Abstracts from the Versailles POLICY Abstracts from the Versailles POLICY
These abstracts of genealogical information are made by Adele Corbin with the permission of the Versailles Policy. This is NOT an offer to do lookups, but a reminder that genealogy is a 'Current Affair'. You might see a familiar name and, thus, know that further information may be obtained in the Policy.
the POLICY
Versailles Policy newspapers from 1890-present are available
at the Worch Memorial Library (on E Main) in Versailles, Ohio.
Versailles Policy newspapers from 1890-1926 are available on
microfilm from the
Local Government Records Archives at the Dunbar Library on
the campus of Wright State University, Dayton, OH. [see also the
LOOKUPS page.]
Subject: Versailles Policy, Jan. 3, 1996
In the A WHILE AGO column:
10 years ago: Edna Viola KELCH, age 97, passed away.
25 years ago: Mrs. Clara McKINNEY celebrated her 86th birthday with her family
in Piqua.
50 years ago: Mr and Mrs. Ed BUTT celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.
And the following area servicemen were discharged: Arthur O. MARTIN, Robert L.
GRILLIOT, Joseph COUCHOT, Bernard F. DAVIDSON, and Lowell J. GOUBEAUX.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, Jan. 10, 1996
I am a little hesitant to include recent obits here. The obituaries are fairly
detailed and generally include such things as the maiden name of the deceased's
mother, etc. So, I'll only give you a brief list of surnames in the recent
obits.
Obits:
MEIRING, SKAGGS, MC KHANN
BIRMAN, BAILEY, STROME
HOENING, LAMM, HART
SEIBERT, CASEMENT, BOOLMAN
BRAND, PRASHUHN
MONNIER, SIMON
ROECKNER, MILLER, WENDEL
SWALLOW, PUTTERBAUGH, MATTHIEU
FRANTZ, SHIMP
In A WHILE AGO:
25 years ago: Area deaths: Goldie WHITESELL, 84.
50 years ago: Area deaths included Etienne Stephan FRANCIS, 91, Louis PHILPOT,
57, and Tony HEIGLE, 88. Area servicemen discharged included Louis BATTY,
Cedric L. MAGOTEAUX, Richard KELCH, Robert L. GRILLIOT.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, Jan. 17, 1996
Obits:
GROGEAN, SIMON, EITING
WOOD, BROWN, SWABB
MC KINNEY, HARROD, WINTRINGHAM
BARGA, SMITH, FRANTZ, SHERMAN
PETITJEAN, GASSON, SMITH
50 years ago in A WHILE AGO:
Discharged from the service were Sgt. Purcell GRILLIOT, Lewis Paul FURLONG,
Franklin HOPE and John F. STEVENSON.
Area deaths included Fannie Belle BALLINGER and Chester H. MENKE, 53.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, Jan. 24, 1995
Obits:
JONES, REYNARD, MYERS
SLEMMONS, STOCKER, WHITE, MOODY
STANFILL, SMITH, GOUBEAUX
GOUBEAUX, SCHIELTZ, GOETTOMOELLER
COOMER, GREEN,HEATH
In A WHILE AGO:
10 years ago area deaths included John SKIDMORE, 83, Iva A. GASSON, 92, Norbert
L. GUILLOZET, 82 and Raymond Louis DAPORE, 86.
50 years ago, area deaths included: Ward BERRY, 69, John BRUMBAUGH, 76 and
George HOLMES, 76.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, Jan. 31, 1996
If anyone is working on the MANGEN surname, there is a big article on the front
page about Fr. Dan MANGEN, who has a parish in Purrangue, Chile. Doubt it would
help you establish any genealogical ties but if you are related to that family,
you might want a copy of the article.
Obit:
LITTEN, HUBER, SIPE
No weddings, no engagements, and only one birth.
(Too cold to be getting born or married.)
The A WHILE AGO column:
10 years ago...
Mr and Mrs. Joseph Bernolt celebrated their 60th anniversary.
Deaths were: Clarence E. PLESSINGER, 67, Edna C. TREON, 65, Nora A. LACHAT, 89,
Jack E. GABRIEL, 47, and Harold FRANCIS, 62.
25 years ago...
Deaths: Carl MARTIN, 79 and Blanche WARD, 90.
