City of Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio including commerce, history, and schools.
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Delhi 39
Description
An account of the resource
This is the Willis High School Class of 1939 reunion booklet from 1975. It includes a program of events and updated information about the students.
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1975
Type
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Text
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Booklet
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22221042
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English
Subject
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Delaware--Delaware County--Ohio
Delaware--Ohio--Schools--Willis High School
Schools--Willis High School--Reunions--1939
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Co-Chairmen Betsy Anne Humphries, Bob Higley; Delphi 39
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[page 1]
[corresponds to front cover of Some Delaware County Women]
Some Delaware County Women
PAST and PRESENT
[illustration of woman]
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN
Delaware Branch
Delaware, Ohio
1976
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Some Delaware County Women Past and Present (p. 1)
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[page 2]
[corresponds to unlabeled page 2 of Some Delaware County Women]
PREFACE
This booklet was published by the American
Association of University Women, Delaware Branch,
Delaware, Ohio, to give recognition to a few of the
women who have performed services to Delaware
County or have had an interesting profession or vo-
cation.
A WAY TO LIVE
We must not measure life by years,
but measure it in laughs and tears.
Measure life by the love we had,
and all the things that made us glad.
Measure happiness derived from giving.
A short life may be long with living.
-Lois Lehner
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Delaware Branch,
American Association of
University Women.
Delaware, Ohio.
[AAUW logo]
Copyright 1976
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This booklet was researched, copiled, and
edited by:
Barbara Basbagill
Lois Cross
Emma Dixon
Joan Dochinger
Sue Leidtke
Roberta Masters
Anita Persson
Pauline Urban
Mary Werkman
Elizabeth Shively, Chairman
Non AAUW members:
Esther Burrer, Sunbury
Virginia Crowl, Delaware
Mary Gabriel, Harlem Township
Elmo Hull, Concord
Doris Pierce, Berkshire
Art Work:
Ola Fligor
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HELEN ALESHIRE (1905- ) Radnor
Former teacher; active in International
Peoples Organization; one of the founders
of the Senior Citizens Club in Delaware.
GRANDMOTHER ELIZABETH SLOCUM ARMSTRONG (1814-1897)
Moved to Ohio at 14, settled in Sunbury,
married on her 22nd birthday, lived in a
log cabin, had 16 children, only 6 lived.
She walked one mile to church; took her
washing to the banks of the Big Walnut
Creek 1 1/2 miles away, and home in time to
get supper. She took care of her child-
ren and managed the farm until the excite-
ment of 1849.
ELSIE E. ARNESON
Was chairman of first organizational
meeting of the League of Women Voters
in March 1948; an accomplished musician;
active in Music Club.
GEORGIE BROWN ALLEN
Active in the 1920's and 30's; owned a
shoe store which she ran; dealt in real
estate; was the first women to wear slacks
in downtown Delaware and also the first to
smoke cigarettes.
REBECCA HYDE AYE (1757-1845) Berkshire Twp.
Rebecca came to Delaware County in 1818;
married Jacob Aye in 1820; was excellent
weaver and won many prizes for her skill.
She was also a milliner. The first local
Methodist Church service was held in her
home in 1826.
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MRS. A. BALDWIN - Kingston Township
Wrote When Grandmother was a Little Girl
in 1888.
MARY ELLEN BASBAGILL (1935- ) Delaware
Graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University 1957;
worked for ten years as Field Agent with
Internal Revenue Service in Columbus;
self-employed with brother in accounting
since 1969.
VERONICA BASBAGILL - Delaware
Born in Columbus; came to Delaware in 1929;
Housekeeper at St. Mary's Rectory for 30
years; organist for the Church; one of the
founders of the Women's City Club, and also
The Delaware League of Women Voters.
MABEL SHIPMEN BIRDSELL (1885-1973) Delaware
She had almost total recall, could read an
article and repeat it almost word for word.
When the Civil War Veterans became too
feeble to write their own minutes, they
made her secretary and honorary member of
the Grand Army of the Republic, the only
woman member in the United States, as
far as is known.
SHARON ELAINE PHILLIAN BLOCHER (1944- ) Delaware
Graduate of Hayes High School; Ohio State
Homecoming Queen; Miss Ohio in 1966; emceed
over 70 pageants; sang for President Nixon
in 1970.
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RUTH BOARDMAN (1892-1971) Delaware City
A teacher for 50 years in Delaware County
and City; Principal of West School, later
named Boardman in her honor. Her services
to the community included membership in
ten clubs; both Ruth and Dorothea (her
sister) were dedicated teachers; both were
named "Honor Citizens of the Year" by the
Delaware Chamber of Commerce in 1959.
DOROTHY DILLENBECK BURRER (Mrs. Carlton S.)
For many years the Librarian in Sunbury,
Ohio, assisted with the Sesquicentennial,
1966; helpful advisor in this publisher.
MRS. BUSH - Troy Township
Mrs. Bush taught the first school in Troy
Township.
MARY CADWALADER - Delaware
Mary Cad, as she was called, had a millinery
and gift shop on West Winter Street in the
1920's and 30's. One of the women who made
hats for her was Eva Martin Shively. Myrtle
Runyan was a saleslady for Mary Cad for 37
years.
LUCY CARPENTER - Liberty Township
Lucy Carpenter was the first teacher in
Liberty Township three years after the
first settlement was made.
MRS. NATHAN CARPENTER - Liberty Township
First women to die in Delaware County in
1804.
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SARAH CARPENTER (Brown) Liberty Township
Sarah Carpenter was married to John S. Brown
in 1812, the first marriage in Liberty Town-
ship.
JEAN CARPER - Oxford Township
Graduate of Ashley High School, Ohio Wesleyan
University, and Indiana U.M.A.; employed by
National Safety Council; editor of Safety
Magazine. Among her published books is a
Children's book, Little Turtle. Currently
she has a radio show in Washington, D.C.
ANNA CARPENTER - Radnor
Anna Carpenter was postmistress at Radnor
for 39 years, after being appointed by
President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Retired
in 1975.
JANE M. CASE (d. 1904) Delaware
Jane M. Case came to Delaware in 1888 and
left money in a will which was used for Jane
M. Case Hospital Inc., August 10, 1904. Name
later changed to Grady Memorial Hospital.
ELIZABETH COCHRAN - Scioto Valley
April 17, 1798 was the first marriage in
Scioto Valley. Elizabeth Cochran and
George Kilgore were wed. The ponies of
the attendants were hitched to the trees
along the streets which were not then
cleared out, nearly the whole town being
a wilderness.
SUZANNA COCHRAN - Thompson Township
Suzanna Cochran, born in 1817, was the first
white child born in Thompson Township.
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GENEVIEVE WALLACE COLE (1900- ) Brown Twp.
Mrs. Cole's lifelong interest has been in
pioneer history and Indian artifacts. A
most valuable contribution to the Ohio
State Museum, among many others, is a
complete skeleton of a young Indian woman
which she and her children found in 1947.
The Marlboro Historical Society was organ-
ized in her home in 1947. It later became
the Delaware County Historical Society.
DOROTHY G. CONANT (Mrs. Sherman) Sunbury
Now in her second term as Delaware
County Recorder. She has four children.
MADGE CONKLIN (Mrs. Max)
First woman Treasurer of Delaware County.
She has four children and eight grandchildren.
PHOBE COOK - Berkshire Township
Phoebe Cook (Mrs. Henry S.) is reported
to have had the first rooming house and
the first iron.
HELEN M. CRANE (1889- ) Delaware
Graduated from Middlebury College in 1912;
Active in the Girl Scout Organization; both
a Troop and Girl Scout Council Area 4 are
named in her honor. Many Delaware people
will remember her riding her bicycle around
town before it was economically popular.
MABEL CRATTY (18? -1928) Delaware
In 1890 graduated from Ohio Wesleyan
University; in 1895, principal of Dela-
ware High School until 1904 when she became
General Secretary of the Y.W.C.A. "She
ministered to the needs of women both
spiritual and temporal, not only in America,
but in the world."
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SARAH CRAWFORD (Mrs. James M.)
Served as matron of the Girls' Industrial
Home from 1884-1892.
K. BELLE CROWL (Mrs. Eldon C.) Berkshire
In 1975 Mrs. Crowl received a certificate
naming her as a qualified graphoanalyst,
one who is trained to identify personality
traits in people by using samples of hand-
writing for analysis purposes.
DR. ALICE BUTLER CROY - Delaware
She practiced medicine with her husband in
Delaware, Ohio in 1907.
MARILYN MOSELEY CRYDER (Mrs. George) (1931- )
Delaware
In 1974 named Chairperson of the Museum Com-
mittee of the Delaware County Historical
Society and, serving in the capacity of Act-
ing Director of the Museum, directed the
renovation of the Society's Museum (The
Nash House) and Annex; catalogued and pre-
pared for use by the public the memorabilia,
geneological and other printed materials among
the holdings. Since 1958 she has been actively
engaged in both family genealogical and his-
torical research. In cooperation with her
husband, has compiled and developed a number
of multi-media programs dealing with Delaware
County pictorical history.
LUELLA CURTIS (Mrs. Jack) (1922- ) Delaware
Luella Curtis started working as a volunteer
helper for the mentally retarded in 1957; now
is administrator and supervisor for the adult
program with 37 adults and three supervisors.
She became interested in this work because
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her daughter was enrolled in the school.
Luella wanted to help her and others like
her to become as nearly normal as possible.
ADALINE DAVIS - Sunbury
Beginning in 1861, Adaline Davis served as
Postmistress for 32 consecutive years in
Sunbury. Lizzie kept her office in her
home. A bell on the desk brought the post-
mistress through the kitchen door along
with the aroma of what Mrs. Davis was
having for dinner.
MARIA DENTON - Berkshire Township
In 1810 Maria Denton taught in a log cabin
in the Galena area.
JOAN DOCHINGER (1931- ) Delaware
B.S. Cornell University, 1953; she was
the first woman to be elected to the
Delaware City Council and the first woman
vice-mayor of Delaware.
MARIE DONAVIN (18? - ) Delaware
Studied voice in Europe; in the 1890's
she sang at the Delaware Opera House where
Governor and Mr. William McKinley went to
the stage to compliment her. She also
sang at the White House when he was the
President.
COUNTESS NELLY LYTLE EULENBERG (1875) Delaware
A musician who studied in Germany were
she met and married Count Eulenburg in 1904.
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WILMA EILBERT EVERETT (1900- ) Delaware
Graduated from Ohio State University in
1923 and came to Delaware in 1926; she
has served in the Hospital Auxiliary 15
years. She served on Sarah Moore Home
Board for 35 years and was President of
the Board, 1952-1973.
RUTH B. FIRESTONE
Born in Washington, PA; moved to Delaware
in 1947; graduated from Ohio Wesleyan Uni-
versity with a degree in Fine Art; further
study at Cincinnati University and American
University. Had a portrait business "Por-
traits in Pastel" in Washington, D.C., made
sketches and watercolors of African game with
animals during an African Safari in 1971;
had had exhibitions at the Corcoran Gallery,
Washington D.C., the Southern Hotel, Col-
umbus, and Magnuson's Gallery in Columbus,
Ohio. Ruth opened Up the Downstairs Gallery
and Studio in Delaware in 1974.
LOUISE FISSEL (1913- ) Galena
She worked for 36 years as a 4-H leader,
beginning in 1935 she served as Galena
Treasurer for 14 years, and is presently
Treasurer of Galena. Keeps score for the
Galena Slow Pitch League which is com-
posed of 20 teams, playing five nights a
week.
JOYCE FLEMING (1943- ) Brown Township
A native of Delaware County; graduated from
Ohio Wesleyan University; enrolled in an
accelerated program at the University of
California at Berkeley where she received
a Ph D degree in Behavioral Psychology; be-
came Managing Editor of the magazine Psych-
ology Today.
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JOYCE FLEMING (continued)
Edited Barbara Brown's new bio-feedback book,
New Mind, New Body; was recently given a
national journalistic award from the American
Association of Psychologists for bettering
people's understanding of psychology.
NANCY FRANKENBERG
Her school was Ohio State University; moved
to Delaware County in 1953; Executive Director
of United Way. Community organization is her
area of concern, for she is actively involved
in 14 committees and boards. Was honored as
Woman of the Year in 1975 by Gamma Mu Chapter
of Beta Sigma Phi in observing International
Women's Year.
CELIA MILLER FRANK (1897- ) Delaware City
Came to Delaware in 1919; first President of
the Women's Auxiliary of the Chamber of Com-
merce which raised money for downtown Christ-
mas Decorations; member Sarah Moore Home Board
for forty years; one of the founders of the
Women's City Club; worked for Volunteer Home
Service Committee of the Red Cross during
World War II; named to Mayor's Downtown Im-
provement Committee. In 1972 she was honored
for collecting the most money in her neigh-
borhood in that year's United Way Campaign.
SARAH McPHERSON RISHER GETTY - Troy Township
Sarah Risher, born in Troy Township in 1853,
was a school teacher who married Paul Getty
(billionaire) in 1879.
KATHERINE CHARRITY Delaware
Katherine Gharrity, assisted by a competent
staff of volunteers offers 24-hour phone
service to those in trouble. Help Anonymous
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KATHERINE GHARRITY (continued)
was organized by four Delaware ladies with
the help of Father John Stattmiller in 1971.
The four ladies were: Mary Ann Keefer,
Georgia Parker, Pat Silleck, and Jean Strohm.
ROSALIE GLOVER (1946- ) Delaware
The Reverend Glover is a minister of the
Delaware Presbyterian Church; graduate of
Florida State University and Pittsburgh
Theological Seminary; came to Delaware in
1973. Through her wok in the Church she
serves the needs of the community.
MRS. EMMA CHAMBERLAIN GRIFFITH (1866- ?) Delaware
She was one of the best known and highly
esteemed residents of Delaware Township,
living on a 500-acre farm and managing it
herself.
ZELDA WHEATLY HAHNERT (1907- ) Delaware
She came to Delaware from Indiana in 1934;
helped to reorganize the Cub Scouts in 1936;
She was secretary and president of the Dela-
ware County Historical Society and director of
the Museum from 1954-1974. She and Stella
Breece worked very hard to prepare the museum
for its opening in May, 1955. She works zeal-
ously for the Delaware Women's City Club.
She is listed in Who's Who in American Woman
and Who's Who in the Mid-West.
DR. HELEN KAULBACH SMITH HALSEY (1865- ) Delaware
She came from New York to Delaware in 1893
and was the first lady physician in the
county for about 10 years. In 1904 she
married Mr. W. H. Halsey and moved back
to New York.
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LUCY WEBB HAYES (1831-1889) Delaware
The family came to Delaware from Chillicothe
in 1844. Rutherford and Lucy were married in
1852. While in the White House she refused
to compromise her beliefs and would not serve
liquor much to the dismay of the foreign states-
men. She became known as "Lemonade Lucy".
Mrs. Hayes was the first President of the Home
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church,
organized in 1880. She held the office until
her death in 1889.
SOPHIA RICHARD HAYES (early 1800's) Delaware
The year her son Rutherford was born, 1922,
her husband died. Sophia Hayes owned 124
acres, valued at $680 in 1826.
ELIZABETH HEATH Oxford Township
She taught the first school in the town of
Oxford, later called Ashley.
JUDITH KIDD HELD, M.D. (Mrs. Francis) Delaware
In 1970 she began the practice of internal
medicine and cardiology in Delaware. Her
home was originally in Colorado. She grad-
uated from The Ohio State University College
of Medicine. Locally, she is active in the
Delaware County Heart Association and has
helped train paramedics for the emergency
squad.
JANET GEPHARD HICKMAN (1940- ) Brown Township
Native of Delaware County; earned B.S. and
Master's degrees at Ohio State University
with honors. She is currently working with
Dr. Charlotte Huck revising her Children's
Literature textbook, published in 1974 by
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JANET GEPHARD HICKMAN (continued)
McMillan. The Valley of the Shadow is a
Children's book by Janet Hickman and is
concerned with the Moravian Massacre at
Gnadenhutten. This book has been placed
on both the Notable Books for Social Studies
and the Ohio Reading Circle List for 1974-
1975.
MRS. ELMER HILLS Delaware
Mrs. Hills was the leading spirit in the
movement to establish the Home for the
Aged. Mr. Hills provided a home on North
Franklin Street, which in 1892 opened its
doors to three genteel ladies from the
County Infirmary.
MISS JOAN HILLS (Mr. Richard Murray) Berkshire Twp.
She taught in Berkshire in 1824-25 and in
Delaware in 1826-27 with her husband. After
her husband's death in 1833 she resumed
teaching until 1868, about 35 years. Most
of her teaching was in her private home on
North Franklin Street.
SARAH HOSKINS - Scioto Township
Sarah Hoskins and Robert Perry were married
in 1808 by the Rev. Mr. Cloud, who came up
from Columbus. This was the first marriage
in Scioto Township.
MISS CORA HUDDLESTON (1930's) Berkshire Township
Miss Cora Huddleston was the only female
Charter Member of the Sunbury Methodist
Church, organized in 1937.
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MILLIE HUMES - Brown Township
A transplanted Texan, she is responsible
for "Home Maker Tours"-organized as a
community service with no personal pro-
fit; for 35 years she has been a 4-H
Club leader. She is registrar for the
East Ohio Conference of the Methodist
Church Reach Out Session at Lakeside,
Camp Wesley and Mt. Union.
BESS ECHOLS HUMPHRIES (1899-1972) Delaware
She came to Delaware in 1934. After her
husband's death in 1941, she took over the
Ford Motor Agency in Delaware and managed
it for 32 years. She learned through ex-
perience to run a successful business. She
was publicly recognized by the Ford Motor
Co. and The National Business Magazine.
A special honor was bestowed upon her by
the Delaware Chamber of Commerce as a dis-
tinguished business woman.
SALLIE THOMPSON HUMPHEREYS - Delaware
Miss Humphreys did her first course work
in 1905-06. In 1907 she was named Director
of the School of Fine Art at Ohio Wesleyan
University. Her special field was decora-
tive design and oil painting. Humphreys
Art Hall on the Ohio Wesleyan Campus is
named for her.
LETTA ROBERSON HUTCHINSON (1898- ) Ashley
Came to Ohio from Illinois in 1931; taught
in elementary and secondary Schools. Re-
turned to Ashley to become first Director
of Women's Activities for Ohio Farm Bureau
Federation from 1945 until retirement in
1963. After retirement she went to India
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LETTA ROBERSON HUTCHINSON (continued)
as a volunteer to work in villages to im-
prove health conditions. After several
years in India, she returned home and in
1968 joined VISTA, working with the poor
in Arkansas and Texas. In 1972 she was
active in the drive for funds to build
Ashley Villa, a Senior Citizen Complex
in Ashley.
HANNAH JAMES (early 1700's) Berlin Township
Hannah James was captured by the Indians
May 13, 1704. Two of her children were
killed and she and her infant were car-
ried away. The baby dashed against the
doorpost to free the captive mother of
the burden that would impede travel.
The Indians decided to scalp her to
avoid being overtaken by white avengers.
She was then knocked in head and scalped
and left for dead. She was found later
by whites sitting up and stroking the
blood on her forehead. With much care,
she recovered and lived to be over 80
and had descendents more numerous than
any of the others in the James family.
ANNE JONES (Mrs. Bern) Delaware
She was the first person to have an out-
side lighted Christmas tree in Delaware.
DOROTHY SMITH JONES (1918- ) Delaware
Born in Marion, Ohio, she came to Delaware
in 1928. She first worked in Jane Case
Hospital and was supervising nurse in
charge of the Delaware TB Sanitarium
housed in the old Osteopathic Hospital.
She served as a Public Health Nurse from
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DOROTHY SMITH JONES (continued)
1940-1974. She works in eight com-
munity boards, committees, and clubs.
BRONWEN HARRIS KETTERING (1885- ) Delaware
She was the first woman to be elected to
public office in Delaware County. She was
Clerk of Courts in 1923 and served two two-
year terms. She was the daughter of the
Reverend Harris, minister at Radnor.
PATRICIA KIRTLAND (1942- ) Delaware
Born in Marion, Ohio; moved to Delaware
in 1950; attended Ohio State (Engineering
School) for three years. She has been
active in the National League of Women
Voters since she joined in 1966, as well
as in Delaware Community Chorus and Dela-
ware Heritage Society; she has designed
needlework hangings for several Ohio
churches. In 1971 she opened the Yarn
Barn, which she continues to operate.
MRS. KIMBALL (Berkshire)
Mrs. Kimball, the banker's wife in Sun-
bury, already having the finest gas light-
ing then available, had electricity in-
stalled just to run her water pump.
MARY K. KUHN, M.D. (Mrs. Eugene) Ashley
She began a general practice of medicine
in the 1950's. She graduated from the Univer-
sity of Kansas.
EVELYN LAUER R. Ph. Delaware
Operated the pharmacy at the Northwest
corner of William & Sandusky Streets
in the 1950's and 1960's.
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FORREST MAIN LAWRENCE (1895- ) Delaware
Became Children's Librarian because of the
influence of her father, H. T. Main, Super-
intendent of Delaware County Schools. In
1947 she took boxes of books to the county
schools in her own car. She worked four
summers at the University of Kentucky for
her Library of Science Degree which she
received in 1951, the first Delaware lib-
rarian to have that degree. For a while
the county loaned a truck and driver to
transport books. Mrs. Lawrence taught,
on her own time, teachers and high school
students how to set up libraries. Mrs.
Lawrence's special interest now is paint-
ing beautiful water colors.
LOIS LEHNER ( ) Delaware
Teacher in Delaware County for 18 years;
active in speech work; won trophy in Ohio
High School Speech League in 1961-1962
with students from Elm Valley High School.
Forced into early retirement by ill health,
Lois published three books of poetry: A
Poen or Two for Everyone (1965); A Song
of the Farmer and Other Poems (1966); A
Third Book of Poems (1970); has had many
articles published in 13 different maga-
zines. She has had a book published on
Ohio Glass factories and potteries in
1976.
MARY LEMMON (early Delaware, 1900)
She was pastor of the United Brethern
Church on Eaton Street in 1908.
MRS. MAXINE PERFECT LINK (early 1900) Sunbury
Mrs. Link played for the silent movies in
Sunbury around 1915.
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MARGARET HESSNAUER LOWE (1911- ) Delaware
Margaret is intensely interested in help-
ing both people and animals. From 1953
until her retirement in 1973 she was con-
nected with the Red Cross as treasurer,
assistant director, and acting director
during eight months of Miss Seaman's ill-
ness. She was "loaned" to the United
Appeals from 1967-60 to help with the
fund raising campaign.
HANNAH COLE MAIN (? -1824) Troy Township
Married in Putnam County, New York in 1780,
had 11 children, 2 daughters and 7 sons;
came with her to Ohio after she was wid-
owed. Two sons came ahead of her with the
Cole family. All were here before the
War of 1812. Descendant of the Mayflower.
She filed a will in Ohio, which was un-
usual for those times - 1824.
JULIA MANN (1841- ) Harlem Township
She was active member of the Methodist
Church and took care of local people.
HELEN MARTIN (1896- ) Delaware
After moving to Delaware in 1922, she
did volunteer service at Jane Case
Hospital for 25 years; received a 50-
year service pin for her voluntary work
for the Red Cross Blood Mobile.
JANE MATHER - Orange Township
In 1815 Jane Mather, daughter of an
early settler and wodow of a soldier
of 1812, opened a school in the cabin
of John Wimsett on the State road.
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OPAL McALISTER (1904- )
She came to this area in 1947, having
served as a WAC Captain who helped estab-
lish the first WAC training center in Georgia;
in 1945 she helped feed civilians and POW'S
from Italy. Although born and raised in
Marysville, her community service has been
in Delaware County, where she has devoted
much time and energy to Ostrander. She
has been named "Mrs. Ostrander".
MRS. LORENZO DOW McCABE (Delaware)
Mrs. McCabe organized the National Womens
Christian Temperance Union October 4, 1874
in William Street Church and was the first
national president.
MYRTLE McKINNIE (1895- )
First lady elder in Delaware Presby-
terian Church; was interested in youth
and youth activities; shed tears over
youths brought in to the county jail
when her husband was sheriff. Served
as matron of the Delaware County Child-
ren's home for 12 years; she organized
group meetings to rease money for free
milk for indigent children in public
schools of Delaware.
ELIZABETH CARPENTER McLEAN (Berkshire Township)
Wife of Charles Carpenter (1800-1826);
she owned 206 acres with a house in
Berkshire Township and, also, five
lots in Galena.
MARY ELLEN MILLER (Mrs. Russell W.) Sunbury
Has been a volunteer with the Delaware
County Chapter of the American Red Cross.
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MARY ELLEN MILLER (continued)
Instrumental in starting a Blood-
mobile in Sunbury.
DR. M. MAY MILLS (1875-1951) Delaware
Graduated from Ostrander High School,
Attended Ohio Starling Medical School
of Dentistry and began practice in
Delaware in 1898, the first and only
woman dentist in Delaware; her prac-
tice spanned fifty years.
CLARA MOIST- Delaware
Came to Delaware in 1904; served fifty
years on the Sarah Moore Home Board;
has given her service in many community
activities. Charter member of Delaware
League of Women Voters.
