Babs
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Post by Babs on Jan 2, 2007 18:47:23 GMT -5
One final comment on the bell tower. Had another email from Dan Wallace and he said he heard that the bells were hard to maintain and the weight of them in the tower was of concern. I suppose the danger of collapse was in someone's mind. Thats all folks!!!!!
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Rhonda
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Post by Rhonda on Jan 3, 2007 21:28:06 GMT -5
I was told the bells were removed to save the tower. If you look closely at the tower, you can see where it has had to have repair. The ONLY thing in the tower now is a ladder (yes...ladder!) that goes all the way to the top. All weight was removed from the tower to save it. Columbus sits on a giant aquifer. More water passes under Columbus every day than flows past St. Louis by way of the Mississippi river daily. Bob Stewart, former mayor, gave a talk to tour guides, and relayed this information. The tower was in danger of collapse because of our spongy ground.
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Post by bonniebelle on Jan 25, 2007 21:04:16 GMT -5
I remember as a child in the late 40's, there was a house on the corner of Chestnut or maybe Sycamore and 22nd that had a life size Santa sitting in a rocking chair by a window. It looked so real. We always made a point of driving past there each Christmas season for several years.
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Post by nancs on Jan 25, 2007 21:12:33 GMT -5
Welcome, welcome, Bonnie, to the message boards. AND to you a huge YEA!!!!!! As I, too, remember that Santa and have been trying to figure out who lived there. Elsewhere in the boards, I have 'suggested' that perhaps the home belonged to either the Robinson or the Edward's family. Up to now, it remains a mystery. Know there is at least one other person that recalls this Santa. And the two of us have puzzled over this. Does this 'jar' anyone else's memory bank? ? We'd love your input!!!!! Nanc
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Post by nancs on Feb 6, 2007 11:59:01 GMT -5
Question On First Christian Church Tower Time Capsule Or Time Storage Vault ? I may be wrong here but if my memory serves me, the church placed items or letters in a capsule or vault either in the base of the tower or somewhere in the wall. My Aunt Jean and Uncle Al Collyer were in their 80s and lifetime members of the church when placed. This was accomplished around the late 1950s or early 1960s. I think the capsule or vault was to be opened either in the year 2000 or 100 years later. I am not sure on the opening date but I have thought of this many times over the years. Maybe, Babs, Mafaure, Rod or someone else remembers this. I could be wrong on this but maybe someone will know more about it, if accurate. I remember Aunt Jean saying it would be interesting to be here to open the capsule and see and read the items placed. I am not sure if it's been opened or pending 100 years, or if my thought is accurate. Surely, some member of age within the present church body would recall this or the local newspaper has written about it. Bob Rhonda, in answer to your question, I found the info/question about the bell tower, time capsule, etc. in this thread. Perhaps not the most logical spot, but............ There is also some 'church info' in the Trivia thread. Perhaps there should be a section started about Columbus churches, as at the moment the info does seem to be rather scattered 'within.' AND definitely, difficult to find. Hope that helps you out some. Nanc ;-)
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Rhonda
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Post by Rhonda on Feb 6, 2007 12:21:41 GMT -5
Thanks Nancy.
And thus...my frustration... 200+ places to try to find things.
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Post by TEXACO on Sept 2, 2007 21:04:33 GMT -5
The basement at Westermeiers' at Christmastime!
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Post by peggy on Oct 31, 2007 19:13:17 GMT -5
As I am going back and forth from the chair to the door to greet trick-or-treaters, I can't help but think about all the Halloweens I spent as a kid in Columbus.
In the 60's, the Girls' Club always had an enormous Halloween party in their gym. I remember playing lots of Halloween-themed games and going through a cardboard spook-house. They even let us jump on the trampoline while scary music played.
I also remember "corning" as the major Halloween trick--something I've never heard of happening anywhere else. People would throw dried corn at a window to startle the people inside. At Central, I remember everybody planning to go "corning"--although I never knew anyone who actually did!