50 years ago...
Fire destroyed the stock barn on the Charles YORK farm.
Deaths: Caroline BROWN, 65.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, February 7, 1996
It was very quiet in Versailles this week...even quieter than last week.
The front page had a big article about the Worch Memorial Library in
Versailles. Something they mention that may be of interest is that the
VERSAILLES POLICY newspapers from 1890-present are available on microfilm
there. (Be still my heart...106 years of Versailles newspaper articles...wonder
if any of that is indexed?)
DCO Genealogy Society meets Feb. 18 at 2 PM at the Garst.
One birth. Surnames mentioned in the announcement are: GRILLOT, ALBERS, DROSS
and BLACK.
No weddings, engagements, or obits.
The A WHILE AGO column...
10 years ago:
area deaths included Henry YAGLE, 83, Emma M. MILLET, 89, and Murray S. GANTT,
88.
25 years ago:
Mr. and Mrs. Leo MUMAW celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary. Joseph
VOISARD, 70, died.
50 years ago:
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DAPORE of Russia celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
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Subject: Versailles Policy Feb.14, 1996
Obituaries:
RHOADES, Hershel L., age 80. Associated surnames: HESS, RISMILLER
HOLSAPPLE, Samuel Lee, age 64. Associated surnames: VOISARD, EDWARDS
The A WHILE AGO column
25 years ago:
Area deaths: Herman KASTNER, F.H. BOOMERSHINE 82, Ralph O. BURKETT 78, and
David SARGENT 80.
50 years ago:
John S. MEYERS, MD, returned to the practice of medicine after serving in the
armed forces.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed HUNTER of Dawn celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary.
Discharged from the service were Homer E. SCHIELTZ and Adrian J. MONNIN.
Area deaths: Frank P. GEORGE 78, Mrs. Rachel B. HARLEN 80, Cara BREWER 72, and
James REDMOND 53.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, Feb.21, 1996
Everyone knows who Norman BURNS was? In case not, he was a Darke Co.
researcher who wrote some excellent books on some of the area families. He
also is the person who collected all the data on original land patent owners in
Adams, Wayne, and Richland Townships. Mr. Burns died Dec. 25, 1994. He had an
Indian arrowhead collection (collected in the DCO area) which he left in his
will to the public library in Versailles and which is now on display.
Engagement announcement:
Renee GRILLOT and Wade BARGA
Wedding announcement:
Sandra WATERCUTTER and Randy P. MANGEN were married 11 Nov 1995 in Cranberry,
Ohio.
Birth announcement:
Erika Jean MONNIER, 2/9/96. Assoc. surname: SCECH
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Area deaths: Lawrence T. HOMAN 82, Gladys M. HEATH 88, Laura Ellen HILE 101.
25 years ago:
Area deaths: Lena FROBA 85, Ben H. FLECKENSTEIN 91, Mrs. Amelia KRUCKEBERG
GREWE 83.
50 years ago:
Mr. and Mrs. Herschel BYRD celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary.
Discharged from the service were Noel D. EMRICK, William DILL and Paul M.
MAGOTO.
Area deaths: Jacob B. BOWERS 62, Viola RICHARDSON 75, Albert N. VOISARD 59.
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Subject: Versailles Policy February 28, 1996
The Rev. Ivan BEAM SHAFER, 76, of Phoenix, Arizona, died 26 Feb, 1996 in
Phoenix. He was born in Darke Co. to Job Ernest and Thelma (BEAM) SHAFER.
A WHILE AGO
10 years ago:
Area deaths included Charles V. SMITH, 63, Ira HECKERT, 82, Louise F. MEYER,
77, and Warren P. SEMAN, 71.
50 years ago:
Discharged from the armed services were Norbert Dane HESSON, and Basil SUBLER.
Area deaths were Andrew ALEXANDER, 74, and James Thomas CLARK, 75.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, March 6, 1996
Wedding:
Sheri Lynn NEARGARDER of Versailles and Jon Gregory HOYING of Minster, Oh.,
were married 6 Jan 1996 at Greenville.
Engagements:
Michelle PEPPLE of Versailles and Brad JONES of Celina. Debra HOMAN of Ft.