MARY MONNETT (Mrs. John W. Bain) (1833-1885)
Mary Monnett- while a student at Ohio
Wesleyan Female College, gave the last
$10,000 to reach a goal of $20,000, the
cost of the new building, Monnett Hall,
named in her honor.
SARAH MOORE (Mrs. Sidney) Delaware
In 1901, a 99 year lease of a home at
47 E. William Street was given in the
name of Sarah Moore, with the privilege
of purchasing it for $2,000. It was
later called The Sarah Moore Home; serves
as a residence for retired women.
LEANNA MORRISON - Delaware
In 1967, she was elected President of
the Children's Home board and has worked
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LEANNA MORRISON (continued)
indefatigably for the Home. Local Kiwanis
in a fund-raising drive netted $212,000
for two new cottages. Other bequests
and benefits enabled the Home Board to
pay off a $47,000 debt June, 1975. To-
day she serves as Director of the Home as
well as adult friend of the twenty children
living there.
PAULINE NASH (1895-1975) Delaware
After giving her home on an annuity basis
for the Delaware Historical Museum in 1954,
gave her father's gun collection and Indian
relics, articles from the home of Mrs. Ruth-
erford B. Hayes, and articles from the Old
City Hall to the museum. She was first
Gray Lady of the Red Cross in Delaware
County; gave thousands of hours of volun-
teer service both to the local chapter
and the Chillicothe Veterans' Hospital;
she was named Woman of the Year for Dela-
ware County in 1950 and at the time was
called "the county's No. 1 volunteer".
CLARA ALBERTINE NELSON ( - 1931) Delaware
Received a Mistress of Liberal Arts Degree
from the Ohio Wesleyan Female College in
1872. (M.L.A. degree was awarded those
who took the classical course.) Received
B.A. and M.A. degrees from Ohio Wesleyan
University; studied in Germany 1975; studied
in Paris 1895; named instructor in French
at Ohio Wesleyan in 1890; promoted to full
professor in 1896 and held that rank until
her death in 1931.
MISS NIDY - Scioto Township
Taught in Scioto in an abandoned cattle
shed.
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HELEN COLLINS OWEN (1894- ) Liberty Twp.
Graduated in 1915 from Protestant Hospital
(now called Riverside) in Columbus; was
among the first 500 registered nurses in
the state of Ohio; was the first woman to
serve overseas from Delaware County in
World War I; served as army nurse with
Base Hospital 40 E.F. from Lexington,
Kentucky. Later became the first perm-
anent Welfare Director of Delaware County
until she retired in 1961. She paints in
oils and has a preference for bridges.
ANNA SMITH PABST (1891- ) Delaware
B.A. Ohio Wesleyan University, 1920;
graduate work at Columbia and Ohio
State Historian; published eight books
on the history of Berlin Township; author
of 16 publications of local, state, and
national interest in history and geneology.
MESISSA PARKS (Middle 1800's) Kingston Twp.
She taught children at the County Infirm-
ary; Mined gold in the Alaska gold rush
of 1856.
ANNA WILLIAMS PATTISON (1858- ?) Delaware
Born two years before the Civil War; mem-
ber of the first Ohio Wesleyan University
graduating class which included women in
1880; was First Lady of the State in 1906.
ERNESTINE HUTCHISSON PEEBLES (Mrs. W. F.)
Delaware
Graduated from Ohio Wesleyan in
1941 with a B.A. and a B.M. She has
been organist and choir director, minis-
ter of music at the Presbyterian Church in
Delaware for more than 25 years.
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BESSIE RYANT PERFECT - Berkshire Township
One of the early teachers in Berkshire;
thought to have given money for a child-
ren's library in Sunbury.
DR. MARIE PERFECT (1874- ) Delaware
Practiced medicine in Delaware in 1901.
MRS. HARRIETT L. PITTMAN - Delaware
In 1975 Mrs. Harriett L. Pittman was
honored for her 35 years' service as
a 4-H advisor.
NELLIE PRATT - Delaware
Nellie Pratt served as Delaware's first
Librarian, 1905-1915. The library was
built in 1905.
MRS. PRINCE - Berkshire
Mrs. Prince sent someone 2 1/2 miles for a
needle she had left the day before.
RUBY BOKOVEN CASE PUGH (1896- ) Radnor
Graduated from Ohio Wesleyan in 1919;
during the depression she passed out
clothing to the needy in Radnor Town-
ship; she gave a doll collection, farm
tools, farm implements, antiques, and
scrapbooks to the Nash Museum; compiled
names and locations of covered bridges
in Delaware County; wrote pamphlets of
Bible records of Delaware County pioneer
families and presented them to the Dela-
ware Library; she wrote three accounts
of Delaware County 49'ers and listings
of Revolutionary War Soldiers of Dela-
ware County which were presented to all
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RUBY BOCKOVEN CASE PUGH (continued)
the schools in the County and to
Ashley, Delaware, and Sunbury
libraries.
MRS. HELEN REED (1915- ) Delaware
Named "Honor Citizen" by Delaware
Chamber of Commerce in 1975; she
came to Delaware from Columbus,
graduate of Hio State University,
organized and trained a volunteer
home service unit for the Delaware
County Red Cross. In the 1950's
she was education editor and school
page editor of The Delaware Gazette.
In 1957 she joined the Willis High
School faculty as an English and
Journalism teacher; she taught un-
til 1972 shen illness forced her
retirement. Mrs. Reed returned
to community service as training
coordinator for the newly formed
Homemaker Health Aid Service in
1973.
HELEN RICHARDS (1912- ) Delaware
First Chairman and organizer of Meals
on Wheels; first meals served Novem-
ber 15, 1971.
DR. IVANDALE ROGERS (1861- ) Delaware
The second lady to practice medicine
in Delaware beginning in 1898.
DR. EVA ROLOSON - Delaware
Dr. Eva Roloson started her practice
of medicine in Delaware about 1925.
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FLORENCE LeDOYT RYANT - Berlin
She served in the Civil War from 1861-65;
marched with General Sherman from Atlanta
to the sea; born in first brick house in
Cheshire.
LENORA ISADORE RYANT - Berlin Twonship
Lenora Ryant was the instigator of the
Decoration Day services which for so
many years have been a memorial to the
soldier dead lying in the Cheshire ceme-
tary.
MILDRED SCHANCK (1986-1972) Orange Township
Verse writer with poems published in
Verse of Today column in Columbus Dis-
patch. Cartoonist with her cartoons in
The Passing Show page of the Columbus
Dispatch. Member of the National Associ-
ation of Authors and Journalists founded
to perpetuate the name of Eugene Fields,
a Delawarean.
DR. MIRANDA SCHEBLE (1833-1901) Ashley
She was 50 years old when she began the
study of medicine; graduated from the
Cleveland Homeopathic Hospital and
practiced medicine for 20 years in
Ashley.
RUTH G. SCOTT - Delaware
She has been the Clerk of Courts in
Delaware County since 1957.
SARAH LOUISE SEDGWICK (1865-1954) Sunbury
Wrote an early history of the village of
Sunbury, printed by Sunbury News in
1951.
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ABIGAIL SEMANS (1910-1973) Delaware
Became the first paid Executive Director
of the Delaware County Red Cross in 1945,
developing it into one of the finest small
county chapters in the nation. Developed
the blood program, formed the first campus
unit of the Red Cross at Ohio Wesleyan Uni-
versity in 1946; was a pioneer in music
and recreational therapy in VA hospitals;
(a native Delawarean, she graduated from
OWU in 1927 and was in swimming and small
craft boating;) the first to develop a
local Water Safety Program.
MAYME MILLER SHOEMAKER (1890- ) Delaware
She came to Delaware in 1940; graduated
from Ohio Wesleyan University in Music
and Liberal Arts and won the Slocum
prize in music. For 20 years held a
real estate broker's license. She was
the first president of Altrusa, organ-
ized in 1950; she was the founder of
the Women's City Club; a musician.
FLOSSIE COLWELL SKEELS (1905- ) Liberty Twp.
She came to Delaware in 1929. In 1947
she joined the Seventh Day Adventist
Church and began her volunteer work of
distributing clothing, furniture, and
dishes to the needy of Delaware County,
averaging ten families a week.
FLORENCE SPAULDING HARTER SMITH (1895- ) Delaware
First and only woman superintendent of a
Delaware County school; she was superin-
tendent at Bellpoint from 1924-27; She
graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University.
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LT. COLONEL VEA JO SMITH - Ashley
At 21, enlisted in the Marines and two
years later went to Officers' Training
School where she began a series of firsts
in the Marine Corps. She was awarded a
Meritorious Service Medal in 1967 was
included in Outstanding Women of America.
In 1969 she was included in the National
Register of Prominent Americans. In 1972
she was promoted to Lt. Colonel.
BONNIE SOPKO (Mrs. Lawrence E.) (1943) Delaware
Graduate of Ohio State University; ser-
ving a second term as co-president for
the Council for Retarded Citizens in
Delaware County; she also served as
chairman of the levy campaign for a new
school for the Retarded Citizens in Dela-
ware County, which passed.
GLOVENOR STEELE (1890-1970) Delaware
She had a fourth grade education, but con-
tinued her education by reading the Bible.
Her desire for an education was partially
fulfileld when her grand-daughter, Rons-
valle Barclay, at the age of 40, graduated
from colelge and became a counselor in the
Dayton Public Schools. Mrs. Steele worked
at Liberty Community Center for 35 and organ-
ized the Community Bible School. Although
she lived on Social Security, she always
found something to comfort someone in need.
People called her "The Walking Angel". On
one occasion the Mayor of Cleveland pre-
sented her an award for oustanding ser-
vice in promoting good will and brother-
hood in Delaware.
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MISS ELIZA STRING - Kingston
The first school ma'am who taught in a
small house known as the "Curtis" School-
house located on the Curtis farm.
DELIGHT SWEETSER - Berkshire Township
In 1826 she owned 124 acres and a home
valued at $1,380 in her own name, which
was unusual for a woman in those days.
SUSANNAH MACOMBER THOMAS (1837-1813) Concord Twp.
Sometime after her marriage in 1858, the
family and dog made a trip to Kansas in
a covered wagon to look for land for home-
steading. Because of the wind which never
stopped blowing, they returned to Ohio.
On the way back, they were stopped by a
band of Union Cavalrymen. When Susie
stood on the seat of the wagon and shouted,
"Hurrah for Lincoln and the Union." the men
saluted and rode off. Anyone in need of
love and comfort was welcome in her home.
Many times when the snow was deep and
little children were walking home from
school, she would keep the little ones
overnight, sending work home with an
older sister of their whereabouts. At
Christmas there was always a basket for a
poor family with warm mittens for the
little ones which she knit as she read her
Bible.
MRS. ABRAM THOMSON - Delaware
Mrs. Thomson was asked by a group of women
on October 19, 1881 to organize a Child-
ren's Home. She was president of the group
and worked many years for this project.
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MISS ELIZA THOMPSON (afterwards Mrs. William Carson)
Began her teaching in Genoa Township; was
the first lady who taught a district school
in Delaware. Among her pupils were Ruther-
ford B. Hayes and his sister Fannie.
BARONESS VIOLA LYTLE von UCHTRITZ (1875- ?) Delaware
Viola Lytle graduated from Ohio Wesleyan
University in 1894; accomplished musician
on piano, harp, viola, and cymbals; she
traveled to Berlin, Germany with a chap-
eron and there met and married the wealthy
Baron Edgar von uchtritz in 1895.
MARGARET MAIN VELEY (1793- ?) Troy Township
Come to Ohio in 1815. In 1830 she married
Peter Veley. After her husband's death in
1839 she assumed control of a 206-acre farm
and many improvements marked her management.
DAISY SPERRY BURRER VAN HORN - Sunbury
A graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University,
she took graduate work at Denison; she
gave private piano lessons for many years
and was organist at the Baptist Church in
Sunbury for 50 years. Also she worked for
many years at the Sunbury Electric Shop.
MAMIE SMITH WATSON - Delaware
Came to Delaware at the age of four. About
1920 she became interested in the rehabili-
tation of prisoners. She has spent much time
energy, and money in helping these men make
a place for themselves in their communities.
32
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ZUELLA WAY (1903-1958) Delaware
Founder, promoter, and first president of
the Delaware Women's City Club. After her
death, her husband gave money to finish pay-
ing for the house. Members must keep it up.
The Club is a home for young business girls,
as well as a meeting place for many differ-
ent women's clubs in town. She was also
very involved in the Delaware Mental Health
Association.
DR. LUELLA D. WELCH (1863-1935) Ashley
Born and reared in Ashley, she married
Rodney Welch and had two sons. Inful-
enced by the death of one of her sons,
began in 1891 the study of medicine with
Dr. Foster of Olive Green. She attended
Wooster Medical School and Toledo Medical
School, graduating in 1894. She practiced
medicine in Ashley, until her death in
1935.
VIRGINIA WETMORE (1919- ) Delaware
Organizer of Delaware Literacy Council
"Each One Teach One" in 1971; teaching
method founded by Dr. Laubach and edited
in 40 languages. This council teaches
adults and foreigners.
JACQUELINE WHETSTONE - Concord Township
Graduated from Ohio State University
in 1949. In 1971 she was named first
woman superintendent of Scioto Village
(formerly called Girls Industrial
School) where she started in 1951 as
a cottage supervisor and worked vari-
ous departments until 1969 when she
was named Deputy Superintendent.
33
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MISS ALICE WHITTIER (1872-1945) Berlin Township
A nurse trained at the Methodist Hospital in
Philadelphia, she spent five years in China.
In 1916 she opened the Delaware Health and Wel-
fare League which gave the first public
health service, inaugurated programs of in-
noculation which cut tuberculosis almost in
half, made typhoid cases rare, diptheria
practically disappeared. Mother and baby
care was taught; public health cases were
conducted and mother and baby classes were
held. Also, she taught First-Aid classes
in public health. She was truly a pioneer.
MARION DUNCAN WHITNEY (Mrs. William) Sunbury
Graduate of Denison University, past Editor
of Sunbury News. In 1966 was on the Execu-
tive Committee of the Sesquicentennial Re-
search and Publicity Committees for the
Sesquicentennial in Sunbury.
MARINDA ROSE WICKHAM (1911- ) Delaware
Was an early pilot (may be first) in
Delaware County; served as airport con-
troller in St. Louis, Missouri, during
the Second World War.
JEAN WICKUM - Delaware
Came to Delaware in 1959 from Pennsylvania;
served as a WAC in World War II. In Novem-
ver, 1961, became Executive Director of
Delaware Countu Mental Health Association,
then, a part-time position. Now in a 24-
hour a day job, she also serves on seven
boards and commissions in the County.
MISS ELECTRA WILCOX - Troy Township
Was the first teacher in Troy Township
in 1814.
34
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ALLIE DUSTIN WILLIS (1873-1956) Galena
Was the high school sweetheart of Frank
B. Willis, whom she married in 1894, First
Lady of Ohio 1915-17, and Senator's wife,
an honor member of Women's Escort for
President Wilson and his wife when they
visited Cleveland; A trustee of Ohio
Northern University 1928-56; An accom-
plished musician.
HELEN WILLIS (1896- ) Delaware
Daughter of Senator Frank B. Willis; gradu-
ate of Ohio Wesleyan In Music; M.A.;
taught at Ohio Northern University 1925-
28; employed as researcher at the Library
of Congress in Washington 1933-39. She
has had a long service with the Salvation
Army and now makes comforters and dresses
dolls. Willis Lodge at Greenwood Lake
Camp in Delaware was built and named in
her honor.
PHYLLIS WILLIAMSON - Delaware
Phyllis Williamson and Pauline Reed in
1960 opened the Suburban Shoppe in Troy
Road Shopping Center. It is one of Dela-
war's few businesses owned and operated
entirely by women. This shop is now
owned by Mrs. Reed.
LAURA ALICE WOODWARD (1863-1945) Delaware
Attended Ohio Wesleyan and Ohio State
Universities; principal of South School,
now torn down; the new school named Wood-
ward for her; during her tenure from 1902-
1923 she never allowed children to be em-
barrassed for lack of clothes; greatly
concerned for her pupils and the community,
she was dubbed "The Bishop of the South
35
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LAURA ALICE WOODWARD (continued)
End"; organized sewing groups for girls
and mothers, with classes held in the
basement of the Public Library. She en-
couraged girls to maintain healthful
homes.
MARY ELIZABETH MABEL PFLUEGER WURM (1895- )
Harlem Township
Attended Otterbein University, a teacher,
she organized community clubs where plays,
skits, songs, dances, and programs were
held. She was secretary of Farmers' Insti-
tute which was held for two days and had
charge of securing speakers and providing
entertainment. Became a charter member of
Harlem Grange in 1940. In 1938, she was
left a widow with eight children. Her
tradition of selflessness will be with
Harlem Township for many years to come.
36
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[illustration of woman]
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Delaware
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This collection contains a variety of items pertaining to different events and organizations in the City of Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio including commerce, history, and schools.
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Some Delaware County Women Past and Present
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1976
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[page 1]
[corresponds to front cover of Jane M. Case Hopsital Building Campaign]
to save
your life!
You Can't Make
A Better Investment
THE
JANE M. CASE HOSPITAL BUILDING FUND
CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS
75 W. WILLIAM STREET PHONE DELAWARE 36981
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"WHEN WE BUILD let us think that we
build forever...let it not be for the
present delight, nor for the present use alone;
let it be such work as our descendants will
thank us for."
JOHN RUSKIN
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[page 3]
[corresponds to unlabeled page 3 of Jane M. Case Hospital Building Campaign]
A Community Need
THIS COMMUNITY'S GREATEST PRESENT NEED is more hospital facilities. For
more than a year the Hospital's Board of Trustees and Medical Staff have been work-
ing toward a program intended to correct this condition.
The recently announced campaign to provide $600,000 with which to construct a new
wing and rehabilitate portions of the present building is the result of their study and effort.
Today, beds are in space never intended for patient use. Private rooms have been
converted into two-bed and three-bed wards. With 60 beds crowded into our 30 bed
Hospital, further expansion to accommodate the increasing number who seek admittance
is impossible.
Patients are requested to remain no longer than absolutely necessary. Frequently they
are urged by the Hospital Staff and their Physicians to leave before they wish to return to
their homes, that others in greater need of service may be admitted. The Hospital has no
accommodations for long term convalescents, or the infirm who wish to remain for extended
periods of time.
This is a COMMUNITY PROBLEM in which everyone has a common responsibility.
It affects the individual, the members of the family and his neighbors. Firms and corpora-
tions likewise, must assume an equitable share of the objective, justifying their participa-
tion by the axiom that good health and high production go hand in hand.
To Save Your Life - - -
You Can't Find a Better Investment
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The Medical Staff
THE MEDICAL PROFESSION has long recognized the shortage of local hospital
facilities as a menace to public health. In a recent staff meeting they approved the
proposed plans and procedures for expanding the Hospital to more nearly meet the health
needs of the community.
Successful practice of the healing arts today, more than ever before, imposes upon
the physician demands far beyond his individual capacity to meet. Higher incomes and
health insurance have made hospital care possible for added thousands and, they expect
and should have this service.
Like the rest of their fellow citizens, physicians and dentists are human. They are
husbands, parents, neighbors and friends. They enjoy the blessings and share the respon-
sibilities that come from living in a good community. They, too, are prey to ills which
must be fought with every weapon in the aresenal of scientific knowledge.
The physician has a powerful ally in the modern hospital. By making it possible for
the gravely ill and the victims of serious accidents, who are his patients, to be in one
place close to diagnostic, mechanical and therapeutic facilities and under his continuous
supervision, the hospital contributes greatly to the restoration of the afflicted to the
blessings of health.
If, as we know, the profession of healing has made greater progress
in the first half of the Twentieth Century than in all the years of prior
history it is because of discoveries in science and technology. The physician
is always first to give credit to the modern hospital for its contribution to
the progress. Likewise, he is always among the first to support the cause
of building adequately to meet the health needs of the community.
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Is Expansion Necessary
OUR HOSPITAL SITUATION is so desperate it is sometimes necessary to request
ambulance owners to take accident victims elsewhere because there are no emergency
beds available.
Chronic sufferers are frequently asked to delay entrance to give priority to acute cases
of illness that must have immediate attention.
Imagine the terror that grips the hearts of the sick and injured when told-- "Sorry,
there are no beds available!"
Much of our equipment and facilities are rapidly approaching obsolescence. We need
a new and larger Surgery. Our Maternity Department is unsatisfactory. X-Ray and
Laboratory rooms are too small for effective work. The Dietary Department, now in the
basement of the Nurses Residence, will be located in the new building where receiving and
the preparation and serving of food can be handled effectively. Supervision, likewise, will
have a central location which will contribute much to efficiency throughout the institution.
The intensive service area of the Hospital embraces a poulation of approximately
25,000. On the basis of recognized hospital bed requirements- 4.5 beds per 1,000 popu-
lation--our need is 112 beds.
The plans projected on the following pages,
leaving the 4th floor a shell for the present, pro-
vides 75 beds with a maximum capacity of 97
possible. If, through the generous response of
our citizens, the 4th floor can be finished now,
we will have a 106 bed hospital with a maxi-
mum capacity of 133 beds.
to save
your life!
You Can't Make
A Better Investment
[photo of surgeons]
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Community Support
OUR CITIZENS are of one mind regarding the need for expanding the physical
facilities of our hospital. There must also be unanimous financial support, individual
and corporate, if we are to achieve our objective.
The Jane M. Case Hospital has served our people for 50 years. It was built and
equipped by others. Now, it is our responsibility to build for the next 50 years to provide
adequately for ourselves and those who will follow us. This is truly a "Once in a Life
Time Opportunity."
One thing is certain, wishful thinking will never provide an adequate hospital for this
community. No one can without his fair share hoping a generous neighbor will give
enough to make unnecessary his full and equitable participation. $600,000 is a challenging
goal, but entirely possible of attainment when measured by the economy of Delaware
County.
A gift to the Jane M. Case Hospital Building Fund is a deductible item when computing
corporate and personal Income Tax returns. Those who are in a position to give stock in
payment of their gifts are urged to consult their attorney, or tax specialist to determine
the advantage they may realize in this plan of paying their contribution.
Gifts may be paid monthly, quar-
terly, semi-annually, or annually over
a period of 36 months. Special pay-
ment plans may be arranged to
meet the convenience of donors.
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[page 7]
[corresponds to unlabeled page 7 of Jane M. Case Hospital Building Campaign]
Names That Will Live
LONG after inscriptions on stone and bronze are worn thin--hospital memorials will
live in men's minds because they represent service to suffering mankind. Truly they
are a breath of immortality.
There is no better way to honor the memory of a loved one, perpetuate the name of
a firm, a fellow employee, a fraternal group, or to place one's name favorably before his
fellowman, than through a hospital memorial which will carry on the ideal of service
above self.
On the following pages many opportunities are offered for lasting memorials. In
addition to room memorials, equipment memorials are also available. You may make
your choice from the floor plans and lists in this booklet. When you have made your
selection, your memorial designation will be recorded pending the completion of the build-
ing when suitable plaques will be provided.
"I expect to pass through this world
but once, any good thing therefore
that I can do, or any kindness that
I can show to any fellow creature,
let me not defer or neglect it--for
I shall not pass this way again."
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[photo of nurse, baby, and mother]
Why Do We Build
AN ENLARGED HOSPITAL with a new Surgery, a modern Maternity Department,
adequate Pediatric facilities and other equipment that will contribute to better health
care, is not a move to "keep up with the Joneses."
Like the cities that have built, and those that will do so in the near future, we are
attempting to meet demands created by population growth and the attitude of a public educated
to the advantages of hospital service.
Firms and individuals provide the capital needs of voluntary hospitals because of (a)
SENTIMENT - that humanitarian desire to care for mothers and their babies, restore cripped
children to health, provide comfort for the aged, protect employees and their families and serve
the health interests of the whole community. (b) REASON - the knowledge that hospitals
are a mighty factor in the advancement of preventive and curative medicine; their influence
on the economy of the community, and because they represent a heritage the present generation
recognizes it owes to the one that follows.
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[page 9]
[corresponds to unlabeled page 9 of Jane M. Case Hospital Building Campaign]
Good Reasons for Giving
A HOSPITAL is far more than stone, mortar, bricks, beds and bassinets. It is the
embodiment of hope, achievement, faith and courage. Nothing you have ever done--
nothing you will ever do--will equal in human value and personal satisfaction your investment
in lengthening the life and strengthening the living of your fellow man. Today's donors are
making an investment in--"Better Life, for Life."
To the employer--health and wealth go hand-in-hand. A healthy working force means
less absenteeism, more production, greater profit. Accepting your fair share of the objective
will guarantee adequate hospital facilities for you, your family, your employees and their
families.
To the employee--a quick recovery from accident or illness can certainly mean added
dollars in your pocket. Your pledge of Fair Share support is vital to the hospital needs of
our community, to you, and to your family.
To the citizens of this area--an adequate hospital is your guarantee of the protection you
and your family deserve. Give your Fair Share.
