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Post by guesttwo on Feb 5, 2007 18:35:12 GMT -5
guestGuest Wrote Below:Then guestGuest Wrote This:Now, I am not the smartest person in this world but reading the first message doesn't jive with the second apology message. I read this board all the time but never write. These people try hard to write positive history and positive conversations. Your approach wasn't received well by me, and maybe others. Many people spend a lot of time on this Historical Site and we don't need negative things that are not true. I believe that the Whiteland Barn was posted well before your remarks. Go here: ___________________________________________ Quote From This Web Site:Re: Columbus Indiana In The 1950's « Reply #324 on Jan 20, 2007, 10:18am » -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Whiteland Barn 1957 through 1960 As I have written before under the 1950s the "Barn" was a fantastic dance hall on Sunday nights. Thanks Ron VanLandingham for your web site and all the memories you brought back this morning. The introduction music is perfect ! For all that went to the Whiteland Barn go here as Ron sited on his post: www.whitelandbarn.com End of quote. ____________________________________ I have said enough, but would encourage you to re-send your donation. The mail box does work and is valid. You might consider joining the board membership also. Guesttwo
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Post by richard on Feb 5, 2007 23:12:29 GMT -5
This was in today’s Looking Back column that The Republic runs each day. In 1957, National Linen Corporation will build a $175,000. Laundry building at 12th Street and Ruddick Avenue.
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Post by RER on Feb 6, 2007 9:53:41 GMT -5
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My brother talked to me about the early 1950s in relation to the above. He states that he doesn't remember any 5th and 6th grade teams. Further, he said only the Boys Club had teams and the Twenty-fifth Street School had one team consisting of all kids of many grades.
Many of the Columbus factory worker's families commuted from other Southern Indiana towns or townships. There were many farm folks that commuted and some didn't move because of the lack of low cost Columbus housing in those days, possibly. Hence, they may have lost many potential excellent players.
Additionally, he expressed that maybe many kids preferred to work and buy cars instead of playing sports. He thinks Coach Stearman still tapped the boys that had talent and never lived in Columbus. He couldn't recall any guys that had exceptional talent that didn't play (feeder system or not).
He thinks the coaches and the town did the best they could with the smaller population and talent. He stated you need the "big horses" year in and out to be competitive on a statewide basis. That is the bottom line he said.
Finally, he spoke of the talented kids playing today. He said more talented guys are playing today because of the two high schools in Columbus, and of course the town population has more than doubled.
Bob
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Post by richard on Feb 7, 2007 16:35:08 GMT -5
Accountants and Bookkeeping Service listings in the 1953 Columbus City Directory.
1. Central Business Service 509 ½ Washington Street 2. McCormack, L. E. Tax Accountant 404 ½ Washington Street
Accountants and Bookkeeping Service listings in the 1957 Columbus City Directory.
1. Clem, William J. 2242 Ohio Avenue 2. Gress, E. Ray 2401 Pearl Street
Accountants and Bookkeeping Service listings in the 1959 Columbus City Directory.
1. Clem, William J. 2242 Ohio Avenue
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Post by richard on Feb 7, 2007 16:50:53 GMT -5
Pigeon Problem and still counting! This was in today’s Looking Back column that The Republic runs each day. From 1957, Steeplejacks climbed to the top of the First Christian Church tower to coat the outer edges of the roof and window sills with a goo-like substance in hopes of making pigeons’ feel unwelcome.
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Post by RER on Feb 15, 2007 9:12:09 GMT -5
Trimmel Tire Shop Located on 10th Street before you cross Hawcreek
The Trimmel tire shop was on the backside of the city golf course within 200 yards or so from the 10th Street Hawcreek Bridge. It was a small little building that Mr. Trimmel had and he sold recapped tires and did tire patching. The place was sort of a messy area, but what do you expect it was a tire repair place.
The 1953 directory lists it as Harold Trimmel (gas station) 2324 10th Street.
Mr. Trimmel was a very nice man and my Dad used his shop for recaps (normal in those days) and tire repairs. My brother and I also used Trimmel's after we started driving vehicles.