Recovery and Douglas RUHENKAMP of Versailles.
Deaths:
POHLMAN, Albert, age 74. Associated surnames SCHITMEYER, MEYER.
PIERRON, Paul E., age 60. Associated surnames TREON, FRANCIS.
GOUBEAUX, Eleanora Emma, age 88. Associated surnames MARSHALL, MONNIN.
KERNS, Gerald C., age 78. Associated surnames ROBESON, GUNCKLE.
GERLING, Urban L. "Steve", age 81. Associated surnames ROSENGARTEN,
McELDOWNEY.
Golden Wedding Anniversary:
Forest and Marcella KUETERMAN DUNN will be celebrating March 17.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Area deaths included Christian BASHORE 75, Mary L. FRITZ 83,
Paul E. REESER 70, and Cecil M. FOURMAN 68.
25 years ago:
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas FRANCIS of Russia celebrated their Silver Wedding Anniversary.
Area death: Mrs. Regina M. HUWER
50 years ago:
Mr. and Mrs. B.F. CLARK celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary.
Discharged from the armed services were Jack W. COHEE, Herman J.
SMITH, Russell O. MEEDS, and Francis E. BULCHER.
Area deaths: Mrs. Narcissia (TETT) CAIN 83, Elichu KEY 87,
Mrs. Rosa MARTIN 61.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, March 13, 1996
Deaths:
Evelyn R. HUPE, 74, of West Unity died 3/7/96 at Bryan Ohio. B. 25 Aug 1921 in
Willowdell. D/O Alma (OEHRMAN) and Martin Gustav MARTIN. Husband-Delmar HUPE.
Joseph LACHAT, 78, of Amboy, Ill, died 3/3/96 at Amboy. B. 5 Aug 1917 in
Frenchtown, s/o Chelcie J. and Eleanor (BULCHER) LACHAT. Wife-Leona KLEIN.
Walter W. "Bill" REED, 86, of Troy, died 3/5/1996 at home. Born 9 Nov 1909 in
Versailles to Abraham and Eva Mae REED. Wife-Ruby Mae MARTIN.
Robert STOVER, 55, of Ansonia died "Tuesday afternoon." Born 18 Jan 1941 in
Greenville, s/o Edna (LEMMON-STOVER) STAVER, of Ansonia and Robert L. STOVER,
Sr. Wife-Patricia Ann BEEMER.
Fr. Raymond A. GUILLOZET, 89, of Carthagena, died 3/9/96. Born rn rn 10 Mar
1905 in Russia to John and Augusta GOUBEAUX GUILLOZET.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Area deaths: Louis J. EILERMAN, 88.
25 years ago:
Mr. and Mrs. Glen CURTIS of Ansonia celebrated their golden
wedding anniversary.
50 years ago:
Raymond L. MAGOTO was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for
distinctive service in France during late 1944.
Discharged from the armed services were: Marvin L. RISMILLER, William R.
GARBIG, Walter M. BANKS, Wilmer F. PITSENBARGER, Lester D. SIMON.
Area deaths: Samuel D. STEPHENS, 87, and Mrs. Elva Myrtle
NISCHWITZ, 56.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, March 20, 1996
Deaths:
Edson L. MATTHIEU, 85, died 11 Mar 1996 in Dayton. Born in Versailles, June 24,
1910. Parents; Joseph and Clara MATTHIEU. Wife's name Frances HAMILTON.
Treva M. KLIPSTINE, 72, of Greenville, died 11 Mar 1996 in Versailles. Born 28
Oct 1923 in Darke County, d/o Glen and Eva CAIN CURTIS. Husband; George
Klipstine.
Pauline M. RETHMAN, 87, died 14 Mar 1996 in Piqua. Born 3 Oct 1908 in Maria
Stein, d/o John and Bernadine POHLMAN HOMAN. Husband Joseph A. RETHMAN.
Zemabelle JOHNS, 77, died 16 Mar 1996 in Greenville. Born 23 Mar 1918 in Ft.
Recovery, d/o Walter and Grace HILDBOLD ROOP. Husband; D. Myron JOHNS.
Elmer J. WARNER, 82, of Conover died 17 Mar 1996 at Troy. Born 26 Apr 1913 at
Willowdell, s/o Roy F. and Lova Hazel FOSTER WARNER. Wife; Florence RHOADES.