[image of a hospital employee and patient]
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[page 10]
[corresponds to unlabeled page 10 of Jane M. Case Hospital Building Campaign]
Dedicated to the Ministry of Healing
[image of hospital]
LOUIS F. KARLSBERGER - ARCHITECT
The Jane M. Case Hospital
ARCHITECT'S CONCEPTION OF THE NEW WING AND THE PROPOSED FOURTH FLOOR OVER THE PRESENT STRUCTURE
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[page 11]
[corresponds to unlabeled page 11 of Jane M. Case Hospital Building Campaign]
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
[image of floor plan]
Unit Unit 6 Semi-Annual
Numbers Description Prices Payments Of
126 Washing & Sterlizing $ 750 $ 125
125 X-Ray Storage 750 125
124 Pharmacy 5,000 834
127 Laboratory 7,500 1,250
128 Electrocardiogram 4,200 700
123 Radiographic 3,000 500
129 X-Ray Office & Viewing 2,500 417
Waiting Room 1,200 200
122 Dark Room 900 150
121 Radiographic 3,500 584
120 Emergency 7,500 1,250
Elevators (2 Units) 10,000 1,667
132 Admitting 5,000 834
119 Emergency Office 3,600 600
117 Lobby 50,000 8,334
Entry Way 3,600 600
118 Business Office 24,000 4,000
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Unit Unit 6 Semi-Annual
Numbers Description Prices Payments Of
238 Major Operating $15,000 $ 2,500
237 Scrub-Up 1,800 300
235 Major Operating 15,000 2,500
239 Clean-Up 2,500 417
234 Scrub-Up 1,800 300
240 Anesthetic Storage 2,000 334
232 Minor Operating 12,000 2,000
241 Sterile Storage 1,800 300
242 Nurse's Lounge 3,600 600
231 Recorder 1,800 300
230 Supervisor 1,500 250
228 Surgeon's Lounge 5,000 834
224-25-26 Sterile Storage--Sterilizing 4,500 750
229 Dark Room 900 150
223 Central Supply--N.S. Storage 3,600 600
219-20-21 Patient Rooms (3 Units) 3,000 500
222 Solaria 10,000 1,667
[image of floor plan]
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
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THIRD FLOOR PLAN
[image of floor plan]
Unit Unit 6 Semi-Annual
Numbers Description Prices Payments Of
334-36-37 Patient Rooms (3 Units) $ 3,500 $ 584
335 Paient Room 4,200 700
331 Patient Room (Isolation) 2,500 417
330 Clean-Up 1,500 250
328 Delivery 7,500 1,250
333 Utility 750 125
332 Nurse's Station 2,000 334
329 Scrub-Up 750 125
338 Doctor's Lockers 2,500 417
324 Work Room 600 100
325 Ante Room 500 84
326 Labor & Emergency Delivery 4,500 750
323 Nursery 10,000 1,667
319-20-21 Patient Rooms (3 Units) 4,200 700
322 Solaria 10,000 1,667
Title
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[page 14]
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Unit Unit 6 Semi-Annual
Numbers Description Prices Payments Of
408 Patient Room $ 3,500 $ 584
405-406 Patient Rooms (2 Units) 3,000 500
403 Flower Room 500 84
401-402 Patient Rooms (2 Units) 3,000 500
428 Nurse's Station 1,500 250
427 Doctor's Chart Room 1,800 300
426 Treatment Room 7,500 1,250
425 Pantry 750 125
424 Linen 750 125
429-422 Patient Rooms (4 Units) 4,200 700
423 Patient Room 5,000 834
415-417 Patient Rooms (3 Units) 5,000 834
418 Solaria 10,000 1,667
409-414 Patient Rooms (6 Units) 3,500 584
This floor will remain a shell for the present unless, through the
generous response of the public, sufficient funds are made available to
complete it at this time. These additional rooms are needed and can be
used most advantageously.
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FOURTH FLOOR PLAN
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BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN
[image of floor plan]
Unit Unit 6 Semi-Annual
Numbers Description Prices Payments Of
3 Boiler Room $ 7,500 $ 1,250
39 Laundry 7,500 1,250
36 Central Store 6,000 1,000
34 Issue & Receiving 900 150
33 Anesthesia Storage 750 125
31 Men's Dining 3,600 600
30 Day Storage 300 50
29 Dairy Refrigeration 300 50
27 Meat Preparation 300 50
26 Fruit Refrigeration 300 50
24 Vegetable Preparation 300 50
32 Dietitian's Office 1,800 300
23 Main Kitchen 6,000 1,000
22 Diet Kitchen 2,000 334
21 Dishwashing & Truck Clean-Up 750 125
18 Cafeteria 18,000 3,000
19 Serving 2,500 417
20 Storage 750 125
PRESENT BUILDING
Unit Unit 6 Semi-Annual
Numbers Description Prices Payments Of
9 Female Help Lounge $ 1,200 $ 200
5 Shop 500 84
1 Pharmacy Stores 420 70
2 Engineers Office 360 60
40 Central Linen Room 900 150
37 Housekeeper's Office 600 100
12 Nurse's Lounge 3,000 500
13 Record Storage 600 100
14 Male Help Lounge 1,000 167
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[page 16]
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Other Memorials
Many persons may wish to provide equipment memorials rather than
nursing units or rooms.
In addition to bronze plaques which will be placed on memorial units,
a Master Plaque containing the names of all memorial donors will be displayed
conspicuously in the building.
EQUIPMENT MEMORIALS
Number Unit 6 Semi-Annual
of Units Description Prices Payments Of
1 X-Ray Machine $15,000 $ 2,500
1 Autoclave 6,000 1,000
1 Autoclave 5,000 834
1 Major Sterilizing Unit 3,500 584
2 Minor Sterilizing Unit 3,000 500
2 Major Operating Table 2,500 417
1 Delivery Room Equipment 2,500 417
1 Orthopedic Fracture Table 1,750 334
2 Minor Operating Table 1,750 292
1 Labor Room Equipment 1,750 292
1 Furnishings--Business Office 1,500 250
17 Furniture--Double Room 1,500 250
16 Furniture--Single Room 1,000 167
1 Anesthesia Machine 1,000 167
1 Oxygen Air Pressure Lock 1,000 167
2 Oxygen Tent 750 125
1 Furnishings--Admittance Office 750 125
10 Drinking Fountain 300 50
14 Bassinet 150 25
OPPORTUNITIES IN PRESENT BUILDING
Unit Unit 6 Semi-Annual
Numbers Description Prices Payments Of
109 Patient Room $ 3,000 $ 500
108 Pantry 750 125
106-107 Patient Rooms (2 Units) 2,500 417
105 Nurse's Station 1,500 250
103 Utility 600 100
101-102 Patient Rooms (2 Units) 2,000 334
131 Doctor's Lounge 7,500 1,250
130 Medical Records 3,500 584
110 Patient Room 2,000 334
111 Pediatrics 6,000 1,000
112-13-14 Patient Rooms (3 Units) 2,500 417
115 Director of Nurses 3,600 600
116 Administrator 5,000 834
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[page 17]
[corresponds to unlabeled page 17 of Jane M. Case Hospital Building Campaign]
Leadership
GLENN W. WAY, Campaign Chairman
Hospital Trustees
JAMES W. BLAIR W. S. SCHAEFFER
ARTHUR R. JEWELL FRED L. SLONE
CLYDE E. LEWIS JOE W. SMART
WILL MCELFRESH R. V. ULLOM
DONALD MACKLEY JOSEPH VOGEL
MRS. J. H. MATTHEWS MRS. GLENN W. WAY
Medical Staff
DR. E. V. ARNOLD DR. MARY K. KUHN
DR. GEORGE D. BYLDENBURGH DR. BERNARD R. LAUER
DR. G. T. BLYDENBURGH DR. GEORGE J. PARKER
DR. W. E. BORDEN DR. JAMES G. PARKER
DR. A. R. CALLANDER DR. G. E. ROBINSON
DR. M. S. CHERINGTON DR. DOUGLAS L. SMITH
DR. HAROLD W. DAVIS DR. F. M. STRATTON
DR. DONALD L. GANTT DR. CHESTER B. THEISS JR.
DR. EDWARD C. JENKINS DR. TENNYSON WILLIAMS
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[page 18]
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[diagram with
THE
JANE M. CASE
HOSPITAL
in a circle and lines pointing to these towns (clockwise):
WALDO, ASHLEY, LEONARDSBURG, KILBOURNE, OLIVE GREEN, BERKSHIRE, SUNBURY,
GALENA, LEWIS CENTER, STRATFORD, POWELL, SHAWNEE HILLS, HYATTSVILLE,
BELLEPOINT, OSTRANDER, WARRENSBURG, RADNOR]
The Intensive Service Area of The
Jane M. Case Hospital
Has A Population of Approximately 25,000
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[corresponds to back cover of Jane M. Case Hospital Building Campaign]
A disaster or an epidemic could,
with the existing bed shortage,
create a critical problem.
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Delaware
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circa 1950
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Delaware--Delaware County--Ohio
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Hospitals--Jane Case--Delaware--Ohio
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[page 1]
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[illustration of building]
Fidelity Federal
Savings and Loan Association
1887 100 years 1987
60 North Sandusky Street
Branch--30 Troy Rd., Georgetowne Centre
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[page 2]
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Fidelity ....
YESTERDAY AND TODAY
1887-1987
A Commemorative History of
Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan Association
of Delaware, Ohio
Centennial Edition
by Ray Buckingham
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[page 3]
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DIRECTORS
Harry A. Humes, President
James L. Kern, Vice President
Lloyd D. Baker, V.P., Greif Bros.
Richard Dawson, Farmer
David C. Green, D.D.S.
C. Neilson Griffith, Retired V.P. Landmark
Edward J. Planisek Jr., Secretary-Treasurer
OFFICE STAFF
Faith Caldwell Dianne Oman
Bonnie Howard Donna Peak
M. Carolyn Jones, Cashier Edward J. Planisek, Jr.
Martha Law, Asst. Treasurer Manager
Mary Matthews Susan Rexrode
Tracie Nelson Katrina Roberts
Karen Schnees, Asst. Secretary
ASSOCIATION SERVICES
Insured Savings Accounts
Certificates of Deposit
Checking NOW Accounts
I.R.A. Accounts
Safe Deposit Boxes (Main Office)
Home Mortgage Loans
Home Improvement Loans
American Express Travelers Cheques
Money Orders
Christmas Clubs
Night Depository (Main Office)
Walk-Up Window (Main Office)
Free Parking
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[page 4]
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IT BEGAN THIS WAY
Since the beginning of time man has sought and found
shelter for himself and his family. At first it was caves and
tents. Then he made use of whatever native materials were
available, such as sod, stones, skins and logs to fashion
living quarters. In America, since pioneer banks loaned
money only for commercial purposes, small groups of those
hardy individuals discovered that by pooling their meager re-
sources they could form a large pool from which participants
could draw by lot for home loans. Repayment of such loans
plus interest, at regular intervals, would keep the pool ac-
tive and solvent. They further reasoned that for safety's
sake, the pool's resources should be entrusted to an honest
merchant who owned, or had available, a strong safe.
Historians claim that the first society organized to
assist working men to build or buy their own homes was for-
med in Frankford, a Philadelphia suburb, in 1831. It was
called the Oxford Provident Building Society. The first $500.
saved was loaned, by lot, to Comly Read, a lamplighter. His
house, now restored, still stands on Orchard Street as a me-
morial to American thrift and ingenuity.
Once the Delaware area became well-populated there
was a need for financing home building and home purchasing.
This situation led to the formation and chartering in February
1867 of Delaware's Building Association. It was organized by
two of Delaware's leading citizens, J. D. Van Deman and
C. E. Hills, who were successful in selling the necessary
stock. This money was then auctioned off and went to bid-
ders offering to pay the highest rate of interst. So success-
ful was this operation that when their charter expired in 1874,
the Association was liquidated to everyone's satisfaction.
The Ohio Savings and Loan League has always maintained
that this Delaware Building Association was Ohio's very
first officially chartered savings and loan and honored it as
such on February 22, 1967 with a commemorative centennial
ceremony at the Delaware County Fairgrounds and a banquet
that night in Columbus.
In 1887 the Fidelity Building and Loan Company, now
known as the Fielity Federal Savings and Loan Association,
was organized. Webster defines the word FIDELITY as "care-
ful observance of duty or discharge of obligations". After
100 years of serving the home-minded people of Delaware
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[page 5]
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City and County, it may be truthfully said that Fidelity has
lived up to the fullest meaning of its name and obligation.
This history has been compiled to help commemorate and pre-
serve those 100 years.
Incorporation papers for the Fidelity Building and Loan
Company were dated January 18, 1887, 100 years ago, and
were issued by The State of Ohio. Historically speaking,
Grover Cleveland, 22nd president of United State was mid-
way into his first term. Joseph B. Foraker was Governor of
Ohio. Delaware County had a population of 27,189 and Henri
E. Buck was Mayor of Delaware, population 8,000. Incorpor-
ators were H. J. McCullough, H. A. Welch, W. T. Gessner,
J. D. Van Deman and B. W. Brown. Company officials were:
Brown, president; May Frank, vice president; McCullough,
treasurer; Van Deman, solicitor and C. O. Little, secretary.
The board of directors, in addition to the aforementioned, in-
cluded D. H. Battenfield, W. C. Jaynes, J. H. Smith and
Professor J. H. Grove. During these early years there were
nine directors. Capital stock was set at $400,000 - 2,000
shares at $200.00 per share. Members were assessed 25?
for their passbooks. The first office was on the second floor
of the Lamb's Block, northwest corner of Winter and North
Sandusky Streets, above M. E. Wolff's Beehive Store (later
the Boston Store, David's and presently Essentials). Also,
on that second floor were other offices: Bale and Martin, In-
surance; Central Union Telephone Company; J. H. Doughman,
Attorney; and L. C. Valentine, Insurance. The directors'
meetings were held monthly but during those formative years
they seemed to meet weekly, mostly to resolve loan applica-
tions, judging from the minutes. Mr. Little, the secretary,
was paid $500.00 per year and the treasurer's annual salary
was $100.00. Office rent was $32.50 per quarter.
Check number 1 issued by Fidelity Building Associa-
tion and Loan Company is still intact though faded and tat-
tered. It was dated April 8, 1887, made out to R. W. Rey-
nolds for $100.00, signed by H. J. McCullough, treasurer,
and drawn on Deposit Banking Company. It was cashed on
April 11, 1887.
In their by-laws the Company stated its object in this
manner: "The object of the Association is to raise money to
be loaned among its members and depositors for use in buying
lots, or in building or repairing houses, in holding, improv-
ing and acquiring freehold property, or other purposes. This
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Company is organized on the perpetual plan and persons may
become members at the beginning of any month without the
payment of back dues and shall be entitled to earnings from
the time they become members."
LEARNING YEARS
1890-1900
Capital stock was increased to one million dollars in
1890. The secretary and the treasurer were sent to Dayton
for two days to learn about a new and more efficient system,
the "Dayton Plan". Their expense account was less than
$15.00. B. W. Brown's last year as president was in 1891.
It was also C. O. Little's last year as secretary. Vice Presi-
dent Max Frank was elevated to the presidency in 1892 but
served only briefly due to a fatal illness. D. A. Battenfield
was his replacement and W. E. Moore was elected secretary.
Battenfield and J. D. Van Deman "volunteered" to "straighten
out" Association records and they were paid $125.00 for do-
ing so. Saturday evening office hours were established. In
1893 it was a very ordinary year except for an abundance of
delinquent accounts. The 1891 line-up of directors included
Battenfield (president), Van Deman, M. Miller, J. C. Cox,
R. J. Cox, F. S. Sprague, W. T. Gessner, W. A. Smith and
C. E. Hills. When J. C. Cox passed away that year, Secre-
tary Moore was elected to fill that vacancy. Rent for the
office was reduced to $80.00 per year. After flowery words,
pats on the back and handshakes all around, Secretary W. E.
Moore's salary was increased to $60.00 per month but the
solicitor's retainer fee remained unchanged at $18.75 per
quarter. Van Deman served as both president and solicitor in
1895 and again in 1896. At that time requests for loans were
exceeding available money so the officers were authorized to
borrow funds if and when it was needed. In 1897 there was
little activity other than normal day to day operation.
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Van Deman was still president and solictor in 1898.
By that time availability of money for loaning purposes had
improved. Ads advising the public that they had "money to
loan" were placed in The Delaware Gazette and The Delaware
Herald on a continuing basis. The same leadership and ad-
vertising campaign carried over into 1899. In a major reshuf-
fling of offices within the same building, Fidelity moved into
an office formerly used by Carper and Van Deman, attorneys.
Rent was increased to $125.00 per year. To make the office
more attractive nine new "Delaware Chairs" were purchased
for $13.50 and a new railing was installed. Eighteen acres
of Fidelity-held farm land at the north edge of town was sold
to the Children's Home Board for $1,100. The directors re-
quested and were given a listing of mortgages starting with
100 and ending with number 261 for a grand total of $148,800.
Also a request for a listing of all 122 checks written to date
was honored. The usual semi-annual dividend of 3 1/2% to
stockholders was paid. Longtime director, businessman,
Joseph C. Cox, died late in the year and was replaced by
W. H. Hague. Thus ended Fidelity's portion of 19th century
history.
FORMATIVE YEARS
1900-1910
J. D. Van Deman was president of Fidelity in 1900
and he was followed in that office by C. E. Hills (1901-1906)
and then by D. H. Battenfield (1907-1909). W. E. Moore
was managing secretary until 1903 at which time Frank Wat-
kins began his 32-year tenure in that capacity. Among the
treasurers serving during that decade were: J. D. Van Deman,
W. H. Hague and Robert Powers. Each of the following at-
torneys: C. H. McElroy, W. J. Cone and J. H. Lytle were
legal counselors for Fidelity within that time frame.
Authorized capital throughout those ten years was
$1,000,000, however, capital stock in force fluctuated
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[page 8]
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from $237,000 in 1906 to $225,000 in 1908. In 1900 the
total amount paid in salaries was under $800. By 1909 this
figure had increased to only $1,075. During those 10 years
borrowing members increased in number from 100 plus to 200
plus; non-borrowing members held steady at approximately
140 while non-borrowing depositors jumped from a mere hand-
ful in 1900 to nearly 300 in 1909. Loans were made at 6%;
dividends held steady at 5%; and interest on deposits rated
4% and 5% during all ten years.
(Since no minutes were available for this period, all facts
and figures mentioned here were compiled from reports re-
quired by and published by the State of Ohio.)
A PERIOD OF STEADY GROWTH
1910-1920
Perhaps the most significant event of this ten-year
period happened when, in 1911, the building at 46 North
Sandusky Street was purchased for an office site at a price
of $7,350. At that time it was occupied by C. D. Young,
Jeweler, along with several rented upstairs offices. The
following year, 1912, Fidelity, now well-established in the
community, moved into its newly-acquired property. There
it remained for the next 65 years.
For all of these ten years D. H. Battenfield was pre-
sident; Frank S. Watkins was secretary and manager and Rob-
ert Powers was treasurer. James Lytle served as Fidelity's
attorney from 1910 to 1914, at which time it became a joint
position with Harry W. Crist. Assets grew from $270,590
to $977,947. Capital stock subscribed and in force went
from $539,600 to $1,226,075. Officer's and employee's
salaries rose gradually from $1,076 in 1910 to $3,265 in
1919. During each of these ten years, interest charged for
loans was 6%; dividends were paid at 5% and interest on sav-
ings accounts stayed constant at 4% and 5%. For the three
years 1910-11-12 borrowing members numbered 225-233-257;
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non-borrowing members added up to 137-135-147 and non-
borrowing depositors totaled 373-473-613. Starting with
1913 those reporting categories were changed to: stock-
holders, borrowers and depositors. The number of stock-
holders increased from 426 in 1913 to 582 in 1917, then
dropped to 502 by 1919. Borrowers in 1913 totaled 286,
increasing to 416 in 1917 before leveling off at 379 in
1919. Depositors totaled 723 in 1913 and reached 2,344
in 1917 before dropping to 1,470 in 1919. Fidelity's au-
thorized stock was increased from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000
in 1915. Par value of stock was $200.00 per share.
Even though World War I had a negative effect on
the building and loan business during its course, Fidelity
was able to cope with those problems and to maintain a
strong financial position. Besides, true to the spirit of
the times, generous donations were made to many agencies
supporting the war effort.
PRE-DEPRESSION YEARS
1920-1930
Frank Watkins was secretary and manager for the en-
tire decade, while Robert Powers served as treasurer the
most of that time. The president from 1920 through 1925 was
D. w. Battenfield and he was followed by Eugene Nash. The
year 1920 through 1923 James Lytle and Harry Crist served
jointly as Fidelity's attorneys, but in 1924 Crist was given
sole responsibility for that important function. Over this ten-
year period assets rose modestly from $1,303,350 to the sum
of $1,533,623, a situation somewhat tempered by conditions
that were leading to the stock market crash of 1929.
During this time-period the number of stockholders
varied from just less than 500 to slightly more than 600; the
number of borrowers rose from approximately 400 to just over
500 and the number of depositors increased from 1,560 in
1920 to a high of 4,040 in 1929. The annual payroll ranged
from less than $4,000 in 1920 to less than $6,000 in 1929,
the year of the crash. Stock sold for $200 per share and the
authorized capital for those ten years was $2,000,000. Both
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dividend and interest rates on deposits were at the 4% or 5%
level. The interest rate charged for loans was a consistant
6% throughout this decade. Available records show that in
1920 a donation of $50 was made to the Commercial Club, a
group dedicated to the improvement of Delaware. The follow-
ing year, 1921, a donation of $200 was made to Delaware's
YMCA, thus indicating Fidelity's willingness to enter into
community activities. Both Ray Hinkle and Questa Williams
started their long-lasting careers with Fidelity in 1927, he
as cashier and she as bookkeeper.
(Fidelity was operating under Ohio rules and regulations all
during the 1920s and it was from annual reports made to the
State that most of the preceding information was compiled).
TROUBLED TIMES
1930-1935
By now the Great Depression was an over-riding fac-
tor affecting all types of businesses. Fortunately, Fidelity,
through sound management practices, was able to weather the
storm and continue to operate. In those last hectic years
prior to Fidelity becoming "federalized" things looked like
this, according to reports made to the State of Ohio.
The management team of Frank Watkins, secretary
and manager; Eugene Nash, president; and Harry Crist, the
attorney, remained intact from 1930 to 1934. Then, at that
time, Ray Hinkle was promoted to managing secretary and
Harry Crist became both president and attorney.
Fidelity's assets in 1930 were listed at $1,473,091
and by 1934 they were down to $877,337, thus reflecting the
times. Stockholders numbered 614 in 1930 and dropped to
512 in 1935. Borrowers totaled 503 in 1930 but fell to 313 in
1934. Probably the most startling statistic revealing those
troubled times was in the number of depositors - 3,761 in
1930 and 812 in 1934. It was likewise with dividends, the
traditional 5% dropped to 1% by 1934. In working out details
for a federal charter, government authorities suggested that
dividends be eliminated for one year in order to "shore up"
reserve funds. So, it was in this atmosphere that Fidelity
decided to make the change from State to Federal charter.
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A NEW BEGINNING
1935-1939
After operating under rules and regulations of a state
charter for 50 years, the Association was granted a federal
charter, number 1,075, dated December 30, 1935. It was for-
merly accepted on January 15, 1936 and became effective on
February 1, 1936. The Association underwent a name change,
becoming the Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan Association.
That change came easily. But, in order to comply with de-
tailed federal requirements, a new constitution with new rules
and regulations had to be written and adopted by the Associ-
ation officials. That was no small task. Directors partici-
pating were: Harry Crist, Charles Denison, Ray Hinkle,
G. K. Hoffman, Eugene Nash, Hosea Warren and Fred Good-
ing. Crist served both as president and attorney. Frank Wat-
kinds, secretary-manager, was deeply involved in charter ne-
gotiations but he resigned as of December 30, 1935 so it was
necessary for his successor, Ray Hinkle, to start operating
under federal guidelines.
At that time, 50 years ago, the secretary-manager's
salary was $2,400 per year and the cashier's was $1,200.
The president was paid an annual salary of $240.00 and the
Association attorney received $100.00 annually. Directors
were paid $5.00 per meeting attended. Janitor service was
provided at $5.00 per week. Appraisers, always from direc-
tor's ranks, were paid $1.00 for in-town and $2.50 for rural
appraisals. Interest paid on savings accounts was 2 1/2%
per annum while borrowers were charged 4% to 5% depending
on the amount of the loan. Assets at the beginnign of this
first year (1936) under federal charter totaled $742,875 and
at the end, $778,003. There were 36 delinquent accounts
reported with a total of $4,895.11.
No evidence was found to indicate a formal celebra-
tion for Fidelity's 50th anniversary. However, a large ad-
vertisement announcing this fact appeared in The Delaware
Gazette on the exact anniversary date, January 18, 1937.
The ad proudly proclaimed such things as: Half a Century of
Community Service"; "Protecting Funds of Thrifty Folks - -
Helping Tenants Become Home Owners"; and "Always Secured
- Now Insured" plus the fact that the "Average Yield to its
Investors Through These Years is Over 4 1/2%".