Bob
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Post by Michelle Pennington on Feb 15, 2007 13:36:16 GMT -5
Phonographs and Records - Dealers listings in the 1953 Columbus City Directory.1. Pennington Music Company 1903 Central Avenue. My recollections are that the Pennington Music Company supplied/leased Juke Boxes to many locations in Columbus at this time. The 1903 address was the first house north of nineteenth street on the east side of the street. The store sat on the back of the lot in a garage sized building. In the name listing section in this directory, it lists Bernard Pennington as President of (Music Co.). His wife Alberta was a clerk at Sears. Bernard and Alberta are listing as living at 3436 Central Avenue. It lists Russell G. and Wife Ruth as living at 1903 Central Avenue and employed at Pennington Music Company. Mrs. Marjorie Pennington is listed as a clerk at Pennington Music Company and living at 1815 Chestnut Street. Bob said he purchased “Book of Love” from that location. I’ve purchased a few records there in my time! I ‘think’ everything they had was used as they would keep the Juke Boxes in town filled with the newest, latest hits and place the older hits on sale at quite a nice discount! My Dad or biological father was Bernard Wayne Pennington. I'm looking for any information about him as I haven't had any contact with him since I was just three years old. Mom said he sold Jude boxes and lived on Central aveune in Columbus Indiana. He has a son named Jack and a daughter Cheryl and kelly. He left my Mother Norma for Alberta Hammond back in the 1950's. What was he like? Is there anyway I could have an image of him or his family members? Alberta Hammond hung up the phone on me when I told her who I was last year. She said Bernard Pennington died several years ago. Is this true? Thanks for any information you can give me. Michelle Denise Pennington
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Post by RER on Feb 16, 2007 20:52:09 GMT -5
A & P Grocery Stores Columbus IndianaEvening Republican Paper Feb 15, 1956 That was 51 years ago this month.. COLUMBUS WEATHER THAT DAY FEB 15, 1956Turning cooler today with winds diminishing. Colder tonight and Sunday with clearing skies.TEMPERATURES: Friday high 67. Last night Low 50. Reading at 7 a.m. today 55 degrees F. Comment: I wonder if Global Warming Started 51 years ago ? Has anyone checked outside today and measured the snow and ice and looked at the temperature gauge ?Bob
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Post by RER on Mar 6, 2007 16:25:41 GMT -5
8th Street Ball Park 1950sLocated on 8th Street from Flatrock River going East to Brown Street. Also, called US 31A.This ball park was parallel to the river and next to the ball park was the practice and game football field for the Columbus High School (CHS) teams. During extreme rains and flooding the fields would get overrun by the river flows. As a very young guy, my family attended many softball and baseball games at the 8th Street Park. The Columbus Merchants or other teams would schedule games there during the spring and summer. They had bleachers behind home plate that had many rows upward. A stand was available for pop and various other candies and popcorn. Many times the balls were hit over the side fences, fouled into the 8th Street road and near the river. During games many kids would retrieve fouled balls over the fences and return them to the umpires and support team staffs. Players normally had uniforms of some type, but I can't remember the team names. Large crowds normally filled the bleachers supporting the team of choice. Night lights were installed to allow the late evening games. Most of the players were of course local workers of various backgrounds. High team spirits were always prevalent and cheers were the norm. Near, by the field were two oil companies and a small refinery. As you departed the field and headed East on 8th Street you would drive over the railroad tracks between Brown Street and Jackson. If you drove west of the ball park a few miles you would end up at the Columbus Drive Inn outdoor Theater. Many, Columbus folks played at the ball park well before Lincoln Park was built. Additionally, many former CHS players played and practiced on the old 8th Street football field. I remember the fields were still being used in 1957 for Central Junior High School. The fields near old Flatrock River provided the City many years and hours of entertainment for sports minded people in the earlier days of Columbus. Comment: Read about the 8th Street baseball park and the Merchants team at David's other site, and go here: www.historiccolumbusindiana.org/merchants/cover.aspBob
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Post by RER on Mar 10, 2007 15:38:48 GMT -5