Engagements:
Stacy DIRCKSEN of Minster and Anthony GRISEZ of Yorkshire; wedding to be May 11
at Egypt.
Lynne Marie JORDAN of Brookville and Ricky Lee GUMP of Greenville; wedding to
be 19 Oct 1996 in Brookville.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Golden and Lillian WEAVER LATSHAW celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary.
Area deaths; L. Bernard LITTMAN 83, Mark BALTES 28, George VARNER Jr. 61,
and Norman T. HOUSE Jr. 47.
25 years ago:
Area deaths; Mrs. Bernadine SCHLATER 75.
50 years ago:
Pat HIATT, s/o Mr. and Mrs. Claude HIATT, was promoted to private, first class.
George L. WEAVER was erecting a new dairy barn on his farm just east of
Versailles, on what is known as the former HOLE farm.
Discharged from the armed services; Tommie DERR from Army in Fiji IS; Arthur
DERR, Army Air Force, England; Junior LEEPER, Army in India, Marion
Joseph GRAVES, and Cyril O. FRANTZ.
Area death: Leon (Peeney) RESER, 71.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, March 27, 1996
The Darke Co. Gen. Soc. is planning a free workshop at the Garst on Apr. 20.
Topics: German research, DCO court house research, Mercer Co. research, Native
American research and PA research.
Deaths:
Michael R. RAHM, 44, of Milwaukee, formerly of Versailles, died Mar. 19, 1996.
Born Oct 2, 1951, Greenville. s/o C. Robert and Eileen DEETER RAHM of
Versailles.
Dale L. FOURMAN, 72, of New Madison, died Mar. 18, 1996. Born in Darke Co. s/o
Ray C. and Gladys (DICKEY) FOURMAN. Wife: Arlene EVANS.
Ruby Helen MAGOTO, 79, of Versailles died Mar. 22, 1996 at Troy. Born in
Breckenridge, MI on May 11, 1916. d/o Ward and Lova WEAVER LONG. Husband Adrian
Ralph MAGOTO.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Bertha L. VOISENET, 72, died as the result of an accident in
Versailles.
Area deaths: Ursula M. BARGA 68, Robert C. NANCE 65, and Wilbert
"Webb" POEPPELMAN 72.
25 years ago:
WO-1 James GASSON, a helicopter pilot with the 48th Assault Helicopter
Co. in Vietnam was flying combat assaults and supply runs into Laos.
He was stationed at Dong Ha.
Area deaths: Mrs. Minnie C. JAEKLE 85, Edward L. DELAET 70.
50 years ago:
Pete PEQUIGNOT celebrated his 90th birthday.
Discharged from the armed services: Charles J. GROJEAN, Richard KINDELL,
Marvin L. RISMILLER, Harvey B. HOLE Jr., Naomi VERE KIMMEL, Paul L.
SHAPPIE.
Area deaths: Fred FRANCIS 58, Wilbur D. KELSEY 85.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, April 3, 1996
The front page this week carries a 1913 photograph with the accompanying
article...
This is only part of the picture! The entire picture is too large to print in
the paper. It is 6 inches high and 38 inches long. The photo is of the entire
Versailles student body, grades 1 through 12. It was taken on May 9, 1913 in
front of the old school building which stood where the Versailles Elementary
school now stands. There are 240 people in the photo.
J.D.Weaver got this picture from his aunt, Florence Weaver, who lives in
Grayling, Michigan. Florence was married to Don Weaver, who is on the picture
but cannot be identified. J.D. also believes his father, George, is on the
picture, but he has not been identified either.
J.D. is hoping that there are people in the area who might be able to identify
those in the picture. Maybe some of your aunts, uncles, parents, grandparents,
great-grandparents or even you (if you're old enough) are on the picture.
J.D.Weaver took the original photo to Tigereye Design who made enlargements for
display around town. These enlargements have each of the 240 students numbered
so you can fill in the blank for anyone you can identify. They are on display
at John's IGA, Hotel Barber Shop and Laura's Photography. Stop by one of these
locations and see if you can identify anyone.