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Lingering effects of the Great Depression were still
disturbing normal business activity. At one point the board
realized they had too many low-yielding investments and so
they took steps to correct that situation. Another concern
was the fact that four institutions with whom they did busi-
ness were being liquidated. Slow business conditions promp-
ted the directors to adopt the following resolution on August
30, 1936: "Resolved, that the bank (First National Bank) be
advised that there is but little real estate changing ownership
in Delaware City or County and that there is practically no
new construction of homes, therefore the Association has
been unable to make but few desirable mortgage loans."
Even Federal Home Loan Bank officials were edgy. They crit-
ized Fidelity for not being more aggresive in acquiring mort-
gage loans. Since caution had brought them this far, Fidelity
officials were not about to shed that trademark.
Things remained static during the 1936-39 era. There
were no changes in personnel or in salaries. Loans were of
the three or four figure variety. Interest paid and interest
received percentages changed very little. Repayment of the
loans was at the $5.00 to $20.00 monthly level. The treas-
urer's job was turned over to the secretary. Since the Asso-
ciation owned a number of properties and a few farms, keep-
ing them in good repair was an ongoing task. Farm land in
which Fidelity had an interest was selling for about $60.00
an acre. By the end of 1939 the number of delinquent ac-
counts was down to 10 and the assets were at $616,754.82.
Even though the volume of business was down, Fidelity, as
always, was able to maintain its strength and reliability.
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WORLD WAR II AND AFTER YEARS
1940-1950
The 1940s were difficult years because of WWII and
the aftermath. However, through careful management, Fidel-
ity was able to surmount these difficulties and to maintain a
pattern of growth, not spectacular, but consistent. Direc-
tors in 1940 were Harry W. Crist (president and counsel) Ray
Hinkle (secretary and manager), Charles Denison, Fred Good-
ing, George K. Hoffman, Eugene Nash and Hosea Warren.
Nash passed away in 1941 after serving 30 years. He
was not replaced. Instead the board membership was kept at
six. When Warren died in 1944, after being a director for 30
years, he was succeeded by Will McElfresh. Then in 1945
president and attorney Crist died after 25 years with Fidelity.
Denison moved into the presidency. A. L. Everitt became a
director, while Edson Williams and James Blair followed as
Association attorneys. Because of poor health, Fred Gooding
director for 16 years, resigned. R. M. Martin succeeded
him. J. C. Wirthman was made a director in 1947, thus the
board membership returned to seven. Directors were paid
$5.00 per meetings attended until 1947 when it was doubled.
Those directors who served as appraisers were paid $1.00
for local and $2.50 for rural appraisals all this decade.
Throughout the decade presidents were paid $360.00
annually and attorneys received a $100.00 annual retainer
fee. Crist, who doubled in both offices, accepted the pre-
sident's pay but refused the retainer fee. President Denison,
at his own request, served without salary. During this ten
years there were but two employees, secretary-manager Ray
Hinkle and cashier, Questa Williams. The secretary's sal-
ary was $2,400 per year until 1949 when it was $2,880. He
was also paid a car allowance. In 1949 the cashier's salary
was raised from $1,200 to $1,620. Joe Mayer served as cus-
todian at $5.00 per week.
It is interesting to note that president Denison's first
action was to call a special meeting on September 4, 1945
for the express purpose of discussing ways and means of im-
proving business. Among the suggestions were such things
as better office lighting; an advertising campaign; a new sign
and the remodeling of the entire office. Also suggested were
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visitations by board members to other savings and loan offices
to study and observe their techniques. All of these ideas
were eventually implemented and evidently worked because
Fidelity's assets nearly doubled from 1945 to 1949.
With but a few exceptions loans were in the 5-figure
class and were made at 4% to 6%, depending on the amount
borrowed. Interest was paid semi-annually and ranged from
2 1/2% down to a low of 1 1/2 as paid in 1949. That was
the year Fidelity qualified to make FHA insured loans. At the
outset, 1940, assets were $616,754.82 and at the end of
1949 they were up to well over a million dollars.
On November 21, 1949 there was a full-page adver-
tisement in The Delaware Gazette hailing Fidelity's 62nd
Anniversary. It featured such things as individual pictures
of all officers and directors; the safety record of its opera-
tion; and the fact that they had plenty of money for borrow-
ing purposes. In this same issue, on the front page, there
was a news story announcing the fact that Delaware's only
other savings and loan association was going out of business.
Thus alertness was added to Fidelity's time-honored reputa-
tion for caution and safety.
A DECADE OF NORMALCY
1950-1960
The 1950s saw a decided increase in building, loan-
ing and saving activity, with each year showing a substan-
tial gain in dollars and customers. Both GI and FHA loans
were on the upswing. For a short time there was no charge
for appraisals, sort of a "special". Practically all loans
were at the four and five figure level, carrying a rate of 5%-
6%, according to the amount of the loan involved. Interest
being paid to savers varied from 2% to 3%.
While appraisals started in the 1950s at no charge,
that advantage was soon replaced by a $2.00 local and a
$3.00 rural fee. By 1959 this charge was up to $10.00 flat,
plus the legal fee. During these ten years the secretary-
treasurer's salary increased from $3,180 to $6,300. His car
allowance was increased from $50.00 to $70.00 a month.
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Likewise the cashier's salary was raised from $1,920 in 1950
to $3,600 in 1959. Both of these employees were given an-
nual bonuses based on the year's business. For a short time
directors received $10.00 per meeting attended but by 1956
that figure had increased to $35.00 for each meeting. The
Association's legal counsel was paid a small retainer fee
throughout these ten years.
During practically all of the 1950s there were but
two full-time employees: Ray Hinkle, secretary-treasurer,
and Questa Williams, cashier. James Blair, Association
Counsel, served all but a brief time during which time
Henry Wolf acted in that capacity. Thomas Wright was em-
ployed as a bookkeeper late in 1958 and then in 1959 he was
made assistant cashier. Charles Denison, who had served
as a director for 29 years and as president since 1945, died
in August, 1958. He was succeeded as president by Will
McElfresh and as director by Harry A. Humes. During his
11-year presidency he refused any salary except that for be-
ing a director. J. C. Wirthman, who had served several of
these years as a director, resigned that post effective Dec-
ember 31, 1959.
Fidelity's officials were always on the alert. When
certain aspects of income tax laws seemed detrimental to
savings and loans, they contacted Senators Taft and Bricker
for favorable action. Then, when other savings and loans
applied for federal charters to operate in the Delaware area,
Director J. C. Wirthman was sent to Washington D.C. to
protest. Later Association Counsel, James Blair, was sent
there to further lobby against such chartering, the gist of
their protest being that Delaware's building and loan needs
already were being adequately met.
Upon its organization in the early 1950s, The Dela-
ware County Bank was added to the list of official depositor-
ies that included the First National Bank and the Federal
Home Loan Bank. Selecting depositories was an annual task
of the directors. Although not as frequent as in the 1940s,
requests for loan repayment adjustments continued to demand
director attention and action.
The two rear upstairs rooms were renovated and then
rented to the Henry Wolf law firm. The front room was leased
to the Democratic Party Headquarters. In 1956 air condition-
ing was authorized for the first floor offices. Also, Saturday
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afternoon office hours were replaced by staying open on Fri-
day nights. By the end of 1959 assets were listed at nearly
two million dollars. That's about how things stood in the
1950s.
THE SIXTIES -- YEAR AFTER YEAR
1960-1970
At the beginnign of the 1960s decade, Fidelity's as-
sets were nearing two million dollars. Leslie Burkhart was
named a director, serving with Will McElfresh, A. L. Everitt,
Ray Hinkle, George K. Hoffman, R. M. Martin and Harry
Humes. Money orders were added to services available.
Loans were being made at 6% and 6 1/2% according to the
amount involved. In anticipation of the upcoming 75th anni-
versary celebration, $8,000 was allotted for new counters,
modernizing the front and installing a new heating system.
Patricia Miller was employed as a teller. Changes were com-
ing so fast that board meetings were not adjourned - just re-
cessed. Ray Hinkle retired as secretary-treasurer but stayed
on as a director. James C. Blackledge became the secretary-
treasurer in 1961 following Hinkle's departure. Because of
his health, Geroge K. Hoffman, longtime director, resigned
in 1962 and Blackledge was named to that vacancy.
In mid-January 1962, fifty years after moving from the
Lamb's Block building to its newly purchased facility at 46
North Sandusky Street, Fidelity observed its 75th anniversary
with a three day Open House. Directors' wives were present
to greet visitors and to serve refreshments. For celebrating
this milestone the facility had been given a new look. Will
McElfresh was Association president; James C. Blackledge
was secretary-treasurer; Questa Williams was cashier; Kath-
ryn McGovern was teller (having just replaced Patricia Mil-
ler) and James Blair was general counsel. At this time the
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Association had a membership of 1,300 investors (savers).
Eighty of them had been investors for 25 years or more. One
member even claimed that she had been an investor 70 of
the 75 years. Assets were listed as being $2,500,000.
During the 75 years over $1,900,000 was paid out in div-
idends and interest, an outstanding achievement.
In 1963 approval was given Fidelity to make FHA
loans. Big loans for church building projects were being
considered. Other loans involving six figures were also be-
ing considered and even granted. Because of his wife's poor
health Blackledge resigned in 1963 and was replaced by Reg-
inald Moncur. Interest now being paid on savings was 4%.
Ray Hinkle resigned as a director in 1964 after serving 34
years. John R. Florance succeeded him. Also resigning that
year was secretary-treasurer Reginald Moncur. His succes-
sor was Irwin Niemoeller. Several new employees were hired
in 1965, including an assistant secretary, Jack Griffith and
office workers, Kathleen Weiser and Mary Starling.
The peak year so far as lending was in 1965. Over
200 loans were made, totaling nearly two and a half million
dollars. Total savings increased by a quarter-million dollars.
Niemoeller was made a director that year and Edward Flahive
was named chief counsel. Due to the government's tight
money policy of 1966, the building and loan industry, inclu-
ding Fidelity, endured a difficult year in making loans. To
offset this lack of business, Fidelity launched an intensive
advertising campaign. An employee for 40 years, Questa
Williams retired in 1966. Victor Milla became a director re-
placing R. M. Martin who passed away after being a board
member for 20 years.
By 1967 the advertising campaign, at about $1,000
per month, was in full swing with appreciable effect. The
Association-member appraisal committee was replaced by
professionals, on a trial basis. Mary Starling resigned from
the office staff and was replaced by Norma Hines. On April
28 and 29 another Open House was held. This was in ob-
servance of Fidelity's 80th anniversary. Directors' wives
served as greeters and served refreshments, an ongoing tra-
dition. This event also marked the 100th anniversary of the
founding of Delaware Building Association, the first building
society in Ohio to be incorporated. On February 22, 1967
the Ohio Savings and Loan League had conducted a tree-
planting ceremony and a plaque dedication commemorating
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that event at Delaware County Fairgrounds. During a ban-
quet that night in Columbus, addressed by Senator Barry
Goldwater the role of Delaware was highlighted. In their
coverage of Fidelity's 80th anniversary newspapers mention-
ed facts such as: the Association had 2000 savings custom-
ers; nearly 500 home buyers and assets of approximately five
million dollars, an increase of three million dollars in six
years. It was a so-so year in 1968. However, a record
amount was added to reserve funds. Things begin to look up
in 1969. James Kern succeeded Victor Milla as a director.
Assistant secretary Jack Griffith resigned his post. Loans
were being made at 7% to 7 1/2% interest, while interest on
savings accounts was changed often in order to meet compe-
tition. Savings accounts were insured up to $20,000.
A record amount was spent for advertising. In this one year
alone over a quarter-million dollars in interest was distribu-
ted, thus indicating a good year. Near the end of the year,
president Will McElfresh died. He had completed 25 years
with Fidelity, the last eleven as president. Vice president
A. L. Everitt was elevated to the presidency. The '60s de-
cade ended with assets of over $6,000,000, that figure be-
ing three times the beginning amount.
THE EVENTFUL SEVENTIES
1970-1979
Business continued to improve with 1970 being the
most profitable year ever for Fidelity. Loans were made at
8% and interest on savings accounts was at 5%. Certificates
were issued at 5.25% up to 6%. Improvement loans were
popular at 6%. Charles Pasley was named assistant secre-
tary and Dr. David C. Green was elected to a directorship.
An employment benefit plan, sponsored by the Ohio Savings
and Loan League, was accepted and put into effect. Assets
were up to the $8,000,000 mark. Many applications for big
loans started to show up in 1971. In fact, Fidelity was the
lead lender in the development of Hayes Colony. Borrowing
rates dipped slightly. Nearly 200 loans were processed and
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the net increase in savings accounts reached nearly the fig-
ure of $1,500,000. Christmas Club participants were given
a 51st payment for the use of their money. Assets were re-
ported to be $10,000,000. Several additions were made to
the staff in 1972, namely: Edward Planisek, Preston Knight,
Kathy Baker, Karen Hughes and Sandra Stevens. There was
one resignation, Charles Pasley. Business continued to
boom. Such line items as loans for construction, property
improvement, purchase and participation agreements became
very prominent in monthly reports. Assets continued to in-
crease, now at $11,500,000.
A retirement plan for all employees was adopted in
1973. The issuing of traveler's checks became an added
service. Secretary-Treasurer, manager and director, Irvin
Niemoeller resigned, effective March 31, 1973 after eight
years of service. During his years as an officer, Fidelity's
assets increased by $8,000,000. Paul R. McAlister suc-
ceeded Niemoeller. Edward Planisek was named comptroller
a newly created post. Huntington National Bank, Columbus,
became a fourth depository for Association funds. Profes-
sional appraisers, E. Richard Sherman and E. L. Disbennett
Jr. were employed to be appraisers. Interest was 5.25% on
passbook savings accounts and certificates paying from
5.75% up to 7.50% were made available. Director John R.
Florance resigned late in 1973. Assets were $12,000,000.
Two new directors were named in 1974: C. Neilson Griffith
to replace Florance and Paul R. McAllister to replace Nie-
moeller. The well known firm of Coopers and Lybrand was
hired for internal auditing purposes. Loans were made at
8.75% and 9%. Such new loan terms as: recast of loans,
speculative construction, permanent construction; and re-
finance of clear property began to appear in Association re-
cords. A six-year certificate paying interest of 7.75% was
introduced. J. Chad Wirthman and Don Fisher were added
to the list of certified appraisers. An application for esta-
blishing a branch office was filed with the Federal Home
Loan Bank Board. Assets were $13,000,000 at the end of 1974.
Permission to expand came early in 1975. So it was
not long until a beautifully appointed, modern branch office
with three employees was opened in a leased location at 30
Troy Road, within Georgetowne Center. The formal grand
opening was March 10-14. Drawings were held for 10 pass-
book accounts of $25.00 each. New depositors were given
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silver ice cream scoops. On display, in sharp contrast to
the ultra-modern laundry next door, was crude washing equip-
ment used by A. L. Everitt's grandmother while raising a
family of eight. Everitt, who had a notable and lengthy con-
nection with Fidelity, was serving as president at the time.
It was largely through the efforts of Secretary Paul McAllis-
ter that the branch office became a reality. This added loca-
tion in Delaware's rapidly growing north end provided easier
access and convenient parking for customers as well as cre-
ating a new marketing area. All services of the main office
were made available at the branch office.
There were still more developments in 1975. The
Association's historic calendar-year policy was changed to
a fiscal year, ending on June 30th. Assets were now well
over $20,000,000. Mr. McAllister resigned effecive Octo-
ber 1st and Edward J. Planisek, who had been serving as the
comptroller and assistant manager for three years, was ap-
pointed secretary-treasurer and general manager. Another
important milestone developed in late December. The 80-
year old former Delaware Hardware Store building at 60 North
Sandusky Street was purchased from Howard Kraft for devel-
opment of a much needed larger main office. Director Leslie
Burkhart was deeply involved in this acquisition. Thus, all
in all, 1975 was a busy, profitable and eventful year.
Starting early in 1976 a great deal of time was spent
concerning the use and remodeling of the newly acquired
building, a process that involved both staff and officials.
In addition, a firm of professionals was hired to assist in
the planning stage. Out of this planning came the idea of
using an "old look" motif in developing 60 North Sandusky
Street into a modern main office.
Other things happened in 1976. Loan applications
increased in both numbers and ammounts. Dates for all annu-
al meetings were changed permanently to the second Monday
in August, thus conforming wtih the new fiscal year policy.
The interest rate for loans ranged from 8% to 9%. A new pay
schedule was adopted for the 7 staff members as well as all
officers. Libaility insurance coverage for all Fidelity offi-
cers became effective near the end of 1976.
With the advent of 1977 Fidelity became 90 years
old. The early months of that year were devoted to comple-
ting the restoration of their new facility and planning a gala
birthday celebration. These activities required the com-
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bined efforts and talents of manager, Edward Planisek and
his staff and of president, A. L. Everitt and his fellow offi-
cers. The restored 80-year old structure was given a new,
but "old look" with its exterior being refinished in color and
style reminiscent of the 1890s.
For the lobby expert craftmen created a Victorian Era
atmosphere with ornate lighting fixtures, plush wall-to-wall
carpeting, naturally finished oak woodwork and walls featu-
ring wainscoting of oak, highlighted with period wallpaper
and art work. The lobby's waiting area was made especially
pleasant with Victorian style furnishings. Adjacent to the
waiting area two spaces were set aside for secretarial use.
In order not to detract from the Victorian motif, the
work area, with its battery of modern business equipment,
was separated from the lobby by a row of teller terminals
fashioned from oak. Adjacent to this work area a small
private room was created for safety deposit boxes. Beyond
the lobby, management offices were positioned as well as
space for the bookkeeping department and conference,
staff, storage and rest rooms plus areas for future develop-
ment. In the recessed main entrance off Sandusky Street
a walk-up window and a night depository were installed,
both of which blended into the "old look". At the rear,
a convenient parking lot was built, with both entrances
and exits from Sandusky Street and Central Avenue. A
covered rear entrance was constructed off the parking lot,
with steps leading downstairs to a hallway that provided ac-
cess to the lobby and various offices.
In order to celebrate properly its 90th anniversary,
to show off the new "Old Look" facility and to acquaint the
public with its new location and its expanded services,
Fidelity held a Grand Opening Week, June 13-17, 1977.
Ray Hinkle, retired long-time Association official, was
given the traditional ribbon cutting honor. Refreshments
were served and gifts presented to all visitors. House plants
were given with $50.00 deposits to savings accounts and ran-
dom drawings were held for $600.00 in gift certificates re-
deemable at area places of business. The Radio Station WD-
LR did live broadcasts from the facility on certain days.
After touring the new facility, one prominent citizen
remarked, "It is a very significant and handsome addition to
the downtown appearance of Delaware. I hope that it will
encourage others to follow the excellent example you have
set."
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Other things happened in 1977. The former office
building at 46 North Sandusky Street was sold to Cedo Cor-
poration. The unused rear one-half of the branch office was
subleased to Buehler's; a program of surprise cash counts at
various teller terminals was instituted; the liability policy
covering officers was changed to a different company and a
non-discriminatory policy in making loans became effective.
In 1978 loans were made at 9% and 10%, with employ-
ees getting special consideration on their loan applications.
A limit of $15,000 was placed on home improvement loans.
Traveler's checks were issued at no charge to Senior Citi-
zens holding Golden Buckeye cards. A new salary schedule
for all 8 employees was adopted along with a provision that
called for automatic, semi-annual reviews of existing pay
scales.
Highlights of 1979 included the purchase October 9
of the adjoining building at 58 North Sandusky Street. For-
merly a Sears Store was located at this site owned by Mar-
guerite Burgess.
Interest on passbook savings accounts was set at
5.5%. Continuing a trend of the times, pay raises were
given to all staff members and officers. Outright authority
was given Association officers to make first mortgage loans
up to $45,000. Interest rates on loans continued to climb
upward, now being at 12.5%. It was decided to convert un-
developed space on the second floor into a room for use by
auditors and examiners. Donations were made to the Hayes
High School Band Uniform Fund and for the downtown Christ-
mas lighting project. With deregulations of savings and
loans in the offing, a whole new future was opened up for
Fidelity.
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HIGHLIGHTING THE EIGHTIES
1980-1986
In 1980 a revised sick leave plan was adopted. Un-
solicited outside offers for possible mergers, a common ma-
neuver of that day, were turned down. The usual donations
to youth groups were made plus one to the Soil Conservation
District. Pay raises were given to all employees. NOW
accounts and roll over mortgages were introduced. An offer
designed to relocate the branch office to a place inside the
Buehler Store was also turned down. Loans were made at
rates that fluctuated between 11% and 15%. Due to a rash
of bank robberies in Columbus it was decided to install a
camera in a strategic spot. Economic conditions influenced
much of 1981 activity. The trend was toward shorter term,
higher cost certificates of deposits and a greatly increased
average of dividends paid out. Such a business climate re-
quired not only caution but also constant reviews of the
Association's investment portfolio. Interest charged on
loans rose to as high as 18%. Second mortgages, up to 80%
of appraisal value, not to exceed $45,000 and with a 10-year
limit, were made available. The usual annual pay raises
for all employees were granted. However, the directors and
legal counsel, due to 1981's economic slowdown, decided
to take cuts in their fees. Despite the slowdown, Fidelity's
assets were up to over $27,000,000 as 1981 ended.
During 1982 a third teller terminal was installed at
the branch office. A great deal of discussion centered on
possible restructuring of assets. IRAs were introduced.
Interest on 30 month CDs was limited to 14%. Money Ma-
ker accounts and 91-day CDs were authorized. Inquiries
regarding possible mergers continued to surface. No inter-
est in these mergers was shown. Salaries were increased.
Considerable attention was given to proposed methods for
disposing of low-yielding loans. With the office building
now five years old contracts were awarded for painting and
other exterior work. The year 1983 was ushered in with on-
going discussions concerning possible consumer type lend-
ing; a more aggressive mortgage lending policy and possible
sale of certain low-yield mortgage loans. Changes were
made in advertising agencies and in internal audit compan-
ies. Thomas Ivory was employed as assistant treasurer
and Ed Madison was engaged to appraise for second mort-
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gages and for lots. Twelve-month CDs with a $500.00 mini-
mum were introduced. Permission to make loans made possi-
ble by passage of State Issue I was authorized by the direc-
tors. Since he was moving from Ohio, Leslie Burkhart re-
signed his directorship after 23 years of service, including
8 years as Association vice president. Business conditions
were beginning to improve by the end of 1983.
Fidelity experienced a good year in 1984. Richard
Dawson was elected a director succeeding Leslie Burkhart.
A change was made in the insurance company managing the
retirement plan for Fidelity. Salaries for all employees and
officials were increased and a maternity leave policy was
formulated. In order to complete a change in data proces-
sing firms new conversion equipment had to be installed.
A. L. Everitt resigned from the board after being a member
for 39 years. He was president for 8 of those years, during
which time the branch office was established and the present
facility became a realty. Noteworthy, too, was the fact that
Fidelity's assets increased by over $30,000,000 during his
connection with the Association. Everitt passed away in
December 1984.
By 1985 interest rates were beginning to fall. The
business climate was much better. Restructuring of Associ-
ation assets continued to be a prime topic. Lloyd Baker took
A. L. Everitt's place on the board of directors. A sizeable
special industry-wide assessment was paid to the Federal
Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation. Female employees
were given a 6% salary incrase. Martha Law was named
assistant treasurer after Thomas Ivory resigned from the post.
Fees paid to directors were increased and year-end bonuses
were distributed. By the year's end assets were all the way
up to $32,664,250.
While heading into the last lap (1986) of its first 100
years of serving the Delaware area things shaped up like this:
interest rates on loans dropped to 10% and below; requests
for refinancing soared; interest on CDs and various other
savings plans inched downward; selected employees were
given salary increases; and potential sites for expansion
were discussed but no action was taken.
When the fiscal year ended on June 30th, assets were
up to $36,523,620. A Centennial Committee was formed com-
posed of directors C. Neilson Griffith, James L. Kern, vice
president and Harry A. Humes, president, to plan Fidelity's
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100th anniversary celebration. In approaching its 100th
birthday, January 18, 1987, Edward J. Planisek Jr., manage-
ing officer, announced that Fidelity's assets were up to a
record high of $40,000,000. He also announced that the
number of borrowers and of depositors were at all-time highs.
It was in this upbeat atmosphere that Fidelity's first century
came to an end.
EPILOGUE
In summation, Fidelity has survived wars, depres-
sions, slowdowns, recessions, regulations, panics, in-
flation and competition, thus attesting to its durability,
flexibility and credibility. The Association can take great
pride and satisfaction in the fact that it had helped thou-
sands of people purchase, build or remodel their homes.
Likewise thousands have entrusted their savings with
Fidelity and they have been rewarded with high interest
rates and guaranteed safety. In short, Fidelity has been
good to the people of the Delaware area and Delaware area
people have been good to Fidelity. Otherwise there would
be no Centennial Celebration. It has bucked the merger
trend and is still independent and Delaware's only home-
town savings and loan Association. And judging from past
performance Fidelity will be around for as long as man's
quest for shelter is alive.