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Babs
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Post by Babs on Nov 21, 2007 9:09:51 GMT -5
Hello all, We have now returned from our last trip (of six weeks) and since it is almost time for the turkey and all the trimmings, I thought I would pop in and say "HAPPY THANKSGIVING" to one and all! Don't eat too much tomorrow and be sure and save some room for that wonderful cold turkey sandwich later on.
I hope you all have a really wonderful Thanksgiving....and it is sure great to be home! :-)
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RER
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Post by RER on Dec 8, 2007 11:17:13 GMT -5
Pioneer Christmas Was The Supreme Holiday For The Settlements (From The Early 1827 Into The Great Depression Days Of The 1930s) A sparkle and gleam in children's eyes then, and even today
In a much humbler way than in today's times, Christmas was the supreme holiday for the children, and we have to add parents, other family relatives, neighbors and friends.
"Apples, sweet-cakes, home-made candy, and simple hand made toys and warm knitted gloves (mother made) or stockings were common gifts."
The less fortunate children were remembered with substantial gifts, food and items to wear.
For the younger aged, they often arranged sleigh-rides with horses on the pull, if there was snow. With some exceptions Santa Claus was a universal visitor at Christmas Eve. The married family, friends and relatives were attracted mostly to the Christmas dinner.
The men greatest sport during the festivities was shooting matches at targeted areas with their bows/arrows and flint lock rifles. Targets were normally placed out 100 yards.
I remember my Dad talking about his sleigh-rides in the snow and the dinners and gifts between 1916 to the early 1930s. His father always dressed as Santa Claus and Dad didn't guess who it was for many years.
So, the tradition of Christmas has been around for a long time and the religious aspects, fun, games, gifts, sleigh-rides, and stories of the past that have enriched our American culture; with a big smile and our family's qualities of life.
Merry Christmas
________________________________________________ Partial Sources: Indiana Magazine of History, Indiana Journals 1827, History of Indiana by Logan Esarey, PH.D. Indiana University1924, and family discussions. This post is reposted from the 1800s files by me. The original post without the picture is at Re: 1800's Life In Columbus & Bartholomew County Reply #86 on Feb 20, 2007, 9:55pm. Christmas card is dated 1930.
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RER
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Post by RER on Dec 13, 2007 19:05:46 GMT -5
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Post by RER on Dec 22, 2007 8:45:09 GMT -5
Son Says Yes! To Oyster Stew Christmas Eve TraditionRef: As stated above my son didn't really care for the traditional oyster stew on Christmas Eve; but last year and again this year he still prepares it and now reports he has a concoction that he will continue to ensure the family tradition doesn't die. I am not sure what spices, or additions this guy has come up with, but we will know Christmas Eve when his secret recipe is revealed. He now has promised that he will not break the tradition and that his two children will be coached into the same direction as the year's progress. So, with that said I look forward to this unknown adventure of the oysters that will get stewed, with a new twist.
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Babs
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Post by Babs on Dec 23, 2007 12:28:10 GMT -5
RE: Christmas memories... Bob, my mom and grandmother made oyster dressing for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. I remember I never liked it or at least I thought I didn't like it , so they always made two kinds,one with the oysters and one without. I do recall eating fried oysters and I thought they were okay but have to admit have never tried oyster stew. I think holiday traditions are important to continue and admire your son, even though he doesn't care for the oyster stew, he is willing to "carry on" so future generations will know and understand more of their heritage. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!!!
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Post by nancs on Dec 23, 2007 21:19:14 GMT -5
As I prepared what I am to 'take' to my daughter's for Christmas 2007, yes, I had to buy some oranges. That being the 'family tradition' with perhaps the longest duration and the most important, in my memory. One 'rolls' the orange until it is really soft, point being to make it 'last' as long as you can, sucking the juice out of it first, and finally eating 'its innards.' I had a real mental problem this year, as my mom, for whom this family tradition was most important--------------how many oranges should I purchase? ?? My beloved mom passed this year. Yes, I 'included Mom' in the number of oranges I bought. With love, and the desire to carry on the family tradition, we will 'roll oranges,' and have one for her, too. Love and best wishes to one and all, make this holiday season special and do carry on the treasured family traditions, that is what makes ' treasured history.' MERRY CHRISTMAS, TO ONE AND ALL. Nanc
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RER
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Post by RER on Dec 25, 2007 7:54:23 GMT -5
Merry Christmas From Knoxville Tennessee
My Son's traditional new concoction brew of oyster stew was great! There are so many different ingredients that I couldn't name them all. However, the tradition was shared with about 25 people and now they leave it up to son to continue yearly. MERRY CHRISTMAS to all again!