Wedding:
Debra Lynn DELAET of Des Moines, Iowa and Todd Alan KNOOP of West
Lafayette, Ind. were married Dec. 30, 1995 in Versailles. The bride
is the d/o Jack and Sandy DELAET of Versailles. The groom is the
s/o Tom and Sharon KNOOP of Oak Harbor, Ohio.
DEATHS:
Annabel R. (JULIEN) GILBERT, 80, of Greenville, died Mar. 26, 1996 in
Greenville. Born Oct 22, 1915 near North Star, d/o Russell and Clara (CASSEL)
JULIEN. Husband: Giles GILBERT.
Frederick J. MONNIN, 83, of Versailles, died March 25, 1996 in Versailles. Born
Jun 19, 1912 in Shelby Co., s/o Augustin C. "Jess" and Louise (PHILPOT) MONNIN.
Wife: Agnes R. GRILLOT.
Josephine HUELSKAMP, 85, of Piqua, died March 25, 1996 in Piqua. Born Jan. 1,
1911 in Wayne Twp., d/o Charles and Magdeline (LACHAT) DIDIER. Husband:
Clarence HUELSKAMP.
Lawrence F. BRUNS, 65, of Maria Stein, died Mar. 30, 1996. Born Oct. 19, 1930,
s/o Fred and Agnes HEITKAMP BRUNS. Wife: Mary R. GRIESHOP.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Area death; Bertha VOISINET
25 years ago:
Area deaths: Avery O. SHARDO 61, and Joseph A. RATERMAN, 79.
50 years ago:
Mr. and Mrs. John GEORGE celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.
Discharged from the armed services: Jack MANIER, William F. SMITH,
Frederick D. YOUNG, and John "Jack" BARGA.
Area death: Mrs. Minerva BALLINGER FINFROCK, 87.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, Apr. 10, 1996
Speaking of the Poultry Days Festival...
There will be a Versailles Poultry Days Talent Show. This show will
be held on June 16th at 2 PM at Versailles High School.
ENGAGEMENTS:
Sheri LENZE, d/o Jean STALEY of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., will marry David
VANVEGHAL of Friendship, Wis. on Sep. 21, 1996. Sheri is the granddaughter of
Lester and Wanda STALEY.
Jennifer Jo LANGENKAMP, d/o Mr. and Mrs. Charles LANGENKAMP will marry John
KELHOFFER of Cincinnati in April at St. Louis Catholic Church, North Star.
Jennifer is the granddaughter of Lewis and Betty KREMER of Versailles and Ben
and Mary HOLTHAUS of McCartyville and the late Albert LANGENKAMP.
DEATHS:
Marie MEIRING GEORGE, 79, of Versailles, died Apr. 2, 1996, at home. Born Apr.
8, 1916 at North Star, d/o William and Amelia (ZUMBRINK) MEIRING Sr. Husband;
Earl Jim GEORGE.
Norma O"NEIL PHELAN, 82, died Mar. 30, 1996 in Akron, Ohio. She resided in
Versailles in the 1950s-60s when married to Versailles businessman, (the late)
B.W.PHELAN.
N.
Elaine R. GUILLOZET, 46, of Russia, died Apr 4, 1996, at Piqua. Born Mar. 6,
1950 in Piqua, d/o Irene ROSENGARTEN VANDERHORST of Minster and the late Donald
VANDERHORST. Husband; Gerald "Jake" GUILLOZET. Burial in St. Augustine Cem. in
Minster.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Mr. and Mrs. Fred NIEPORT celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Area deaths; John H. MCGREEVY 90, Hettie E. OLIVER 97, Danny Lee THOMPSON 41,
Karen S. LOLLIS 44.
25 years ago:
Navy seaman apprentice Jerome J. DIDIER, s/o Mr. and Mrs. Virgil W. DIDIER,
Versailles, graduated from recruit training at the Recruit Training
Center at Great Lakes, Il.
Area deaths; Howard Dale SCHUMAKER 49, Mrs Elsie M. AMSPAUGH 74,
Robert E. NIXON 60, John E. LEIS 71.
50 years ago:
A mumps epidemic was raging through Darke Co.
Discharged from Armed Services; Robert E. SIMON and Paul KAMMAN.