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ADMINISTRATION
Since its founding 100 years ago, secretaries have
been regarded as top person in Fidelity's day by day opera-
tion, always doubling as manager and sometimes as treas-
urer. In recent years the title has become a combination of
secretary/treasurer/managing officer, without a brief, des-
ignated title. Their salaries down through the years were
generally in line with thoes in similar businesses. Such
benefits as car allowances, bonuses, insurance and retire-
ment programs were added over a long period of time.
In Fidelity's 100 year history only nine men served
in this managerial capacity. Longest tenures were those of
Frank S. Watkins (32 years) and Ray D. Hinkle (26 years).
Their combined years covered more than one-half of Fidel-
ity's entire existence. A considerable share of Fidelity's
success would have to be attributed to these capable and
devoted administrators: C. O. Little (1887-1892), W. E.
Moore (1892-1903), Frank S. Watkins (1903-1935), Ray
D. Hinkle (1935-1961), James Blackledge (1961-1963),
Reginald Moncur (1963-1964), Irwin Niemoeller (1964-1973)
Paul McAllister (1973-1975) and in 1975 Edward J. Planisek
was named secretary-treasurer and managing officer. He is
still serving in those capacities as Fidelity closes out its
100th year.
ABOUT THE DIRECTORS
Under the charter and by-laws adopted in 1936, the
board of directors was charged with directing Association
business. The board, as constituted, consisted of seven
directors. They elected their own officers and formed them-
selves into operating committees. Regular monthly meetings
were mandated with provision for special meetings, if neces-
sary. Among board duties were these: review and act upon
loan applications; set interest rates for loans and for sav-
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ings accounts; evaluate monthly financial reports and hire
employees and set their salaries. In addition, for many
years, it was customary for a committee of directors to make
appraisals as part of the loan process. For this service
each appraiser was paid a small fee. However, in recent
years, the directors turned over this important duty to pro-
fessionals. When the Association was organized, the di-
rectors served without pay. Then as business increased,
they paid themselves small amounts for meetings attended,
a trend that has continued upward until nowadays they are
receiving an annual salary comparable to directors in like
businesses. A 1936 by-law states that the Association
"shall extend leniency and indulgence to borrowers in dis-
tress". Actually the officers and directors have been fol-
lowing that practice for 100 years and it has enhanced the
image of Fidelity by so doing.
Basically the director's role and duties during those
50 years of state supervision differ very little from those of
the past 50 years of federalization, except for the growing
complexities of doing business in our constantly changing
economy. Credit for much of the Association's success and
longevity would have to be attributed to these 53 outstand-
ing business and professional men who gave so liberally of
their time and talent over the past century while serving as
directors: Lloyd Baker, D. H. Battenfield, B. W. Brown,
Leslie Burkhart, Dr. H. P. Caldwell, H. L. Clark, W. J.
Cone, Joseph C. Cox, Robert Cox, Harry W. Crist, Rich-
ard Dawson, Charles W. Denison, A. L. Everitt, John R.
Florance, Max Frank, W. T. Gessner, Fred M. Gooding,
Dr. David C. Green, C. Neilson Griffith, J. H. Grove, Dr.
W. H. Hague, C. E. Hills, Ray D. Hinkle, George J. Hoff-
man, George K. Hoffman, Harry A. Humes, W. C. Jaynes,
James L. Kern, C. O. Little, A. Lybrand Jr., R. M. Martin,
Paul R. McAllister, H. J. McCullough, Will McElfresh,
Victor Milla, Martin Miller, W. E. Moore, Eugene P. Nash,
E. E. Neff, Irwin Niemoeller, W. S. Parks, F. J. R. Pfiffner,
Edward J. Planisek, J. H. Smith, W. A. Smith, Frank S.
Sprague, V. D. Stayman, J. D. Van Deman, Hosea Warren,
Frank S. Watkins, H. A. Welch, J. C. Wirthman and Bene-
dict Yehley.
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PINPOINTING THE PRESIDENTS
The founding president was B. W. Brown. Other
early presidents were Max Frank, C. E. Hills, J. D. Van
Deman, and D. W. Battenfield. Following them were
Eugene P. Nash (1928-34), Harry W. Crist (1934-45),
Charles W. Denison (1945-58), Will McElfresh (1958-69),
and A. L. Everitt (1969-77). Harry A. Humes succeeded
Everitt as only the 11th president in Fidelity's 100 year his-
tory. He is still serving in that capacity. Presidents have
always been elected by the board of directors from within
their own ranks. Early on, they were paid the same fee as
directors, plus an additional amount for performing presi-
dentials duties, generally on a per meeting attended basis.
This method of remuneration still prevails. As times and
circumstances permitted, presidential pay has been upgra-
ded to its present level. Fidelity has been fortunate to have
had such qualified and dedicated leadership during its first
100 years.
LEGALLY SPEAKING
From its inception Fidelity's by-laws provided for a
legal adviser as part of the official family. The beginning
fee for providing this service was limited to $18.00 per quar-
ter. J. D. Van Deman was the first of Delaware's distin-
guished attorneys to serve Fidelity. Others who acted as
the Association's legal counsel included W. J. Cone, James
Lytle, C. H. McElroy, Edson Williams, Harry Crist, and
James Blair. In 1965 Edward Flahive was named legal coun-
sel and he still holds that position. Attorneys Van Deman
and Crist each served several years as both Fidelity presi-
dent and legal counsel, but without pay for the latter post.
Other Delaware attorneys, on occasion, were called upon to
represent Fidelity in specific legal matters. There is little
doubt but that the Association's legal counselors played an
important role in its 100 years of solving housing needs of
thousands of people.
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PROFILING RAY HINKLE
The name of Ray D. Hinkle stands out prominently in
Fidelity's history. He started a long and distinguished ca-
reer at Fidelity on June 1, 1927 as bookkeeper. Very soon
thereafter he was named cashier. When long-time secretary
and manager, Frank S. Watkins, resigned in January of 1935,
Hinkle was named to that position and he stayed on until re-
signing on May 1, 1961. In 1930 he had been elected as a
director and remained in that capacity for 34 years. During
1962-64 he served as vice president. Hinkle's career en-
compassed such difficult years as those of the Great Depres-
sion, the change from state to federal charter and World
War II with its trying times. When Hinkle became secretary
and manager in 1935 Fidelity's assets were recorded as
$778,003. When retiring from that position in 1961, the as-
sets were up to $2,184,300. His genuis for making safe
loans and for protecting depositor's funds is legendary.
Some of his passing recollections include his former
boss telling a demanding customer, "Yes, we do have a
board of directors, but I am boss." He recalled the time he
complained to a supplier via mail because his six-month old
order had not arrived - only to receive a terse three-word
note stating, "Sorry as hell". Also the trials and tribula-
tions of the Great Depression days when he made "house
calls" in an effort to collect past due accounts such as the
delinquent farmer who had promised to pay "When his wheat
was threshed".
After attending Ohio Wesleyan University for two
years, Questa Williams came to Fidelity July 1, 1927 as the
bookkeeper. In 1936 she was made cashier, a position she
held until her retirement October 1, 1966. She served under
five different secretary-managers for a total of 40 years, the
longest tenure of any Fidelity employee. Secretary Ray Hin-
kle, Questa's boss for many of those years, had this to say
about her, "Questa was an excellent employee who did her
job faithfully, year in and year out".
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LOOKING AT ADVERTISEMENT
When spread over a century, Fidelity's advertising
has had to have an impact on its growth and visibility.
Often large display ads were used to publicize anniversa-
ries, dedications, grand openings, annual reports, and
important events. Smaller ads, some done professionally,
were used to highlight their ever increasing services as well
as to urge people to be thrifty and save, preferably at Fidel-
ity, of course. Even classified ads and direct mailings
were found to be effective in making contacts. With the
advent of radio and still later, cable TV, these new dimen-
sions were put to use. Certain phrases and slogans, taken
from advertising copy, have become Fidelity trademarks,
such as: "Pin your future to thrift".
"Not how big, but how strong".
"Safety and service since 1887".
"We're everything friends are for".
"Always secured, now insured".
In the 1950s a great deal of emphasis was given this
phrase, "A local institution, conducted by local people, for
the benefit of local people". The combination of media adver-
tising and good will generated by satisfied customers has
made and kept Fidelity a household name for these many
years.
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FIDELITY AND THE COMMUNITY
Fidelity has always been community minded. Their
very first donations were made to the Delaware YMCA, long
since defunct, and to the equally old Commercial Club, a
service organization engrossed in beautifying the downtown
area. There has been always a special interest in support-
ing youth movements such as Junior Achievement, Dollars
for Scholars, Boy Scouts of America, Junior Fair and Hayes
High School band. Sports-wise, Fidelity has sponsored
softball and bowling teams.
Special need causes brought on by both World Wars
were assisted monetarially. Regular support has been
given to the Red Cross and the United Way and its predessors.
Chamber of Commerce membership was always a must as
was support of their projects. A sizeable donation once
was made to help keep K & W Rubber Company in Delaware.
Such diverse things ranging from the Soil Conservation Dis-
trict all the way to Ohio Wesleyan University's Music Ren-
aissance Project received Fidelity financial assistance.
Perhaps one of Fidelity's advertising slogans says it best,
"A local institution conducted by local people for the
benefit of local people."
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FIDELITY FEDERAL
SAVINGS & LOAN ASS'N
1887
100 YEARS
1987
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Delaware
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Banks--Delaware--Ohio
Centennial Celebrations--Ohio--Delaware--1887-1987
Delaware--Delaware County--Ohio
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Author Ray Buckingham; Fidelity Savings and Loan Association
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THE
DELAWARE COUNTY BANK
Delaware, Ohio
[illustration of bank]
1950-1975
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[corresponds to unlabeled page 2 of Delaware County Bank 1950-1975]
THE DELAWARE COUNTY BANK
THE FIRST 25 YEARS
The idea of a new bank for the City of Delaware, Ohio first
germinated in the minds of the late Clifford S. Gooding and Bernard
Hatten almost simultaneously. At that time Mr. Gooding was the
general manager of the Delaware Farmers Exchange Association and
Bernard Hatten was one of its executive officers and board members.
This was in the spring of 1948 and they lost little time in discussing
the possibility of a new bank not only with friends and business asso-
ciates but also with people who had made their mark in industry, farm-
ing, commerce and professional life throughout the entire Delaware
County area.
The concept of a new bank was favorably received in all cor-
ners of the county and within a short period of time an incorporating
committee was formed. The members of the committee, Willis Eagon,
A. L. Everitt, Richard L. Firestone, Allen Freeman, Clifford S. Good-
ing, Ralph J. Gooding, Bernard Hatten, Milton L. Havens, Judge
Fred A. McAllister, Will McElfresh, John H. Matthews, Elmer C.
Miller, Glen W. Way, Guy A. Weiser and Paul B. White, selected
Richard L. Firestone as their chairman and Bernard Hatten as their
secretary. Following about 18 months of determined work and effort
and involving numerous conferences with supervisory and manage-
ment people of the Ohio State Banking Department and Federal De-
posit Insurance Corporation along with discussions and interviews
with bankers in the central and north-central Ohio area, the decision
was made by the committee to file an application for a charter for a
state bank with the Superintendent of Banks of Ohio. It was also
determined that an application be filed at the same time with Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Finally, on May 24, 1950, the only contested hearing upon an
application for a state bank chapter was held in Columbus before the
State Banking Department Advisory Board. The incorporators were rep-
resented by Richard L. Firestone and the opposition, The First Nation-
al Bank of Delaware, was represented by General Carlton S. Dargusch
and former United States Senator, James Huffman. The thrust of Fire-
stone's contention that Delaware and the surrounding areas needed an-
other bank was to the point that the existing bank enjoyed a virtual
monopoly, that the competitive factor of another bank would be stimu-
lative of economic growth and would be persuasive to many people
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[page 3]
[corresponds to unlabeled page 3 of Delaware County Bank 1950-1975]
who had taken their banking business out of the county to return to
Delaware. One of the main arguments asserted by Firestone was that
the community needed a bank that was owned and controlled by local
people, not just a link in a big banking chain controlled out of Colum-
bus. The opposition rested its case by asserting that there were al-
ready five banks in Delaware County doing an adequate job and that
another bank was not needed.
About a month after the hearing, notification was received
from the office of the Superintendent of Banks that the State Banking
Advisory Board approved the application to form a new state bank to
be known as The Delaware County Bank with a capital structure con-
sisting of 1000 shares of stock to be sold for $250 a share, resulting
in a capitalization of $125,000, surplus of $75,000 and undivided
profits of $50,000.
Within a few weeks after this the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation in Washington declared its approval of the new bank after
another contested hearing.
Articles of Incorporation of The Delaware County Bank were
filed in the office of the Secretary of State of Ohio July 13, 1950.
During the summer of 1950 the directors were busy traveling through-
out the county to sell the shares of stock of the new bank. Arrange-
ments had been made with The Huntington National Bank of Columbus
through its trust department to accept the proceeds of the stock sale,
issue receipts for the purchase price paid and then deliver the shares
of stock of the new bank which it held in escrow.
Following the sale of all the stock the first meeting of share-
holders of The Delaware County Bank was held September 19, 1950
in the Willis High School Auditorium, Delaware, Ohio, and was at-
tended by approximately 200 people, about two-thirds of the share-
holders.
At this meeting the incorporators were elected as directors.
Also elected as a director was Paul P. Wax, the cashier of the Bank.
The shareholders' meeting was followed by a directors' meet-
ing to elect officers and the following persons were the first officers
of The Delaware County Bank: Chairman of the Board - Richard L.
Firestone, Attorney; President - Fred A. McAllister, Common Pleas
Judge of Delaware County, Ohio; Vice President - Clifford S. Good-
ing, General Manager, Delaware Farmers Exchange Assocation;
Vice President - Milton L. Havens, implement dealer; Secretary -
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[page 4]
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Bernard Hatten, farmer and officer of Delaware Farmers Exchange As-
sociation; and Cashier - Paul P. Wax, former National Bank Examiner.
The question of the banking room where the new bank would
start its business was solved before the application for the charter
was filed. The principal ground floor tenant of The Peoples Building,
The Peoples Building & Loan Association, announced in late 1949 that
it was closing its offices and discontinuing business in Delaware.
Gambling that the yet-to-be-filled application for a bank charter would
be approved, a small group of the incorporators committed themselves
to be financially responsible for the rental of the Peoples Building &
Loan Company ground floor space for a period of five years or a total
of $24,000, and a written lease was entered into between The Peoples
Building, Inc. and Richard L. Firestone as Trustee for the space.
After incorporation had been completed Mr. Firestone, as Trustee, as-
signed the remaining portion of the lease to The Delaware County Bank.
[photo]
THE BANK, OCTOBER 7, 1950
When the lease came up for renewal and rental adjustments in
1958 negotiations were entered into at that time resulting in the pur-
chase of the building by the Bank.
The grand opening of The Delaware County Bank was Saturday,
October 7, 1950 at its offices, 41 North Sandusky Street, Delaware,
Ohio. The first banking room was a little less than one-half the first
floor area of the building. It had been redecorated with light green
walls, dark green drapes and natural birch counters had been installed.
Somewhere near 2000 people, many of them first-time customers of the
Bank, visited the Bank during its opening hours from 9:00 a,m, to 9:00
p.m. Special tellers for opening day had been recruited from The Hunt-
ington National Bank of Columbus.
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[page 5]
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[photo]
OPENING DAY, OCTOBER 7, 1950
Gifts of flowers to women and coin banks to children and others
were distributed all during the day.
All savings deposits carried $10,000 insurance by Federal De-
posit Insurance Corporation and the prevailing interest rate paid on
savings accounts was one percent.
[photo]
FRED A. MCALLISTER
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[page 6]
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In January, 1951, the Board Chairman, Richard L. Firestone,
was recalled to active military service in Washington, D.C. during
the Korean War and President Fred A. McAllister served both as pre-
sident and temporary chairman until his death in the fall of 1951.
At this time the deposits of The Delaware County Bank had
slightly surpassed the $2,000,000 mark which the incorporators had
told the State Bank Advisory Board the Bank would reach in one year.
To move along with changes of the times, interest paid on
savings accounts was raised from one percent to two percent in Octo-
ber of 1951.
The search for a new president to succeed the late Fred A.
McAllister did not take long. The unanimous choice of the directors
was the remarkable Robert B. Powers, a retired Delaware banked whose
family had been connected with banking in Delaware ever since 1845.
[photo]
ROBERT B. POWERS
In 1953, when Mr. Paul Wax, the cashier of the Bank, announ-
ced that he was taking other employment, the directors took the most
significant step they have ever taken in bringing to the Bank from The
City National Bank & Trust Company of Columbus a young, vigorous
and imaginative banker -- Alfred B. Wise.
With Mr. Wise running the Bank it stopped going through many
years of growth and expansion and has not stopped.
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[page 7]
[corresponds to unlabeled page 7 of Delaware County Bank 1950-1975]
During 1953 the Bank took over the remaining ground floor space
fronting on North Sandusky Street, doubling its size.
[photo]
EXPANSION OF FIRST FLOOR - 1953
In 1958 the negotiations and transactions leading to the pur-
chase of The Peoples Building by The Delaware County Bank were
completed and the name of the building was changed to The Delaware
County Bank Building.
This building, a landmark of downtown Delaware, was built
about 61 years ago in the days of carbide lights, dirt streets, street
cars, horse troughs and other bits and pieces of early 20th century
American life.
Interest paid on savings accounts increased in 1959 to three
percent and it was in October of 1959 that The Delaware County Bank
announced its plans to construct its first branch office at 19 London
Road.
Construction was completed during the winter of 1959 and the
spring of 1960. An open house was held June 3, 1960 and the first
business day for this new branch office was June 6, 1960.
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[photo]
LONDON ROAD OFFICE
[photo]
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[page 9]
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After completing nine years of service to the Bank, Mr. Robert
Powers retired as president to become president emeritus. The Board
of Directors then unanimously chose Alfred B. Wise as the president
of the Bank.
[photo]
ALFRED B. WISE
Starting in mid-1963 a complete renovation of the principal
banking office was started. For several months the business affairs
of the Bank were carried on from the basement level of the building
called at that time the "bargain basement". Remodeling was finished
in early 1964, the main office being re-opened with a ribbon-cutting
ceremony, the "ribbons" being a long strand of dollar bills taped to-
gether.
[photo]
REMODELED BANK EXTERIOR
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[page 10]
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New furnishings, offices, equipment, carpeting, paneling and
lighting along with a new vault were the features of the remodeling
which also included a brand new front entrance. The Bank's decorator,
Mrs. Ruth B. Firestone, commissioned Richard A. Wengenroth, Asso-
ciate Professor of Fine Arts, Ohio Wesleyan University, to create four
distinctive mural depicting not only the four seasons of the year but
also the four main areas of community interest: religion, education,
agriculture and the County Fair. These murals, as you know, are
found behidn the tellers' stsations in the lobby of the Bank.
[photos]
MURALS, LOBBY, DIRECTORS' ROOM
[photos]
As part of the remodeling the outside of the Bank was faced
with Italian marble. New side doors and a new side entrance was
built and a walk-in window for after hours' banking transactions was
put into operation to offer banking services from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00
p.m. A 24-hour depository was re-established.
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[page 11]
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The first county branch of The Delaware County Bank was es-
tablished in Galena, Ohio in 1965 following approval by the Superin-
tendent of Banks in Ohio and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corpora-
tion to merge with The Bank of Galena Company into The Delaware County
Bank. Three of their people became members of our Board: H. C.
Roberts, their president; Joseph W. Buckingham, their cashier, and
the late Hoyt G. Whitney, one of their directors.
[photo]
FIRST BANKING OFFICE, GALENA
In the early part of 1965 interest paid on savings accounts by
The Delaware County Bank was again raised, the new rate being four
percent. The present rate for some years has been five percent.
During 1966 the Bank established and put into operation a pen-
sion trust and plan for all employees providing not only retirement in-
come but also disability income and major medical expense benfits
for medical obligations not covered by the regular medical and hospi-
tal insurance carrier.
More growth and expansion took place in 1967 when the Super-
intendent of Banks of Ohio and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corpora-
tion approved the merger of The Ostrander Banking Company into The
Delaware County Bank resulting in the addition of three more directors
to The Delaware County Bank board. Thse were their cashier, the late
Norman Hageman, their president, Wendell Main, and one of their dir-
ectors, Donald Wilson.
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[page 12]
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[photo]
OSTRANDER OFFICE
By 1968 the use of computers for bank operations had become
wide spread and The Delaware County Bank, through Financial Com-
puter Services, Inc., Fremont, Ohio, computerized its demand deposits.
The wide spread use and growth of credit cars during the past
years led the Bank in 1969 to introduce to its customers the BankAmeri-
card as an all purpose credit card. A separate bank department handles
the thousands of credit card transactions each month.
The need to relieve congestion at the main office of the Bank
and to relieve some of the pressue at certain times upon the London
Road office of the Bank led to the acquisition of a new branch office
site in downtown Delaware at the southeast corner of William and
Franklin Streets in 1969. The construction of a new facility which was
[photo]
WILLIAM STREET DRIVE-IN OFFICE
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[page 13]
[corresponds to unlabeled page 13 of Delaware County Bank 1950-1975]
completed in February of 1970 has provided not only parking service
but three drive-in lanes and two walk-in windows to speed up customer
service.
Remodeling of the second floor of The Delaware County Bank
Building was first started in December of 1969 so that the remodeled
space could accommodate the installment loan department, bookkeep-
ing and BankAmericard departments.
The second remodeling of this area was made in 1974, the sec-
ond floor handling not only installment loans, bookkeeping and Bank-
Americard departments, but also all loans.
The Board of Directors knew at the time the Bank of Galena
Company was merged into The Delaware County Bank that the facili-
ties in Galena for competent, modern banking service were not ade-
quate for the needs of a growing community. In October of 1969 the
Bank purchased for the entire north side of the Village square at Galena,
Ohio and employed architectural help to design a new banking facility
for the Village. Following review of the architect's designs and relo-
cation of tenants in the structures purchased by the Bank, the entire
north side of the square was razed. Construction of the new bank faci-
lity commenced and was completed in December, 1971; a grand open-
ing accompanied with the usual prizes was held on December 4.
[photo]
NEW GALENA OFFICE
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[page 14]
[corresponds to unlabeled page 14 of Delaware County Bank 1950-1975]
During its 25 years of operation death has claimed a number
of the original incorporators and directors of the Bank. Willis Eagon,
Allen Freeman, Clifford Gooding, Bernard Hatten, Judge Fred A. Mc-
Allister, Will McEfresh, Elmer Miller, Guy Weiser and Paul White,
all original directors, have died. Our second president, Robert B.
Powers, has passed away as well as Norman Hageman and Hoyt Whit-
ney who joined the Board at the time of the mergers with The Ostrander
Banking Company and The Bank of Galena Company. The Bank owes
much to the services of these men and the many hours of time that they
have devoted to the affairs of the Bank.
During the formative and so-called struggling years of the Bank
the directors served without compensation for several years. Direct-
ors' meetings, the second Tuesday of each month, have been held in
varying locations about the premises of the Bank but for the past 11
years the Board has met in the Directors' room on the mezzanine floor
of the Bank, this room being part of the remodeling and redecoration
that took place in 1964.
Expansion and growth has been the story of The Delaware County
Bank during these 25 years and there is no stopping it. Population
trends indicate that Delaware County will keep on experiencing a surge
of people moving into the south portion of the County. Your Bank con-
trols a site that may be developed into some type of banking facility
in Powell, Ohio, and it is taking a long, hard look in other areas of
southern Delaware County to determine if additional banking facilities
will be merited.
The rapid rate of growth especially during the last decade
brought with it the need to increase the capital of the Bank from time
to time. Sales of additional bank stock were authorized and completed
in 1958, 1968, 1972 and 1974. A stock dividend was distributed to
stockholders at the time of each stock sale. Semi-annual cash divi-
dends of varying amounts have been paid. The present dividend rate
is $1 a share each six months' period. The authorized and outstand-
ing shares of bank stock have increased from 1000 shares in 1950 to
48,000 shares in 1975.
The personnel of the Bank has increased from about four or
five people at the time the Bank started in 1950 to a present staff of
about 60 persons. Over half a million dollars a year, paid to Bank
employees, finds its way to stimulate business and trade throughout
the whole county.
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[page 15]
[corresponds to unlabeled page 15 of Delaware County Bank 1950-1975]
The Directors still serving the Bank since first elected in 1950
are: A. L. Everitt, Richard L. Firestone, Ralph J. Gooding, Milton L.
Havens, John H. Matthews and Glenn W. Way. The other Board mem-
bers and the dates they joined the Board are these: Clyde E. Beougher,
1961, J. W. Buckingham, 1965, George G. Hoffman, 1965, Harry A.
Humes, 1962, R. Dwight Humes, 1966, Wendell G. Main, 1967, Carl
E. Mehling, 1974, H. C. Plunkett, 1966, H. C. Roberts, 1965, Elden
T. Smith, 1962, Eugene Thomas, 1966, Donald G. Wilson, 1967, and
Alfred B. Wise, 1953.