Jive kennel Inside View 1954This picture was taken looking toward the front door of 3rd StreetWe have been searching for an indoor picture and finally found this one inside, up front picture. The soda bar was up front on the entrance walking in on the left. In the rear portion of the kennel there were ping pong tables, juke box and other tables. A popular place after school until it closed around 10:00 at night.The Jive Kennel was located at corner of 3rd and Franklin Street. The building still stands today. Behind the Jive Kennel was the old first Lincoln School cornered on 2nd and Franklin Street. The Jive Kennel is believed to have closed, sometime during the 1960s. .. Front View Source: The 1954 Log & 1955 picture on street corner Bob
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Post by Ricky_Berkey on Apr 8, 2007 9:51:23 GMT -5
That address you mentioned at 727 Washington was not the site of a Standard Food Store but it was a redemption center for S&H Green stamps....where you would take your sack of filled up books and get that new toaster! It was there in 1961 and probably a few years around that time frame. Its that building past the old post office where Brad's Furniture is today. For some of you yung-uns out there, that old toaster that's been sitting on your grandma's counter way before you were even a twinkle in your mom and pop's eyes just might have been "bought" with these: Green stamps were very popular in the 1950's (and 1960's too). The stamps pictured above were part of a promotion from the old Standard Grocery stores across the country. As noted on the back, the Standard Grocery in Columbus was at 727 Washington Street. I don't remember Standard being at this address. In my day, Standard was a couple of blocks further north on Washington (where the Hostess outlet place used to be). I guess when Standard moved, A&P must've taken over this 727 Washington Street address? ou can still get a catalog by calling 800-435-5674.
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Post by Ricky_Berkey on Apr 8, 2007 10:10:37 GMT -5
Rhonda, Did you ever find or post that picture of the Boy's Club basketball court at the Visitor Center? I would LOVE to see it! I have a photo of kids playing basketball upstairs in the former Boys Club which was located at the corner of 5th and Franklin. Today, that is the Barbara Stewart Room of the Columbus Area Visitor's Center. When I have time, I'll post the photo!
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Post by richard on Apr 10, 2007 17:59:58 GMT -5
These pictures were taken at the Dixie Cream Donut & Coffee Shop. The Dixie Cream Donut & Coffee Shop was located at 1732 State Street at its intersection with Dahn Street. This picture is of the owner Paul Eddy taking a break. This picture is Merrill Eddy doing a quality check. This picture is Don Eddy filling my order.
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Post by RER on Apr 10, 2007 18:55:17 GMT -5
Dixie Cream Donut & Coffee Shop
Not only were the Eddy's great community families but those donuts Paul Eddy and crew made were "G R E A T" as Tony the Tiger would say. Many of that family stayed around Columbus but many established roots again in Texas, Florida and South Carolina. Heck, they may be in other states not mentioned, but I have no idea. I have nothing but great memories here on their donuts and those wonderful folks.
Bob
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Post by RER on Apr 10, 2007 19:44:23 GMT -5
Bray & Eddy Supply (electrical appliances) 1867 State Street
First, name rings a heavy bell, and of course second name is another joint business adventure that families established throughout Columbus. Here are some more of the Eddy businesses during the 1950s and 1960s:
Eddy Oil Company located near White River deep downtown
Eddy Gasoline Stations located off State Street, Central, Garden City, Edinburgh, Hope and North Vernon.
Dixie Cream Donut & Coffee Shop (Eddy's) located on State Street
Eddy Appliance Store 1731 State Street
Bray & Eddy Supply (electrical appliances) Located at 1867 State Street
Eddy TV & Appliance Store located around 605 Washington Street in the 1950s.
The Bray's and Eddy families contributed much to Columbus businesses for many years. They provided many services, and products. Additionally, many family members provided the excitement in sports through local baseball leagues and organized high school sports. Lastly, both names are great families of faith, principle and just down to earth great people!
Bob
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Post by nancs on May 19, 2007 18:52:28 GMT -5
This 'quote' comes from the 1950s thread, page 1, and back when I was just a 'guest.' And over two years ago!!!!!! Quoting from that post: 1950s--Pioneer Days. As I recall, and feel free to correct my "dating" of the event, took place on or near Columbus Day, mid-October. Washington Street was closed and booths set up by civic organizations. Seems the event went on for several days, perhaps a weekend, just guessing on that one.