Charles Julius BERTKE of Versailles enlisted at Cincinnati in the Navy.
Area deaths; Miss Mina LEHMAN 76, and Mrs. Elizabeth PETERSIME 75.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, Apr. 17, 1996
NEWS ITEMS:
Poultry Days schedule of events: (June 14, 15, & 16th)
Groups scheduled to entertain are as follows;
Fri. night....Renegade
Sat. night....Bushwack
Sun. afternoon....Yankee Rose
Sun. night...Free Rider
- Parade on Sat afternoon with the Ohio State Alumni Band.
- Parade on Sun afternoon (antique cars)
- 5K run, bicycle tour, children's petting zoo, ice cream parlor, field of
dreamers' baseball exhibition, talent show on Sun. afternoon, rides and more.
Mary BERGER Celebrates 80th Birthday
An open house will be held in honor of her birthday. Details of event and her
address are included.
SIMONS Reaches Century Mark
Winifred Marree SIMON turned 100 years old on Apr. 16, 1996. Born near Houston
in Shelby Co., and moved to DCO as a child. Spent most of her life in rural DCO
and Versailles. Her address is included.
Area death:
Nola H. KNIESLEY, 85, of Louisville, died March 24, 1996. Born Aug. 24, 1910,
in North Star, OH., d/o Walter W. and Fannie (JOHNSON) HESS. She spent the
first 75 years of her life in the Versailles and Troy area. Husband: the late
Chalmer H. KNIESLY. Burial in Greenlawn Cem. in Versailles.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Mr. and Mrs. Paul MARCHAL celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversary.
Area deaths included Joseph K. SMITH 73, Phebe Jane SHUMAKER
68, Herbert E. SCHAFER 67.
25 years ago:
Kathleen Mary BERGER and Timothy Allen OLIVER made the honor
roll at Ohio State.
Area deaths: Mrs. Mary S. MARCHAL 80, Milton D. PLUMMER 95,
Vincent SABEL 57.
50 years ago:
Versailles had a semi-pro baseball club, the first in a number of years, and
it was managed by Dr. B. J. DENNISTON, a former OSU player, and Jack BARGA,
who had just returned home from the Army.
Pvt. John H. MCELDOWNEY, s/o Mr. and Mrs. Leo MCELDOWNEY, was stationed at
Fort Mc Clellan, AL.
151,000 eggs were spilled in a wreck in Detroit, MI. George W. BUXTON and Jack
COHEE swerved their huge semi-trailer into a safety zone to avoid hitting
a taxi which had jumped a traffic light. The trailer was owned by the
Carl T. RIDENOUR Co. of Versailles, and the tractor by Geo. W. BUXTON
and Richard COHEE of Versailles.
Discharged from Armed Services: Glenn A. GWYNN. Lt. Kathryn BRANDT, was
released from service in the Army Nurse Corps.
Area deadeadeaths: Mrs. Stella FRANCIS 40; Rudolph METZ, formerly of Versailles,
was killed in an accident in Nebraska.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, April 24, 1996
Six runners from the Versailles area competed in the Boston Marathon on April
15th. They were Chuck BARGA, Gary COHEE, Merlin COLLINS, Doug JUTTE, Jerry
MONNIN and Nick RUCHTY.
GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES:
Richard and Katherine (MCELDOWNEY) MCCLURG will celebrate on May 9 in
Versailles. They were married May 18, 1946 at Holy Family Church, Frenchtown.
Ottis and Lovena FRANCIS GRILLOT of Russia will celebrate April 28.They were
married Apr. 24, 1946 at St. Remy's in Russia. Witnesses were Adrian GRILLOT of
Celina and Rita GOUBEAUX of Osgood.
DEATHS:
Francis (Bill) BARGA, 77, of Tyler, TX, died Apr. 15, 1996, at home. Born in
Frenchtown, June 8, 1918, s/o Leonard and Margaret BARGA. Spouse: Vera HAGEL of
Maria Stein. Burial in Tyler, TX.
Jack A. BEARE, 64, of Versailles, died Apr. 16, 1996 in Greenville. Born Feb.
28, 1932 in Versailles, s/o James A. and Bertha E. WAGNER GOWDY BEARE. Burial
in Greenlawn Cem.