The officers of the Bank at this time are these: Richard L.
Firestone, Chairman of the Board, Alfred B. Wise, President, Milton
L. Havens, Vice President, R. Dwight Humes, Vice President and
Secretary, H. C. Roberts, Assistant Vice President, John W. Barrett,
Assistant Vice President and Cashier, Michael J. Nagy, Assistant
Vice President, Edward R. Wise, Assistant Vice President, Richard
L. Bump, Assistant Vice President, Lyle W. Byers, Assistant Cashier,
Larry E. Westbrook, Assistant Cashier, Rodger Cope, Assistant Cash-
ier, Steven D. Ruthig, Assistant Cashier, Roger M. VanSickle, As-
sistant Cashier, Craig Urmston, Assistant Cashier, Charles W. Hil-
lard, Operations Manager, Clarabel Overturf, Auditor, and Clyde E.
Beougher, Agricultural Representative.
All of us as shareholders, customers, employees, officers and
directors have every justification to look with pride upon the accomplish-
mebts of The Delaware County Bank during its first 25 years. May the
next 25 years be as fruitful as the first quarter century.
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[page 16]
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Delaware
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1950-1975
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Delaware County Bank; Delaware, Ohio
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Banks--Ohio--Delaware--History
Delaware--Delaware County--Ohio
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[page 1]
[corresponds to front cover of Delaware High School]
DELAWARE
HIGH SCHOOL
1928-1932
[photo of Delaware High School]
by
FREDERICK A. NORWOOD
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[page 2]
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PREFACE
By FREDERICK NORWOOD
The next time you are walking
down Winter Street, pause to
look at the big old brick building
set solidly between the Presbyte-
rian and Episcopal churches.
"Delaware High School," Yes, it
really was.
This series tells the story of
the last class to graduate from
that ancient structure, which was
more than half destroyed by fire
in the freshman year of the Class
of 1932. The series is something
more than that: It attempts to re-
capture what Delaware and life in
Delaware were like two genera-
tions and two high school build-
ings ago.
Yes, Frank B. Willis High
School, toward which we were
yearning for almost four years,
has itself been replaced by
Rutherford B. Hayes High School
--located, by the way, where Su-
perintendent R. D. Conrad had
wanted it in 1929.
Part of the story is painful be-
cause it circulates around the
struggles for a new building
which developed in the combined
disasters of fire and depression.
It is painful because it bears
on the lives of many citizens and
their families as they were caught
in the deprivations of the Great
Depression. But the pain was, as
always, mingled with joy and
even exuberance. Thus the story
is an archetype of human life.
Perhaps it may help bridge the
chasm which now exists between
the present crop of high school
students and their grandparents.
A few items I have kept in dis-
creet silence. Delaware is still a
small town; and, although there
are many features of small town
life I cherish, long gossipy small-
minded memories are not one of
them. The closet for our skele-
tons is not large, but neither is it
empty.
My sources are, simply: my
own memories and those of
some of my classmates, the four
Yearbooks, and the files of the
Delaware Daily Gazette. I am es-
pecially grateful for the coopera-
tion of the Delaware County Dis-
trict Public Library, the Delaware
County Historical Society, and
the editors of The Gazette.
I was given permission to use
issues of runs in the Gazette files
that were not available anywhere
else. Many of those file copies --
the more recent ones (because
of the quality of the paper) -- are
on the verge of disintegration. In
a few years the fragile pages I so
gently turned will no longer be in
existence anywhere in the world.
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INTRODUCTION
"Nothing Much Happens in Delaware"
Most of the members of the Class of 1932 of Delaware High School,
newly Frank B. Willis High School, grew up in this town. Thus most of us
understood the element of truth in the old saying, "Nothing much happens in
Delaware." The rest of the world may seem to be rushing to a magnificent
future--or to the dogs. But this town placidly goes along, or just stays
put. It seemed to me during our years in high school.
Way off there important things were happening: a Kellogg-Briand Peace
Pact, Black Friday on the stock market, Gandhi and civil disobedience in
India, Japanese attack on China, Nazi victory in the German Reichstag. But
nothing much was happening in Delaware. Although some reports of these great
doings were made in the Delaware Daily Gazette, you read that newspaper mainly
to find out about local squabbles, sports, fires, who was in jail, who had
died, or just the "funny paper."
Nothing much happened in Delaware--except on 30 March 1928. That
year's great event was not the appearance of a new high school class, but
the sudden and shocking death of Senator Frank B. Willis, a home town boy
whom many knew personally, on the verge of his campaign for the presidency
of the United States. It happened right in Ohio Wesleyan's Gray Chapel as
thousands waited excitedly for the GO signal. There had been a colorful and
noisy torchlight parade which the Gazette termed a "gigantic Willis-for-Presi-
dent parade, . . . one of the greatest events ever recorded in Delaware's
history" [Gazette, 27 March 1928]. The C.D.&M. (Columbus, Delaware and Marion
Interurban Electric Line), ran eight special cars.
And then, while someone was speaking, the senator left the stage "for
some fresh air"--and died in the hallway at 9:09 PM, telling his secretary,
Charles A. Jones, "I never felt like this in my life. Something is very
wrong." A cerebral hemmorhage. It was the secretary who returned to the
stage, informed the audience that the senator was ill, and asked them
quietly to go home. Except for a half-hearted effort to "stop Hoover," that
was the end of that.
Ordinarily, however, the illusion of inactivity in this town remained
pervasive, born of complacency and a conservative desire to keep things the
way they are. Delaware does not produce many boat-rockers. As a result
great events which take place elsewhere seem to have little immediate
effect. Take this environment and add the natural disinterest of
adoslescents in the maneuverings of the adult world, and you can understand
why Great Events were little noted, concerned as we were chiefly with
classes and school sports, to say nothing of girls--and boys.
In retirement I decided it might be instructive to revisit Delaware
High School, 1928-1932, to find out what really had been going on. That led
me to the title, Delaware High SChool Redivivus, which I knew would please
Mrs. Crist (Herrick) and Miss Shults, our Latin teachers. I have tried to
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relocate our history in the larger context of our changing world, to focus
on what was happening in Delaware during those difficult years, and to
concentrate on our own history as recaptured from memory, the yearbooks,
and especially from the voluminous files of the Gazette and the "Weekly
Delhi Echo" which appeared in it on Saturdays.
You can go back and relive it. But it wasn't really the way it seemed.
Or is it the other way around?
The Wide Wide World
If a kid in Delaware in the 1920s wanted to see the "wide, wide world"
(like Bunky the Monkey on the children's record), all he or she had to do
was take the C. D. & M. interurban electric line from the station on the
corner of Sandusky and William. One way ran south across the high
viaduct twenty-three miles to Columbus. The other way ran twenty-five miles
across farm land via Prospect to Marion. Beyond these destinations (plus
now and then more exotic travels to Buckeye Lake or Magnetic Springs), what
else was there to see? Members of our class will remember fondly the sleek,
speedy electric cars, one of them a "parlor car" with revolving seats. Is
it a mark of progress that the C. D. & M. no longer exists except as
scattered abandoned right-of-way, one of the many victims of the Great
Depression?
More local transportation for Delaware itself was provided by the
Delaware Electric Street Railway Company, which ran "dinkies" along four
routes. These small four-wheel, long-overhang cars, which careened over
brick-paved streets, must have been modeled after the venerable comic
strip, "Toonerville Trolley." One route ran up Sandusky Street, west on
Lincoln to Campbell, down past Monnett campus to William Street. Another
served the south side via University, Liberty, and back along South
Sandusky. An eastern route crossed the Olentangy River and ran along Lake
Street. A fourth spur went west on William to meet the Hocking Valley
Railroad and, for a while, to connect with another interurban to Magnetic
Springs. My memory says they were yellow. But, before the age of color
photography, color has a way of disappearing from history. Is it a mark of
progress that Delaware in the 1980s has no provision for public trans-
portation whatsoever? At this point Mrs. Crist breaks in with "O tempora!
O mores!."
The significance of all this is that Delawareans could see the wide,
wide world without any trouble at all. It was only more restricted. The little
street cars were already gone when the Class of 1932 entered high school. The
C. D. & M. lingered until it was finally done in by the Great Depression in
1933. We could go up to Marion in our first year to see what effect the new
local "blue laws" were having on Sunday movies or to attend the trial of
the theater manager. We could ride down to Columbus for what seemed to us
big city life, the state fair, or the amusement park. What else was there?
Well, there was radio. The sounds came into the squawking boxes from
somewhere outside, placed like KDKA in Pittsburgh. What would we have done
without Fibber McGee and Molly, Amos 'n Andy, Billy Jones and Ernie Hare,
". . . . ." [can you finish the line?] Sports came over radio and stretched
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our horizons a bit farther, to include Red Grange, Knute Rockne, Bobby
Jones, Helen Wills, Babe Ruth, and Jack Dempsey. The more intellectual made
room for cultural leaders like Walter Damrosch, Paul Whiteman, Will Robers,
and Major Bowes. This is to say nothing of the Goldbergs and the Rudy Vallee
Show. Who would dare accuse the Class of 1932 of being provincial?
A Few Inconsequential Events
I suppose our parents paid attention to some other news. Our teachers
certainly did, as from time to time they strove to impress on our spongy
and slippery minds the importance of these not very real events. Mr.
Hoover did not become President of the United States until we were well
into our freshman year. The banner headline of the Delaware Daily Gazette
for 19 October 1928 reported "Coolidge Stresses Prosperity in Speech
Today." We were no more excited by the stock market report a month later
that the bulls were "exultant" and the bears "begged for mercy." We had no
idea of what lay ahead as we learned in December that one half of one per
cent were paying something called an "income tax."
By the time we graduated the message had come home clearly, that some
of those far-off unreal events could have some very real local effects.
Some banks right on Sandusky Street closed for good, our meager savings
still lost somewhere inside. "Going out of business" sales visibly changed
the appearance of the familiar business district--along with the razing of
the Rutherford B. Hayes birthplace and the city hall fire.
There were even more distant rumblings, though adults and students
alike paid little attention. As we began high school Werner Heisenberg had
just knocked the underpinnings from under traditional physics (the kind we
were taught) with his Uncertainty Principle, adding another complexity to
the already confusing world of Einstein's Theory of Relativity. In 1930
Gandhi began his campaign of civil disobedience in India, which in a few
years would bring into being the second most populous nation in the world.
In 1931 Japan attacked China in the beginning of a greater Rising Sun. In
1932 the Nazis won control of the German Reichstag. We were already out of
school when Mao Tse Tung led his rag-tag army on their "Long March." In
act, we were already out when Franklin Delano Roosevelt began the series
of moves that would change life in America forever. When we graduated in
1932, the citizens of Delaware, their children, and the rest of the United
States and most of the world, were tumbling deep into the heart of the
Great Depression.
Indeed, very dark clouds were swirling around us all through those
four years. But not all was gloomy. Wiley Post and Harold Gatty flew clear
around the world in 1931 in only eight and a half days. Partly because of
the unsettling principles of Einstein and Heisenberg, deep research was
leading to discoveries about atoms and molecules, bacteria and viruses, and
the whole universe. There was good news. But many of those clouds were
ominous indeed. The freshmen of 1928-29 paid little attention. Much more
important was the whirl of school life--and presently, in the spring of
1929, the shock of the fire that destroyed our school building. We waited
four years to enter a new one. Now that--that--was something important.
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Chapter 1: On the Bottom
Runs, 1928-1929
How the Town Looked That
Year
Delaware always revived after
the summer coma. By the time
Ohio Wesleyan students re-
turned, the city schools were al-
ready vibrating. The old brick
building on Winter Street, sand-
wiched between the Episcopal
and Presbyterian churches, be-
came a second home for the
Class of 1932, fresh from grade
school without any transitional
adjustment via junior high.
Some of us were uneasy.
Scared is another word for the
way we felt as we moved from
the cozier environment of one
room and one teacher in a rela-
tively modest building to this
great hulk of red brick, where,
though we still had a "home
room," we were sent scurrying by
clanging bell from English room
to math room to history room to
typing room to manual training or
(not and) home economics, study
hall, after school clubs, and
sports.
No wonder these new entering
freshmen had no time or thought
for anything else! Yet this was the
year Edmund D. Soper became
president of Ohio Wesleyan Uni-
versity (inaugurated February
15, 1929), and Herbert Hoover
was inaugurated on 4 March for a
term concurrent with our high
school career.
We may have heard our par-
ents talking about the increasing
importance of the automobile.
Some of us even had a family car
--though few, if any, students
even dreamed of owning one
themselves. Maybe we thought
about buying one of those sleek
Nashes sold by Oller Brothers, or
the neat Whippet coaches of-
fered by Armstrong Sales and
Service. A sign of the times was
the increase in speed limit on
country roads to 45 miles per
hour, to go into effect in July,
1929. Six other states had al-
ready taken this progressive ac-
tion, plus three others which had
no limit at all.
Delaware was accused of be-
ing a speed trap. The Columbus
and Marion auto clubs erected
warning signs on the highway
south and north of town about the
arresting habits of Delaware po-
lice on Sandusky Street, which
was the main urban bottleneck
between the two larger cities.
The local Chamber of Commerce
vigorously denied the charge,
and induced the auto clubs to re-
move the signs.
Another sign of the times was
the arrest by Sheriff Main of two
men on May 21, who were
caught with four gallons of
whiskey on a road near Stratford.
Although Delaware was an al-
most unassailable bastion of tee-
totalism, the W.C.T.U., and the
Anti-Saloon League, the forces
of Demon Rum managed now
and then to sneak in. The
Gazette dutifully reported cases
of citizens who thought the Prohi-
bition Amendment did not apply
to them. By this time a sizable
number thought so, even in
Delaware.
Except for the trauma of Sen-
ator Willis' death, however, it was
a relatively quiet year -- until the
middle of March, that is. Cussins
& Fearn opened a new store at
86 N. Sandusky. Klein's had
dress shirts for one dollar. They
must have been pretty fancy.
Norman Thomas, durable So-
cialist Party candidate for presi-
dent, and E. Stanley Jones,
world-famous evangelist, gave
speeches in Gray Chapel.
Charles Lindburgh and Anne
Morrow were married and went
off on a secret honeymoon. The
Graf Zeppelin completed a
round-the-world flight.
School Life
In one respect the educational
atmosphere in Delaware was
normal: The three-person school
board was beleaguered. Dr. A. J.
Pounds, president, was, as usu-
al, adamant in fiscal and political
conservatism. He was unflag-
gingly supported by Mrs. Martha
Battenfield, a devoted volunteer
who was serving as secretary of
the board. Almost always found
voting as a minority of one was
the third member, Fred Vergon,
who believed that changes and
improvements were needed,
even at the cost of increased tax-
es.
Some citizens were calling for
the building of a new high school.
But Dr. Pounds said there was
not going to be any new school,
because "the citizens of
Delaware are not favorable to the
building of a new high school"
[Gazette, 3 February 1928].
Thereupon a local and vocal at-
torney, Francis M. Marriott, Kiwa-
nis Club president, let loose a
broadside. He said the high
school was no longer first class,
because of the "inefficiency and
thimble-mindedness of the ma-
jority members [of the board]."
They should either "gracefully re-
sign," or "become so ashamed of
their lassitude that they will make
amends for their two years of so-
porific inactivity" [Gazette, 21
February 1929].
The Superintendent, W. R.
Ash, was caught in the middle.
He recommended efforts to re-
lieve general crowding by provid-
ing more rooms, more teachers,
a two-session day plan, and ex-
clusion of non-resident pupils.
The high school library must be
"radically improved." He recog-
nized the problem of using text-
books of varying editions, sup-
ported raises for teachers, and
the employment of a full-time
school nurse. He was fired for his
pains by the usual vote, Vergon
alone supporting the superinten-
dent. R. D. Conrad was an-
nounced as the new administra-
tor, effective in June, 1928.
Another uproar -- all this be-
fore the freshmen began
their years -- arose over a
demonstration in mid-summer by
the recently graduated members
of the Glass of 1928 in front of
Dr. Pounds' William Street home.
The principal of the high school
was held responsible and fired,
even though there was no evi-
dence that he was in any way in-
volved or even knew of the plan.
T. M. Buck was elected the new
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principal. A letter of protest
against this alleged injustice,
signed by Guy Anderson, Mrs. B.
T. Cartmell, and Francis M. Mar-
riott, was printed in the Gazette
[4 August 1928], to no avail.
If all this could take place in
placid Delaware in the doldrums
of summer, how did that saying,
"Nothing much happens in
Delaware," get started? Maybe it
only seemed that way.
These doings of the grown-
ups had little impact on entering
freshmen. Even the defeat in
November of a 2-mill school levy,
blamed on lack of confidence in
the school board, was not at the
forefront of student minds. Much
more important was the new plan
for Delaware High School to en-
ter the Tecumseh League for
football. It then consisted of
Marysville, London, Urbana, and
Bellefontaine. Exciting also was
the victory of the basketball
squad over Granville, 26-24, in
early February. Turley, Burch,
Knight, Myers, Burnstead, Oller,
Ketterling, Platz, and Gallant be-
came heroes overnight.
If the seniors during our first
year appeared high and lifted up,
the reason is, they were. The
class officers were outstanding:
President Cecil Jones, Vice Pres-
ident Herbert Whitacre, Secretary
Mary Ludman, and Treasurer
Corinne Timmons. The Dramatic
Club was graced for four years
by Lois Brower, who was presi-
dent during our first year. Also
active for four years were Alberta
McFadden, Cecil Jones, Herb
Whitacre, and Vernon Willis.
President of Hi-Y was Myron
Dixon, who was active also in
dramatics and debate. Participat-
ing in almost everything was Al-
berta McFadden, president of the
Girl Reserves. Musically inclined
was Gwendolyn Sautter, presi-
dent of the Glee Club and pianist
for the Freshman Girls' Glee
Club.
All-Around sports figures were
Vernon Willis and Arthur Bum-
stead. Hallie Cunningham
adorned the 1929 Yearbook with
pen and ink drawings. One of the
most impressive achievements
was marked by the debate teams
(affirmative Leo Stone, Myron
Dixon, John Moist, and negative
Elmer McFadden, Alberta Mc-
Fadden, and Cecil Jones). Even
when Jones fainted in a debate
with Galion, the two McFaddens
carried on to another victory.
In early February the freshman
class elected its officers: Presi-
dent Marion Hubbart, Vice Presi-
dent Frederick Norwood, Secre-
tary Betty Ropp, Treasurer
Pauline Perley.
Freshman girls were also ac-
tive in music. A new Freshman
Girls' Glee Club grew quite large,
led by President Helen Laird,
Secretary Violet Knight, and Li-
brarian Margaret Anne Freshwa-
ter.
Now that I think of it, there
were indeed innovations pro-
duced by our class. In March
[Gazette 16 March] a new publi-
cation was reported. "A Dog's
Life," which had been circulating
around school. Edited by Robert
Newcomb, though staffed by up-
per class students, this publica-
tion, whatever else it accom-
plished, stimulated the organiza-
tion under school sponsorship of
a Reporters' Club, whose mem-
bers could share in writing re-
ports on school life for the Satur-
day edition of the Gazette. Annie
F. Kellogg was desginated super-
visor of the new project. Need-
less to say, "A Dog's Life" had no
supervisor. The "Dog," however,
did not expire. In April it was still
going around under the title "La
vie d'un chien," edited by New-
comb, Abbott (Bill) Rice, and
Elmer McFadden. A more
durable product was the "Weekly
Delhi Echo," which continued to
appear regularly in the Saturday
Gazette. Without it this history
could not have been written in
such rich colors.
The lowly freshmen were mak-
ing their presence felt, even
though they were not able to en-
ter very far into the student power
structure. Most organizations
were dominated by upper-class
leaders. Nevertheless, the "April
Showers" tea given by the Girl
Reserves in the Presbyterian
Church featured a string quartet
composed of Judy Ziegler, Ruth
and Barbara LeBaron, and Mari-
on Hubbart. This event had origi-
nally been set as a "St. Patrick's"
tea at school. The change of
name and place gives evidence
of the disruptive effects of the
great fire. The Hi-Y elected offi-
cers in April: President Bill Rice,
Vice-President Paul Gardner,
Secretary Herbert Soper, and
Treasurer Fred Herr. The fire also
explains the location of the May
band concert, directed by Vayne
Galliday at St. Mary's Parochial
School, the senior high play, "A
Lucky Break," directed by Ber-
nice Moran before 1,000 people
in Gray Chapel, and the senior
chapel in Sanborn Hall of Ohio
Wesleyan.
But freshmen shone in May as
they won a debate with the
sophomores on the issue, "Re-
solved, that the jury system
should be abolished." The team
was Polly Perley, Betty Higley,
Margaret Anne Freshwater, and
Sherman Moist as alternate.
There was even a freshman on
the new girls' basketball team,
Betty Ropp, who was the only
one to persevere through the
whole year.
Then came senior commence-
ment in Gray Chapel. Judge Flo-
rence Allen addressed the 95
graduates. Then the year was all
over, the freshmen rose a notch,
and had a class to look down on
the following year.
The Great Fire
Of course the entire flow of
school life was totally disrupted
by the firey event of 14 March,
when more than half of the old,
already inadequate high school
was destroyed, and much of the
rest, the surviving north wing,
was water-damaged. All the stu-
dents knew that at least this great
event in the history of Delaware
had an immediate and devastat-
ing effect on them. They would
live with this sobering knowledge
for the rest of their high school
years.
The weather was almost
spring-like the middle of that
March. When on a Thursday the
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old brick building fronting on Win-
ter Street began to belch smoke
and flames, it was a fine specta-
tor sport as firemen struggled for
over two hours in the evening to
bring the conflagration under
control. The emotions of high
schoolers were mixed. As chil-
dren they exulted in the superb
spectacle: The school is burning
down! As aspiring graduates,
they shuddered: How can I get a
diploma for my life's work?
It was exciting for a while to
enjoy an impressive show, to
watch firemen and police rushing
about, to stand with the crowd
across the street, to see the
bursts of flame from the rear
parts and smell the billows of
smoke which rose high in the
evening sky. Soon, however, a
sobering reaction set in, especial-
ly the morning after. Some stu-
dents who had eluded authorities
brought out sodden charred
lumps from their desks -- what
was left of their cherished-hated
school books. A little later,
through a smart action by Super-
intendent Conrad, all remnants
from desks in home rooms and
study hall were gathered in indi-
vidual bags with student names.
Thus was brought home to our
excited consciousness the mess
we were in.
That week's "Delaware High
School Notes" (not yet "Weekly
Delhi Echo") in the Gazette be-
gan with a rather somber para-
graph:
"As students of Delaware High
School we feel sudden collapse
of the old school life. No longer
are the study halls and the home
room assemblies. We carry on
our program much in the same
old spirit, but we are crowded; so
crowded that some activities
must be temporarily discontin-
ued. This is unfortunate, but we
wait, hoping and believing that a
new school will be forthcoming,
with plenty of room and equip-
ment, safe and beautiful. We can
carry on in the old building, but
not for long. Delaware High
School is a growing organization,
one of the most important in the
city, but it is not self-supporting. It
must be supported by the taxpay-
ers. A new building will cost mon-
ey, but it will be worth all it may
cost. It will be a common meeting
place for the community,
where we can work and play to-
gether, can learn to be useful citi-
zens, can learn to live.
Adolescents are resilient. The
extraordinarily long report went to
announce that classes in chem-
istry and physics would resume
Monday in temporary quarters in
the ground floor at West Elemen-
tary School a few blocks out Win-
ter Street. We did not know that
those "temporary" facilities would
be used for the next four years.
Only four days after the fire,
on Monday, when classes more
or less resumed, the annual ath-
letic banquet, held in Bun's Colo-
nial Room, honored the football
team and boys' and girls' basket-
ball teams, with speeches by ev-
eryone from Professor Ben Arne-
son and Coach Mac Barr to Mrs.
Battenfield and Superintendent
Conrad. Forty had signed up with
Coach Fred Neff for the new
track program. The Aeroplane
Club, local chapter of the Aero-
plane Model League of America,
went on as if nothing had hap-
pened under the direction of Mr.
Preston.
Yet throughout there was sad-
ness, "The condition of our library
is extremely altered...The books,
partially burned and water-
soaked, are piled in Room 22."
Usable volumes will be placed on
new shelves in the sewing room
on the third floor of the surviving
north wing and that will become
the new library. Damaged vol-
umes will be repaired if possible.
Books will circulate as early as
next week.
As school officials and state
fire marshals and engineers as-
sessed the damage, it was clear
that a fire door and partition had
limited direct fire damage to the
south wing. The north wing was
intact, but it had suffered from
much smoke and water damage.
The state fire inspectors left no
room for complacency. The
whole building, including the
north wing, was a "fire trap," with-
out any fire escapes even from
the vulnerable third floor. They
tartly reminded the board and
school administrators that the
need for fire escapes had been
urged before, but nothing had
been done.
The auditorium and study hall,
classrooms, laboratories, and the
superintendent's office had all
been lost.
Gradually the pieces of sec-
ondary education were patched
together. Some classes resumed
in the week following the fire.
