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Post by Ricky_Berkey on Apr 19, 2009 18:18:39 GMT -5
George, where was the "new" 1950 VFW located in relation to the Tipton Hill? . The Life pictures show it completed before the hill itself was removed. This is Tipton Knoll around 1910 and it does show a gate, but not much detail, it is kinda hard to tell if it is the one over at the old 2nd St. bridge site. As a youngster my friends and I would ride our bikes all over the down town area, " very little traffic ", and I remember Tipton Knoll well, was always told it was a Indian Mound, not true as we found out when it was leveled for the new 3rd St. bridge. Tipton Knoll was the local VFW post and we would venture up the front steps, but no further, hard to believe that 3rd St. dead ended there. And then in 1950 the Knoll came down for the new bridge, I guess you could say that was the beginning of the end for the old down town, but I guess that is progress.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2009 21:51:53 GMT -5
Ricky,
The new VFW Post was located about were Sears Auto is today, just north of Tipton Knoll.
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Post by richard on May 5, 2009 8:45:58 GMT -5
The following is in the Looking Back feature in today’s edition of The Republic newspaper.
In 1959 the City of Columbus began to replace the yellow stop signs with red and white signs.
In 1984 Gene’s Cafeteria in Eastbrook Plaza was sold to David and Sue Ketchum who renamed it to Kornucopia.
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Post by richard on May 27, 2009 9:55:47 GMT -5
The following from 1959, is in the Looking Back feature in today’s edition of The Republic newspaper. Robert Synans and Arthur Schaeffer of Columbus were hired as the first drivers for the Operation Life Ambulance and were also appointed as deputies on the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department.
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Post by richard on May 28, 2009 8:16:59 GMT -5
The following, is in the Looking Back feature in today’s edition of The Republic newspaper. This information first appeared in 1959.
Clear sailing appeared for the newly consolidated school district composed of Columbus city and township schools after a deadline passed in which no one mounted a remonstrance.
The first members of the newly merged school board for Columbus City and Township schools were, J. Harold Wand, Clayton Huntington, Mrs. Clarence Hamilton, J. Henry Blessing and Claude Thompson.
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Post by richard on Dec 3, 2009 22:51:13 GMT -5
The following from 1959, is in the Looking Back feature in today’s edition of The Republic newspaper.
A two-year program of expanded telephone service in Edinburgh and Bartholomew County that would allow local residents to dial long distance to most of North America from Columbus-area phones was announced by Indiana Bell Co.
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Post by Ricky_Berkey on Dec 4, 2009 23:32:37 GMT -5
Christmas Events in Columbus 2009 Saturday December 5th
Bartholomew County Historical Society Holiday Open House (at the museum) 2 pm to 5 pm 524 3rd Street Free admission but all are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the Love Chapel Food Bank
Parade Don't forget the Columbus Holiday Lights Parade starts at 6pm. After the parade, the tree will be lit at City Hall followed by fireworks downtown.
Zaharakos Come see the Christmas decorations at Zaharakos. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there from 3:30 to 5:15 pm. The decorations are elaborate and tasteful and old fashioned. Some of the old things can be found but many may miss the "over the top" displays of the past. I'm just thankful Zaharakos is back, we are already taking it for granted.
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Post by richard on Dec 13, 2009 14:28:37 GMT -5
The following from 1999, is in the Looking Back feature in today’s edition of The Republic newspaper.
In 1999, outgoing Juvenile Judge James Holland, was honored for his 18 years on the bench. I believe Mr. Holland was a member of the Columbus Senior High School class of 1961.
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Post by richard on Dec 13, 2009 14:29:24 GMT -5
The following from 1959, is in the Looking Back feature in today’s edition of The Republic newspaper.
Preliminary appraisal work for purchasing Bartholomew County land for the proposed Interstate 65 has begun.
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Post by richard on Dec 13, 2009 14:31:09 GMT -5
This news is from the front page in today’s edition of The Republic. Sam Simmermaker will be honored at halftime ceremonies at the East-North basketball game December 22, 2009 at the East Gym in recognition of his fifty years of local broadcasting. Sam began his local career January 1, 1960 on WCSI.