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Post by Ricky_Berkey on Dec 25, 2007 12:16:42 GMT -5
Happy Holidays to all my Columbus friends, near as well as far. Best wishes to everyone as we head into the new year.
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Post by jennifer on Dec 30, 2007 20:47:54 GMT -5
Hello to Columbus, Indiana. I feel strange talking to you folks, but I was looking up information on the tradition of Oyster Stew for Christmas Eve. I was raised in Pendleton, Indiana (Madison County)and graduated from PHS. So when I looked at the Google listings under Oyster Stew and saw Indiana, I had to check it out. My mother often made Oyster Stew for Christmas Eve, but she was always kind of vague about where the tradition came from. I love it and I am trying to revive the tradition with my 3 grown children and their families. All of the listings I find on it are also kind of vague. If anyone has more info on the tradition of Oyster Stew for Christmas Eve, I'd love to hear it.
I'm feeling home sick reading your postings. I've lived in Alaska since 1974. My mother is 90 and has recently moved from Pendleton to live with my oldest brother in Oklahoma.
Happy New Year to Columbus!
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Post by RER on Dec 30, 2007 21:02:40 GMT -5
Welcome Jennifer! Don't feel like a stranger here we talk about history mostly and some of us live on the East Coast, some West Coast and then all around. The bulk live in Columbus Indiana though. You asked about tradition of oyster stew. I think you are the first poster and member from Alaska. See additional comments I have placed below the references. Pendleton Indiana in Madison County (Jennifer's roots) Note: Madison County was part of the New Purchase in 1818 which would have been part of the Treaty of 1818. Pendleton is off I-69 near Anderson Indiana. Jennifer said:RER said: Old 2006 Post:Well, my great grandfather made sure the off-springs continued the tradition through a "man's word promise" which was honorable in the 1800s. He lived from 1840 to 1926, but his father may have passed it on starting in 1801 because that great, great grandfather migrated from the upper East Coast but lived his final days in Indiana also. So, I can only say from 1840s forward for our tradition, but it may have been the generation before that in the early 1800s. My son and daughter have promised to continue to honor the heritage and traditional oyster stew. Hope this helps somewhat but there are many other family stories to pursue and good luck! Happy New Year to you also!
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Post by docwendy on Jan 1, 2008 8:59:06 GMT -5
My family has both the oyster tradition (in the form of dressing) and the oranges! We always put the oranges in the Christmas stockings, and this being the second year without my beloved dad we still included his stocking hanging in the middle of all of ours. Hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to one and all! ;D
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Post by Babs on Oct 18, 2008 14:07:46 GMT -5
Since my post has to do with Christmas I am going to put it in this folder. It maybe needs to be place elsewhere but I do not know exactly where else to post it...so here goes.
Today at an auction I got some "bubble Christmas lights". There is no strand to put them in, but if anyone has a set and would like some replacement bulbs, let me know. I will be happy to give them to you. I do know a lot of people collect old ornaments and lights so these may be worth something. In the spirit of Christmas, which will be here before we know it, I'd like to give someone the bulbs if they can use them. Just post here and give me your name, email, phone number or whatever and we can arrange to meet and I will pass these along to you.
Also in this same box was a wooden disc from The Greeks (Zaharakos) with Merry Christmas and Happy New Year on one side and Christmas Greetings from Zaharako's on the other. Does anyone want this item? It's like a wooden nickel only larger, closer to the size of a silver dollar.
Merry Christmas early! :-)
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