Principal T. M. Buck gave
instructions for study hall periods.
Students who lived close enough
should go home to study. The
rest should carry on study hall in
the basement of West School.
On the 21st a school assembly
was held at St. Mary's School.
The band missed only one prac-
tice session. But the junior class
play just barely made it. It had
been scheduled for the auditori-
um, the scenery was in place,
and the dress rehearsal per-
formed. Then suddenly--nothing
left. The fire preceded the first
performance by just a few hours.
"Mother Carey's Chickens" were
all burned up.
Then came the announce-
ment that the play would be given
after all on Tuesday evening, with
new scenery, in Ohio Wesleyan's
Sanborn Hall. And that's what
happened. The juniors--Wyford
Jones, Mary Jo Main, Genevieve
Ewers, Fred Herr, Wendell Hart-
ley among them--directed by Ber-
nice Moran, put on their show,
surrounded by whatever scenery
could be "whomped up" over the
weekend.
Then began a drawn-out, frus-
trating, discouraging story. It took
a bit of time for the process to get
under way, what with emergency
band-aid measures. Unbeliev-
ably, the first debate was over the
question of whether to try for a
new building at all. Both in and
out of the School Board argu-
ments were heard for making do
with what was left.
Then, when it became clear
that not much of anything was
left, the arguments swirled
around cost, method of financing,
authority to act, site, and other
controverted problems. The al-
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ready divided three-person
board, which had just fired one
school superintendent and one
high school principal and em-
ployed new ones, was further
rent.
On 11 April the Gazette report-
ed that Mr. Vergon and Mrs. Bat-
tenfield, under heavy pressure,
were resigning to make room for
fresh leadership. But Dr. Pounds,
the immovable president, refused
to resign on the principle that
continuing authority was neces-
sary under the circumstances. A
"citizens' advisory committee"
charged that the board had "be-
trayed confidence," and that the
people generally had lost faith in
the board's leadership. At the
same time the committee ex-
pressed support for the belea-
guered new superintendent.
A mass meeting proposed
names for temporary appoint-
ment by Probate Judge Ira C.
Gregory. One of the temporary
appointees was C. C. Dunlap,
who continued in leadership
throughout the long process of
getting a new building.
That process, after the in-
evitable decision was made to re-
place the old structure, forthwith
stumbled into c
Conflict over choice of an archi-
tect. Over Dunlap's objection
Glass & Ramsey of Columbus
was chosen.
Another fight ensued over site.
It seems everyone in town had
strong convictions on this. Some,
chiefly conservative, wanted to
stay on the old site, make use of
the unburned north wing, and
add it to the south along
William Street. Although this
would mean acquisition of certain
private properties adjoining, it
promised, in the short term at
least, lower cost.
But soon a movement was un-
derway to locate along the Olen-
tangy River between Winter and
William Streets. Another group
favored the Girls' Athletic Field,
an ample tract to the west held
by Ohio Wesleyan.
There were other sugges-
tions. Superintendent Conrad,
one of those with longer vision,
urged the necessity of providing
wide space as required in mod-
ern education, including space
for athletics and parking of cars.
The Gazette, in attempting a
poll, brought inconclusive results.
A first report showed 60 per cent
in favor of the river site, 16 per
cent for the present location, 14
per cent for the Girls' Athletic
Field and 7 per cent for the city
park. But later tabulation, though
it kept large support for the river,
put 18 per cent for the Girls' Ath-
letic Field, and only 13 per cent
for the present location [Gazette,
20 July 1929].
Already the Class of 1932 had
completed its first, traumatic year.
The struggle over a new building
would plague the elders and irri-
tate the adolescents for another
three years. But we kids had our
lives to live. We were more con-
cerned about Girl Reserves, Hi-Y,
Mac Barr's football, scholarship
recognition, and beauty queens.
Chapter 2: A Second Year,
1929-1930
The World and Delaware
As school opened for the
new year the stock market
was suffering attacks of jitters.
But not until the end of Octo-
ber did the now famous crash
take place, the Black Friday,
largely unanticipated. No one,
especially high school stu-
dents, really understood what
lay in store.
Signs continued to be am-
biguous. The Gazette rport-
ed on Nov. 1 a buying orgy:
"Nobody seemed to be selling.
Everybody is buying." In early
December President Hoover
told 400 businessmen that
"Work" was the best way to
stimulate business. By March
he was forecasting that the
country was coming out of the
slump.
That would have been inter-
esting news to the publishers
of the Journal Herald, whose
assets were bought by the
Gazette. The Journal Herald
had begun publishing in 1900
in an effort to balance the po-
litical influence of The
Gazette, which had been an
official expression of the Re-
publican Party. Now as
Delaware's only newspaper it
would henceforth be "indepen-
dent."
The news was not all
lugubrious. In England in
September an airplane broke
all speed records at 328 miles
per hour. At the fall annual
conferences of the Methodist
Episcopal Church Harold
Ruopp was appointed to the
pastorate of William Street
church and Stanley Mullen to
Asbury.
On Saturday, Oct. 19, Sel-
by Stadium, constructed be-
tween Henry Street and the
Olentangy River, was dedicat-
ed. A photograph on the front
page of The Gazette [Oct. 22]
showed the five participants:
Harold Elford the contractor,
coach George Gauthier, presi-
dent Edmund D. Soper, home-
coming chairman A. C. Conger,
and Mark W. Selby.
Early in November there
was a "Mardi Gras"
Hallowe'en party downtown,
which was a great success in
spite of rain. Large crowds,
some persons in costume,
gathered in the business sec-
tion to watch the parades and
celebrations.
That winter Professor Har-
lan T. Stetson of Ohio Wes-
leyan reported that there may
exist a hitherto unknown plan-
et outside the orbit of Nep-
tune.
Terrible news was the holo-
caust at the grim Ohio State
Penitentiary in Columbus,
where in April 317 convicts
lost their lives in a fire which
completely destroyed one en-
tire cell block. This was anoth-
er sad chapter in a continuing
disreputable side of Ohio his-
tory, its penal system.
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Closer to Delaware, howev-
er, was the happy arrival at the
end of May of the Robbins
Brothers Circus, in a train
composed of 30 cars. A long
parade down Sandusky Street
helped take accumulating
troubles off people's minds.
And the Jane M. Case Hospi-
tal drive was successful at
over $100,000.
These events tended to
overshadow other affairs.
Eugene O'Neill won the
Pulitzer Prize for "Strange In-
terlude" and Thomas Mann
the Nobel Prize, William
Faulkner came out with "Sar-
toris" and "The Sound and the
Fury", Ernest Hemingway with
"A Farewell to Arms", Sinclair
Lewis with "Dodsworth", Erich
Maria Remarque with "All Qui-
et on the Western Front", and
Thomas Wolfe with "Look
Homeward, Angel". John
Dewey wrote "The Quest for
Certainty", Walter Lippmann
"Preface to Morals", Bertrand
Russell "Marriage and
Morals", while Marc Chagall,
Salvador Dali, Lyonel
Feininger, and Georgia O'-
Keefe were painting.
Aaron Copeland com-
posed "Symphonic Ode,"
George Gershwin "Show Girl,"
and Cole Porter "Fifty Million
Frenchmen." But people were
humming "Stardust," "Tiptoe
Through the Tulips," and "Sin-
gin' in the Rain."
Building Pains
One persistent theme
coursed through the entire
sophomores year: the new high
school building. All con-
cerned, including the new
school board, now were
agreed on the necessity. That
was all they were agreed on.
Problems centered on the
choice of site, choice of archi-
tect, amount and method of fi-
nancing, and legality. When
attorneys got into the act, the
whole process ground to a
halt. At the end of a year and
a half of talk and conflict,
Delaware was no closer to a
new high school than at the
beginning.
The frustrations of public
servants were excruciating.
No sooner was a decision
made, usually painfully, than
protest, including legal ac-
tions, grew louder. No one
benefited except the lawyers.
The chief losers, however,
were the students, who some-
how managed to keep on us-
ing temporary facilities -- or
none at all -- for education,
sports, culture, and recre-
ation. But most important, and
almost miraculously, the high
schoolers were educated, for
the most part well educated.
What the teaching staff had
to sacrifice has never been
told. Information oozed out
about the condition of class-
rooms, the state of the library,
problems of study periods, all
the rest; and presently the
squeeze of the Depression re-
sulted in restricted budgets,
abandoned projects, and low-
er salaries.
But the educational pro-
cess, using something a bit
better than Mark Hopkins' log,
survived. So did the students.
It helped to be young in those
days. Fire and Depression
were a "double whammy"
(comic page jargon of the
times).
The Class of 1932 was in
the eye of the storm. Its histo-
ry coincided with the four-
year struggle to build a new
building, and ended in the
darkest year of the Depres-
sion. It barely managed to
stage its senior play and the
junior-senior banquet in what
was to become -- next year --
Frank B. Willis High School.
Well, The Gazette reported
[Oct. 1, 1929] that six of the
seven houses on William
Street, which occupied space
needed for the new building,
had been acquired. Contracts
would be let the end of the
month, and construction
would begin "soon." There
was still grumbling over the
choice of site which would
permit use of the surviving
north wing but offered very
constricted space. But the
board forged ahead and re-
ceived bids.
Enter the lawyers, engaged
by citizens opposed to the ac-
tions of the school board. G. K.
Hoffman, M. C. Russell, G. E.
Gauthier, H. M. Bing, J. P.
Salter, and W. H. Bodurtha
filed suit in the court of com-
mon pleas, and Judge H. W.
Jewel granted a restraining
order which prevented any ac-
tion.
The plot thickened, and
progress went "like tar uphill
in January." The suit argued
that the bond issue for
$400,000 was illegal because
of improper bidding and lack
of approval by the voters. F. M.
Marriott, Jr. and Russell Knep-
per argued the case in
November.
On Nov. 18 Judge E. W.
Porter (of Marysville) declared
the bonds illegal. Hence, as
the newspaper averred,
"Delaware is no nearer to hav-
ing a new high school than it
was immediately after the dis-
astrous fire of last March."
The school board thought at
first that it would appeal the
decision, then decided to with-
draw the appeal. In the mean-
time a new board had been
elected with members Dunlap,
McFadden, and Vergon.
When the city solicitor, H. D.
House, refused to allow the
appeal to be withdrawn, the
board asked Marriott to file the
papers. In June (after the
completion of our sophomore
year) the Court of Appeals re-
versed Judge Porter's deci-
sion and declared the bonds
legal after all.
When it became apparent
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that no further appeal would
be made, the board met to re-
sume planning. It hoped that
construction could begin by
fall. But only one reef had
been crossed. The question of
site was still not completely
settled. It was 1930.
What Was Really Going
On
Turley was the durable hero
in football, along with Oller,
Kettering, and others. Early on
Delaware beat Marysville 19-
0. The following week the
team defeated Westerville 20-
0. The "Barr machine" began
to look invincible -- till Mount
Vernon punctured the balloon
with a crushing 40-7 victory
over Delaware. Then came
two more DHS victories, over
Granville and Upper San-
dusky, followed in early
November by a defeat at the
hands of Galion, 19-0.
By this time members of
our class were becoming
prominent. Paul Sell, Dick
Swearengin, Bud Rybolt, Sam
Roberts, and Myron Stegner
were already experienced on
the field. And Fleming, Wilgus,
Downing, Elston, Coover,
Hilborn, Sell and Bright won
the inter-class basketball tour-
nament. Ropp was joined on
the girls' basketball squad by
Wilma Krichbaum, Marion
Hubbart, and Marie Jones.
The successful athletic year
was proved as DHS won both
football championships in the
Tecumseh League. The bas-
ketball team, taking first place
in the League with defeat of
Bellefontaine, 36-08, went on
to become in March "undis-
puted champion." Jesse Brod-
nax was a new star in the
100-yard dash. No wonder
students had little place for
the troubles of the school
board!
Yet hope unfulfilled gnawed
unconsciously as they had to
put up with all sorts of ar-
rangements for classes, study
halls, assemblies, lunch, li-
brary, and innumerable small
inconveniences.
There was more immediate
interest in the discussions the
board had with the superin-
tendent and principal about
secret fraternities and sorori-
ties. Conrad made the point
that, since these organiza-
tions were only partly in-
school activities, parents also
held responsibility. Existence
of secret organizations like
these was chiefly the respon-
sibility of the home. But he
had membership lists and had
talked with officers.
A more properly education-
al enterprise was organization
of a Quill and Scroll Club to
encourage writing. The seven
members were president
Vance Bell, Charles Hamilton,
Gladine Moses, Frank Fagley,
Elizabeth Mackley, Helen
Dixon, and Robert Newcomb.
Study halls continued to be
a problem. Students did their
reading and homework in a
variety of locations: home,
downtown stores, city hall,
cars, even the sidewalk.
For out-of-town students
the second-floor hallway was
being readied, with better
lighting and armchairs.
Stricter discipline in use of
study periods was being intro-
duced.
High honors in the Central
District scholarship test went
to Bill Rice, Betty Huffman,
Marie Jones, Gilbert Barnes,
Elton Woodbury, and Lloyd
Morrison. DHS accumulated
enough points to rank fourth
in the district.
The new Student Council
included the class officers for
the sophomore year, presi-
dent Paul Sell, vice president
Robert Hartley, secretary
Robert Newcomb, and trea-
surer Margaret Anne Fresh-
water. Our class was well rep-
resented on the debate team -
- Newcomb, Freshwater, and
Higley.
On a lighter note, yet a
learning experience, Elmer
McFadden, serving for a day
as student mayor, Bill Rice as
safety director, and Wendell
Hartley as chief of police,
engineered the "arrest and
conviction" of Superintendent
Conrad for trespassing on the
circus grounds. He was sen-
tenced to 30 days in jail and
$100 fine, all remitted for good
behavior.
A regular "School of the Air"
now came over the school ra-
dio, that magical machine
which broadcasts sound with-
out any wires, between two
and three in the afternoon.
The glee clubs put on an op-
eretta in April in the City Build-
ing, "Riding Down the Sky,"
with a cast of 140.
At Asbury church, Katherine
King won the Prince of Peace
medal given by the Ohio
Council of Churches. Second
place went to Betty Higley;
third to Helen Eagon, and
fourth to Elmer McFadden.
Students were glad to learn
(end of June) that Ruth Board-
man had been appointed prin-
cipal of West School, where
many had done elementary
training. Later it was renamed
in her honor.
Sixty-year alumni of the
Class of 1932 have long since
gotten used to the loss of class-
mates -- though not without
pain.
But in our sophomore year
we were unprepared for the
untimely death of two of our
classmates, Mary Helen Row-
land and Darlene Turney.
We were learning a lesson
not taught in classes, that
death is a part of life. We
should learn it again as World
War II clouded the horizon.
In our second year the se-
nior class did not seem quite
so formidable, especially after
beating them in intramural
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basketball. But they were still
ahead -- Herr, Anson, Hartley,
LeBaron, McFadden, Rice,
and the rest.
But watch out! The Class
of 1932 was coming up fast!
Chapter 3: Upperclass
Juniors in Action
One of the most exciting
events of the junior year took
place during the summer: Gib
Barnes was chased in Canada
by a black bear. He also took a
160-mile canoe trip [Gazette,
Sept. 20, 1930].
More officially, the school
year began on Sept. 2 with an
opening assembly at Sanborn
Hall, where the band played
"Hail, Hail, the Gang's All Here."
The new high school principal,
G. W. Stuart, presided. Frances
Sell, president of Girl Reserves,
and Leo Stone, president of Hi-
Y, spoke.
Toward the end of the month
class elections were held. Ju-
niors were headed by Elton
Woodbury, Miles Hall, Dale
Main, and Sherman Moist. What
had happened to that feminist
movement that dominated our
first year? Senior class officers
were Philip Edgar, Charles
Hamilton, Ruth Carson, and
Frank Fagley. Although we were
now upperclassmen, we still
had these seniors to contend
with -- Louise Hartman, Edson
Anderson, Clara Bundy,
Dorothy Conrad, Mary Emma
Emerson, John Shindoler, and
lots of other talent. But Gilbert
Barnes, who had tied with Merle
Law), Marion Hubbart, and
Marie Jones were on Student
Council; Bob Hartley, Sherman
Moist, and Helen Laird were ed-
itors of the "Weekly Delhi
Echo"; Don Mackley won an al-
titude record for model planes.
Juniors were thus coming
into leadership in all aspects of
school life. This was true in
sports as well. Although John
Turley was still outstanding in
football, the team could not
have got along without Sell,
Roberts, Rybolt, Kettering, and
Fleming. This season they won
all their games except one tie.
When the Tecumseh League fell
apart at the end of the season,
Delaware High School, which
had held the League football
trophy for two years, was given
permanent possession.
Juniors were equally active in
the strong basketball team: El-
ston, Hilborn, Stegner, Bright,
Sell, and Roberts. The girls'
basketball team continued to
enjoy the participation of Betty
Ropp, who had played three
years ever since the team was
organized, and Wilma Krich-
baum. Helen Laird was the
team manager. As if this were
not enough for juniors, both
Marie Jones and William (Bus)
Austin were regular cheerlead-
ers.
Some activities would sur-
prise high schoolers of a later
generation. There was an active
Junior Latin Club with Elton
Woodbury as president. Polly
Perley was chairman of the pro-
gram committee for the first
meeting, which began with the
singing of the "Star Spangled
Banner" in Latin, Betty Higley
spoke on Roman women and
Katherine King on Roman hous-
es. This meeting extended sym-
metrically with the singing of
"America" in Latin. The next
meeting, under the direction of
Fred Norwood, began with his
report on Roman gods. This
was followed by the recounting
of ancient myths by Woodbury,
Barnes, Victor Davis, and Es-
ther Carnes. Harriet Worline,
Marion Hubbart, and Dawer-
ance Skatzes would lead the
next meeting.
Toward the end of fall, on
Nov. 3, the high school cafete-
ria, which had been left in
shambles by the fire more than
a year and a half before,
opened. Macaroni and cheese
could be had for five cents and
milk for three cents.
Students began to hear of
some newcomers, kids called
freshmen, like the 25 girls in the
Freshmen Girls' Glee Club, led
by president Lois Zeigler, vice
president Mary Belle Whitacre,
secretary Eleanor Kissner, and
librarian Hester Denny, along
Janet Benton, Florence Stetson,
and other aspiring beauties.
Among the boys of that class
were David Grube, Wesley
Leas (already active as drum
major), Jim McKinnie, and
younger members of the Moist,
O'Keefe, and Swearengin fami-
lies. What were you kids like
these doing in high school?
The junior class party, which
had been scheduled for Jan. 13
at Della Dana Studio, was final-
ly held over a month later at
West School. Marie Jones was
head of the planning commit-
tee. Besides an hour of dancing
to the school's popular orches-
tra were songs by the boys'
quartet and readings by Betty
Higley and Smith Fry. Another
gala winter event was the Girl
Reserves play, "The Pied Piper
of Hamlin," which took place in
the Opera House (old City Hall)
on March 5. Dorothy Conrad
was the piper, luring some 30
elementary children with her
magic instrument. Vivian Coul-
ter, Margaret Sharadin, Betty
Higley, and Katherine King had
parts. In April the band put on a
half-hour broadcast over WAIV
in Columbus, part of "Neighbor
Palmer's Noon Hour."
The scholarly record of
Delaware High School contin-
ued strong, seniors William
O'Neal and Leo Stone scoring
high and some of the juniors
placing in state contests.
Some happenings were little
noted at the time because only
a few witnessed them, but they
loom large in the memories of
some students. Mr. Galliday be-
came an instant hero as he ef-
fectively used a fire extinguish-
er on a grease fire in the home
ec oven on the third floor. Re-
member, this was the notorious
third floor of the old north wing,
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still without the fire escapes.
The ingenuity of students in
coping with the crowded library
and inadequate facilities for
study is illustrated by the boy,
who unable to get further into
the library, sat in the hall out-
side, making sure he had his
feet through the door. There
was a school rule against
studying in the hall outside. The
"Weekly Delhi Echo" leaves the
impression he got away with it
[Gazette, April 11].
Then came baccalaureate
again (Rev. Harold Ruopp
speaking) and commencement
in Gray Chapel on June 5. After
school was over, the announce-
ment was made of a new athlet-
ic coach, Ervin F. Carlisle, who
had been a star quarterback in
O.W.U. football. There would
also be two new teachers next
year, Dorothy Bussard in
French and Dean C. Friedley in
mathematics. Another recent
teacher was Maxson Greene.
Troubles on the horizon were
suggested by the decision of
the school board to set start of
school the following year for
Sept. 14, 12 days later than the
past year, for a school year of
172 school days instead of 181.
The board had learned in Jan-
uary that it would face a 10 per-
cent cut in its budget, largely as
a result of delinquent taxes.
The school system was not
alone in facing rigors of a deep-
ening economic depression.
Still Not Brick on Another
The tempers of public ser-
vants were beginning to run
short fuses. Even patient volun-
teers could take just so much
frustration. The school board,
having dismissed architects
Glass & Ramsey, voted (the
usual two-to-one, only this time
Dunlap in the minority) to en-
gage McLaughlin and Associ-
ates of Lima to prepare new
plans. Dunlap wanted a citi-
zens' committee to participate
in making the choice [Gazette,
Sept. 3, 1930]. But the citizens'
advisory committee resigned in
less than two weeks because of
the continuing divisions in the
school board. Dunlap believed
the board should forget the past
and rehire Glass & Ramsey.
The board decided to pay
Glass & Ramsey for its services
a total of $10,000, which the ar-
chitectural firm rejected as inad-
equate. An arbitrated settle-
ment of $12,000 was finally ac-
cepted. In early November
McLaughlin and Associates re-
ceived a final contract, and at
the beginning of the next month
new plans were accepted by
the board (Gazette, Sept. 13
smf17; Oct. 24; Nov. 6, and
Dec. 3).
Work would begin in spring, it
was said, on a three-story build-
ing including an 850-seat audi-
torium and gym wing. Another
calendar year had gone by. It
seemed that in February and March
that these intentions were being
implemented. The Gazette
headline for Feb. 6 was
"Building May Be Ready for
Use Next Fall." Construction
bids would be received on April
1 and let around the middle of
the month. Construction could
begin by May.
And Delaware Stumbled
On
As the autumn winds be-
came sharper and threats of
snow whispered in the falling
leaves, responsible citizens
and leaders in both city and
state began to fear that the
coming winter could work great
hardship on the increasing
numbers of jobless people and
destitute families. There was
talk of a special session of the
state legislature to deal with
unemployment. Before Christ-
mas the Delaware Chamber of
Commerce set up an employ-
ment bureau. But, at the very
time when extra action was
needed, all agencies found
their resources dwindling as
tax revenues declined and vol-
untary contributions dried up.
The chamber of commerce it-
self was in trouble because of
unpaid dues and reduced
membership.
The school board was not
the only community agency to
face a stringent budget. The in-
creasing rate of delinquent tax
accounts affected everybody.
The city government faced a
shortage of $16,000 and the
county $18,000. Employees'
salaries would have to be re-
duced, perhaps drastically.
Then it was learned that high-
way grants from the state
would be reduced two-thirds.
The economic distress was
not alleviated with the coming
of spring. 1931 would be
worse. The Depression was
spreading all over the world.
Germany fell into complete fi-
nancial collapse, and this
brought failure all over Europe.
In the midst of this unprece-
dented depression, with no end
sight, Delaware did what it
could. A "Save-the Surplus"
campaign in August 1931 was
designed to store up food for
hungry people the following
winter. Relief committees were
organized in all counties of
Ohio with the slogan "Be Pre-
pared" -- for a hard winter. Just
possibly the labor pains of the
school board helped to conceal
in Delaware the broader more
systemic illness of the Great
Depression.
As the Class of 1932 moved
into its senior year, however,
the effects of economic col-
lapse could not be hidden.
They were starkly visible right
down Sandusky Street. More
poignantly, though mostly invis-
ible, those effects gnawed in
the lives of school children and
their parents -- plans deferred,
hopes dwindled, self-confi-
dence weakened, personal re-
lations deteriorated, all on top
of the financial problems of
families, which now were work-
ing down into the lives of chil-
dren.
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As is usually the case in
troubled times, however, things
were not all bad. In spite of its
own very serious financial prob-
lems, Ohio Wesleyan University
laid the cornerstone for
Stuyvesant Hall, freshmen girls'
dormitory, in September 1930.
And in August, 1931 the great
lens for the university's Perkins
Observatory was at last finished
and would be installed the fol-
lowing month.
Wesleyan students -- at
least the girls -- found time and
energy for shenanigans. The
Gazette reported [Nov. 21] that
the freshmen and sophomore
girls had a riot on Winter Street,
complete with hair-pulling and
clothes tearing. The hot issue
was the requirement laid on
freshmen to wear their "bea-
nies." The new girls objected
also to being ducked in the
showers in Monnett Hall and
having their faces plastered
with flour -- favorite devices of
the sophomores for enforcing
the beanie rule.
They fought their way down
Winter Street, cheered on by
the male students. The entire
night police force was unable to
do anything.