Marshall G. AUKERMAN, 97, of Union City, Ind., died Apr. 15, 1996 at home. Born
in Union City on Feb. 28, 1899, to Manford and Anah Jane WELBOURN AUKERMAN.
Spouse: (of 72 years) M. Elsie NETZLEY Aukerman, who survives. Burial in the
Brethren Cem. in Union City, Ind.
ENGAGEMENT:
Diane Sue SHERMAN of Russia will marry Ryan Joshua KELLER of Greenville on June
1, 1996.
The A WHILE AGO column:
10 years ago:
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur MCELDOWNEY celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary.
Area deaths: Ruth KELNER 89, Margaret S. GILLETTE 89, John W. STRAUSBAUGH 60.
25 years ago:
Nickola Brandon, d/o Mr. and Mrs. Richard BRANDON, was selected as
cheerleader at Defiance College.
Area deaths: LeRoy BALTES 85, Mrs. Ira BECK FIDLER 58, Leo J. POHL 69.
50 years ago:
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. SUBLER celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary
on Easter Sunday.
Discharged from armed services: John GILLETTE, Herman E. BALTES.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, May 1, 1996
To: jetorres_dco@indiana.edu
ENGAGEMENTS:
Lori Ann FRANTZ, d/o Mr. and Mrs. Thomas FRANTZ of Versailles, will marry Kevin
Michael KANNALLY, s/o Mr. and Mrs. Thomas KANNALLY of Franklin, Mass. The
wedding will take place in May at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Powell,
Ohio.
Mandy Leigh CONDON, d/o Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. CONDON of New Knoxville, Ohio,
will marry Brian John RISMILLER, s/o Mr. and Mrs. Larry J. RISMILLER of New
Bremen, Ohio. The wedding will take place June 8, 1996 at St. Paul United
Church of Christ in New Bremen.
Lisa Louise MEYER BEARD, d/o John and Marceil MEYER of Russia, will marry
Steven Ronald GEHRET, s/o Anthony and Donna GEHRET of Versailles. The wedding
will take place at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Newport on June 29,
1996.
DEATHS:
Lucille Mae MILLER, 79, of Versailles, died Apr. 21, 1996, in Piqua. Born Sep.
10, 1916 in Hamilton, Ohio, d/o Benjamin and Edna BROWN. Husband; Neil E.
MILLER. Burial Greenwood Cem., Hamilton Ohio.
Alfred H. SCHLATER, 73, of Ft. Loramie, died Apr. 22, 1996 in Kettering. Born
Feb. 1923 in Osgood, s/o Fred and Bernadine ALBERS SCHLATER. Wife: Norma R.
PELTIER. Burial St. Michael Church Cem., Ft. Loramie.
Lillian A. THOMPSON, 85, of Versailles, died Apr. 27, 1996 in Versailles. D/o
J. Henry and Annie FISCHER MEYER. Husband; Cloyd C. THOMPSON. Burial at
Greenlawn Cem., Versailles.
Joseph W. BARHORST, 86, of Versailles, died Apr. 26, 1996 in Versailles. Born
June 16, 1909 in Shelby by Co., s/o Joseph H. and Anna UNGRUHN BARHORST. Wife
Emma E. MAGOTO. Burial St. Valbert's Cem., Versailles.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Area deaths: Loring FAIR 86, Marie BARGA 85, and Clarence "Hap" LIVINGSTON.
25 years ago:
Area death: Mrs. Lillian Mae MICHAELS 91.
50 years ago:
Dismissed from armed services: Cletus E. SCHRADER, Lowell F. MCELDOWNEY,
Richard E. LINDER.
Area deaths: Theodore (Dora) BALTES 59, Mrs. Naomi Edith BOYER 65.
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A little traffic tip if you'll be driving around in DCO this summer... State
Rt. 185 in Adams Twp. is now closed approx. 1.5 miles W. of the Miami/DCO line,
SE of Versailles. Expected to be closed until July 30, 1996. The detour will
direct traffic around the project on St. Rt. 48, St. Rt. 66 and St. Rt. 47.