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Post by Babs on Dec 14, 2009 7:40:53 GMT -5
Congratulated Sam Simmermaker at church yesterday and typical of Sam he just lowered his head and made light of the honor. His next comment was also typical of Sam as he said "I'm much better looking in person though don't you think?" and we both laughed. He and his wife, Fran, are wonderful people, salt of the earth and I am proud to call them friends and fellow Christians. Sam has done a tremendous job for many years and this honor is surely due him. The thing is he is just so humble and down to earth one forgets all he has done and continues to do for the community.
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Post by RER on Dec 21, 2009 20:07:31 GMT -5
Columbus History Message Boards In Review Year 2009It has been an interesting and productive year on the Columbus Historical Message Boards. Membership has zoomed up to almost 400 and the average guests & members per day are around 200. The History board subject threads have expanded in several subjects and have been very successful because the posting and view of the expanded threads dictate the members and viewers support. There are approximately 8600 posts that provide the framework of the Columbus history. The 1950s Copyrighted pictures of Time Life have added a wonderful view of Columbus during the 1940s and 1950s, and have been the highest viewed and commented site thread at 14,000 since March 2009. Further, life during the 1800s years has the oldest pictures of Columbus downtown that are known at this time, including the actual building construction of the Bartholomew County Courthouse during the 1870s. There have been some cases of families discovering a little more history about their families of the past; including pictures they had never seen. The board inputs have allowed deeper discovery of history from the early 1800s to this New Year approaching of 2010. The local newspaper Republic has been supportive in writing articles about several of the topics and in fact giving a front page spread of the oldest pictures of Columbus. Various pictures and postcards throughout the history of the city and county have added a delightful taste of many subjects. Many new members have discovered old classmates that range from 50 and 60 years ago. They have grouped into private conversations through emailing and provide some historical knowledge that ends up on the history threads at times. Of course it goes without saying that without David Sechrest and Richard the boards wouldn’t function as well as they do. Almost daily there seems to appear a distasteful or inappropriate post, but David and Richard come to the rescue and delete the postings to continue the quality of the message boards. The board’s membership could help if only more folks would participate in posting responses and subjects of interest. There are many history stories to be told, but only if we can get involved. We ask that you get involved and enjoy the feelings of adding to the history of your beloved city and county. We have membership posting from coast to coast and readership even from overseas. Just remember when the present membership is gone your grandkids or future family additions may enjoy what history was left behind in all the Columbus Historical Message Board Threads. Note: The pictures are inverted in color. The last picture is of Washington Street during 1951. Starting near 3rd Street looking down Washington St. North.
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Post by David Sechrest on Dec 23, 2009 0:53:20 GMT -5
As Bob mentioned in the prior post, this has been quite a year for the Historic Columbus Indiana Message Board.
Thanks to everyone for the wonderful additions made in 2009. Richard? Thank you so much for watching over everything here. You do a great job. With me having the health issues I do, I don't know what I'd do without you. I know how much you love Columbus history. As a matter of fact, Richard was the first one to write me regarding the website many years ago. He's been there through some pretty hard times I've gone through. Richard, you are a true friend. . .
It's funny: sometimes it's easy to assume that everything we might have talked about has been covered and what else of interest can possibly be added? Then, out of nowhere come the Life magazine pictures. And if that wasn't good enough, the photos taken by J. T. Schaub as a follow-up. One of my personal favorites has been watching the State Street School thread grow. Babs? Thank you so much! State Street School will always hold a special place in my heart.
Since I won't be on until after the holidays, I want to wish everyone here a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Who knows what's in store for us? ? ?
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Post by guest on Dec 23, 2009 13:28:23 GMT -5
:-*no offense by my putting the kiss. but want to say thanks to all whom came up with the idea of having this board,wonderful job well done.Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year. God Bless All
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Post by Babs on Dec 24, 2009 10:44:12 GMT -5
David, I'm so glad I was able to contribute, in a small way, with the photos etc. from State Street School. Luckily my dad saved all his student's pictures for many years and it felt good to know someone else could use and enjoy some of them when you told me I could have space at our last event. I'm still unhappy though that we could not find your class picture when you were in his room. The only thing I can say is someone must've visited him, he got out the photos and ended up giving that particular one to a classmate of yours. It would've made me very sad to have to throw all of his collection in the trash so the fact someone wanted even some made me smile.