At last, when the primal in-
stincts had worn out, both
classes ended by parading vic-
toriously down Winter Street. It
was not quite clear who had
won. Only the police force lost.
For a brief moment you could
forget the Depression.
Also, Eddie O'Keefe of Boy
Scout Troop 96 was awarded
the rank of Eagle Scout by a
Court of Honor. He was the first
in Delaware County to attain
such a level [Gazette, Sept. 16].
1930 was the year when in Au-
gust the Children's Home at the
north end of town was badly
damaged by fire. Reconstruc-
tion would begin immediately.
Some alumni would remember
the grand old man of Delaware
patriotism, Captain R. H. Kel-
logg, Civil War veteran. He was
honored on his 87th birthday
with 87 roses and many letters
from school children [Gazette,
March 5, 1931].
At the end of that month
Notre Dame football coach
Knute Rockne, with eight oth-
ers, died in a plane crash.
Nicholas Longworth, longtime
Speaker of the House of Repre-
sentatives, died a week later.
In April in Columbus a bill to
permit Sunday movies was ap-
proved 71 to 42. And in mid-
summer Billy Sunday ad-
dressed-- if that is the word--
hundreds in William Street
Methodist church gathered for a
dry rally. He was "aged but still
vigorous" and let loose a "rapid
fire line of stories" [Gazette,
July 10.
All in all, it was quite a year
in Delaware, where nothing
much happens.
Chapter 4: Seniors at Last
1931-1932
A New High School
Building -- Almost
Even the Delaware Daily
Gazette seemed to be weary of the
long, drawn-out story. It had very lit-
tle to say of the actual construction.
After a brief restraining suit in June,
which was quickly thrown out, the
lawyers seemed too willing to
let things go ahead. The final razing
of the hulk of the south wing and the
mess of underground preparation
were accomplished.
That fall, high schoolers could
see beginnings on William Street,
watch progress from the old north
wing, and hear the whine of saws
and the clatter of hammers. It was
really happening!
Citizens were treated to an artist's
conception of the planned structure
on the front page of The Gazette on
Oct. 22. The accompanying account,
still incorrigibly optimistic, said the
work "nears completion." Bids have
been entered for furnishings and
equipment. Over 100 men were at
work (in stark contrast to the other
hundreds who had lost their jobs and
couldn't find any work). The gymna-
sium would be finished first, by
Dec. 1 (but it wasn't). Then would
come the auditorium.
Gradually, in 1932, portions of
the new structure were available for
at least partial use. But what would
become Frank B. Willis High School
would not be finally ready until the
following school year. By that time
the last class to graduate from
Delaware High School would be out
in the world.
The Great Depression
If we are to understand properly
the true history of the Class of 1932,
it must be cast in the context of the
Great Depression. Although our
minds were largely on other things,
that threatening backdrop was al-
ways there, setting the parameters of
our education and our lives. We in
Delaware were part of an immense
upheaval, caused by economic col-
lapse and expressed throughout the
entire structure of society.
Much of the large action took
place elsewhere. President Hoover
that fall proposed a "stupendous
prosperity plan" [Gazette, Oct. 7,
1931], including a fund by the na-
tion's bankers to rescue failing
banks.
It was certainly high time. Major
banks in places like Youngstown
were closing their doors -- with de-
positors' savings inside. In Delaware
the Deposit Banking Company
closed, then the Delaware Savings
Bank. Depositors of course lost ev-
erything they had. There was no
FDIC or FSLIC. This led to the in-
sertion of a front-page accounce-
ment [Gazette, Oct. 24] by the First
National Bank and the Delaware
County National Bank that both in-
stitutions were solvent and open for
business.
The state was heading for a finan-
cial crisis, but so also were other
forms of government, including
school systems. All over Ohio voters
turned down tax and bond issues.
Collection of taxes already on the
books was becoming more and more
difficult as properties and businesses
fell delinquent. After the elections of
November it was feared that some
30 school systems in the state would
have to close. Schools in Marysville
were already closed, although they
expected to reopen in January with
other funds.
The Delaware city council
learned that there would be a large
shortage for operation next year. In
December both police and fire per-
sonnel were without pay until Jan-
uary. The Jane M. Case hospital
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feared it might have to close down.
That month also came a great
"hunger march" on Washington by
the unemployed. The coal fields of
southern Ohio were the scene of
continual unrest, agitation, and suf-
fering. The Hocking Valley Railroad,
which ran its long coal trains
through the western side of
Delaware, was in deep financial
trouble. By April miners and strikers
were in pitched battle near
Zanesville, and the National Guard
was called out.
Right in Delaware the Depression
became more and more evident. The
Gazette ran a full-page ad by the
Bentz Variety Store, which had been
in business for nine years, announc-
ing that it was closing out. "The end
has come." About the same time the
Delaware County Agricultural Ex-
tension Service closed because it had
run out of money.
Rumor multiplied the sense of
disaster. President Soper had to
make a firm official denial of the ru-
mor that Ohio Wesleyan University
would not open in the fall. But there
was cruel substance to the 10 per
cent salary cuts; these following a
first 10 percent cut in the fall of
1931. In addition, thirty faculty posi-
tions were being abolished.
Those were the sad facts. Before
we leave this unhappy story to deal
with the magnificent theme of our
senior year, let us give sober thought
to the effects of depression years on
our lives as students. They are diffi-
cult to measure, partly because we
were affected differently, and partly
because those effects were in large
degree emotional and mental.
The Depression played its part,
for better of worse, in molding our
personalities. Maybe we learned
how to deal with adversity at an ear-
ly age. But from its effects we, even
at our 50th and 60th reunions, are
not yet completely free. Our whole
generation still bends down to pick
up pennies, turn off lights, and save
things.
Some of us escaped largely un-
scathed by hard times. Others of us
saw our fathers out of work, our
families without income and some-
times without shelter, our mothers
desperate to find food bargains, our-
selves or our brothers or sisters de-
prived of the chance to get ahead.
Some of us were marked for life. If
not we ourselves, we saw our neigh-
bors, our friends, our relatives, go
under financially.
Most endured all of it silently --
we didn't talk much about it in class
and cafeteria. But we knew what
was happening to us. There was
pain, but it was private pain, usually
known only in families, which had
yet been taught to seek succor from
the government. There was no un-
employment relief, no social safety
net. Men would work at any job,
crowding out the children who
might have done the work for the
pittance wage.
I spoke of permanent marks.
Some of us learned to shy away
from any personal relationship that
might imply future obligation on
which we might not be able to deliv-
er. Personalities could be stunted as
young people from depressed fami-
lies turned away from anything that
might cost money, might reveal
poverty. We learned not to plan for
the future. Was there any future for
anybody in 1932.?
Overstated? Perhaps, because
there turned out to be a future for
most of us after all. But that was not
at all clear as we worked up toward
commencement. Hope and expecta-
tion, promise and possibility, existed
for us too. But they were exceeding-
ly tender plants.
For escape from rigors of real life
there were the funny papers: "Bring-
ing Up Father," Joe Jinks," "Fritzi
Ritz," "Little Mary Mixup." "Ben-
ny," and "Looie." Or you could read
the daily segment of Robert Terry
Shannon's serial novel, The Love
Trap. When that ran out, it was fol-
lowed by Hazel Livingston's Em-
bers of Love.
If you just had to get out of town
altogether, you could buy a round-
trip ticket all the way to Cleveland
on the Big Four Railroad for $2.35.
It was cheaper, however, to stay at
home and eat a big 5-cent Isaly's ice
cream cone, or really live it up with
whipped cream for 15 cents a pint.
Yet it was our senior year
Did the Class of 1932 succumb to
gloom and depression? Of course
not. After waiting three years we
were seniors with nobody ahead of
us, and only what sometimes
seemed like little kids behind. Well,
there were John Heinlen and John
Sells and David Conrad, to say noth-
ing of junior and sophomore girls of
note. Privately we might admit con-
siderable talent down the line; but
they could wait their turn. We were
the seniors, and everybody better
know it. It was a heady feeling with
the world open before us -- such as
it was. We might even do a lick or
two to fix that!
School opened on Sept. 14, near-
ly two weeks late because of the fi-
nancial crisis. The "Weekly Delhi
Echo," which got under way in the
Gazette on Oct. 3, included Kathryn
Chivington, Margaret Ann Freshwa-
ter, and Helen Johnston on the staff.
Senior class elections were held
on Nov. 7. Frederick Norwood was
elected president, Helen Eagon (who
had tied with Walter Rybolt), vice
president, Gilbert Barnes, secretary,
and Margaret Anne Freshwater, trea-
surer.
In the Girl Reserves Marion Hub-
bard was president, Katherine King
vice president, Esther West, secre-
tary, and Marie Jones, treasurer.
Katherine Beck was president of the
Senior Triangle. She led in such ac-
tivities as the Dad's Banquet, where
she gave the opening welcome. Part
of the program was a skit,
"Courtship under Difficulties," by
Marie Jones, Katherine King, and
Betty Huffman.
Both Newcomb and Barnes were
successively presidents of the Hi-Y,
the other officers being Bob Miller,
Smith Fry, and Dale Main. This or-
ganization, as well as the Girl Re-
serves, had rather overt religious ori-
entation, common enough in public
schools in the earlier 20th century.
The Hi-Y was actually a branch of
the YMCA. Our Yearbook, the Del-
hi, edited by Newcomb, Barnes,
Max Brown, Helen Laird, and Frank
Minelli, with help from several other
seniors, gives more systematic cov-
erage of the school organizations.
A bewildering array of organiza-
tions proliferated. More than a mere
listing here would be boring. Many
of them were old standards. Dramat-
ic Club, with Smith Fry as president
and Violet Knight as vice president,
had 50 members. Several factors, in-
cluding financial stringency, pre-
vented major production; but several
one-act plays and numerous skits
provided entertainment throughout
the school year. The club was unable
to take advantage of the new audito-
rium because it was not available
until the end of the school year, when the
senior play was performed there.
Margaret Marshman was adviser.
The glee clubs, still divided into
girls, boys, upper and freshman
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classes, had large membership and
continued active. Betty Higley and
Marie Jones were vice president and
secretary of the upper class girls'
group. Polly Perley accompanied
both it and the boys' glee club. Both
of these clubs performed at chapels
and two high school nights.
A double octet, composed of
Fred Reider, Smith Fry, Sherman
Moist, Robert Hartley, Fred Nor-
wood, Robert Newcomb, Frazier
Shipps, Richard Steckel, Helen
Eagon Betty Higley, Betty Huffman,
Helen Shamrock, Violet Knight,
Marie Jones, Katherine King, and
Ruth Vought, did special numbers.
Its first appearance was on Dec. 18
at an assembly in Sanborn Hall,
where it celebrated the Christmas
season with carols. The Dramatic
Club put on a one-act play "Dust of
the Road," with seniors Smith Fry
and Robert Hartley.
The band was very visible as usu-
al under the director of Vayne Galli-
day. It was seen and heard of course
at athletic meets, high school nights,
and over radio station WAIV. A
magazine subscription campaign
helped provide a new bass horn and
much needed repairs on uniforms.
This outfit showed the school colors,
orange and black, more vividly than
other means.
For some reason seniors were no-
tably absent from debate teams.
Moist was almost done. It was an
off year, and both teams lost their
debates. But a new organization, the
Debate Society, came into being.
Communication skills were also pro-
moted through journalism, both in
the Quill and Scroll. The officers of
the later were all seniors, Newcomb,
Hartley, Moist, and Laird.
The Kiwi Club continued to en-
joy large participation of both boys
and girls. Don Mackley was still
prominent in leadership and in mak-
ing and flying model planes. He was
supported by officers Don Johnson,
Eleanor Kissner, and Florence Stet-
son.
There were two strong language
clubs, both so large they had two
sections. The French club was
known as Notre Clique and Entre
Nous. At a meeting in April Paul
Sell gave a report on the role of the
French in the American Revolution.
At another meeting Betty Ropp
spoke on French cities.
The strong showing of Delaware
High School in football and basket-
ball continued in spite of the diffi-
cult change from Coach Mac Barr to
Ervin Carlisle. The latter, well
known in Delaware for his perfor-
mance at Ohio Wesleyan, quickly
whipped the football team, which
had only seven carryovers, into
fighting shape. Junior John Heinlen
worked well with Captain Sell to
bring a season of victory in spite of
a poor start. DHS, in defeating fa-
vored Bexley, 7-2, won second place
in the Central Buckeye League in
which the school now had member-
ship. With Ralph Bright, Bud Ry-
bolt, Bob Miller, Sam Roberts, Chet
Elston, Wayne Hilborn, Cy Fleming,
Max Brown on the team, the seniors
played a dominant part.
The basketball team had a mixed
season, but their performance im-
proved. There were several hard-
fought cliff-hangers. Toward the end
of the season the new gym was more
or less ready and saw both victories
and defeats. One of the new "ene-
mies" in the new league was Cir-
cleville, which now matched
Marysville in rivalry with DHS.
That spring Jesse Brodnax was
again outstanding in track events.
On May 20 he "was easily the star
of the meet" [Gazette] in winning
the 100-yard dash by 10 feet. Ed
Hagaman and Chet Elston also
placed. At the same meet Sell set a
new record in throwing the javelin
162 feet.
In the more formal aspects of ed-
ucation the seniors also left their
mark. In the preliminary Ohio State
Scholarship Contest they took all of
the first five places: Woodbury,
Newcomb, Norwood, Moist, and
O'Keefe. In early May came the
District contest, which included rep-
resentatives from high schools in 16
central Ohio counties. DHS won
third place (after Mount Vernon and
Urbana) in overall achievement.
Twenty-four of Delawrae's 30 repre-
sentatives placed among the upper
10 in various fields. There were four
first places and one second;
Gretchen Huntsberger first in ninth
grade English, William Hollister
first in plane geometry, William
Grube first in world history, and
Newcomb first in 12th grade En-
glish. Since Norwood came in sec-
ond in the same, DHS had the top
two places in senior English. Among
other placers were seniors Barnes,
Woodbury, Skatzes, and Miriam
Rappe.
Of smaller educational signifi-
cance but perhaps more interesting
were some of the personal aspects of
adolescent life. This year, so the
Gazette reported, girls were wearing
dresses with stripes, either vertical
or horizontal. These were embel-
lished with bright scarves and "roll-
your-own" tams. Plus mesh hose.
Boys favored corduroys of bright
colors, some with jackets to match.
The big thing was sewn-in creases.
Probably the most spectacular
performance of the year was that by
Max Rowland in early January,
when in a Thursday first-period
American history class he inadver-
tently lit some kitchen matches in
his pants pocket. None of us had
known Max as such a high stepper.
Some of the seniors were lucky
enough to find part-time work to
help out with family finances. Some
of the girls were babysitting. Hartley
had a dry-cleaning job; Harry
Phillian worked for Miller & Jones;
five seniors had jobs in Bun's
Restaurant; Myron Stegner was de-
livering milk; Helen Laird had a job
at McClellan's Five and Ten.
A springtime flurry of excitement
was stirring in April by news that
Eddie Cantor would judge the beau-
ty contest among six girls, two,
Frances Pearl Jones and Marion
Hubbart, chosen by the student
body, Violet Knight by the seniors,
Esther West by the juniors, Martha
May Galleher by the sophomores,
and Gretchen Huntsberger by the
freseman. All the seniors know how
that came out.
Two big events were the senior
class party on Dec. 11 and the senior
class play on May 20. At the
Delaware Club rooms the Christmas
party featured duets by Betty Higley
and Fred Reider, accompanied by
Katherine King; a skit by Eddie
O'Keefe and Doris Patterson; anoth-
er by Bob Miller and Dick Swearen-
gin; and still another by Bud Rybolt,
Victor Davis, Bob Ludman, James
Wooster, and Chet Elston. Katherine
King gave a reading, and Miss
Dorothy Bussard sang two songs.
After refreshments the evening was
given over to dancing and games.
The senior class play in the new
auditorium was "Seven Keys to
Baldpate." This was the first three-
act play of the year, as well as the
first dramatic performance in the
new building. Here is the review in
the "Weekly Delhi Echo" [28 May].
"Particularly noticeable was the
scenery and lighting effect. With
wind whistling, snow falling, and
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light dimmed, it was not hard to
imagine that one was atop the moun-
tain at Baldpate Inn, always gravitat-
ing toward the warm, glowing fire,
which blazed at one end of the inn in
a cheery manner. Miss Margaret
Marshman deserves special recog-
nition for the way in which she put
these stage effects across to the au-
dience.
"Frederick Reider, occupying the
center of the stage, kept his audience
amused, while Smith Fry, in a role
entirely foreign to his nature, han-
dled his part with becoming ease.
Marie Jones was charming in a part
that called for little dramatization.
Violet Knight walked away with the
feminine acting honors, managing to
keep the audience looking her way
to see what she might do next.
"Dale Main, in an extremely dif-
ficult role, reminded us somewhat of
Lon Chaney. Every other character
in the play had his or her own partic-
ular atmosphere to create and did so
with amazing ease and noncha-
lance."
Note was taken in the paper that
two of the actors, Wayne Hilborn
and Bob Hartley, were acting in the
place where their houses formerly
had stood but made way for the new
school building.
Before this year-end event, how-
ever, the seniors had "enjoyed" their
various roles in governing the city of
Delaware for a whole day, Thursday,
May 4. A two-party campaign at
school between "conservatives" and
"liberals" resulted in election of
Robert Miller over Sherman Moist
as mayor. Wayne Hilborn won over
Thomas Klee as president of the
council, Margaret Anne Freshwater
over Smith Fry as solicitor, Max
Rowland over Richard Swearengin
as auditor, Harry Phillian over Polly
Perley as treasurer. Members of city
council were also elected.
After filling all the appointive
posts, the seniors took over the oper-
ation of the city for the day amid il-
lusions of power and grandeur
[Gazette).
Winding down
Everything crowded together in
the last days of the school year as
students but especially seniors tried
to wrap it all up -- or rather to wind
down from such frenetic excitement.
In early May came the senior chapel
(the first in the new auditorium), in
which they "bade farewell to their
public school days" and welcome
the new Class of 1936.
In this writer's memory the out-
standing feature was a melodramatic
creation by Frank Minelli and Sher-
man Moist entitled "Sam Sinister's
Revenge." Directing with skill
which suggests comparion with his
older brother's (Vincent) fame in
Hollywood, Frank brought hero,
heroine, dastardly villain, and other
such complex characters to a cliff-
hanging denouement, rescue at the
last minute! Barnes, Moist, Nor-
wood, Davis, and Miller were
conned into participation. Kathryn
Chivington, delivering the prologue
from a safe distance, shared fame
with the all-male cast. This was fol-
lowed by "The Dizzy Baton," direct-
ed by Mrs. Julia Sullivan.
How Principal George Stuart was
able to confer with proper dignity
the several awards and honors in the
midst of all this muck is a mystery. I
guess he did it by coming on first.
Awards were given to all placers in
the District scholarship contest. De-
bate letters went to Moist and some
among the seniors. Cheerleader let-
ters went to Marie Jones and Bus
Austin.
Every day now brought ir-
refutable evidence that the high
school life of the seniors was wind-
ing down. On May 27 there took
place the Junior-Senior Banquet in
the new gymnasium. Margaret Anne
Freshwater's special report to the
Gazette ran as follows:
"The junior-senior banquet held
in the high school gym last night be-
gan at a high tempo with Miss
kathryn King playing some lively
tunes on the piano while the group
found their places. The gym was
decorated in pastel shades of crepe
paper streamers which were hung
from a drop light so as to form a
false ceiling. In each corner of the
room there was a red or green light
trained on the center of the room.
The tables were placed along the
east, south and west walls, while the
orchestra's flower-covered bower
was on the north. Lighted candles,
bouquets of flowers, and streamers
of vari-colored crepe paper decorat-
ed the tables. . . . A program taken
partly from "Alice in Wonderland'
followed the dinner which was
served by the sophomore girls.
"The White Rabbit, John Rine-
hart, was master of ceremonies. The
first number on the program was
'The Mock Turtle's Story' by Lloyd
Morrison, president of the junior
class. It was in the form of a wel-
come to the seniors. Fred Norwood
gave, 'Advice from a Caterpillar.'
Dodo, known to Delawareans as
Frank Minelli, played the 'Saint
Louis Blues' on his trusty friend, the
harmonica.
"Short speeches were given by
Humpty Dumpty, Principal G. W.
Stuart, and the Red King, Supt. R. D.
Conrad. . . . Miss Margaret Marsh-
man gave a talk on the 'Cheshire
Cat' and how he directed Alice to go
in any direction if she didn't care
where she went. Tweedledum and
Tweedledee, the boys' quartet, sang
the 'Little Gray church in the Valley'
and 'My Gal Sal.' This ended the
dinner program.
"The prom followed immediately
after the banquet. The dance pro-
gram followed the style of the dinner
with each dance being named by a
phrase from 'Alice in Wonderland.'
Music was furnished by Held's Or-
chestra. The prom ended at 11
o'clock, bringing to an end the out-
standing function of the high school
year."
Earlier that same day the Year-
book, Delhi, was distributed, and ev-
eryone learned that Pearl was Eddie
Cantor's winner.
The same week saw the final ac-
tivity of the Girl Reserves, the moth-
er-daughter banquet in William
Street church. After installation of
next year's officers came a cafeteria-
style dinner and then a program by
students and mothers with solos, a
mother's quartet, reading and other
features. The banquet ended with
singing "The Quest," "As the phrase
'We cannot be lonely because we
stand together' was sung, the eyes of
the seniors were suspiciously misty."
[Gazette, 28 May].
There was not much left now, as
we staggered into Gray Chapel for
Baccalaureate Sunday evening, May
29. Rev. Stanley Mullen, who gave
the address "Follow the Gleam," was
assisted by several other Delaware
ministers. Prof. G. Raymond Hicks
played the great organ to provide the
processional, "Pomp and Circum-
stance," The girl graduates wore
white dresses and the boys dark
suits.
On Thursday, June 2, the mem-
bers of the Class of 1932 assembled
once again in Gray Chapel, anxious-
ly shepherded by teachers who had
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[page 18]
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guided them and put up with them
for four years. Dorothy Bussard
made the great organ shake with the
processional, "War March of the
Priests." Rev. Clarence. S. Gee gave
the invocation and the string ensem-
ble played. James Bevan gave the
class oration, and the upper class
glee clubs sang. Charles M. New-
comb delivered the address, "High
Adventure."
Honors were awarded by Princi-
pal Stuart, especially to Marion Hub-
bard and Robert Newcomb as most
representative girl and boy in the
class. The class was presented by
Superintendent Conrad, and C. C.
Dunlap, president of the school
board, gave out the diplomas. After
the singing of the class song, Rev. D.
Finley Wood pronounced the bene-
diction. For about 100 seniors it was
all over.
And the new high school build-
ing, scarcely used, was waiting for
next year's classes.
[photo of Frank B. Willis High School]
Frank B. Willis High School was completed
during the Delaware High School Class of
1932's senior year. The class of about 100 got
to use very little of the new structure before
graduating in June. The new building, now
used as an intermediate school, began full ser-
vice in the fall of 1932.
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EPILOGUE
Looking back over this story, I can't help noting two small items.
First, the edition of the Gazette which announced the commencement program
ran a full banner across-the-top headline: "CITY WORKERS' SALARIES CUT 5-25
PERCENT." What a world to be turned loose in! Second, I am troubled by the
unintended symbolism of the stirring processional, "War March of the
Priests." A few years later some of our classmates lost their lives in
World War II. I am not a bit troubled by a third sobering thought: We are
thinning out because we are growing old. The first two were man-made and
part of the burden humans must bear. The last is not of our own doing but a
part of life.
No one can completely recover the "way it was." We have available only
memory and recorded materials. But history properly should include all the
way it was--all of the sense impressions that give life. You can't count on
ephemeral memory even within a short life span. What color were those
absurd "dinkeys"? You can't really see them anymore. Can you really hear
the whistle of the Hocking Valley steam locamotive as it rumbled north
drawing a hundred laden coal cars one sultry summer evening? And then there
is smell. Can you smell the old-time oleo, that ghastly white stuff you had
to convert from pale gob to yellow goop by mixing the color in? Can you
taste new green peas fresh from your backyard garden or the corn on the
cob picked no more than two hours ago? Do you know the feeling of riding
your bike on some shady brick-paved street?
Much of our high school experience consists of these sights, sounds,
smells, tastes, and touches. Some of it is still in our heads. But we are
not too sure about it any more. What was it really like? Maybe this
history will help bring back and preserve some of the real story,
D. H. S. redivivus!
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Delaware High School 1928-1932 (p. 20)
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Delaware
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This collection contains a variety of items pertaining to different events and organizations in the City of Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio including commerce, history, and schools.
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Delaware High School 1928-1932
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Frederick Norwood's memories of his high school years (the Delaware High School Class of 1932), describing obstacles such as the Great Depression and the 1929 fire that partially burned Delaware High School.
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1928-1932
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Book
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22221033
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English
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Autobiographies-History--Memoirs--Delaware County--Ohio
Depressions--1929--Delaware County--Ohio
Local history--Delaware County Ohio--History
Schools--Delaware High School--1932--Delaware County--Ohio
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Frederick A. Norwood