My dad was responsible for the "game" for one booth, either sponsored by the Lion's Club or the Saddle Club, and I don't remember which. AND am sure that the SPCA would never approve the "game" now, and the protests would have been many. Remember how you could throw ping-pong balls into bowls and win a gold fish? Same idea, except you threw an embrodiery (sp.) hoop to attempt to "ring" a duck, a duck that you could take home for keeps!!!! (Hey, Bob, Barkhimer, that is, is that how you got Rudolph? ;-) This crazy "game" became the hit on the street, and everyone was carrying around a duck they had won. So popular was this booth, that soon they ran out of ducks. My dad was out and about searching the farms for more ducks for the booth. A trek he made numerous times to restock! Think he must have hit every farm around to supply the booth.Buried deep within the boxes of treasure my mom has saved, I found this photo. In identifying, can't do much------lady in light coat with one big button, may be Rose McKain. On the right by the D in the sign, a man with a cowboy hat, may well be Ralph Talkington, and the lady just to his right, I think, his wife, Edna. Note the sign for Pony Rides. And the lady on the right with goldfish and bowl in hand. ;D Nanc
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Post by Babs on May 23, 2007 12:19:08 GMT -5
The lady in the front, left side, looks like Miss Mildred Murray to me. Much younger than any pictures I have in my year books, but this sure looks like her to me. She taught English at CHS, was in charge of the Senior play and sponsor of one of the girls' clubs.
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Post by richard on Jun 7, 2007 10:15:57 GMT -5
From 1957, this is from today’s Looking Back column in The Republic. Gasoline prices in Columbus plummeted by three cents to 29 cents a gallon.
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Post by RER on Jun 7, 2007 11:33:50 GMT -5
Comments Made In The Year 1955These have to be comical and interesting to read1955 Cadillac "I'll tell you one thing, if things keep going the way they are, it's going to be impossible to buy a week's groceries for $20."
"Have you seen the new cars coming out next year? It won't be long before $2000 will only buy a used one."
"If cigarettes keep going up in price, I'm going to quit. A quarter a pack is ridiculous."
"Did you hear the post office is thinking about charging a dime just to mail a letter?"
"If they raise the minimum wage to $1, nobody will be able to hire outside help at the store."
"When I first started driving, who would have thought gas would someday cost 29 cents a gallon. Guess we'd be better off leaving the car in the garage."
"Kids today are impossible. Those duck tail hair cuts make it impossible to stay groomed. Next thing you know, boys will be wearing their hair as long as the girls." "I'm afraid to send my kids to the movies any more. Ever since they let Clark Gable get by with saying 'damn' in 'Gone With The Wind,' it seems every new movie has either "hell" or "damn" in it.
"I read the other day where some scientist thinks it's possible to put a man on the moon by the end of the century. They even have some fellows they call astronauts preparing for it down in Texas "
"Did you see where some baseball player just signed a contract for $75,000 a year just to play ball? It wouldn't surprise me if someday they'll be making more than the president."
"I never thought I'd see the day all our kitchen appliances would be electric. They are even making electric typewriters now." "It's too bad things are so tough nowadays. I see where a few married women are having to work to make ends meet."
"It won't be long before young couples are going to have to hire someone to watch their kids so they can both work."
"Marriage doesn't mean a thing any more; those Hollywood stars seem to be getting divorced at the drop of a hat."
"I'm just afraid the Volkswagen car is going to open the door to a whole lot of foreign business." "Thank goodness I won't live to see the day when the Government takes half our income in taxes. I sometimes wonder if we are electing the best people to congress."
"The drive-in restaurant is convenient in nice weather, but I seriously doubt they will ever catch on."
"There is no sense going to Lincoln or Omaha anymore for a weekend. It costs nearly $15 a night to stay in a hotel."
"No one can afford to be sick any more; $35 a day in the hospital is too rich for my blood."
"If they think I'll pay 50 cents for a hair cut, forget it." Bob
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Post by richard on Jun 12, 2007 8:16:23 GMT -5
In today’s Looking Back column in The Republic from 1957. Sap’s Bakery moved their production facilities from Twelfth and Jackson Streets to a new modern facility on National Road near Central Avenue.
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