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Post by Babs on Dec 24, 2009 10:52:51 GMT -5
Quote: From RER: " The board’s membership could help if only more folks would participate in posting responses and subjects of interest. " I echo Bob's plea; I know of lots of natives who live all over the country who simply "read" the site but never post. Please please join us and write down your memories. It is the only way future generations will know what went on and one day all us "old timers" will be gone. To allow anyone's memories to be completely lost is almost unforgiveable. So please join and begin posting your thoughts and memories. Also want to echo Bob's thoughts on what a wonderful thing David Sechrest did in starting this website and as I am usually up early or stay up late, I generally am one of the first ones to find "those posts" we do not want and email Richard to remove them. It is, I believe, either Nanc in CA, Bob in SC or me who alerts Richard and he gets to work and gets them off the site. Richard does a wonderful job and the fact David is not well has made it so much simpler for him that Richard is willing to do this. Kudos to both these fine young men for an outstanding job!
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Post by richard on Dec 26, 2009 15:50:15 GMT -5
The following from 1959, is in the Looking Back feature in today’s edition of The Republic newspaper.
Members Ike Deaver, Clarence Sandefur, Raymond Bennett, Harold Moore, James Fields, Carl Settle, Calvin Richards, Paul Hauersperger, John Rothrock, Robert Greenlee, Earl Spencer, Barrett Fields, Wallace Howell, Robert Brown, Ray Kent, Don Bullard, Cecil Carmer, Fred Snider, Roy Geilker and Larry Brown of the Columbus Civil Defense Police Force were put on emergency stand-by notice for the New Year’s holiday.
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Post by richard on Dec 26, 2009 17:16:42 GMT -5
A fire Thursday, December 24, 2009, Christmas Eve, at the United Way of Bartholomew Building at 1531 Thirteenth Street heavily damaged part of the building. Thirty-seven agencies have been affected by the fire.
ArvinMeritor donated the combined 210,000 square feet of office and storage space of the former office, lab and old number 2 fire house to United-Way in 2002. The first agencies began moving into the building June 6, 2002.
Grants from the State of Indiana and tenants’ monthly rents funded, remodeling to make the building accessible to people with disabilities.
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Post by Rhonda on Dec 26, 2009 18:09:47 GMT -5
Harry McCawley contacted me last night to get my history of the Lincoln Chair Company building for a story to be in the upcoming Sunday paper. The Lincoln Chair Company building was a BIG part of the United Way Agency building that was destroyed by fire Christmas Eve. It was built very well! The thick, brick walls are all still standing. When it was built, back in 1913, it was one of the first "fire proof" buildings in Columbus. Early reports are that the Historical Society may have lost a good portion of: the Reeves collection, the Cosco collection, and the Arvin collection. The HS had a large storage area in a portion of the building. Of course, until they are actually able to get into the building, no one knows for sure what all was lost.
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Post by Ricky_Berkey on Dec 27, 2009 0:01:55 GMT -5
It's sad about the loss to the United Way and the social service agencies with offices in the building but even more tragic is that they are estimating 80 percent of the Historical Society collection (perhaps 75,000 items) is lost forever. If not consumed by fire and smoke, the damage from the water will be enormous. Harry McCawley contacted me last night to get my history of the Lincoln Chair Company building for a story to be in the upcoming Sunday paper. The Lincoln Chair Company building was a BIG part of the United Way Agency building that was destroyed by fire Christmas Eve. It was built very well! The thick, brick walls are all still standing. When it was built, back in 1913, it was one of the first "fire proof" buildings in Columbus. Early reports are that the Historical Society may have lost a good portion of: the Reeves collection, the Cosco collection, and the Arvin collection. The HS had a large storage area in a portion of the building. Of course, until they are actually able to get into the building, no one knows for sure what all was lost.
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