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Subject: Versailles Policy May 8, 1996
NEWS ITEMS:
Former Versailles Resident Following Her Dreams;
Diana MANGEN LINDER, a 1970 graduate of Versailles High School, has
started her own publication, DARKE COUNTY PROFILE, a monthly publication
circulated in eight states besides southern Ohio. "Writers from around the
county put together stories, photos, upcoming events in the county, travel,
classified advertising, cartoons, financial advice, puzzles and more."
Genealogy Society
"The Darke County Genealogy Society meeting will be Sunday May 19 at 12 PM
at Garst Museum, Greenville, Oh. The speaker will be JOE BOSSERMAN from
Covington. He will be talking about using the internet for genealogy. Visitors
welcome."
Poultry Days...
Several items. Entry blanks for the golf scramble, photo show, quilt show,
art and craft show, and information about the talent show.
A Peace Council House similar to the one Anthony Wayne provided for during
the Treaty negotiations is being built as a permanent memorial for the Treaty
of Greenville. The Green Ville Bicentennial Commission will be working with the
State Historical Society to create this building. It is being built on Darke
County Park District Land.
DEATHS:
Alma L. GASSON, 79, of Versailles, died May 2, 1996 in Dayton. Born Jan 24,
1917, near Rossburg. D/O John Henry and Iva Ann FOSNAUGHT RUE. Stepdaughter of
Clarence E. GASSON. Burial at Brock Cemetery.
Gerald C. KERNS, 78, of Versailles and Venice, FL., died Mar. 1, 1996 in
Venice, FL. S/O Grover C. and Margaret ROBESON KERNS. He was born in Ansonia
and moved to Versailles in 1938. Spouse; Margaret E. GUNCKLE. Burial at
Greenlawn Cem. in Versailles.
Ruth M. MANN, 81, formerly of Greenville, died May 2, 1996 in Versailles. Born
July 21, 1914 in Greenville; d/o Jessie and Bessie TICE SWANK. Spouses; (#1)
E.J. Lane TEAFORD who died in 1959. (#2) James MANN who died 1970. Burial
Greenville Union Cemetery.
Othel WAGNER, 87, formerly of Versailles, died May 3, 1996 at Covington. Born
Jan. 18, 1909 in Bradford, s/o Aron and Rose CURTIS WAGNER BOROFF. Spouse;
Thelma Olive BOGGS WAGNER. Burial in Highland Cemetery in Covington.
Lowell L. MARTIN, 80, of Bradford, died May 2, 1996 in Versailles. Born Jan. 9,
1915 in Shelby Co., s/o Lewis and Rosa LAMBERT MARTIN. Spouses; (#1) Kathleen
TREON, (died 1957), and (#2) Dorothy SOTELL, (died 1994.) Burial at Greenlawn
Cemetery.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Area deaths: Helen I. SHARDO 68, Alfreda NEARGARDER 83, August L. BENSMAN 86,
and Blanche DILL 88.
25 years ago:
Area death: Mrs. Carrie Mae PRICE 76.
50 years ago:
Dismissed from the armed services; Paul I. RHOADES, Clarence M. HOWDIESHELL,
Joseph BALTES, and Delmar HUPE.
Area deaths; Mrs. Alta PALSER 75 and Val WARIER 83.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, May 15, 1996
VERSAILLES POLICY, May 15, 1996
The 50th wedding anniversary of Waldo and Beulah RAHM FINE will be celebrated
May 25, 1996. They were married June 15, 1946 at Webster Methodist Church.
Wedding
Dena Joy RISNER, d/o Dan and Donna RISNER of Versailles, was married to Todd
Aric HOSTETLER, s/o Paul and Linda HOSTETLER, on Apr. 27, 1996 at West Liberty.
Deaths
Richard W. FOSTER, 72, of Covington, died May 9, 1996 at Troy. Born Jul. 23,
1923 in Versailles, s/o William C. and Ruth M. THOMPSON FOSTER. Wife, Rose M.
McKINNEY. Burial in Miami Memorial Park Cemetery.
M. Catherine (Katie) ANGLE, 74, of West Carrollton, Ohio, died May 8, 1996 at
Kettering. Born Aug. 31, 1921 in Frenchtown, d/o Theodore L. amd Anna T. POLY
BALTES. Husband, the late Marion ANGLE. Burial in St. Valbert's Cem.,
Versailles.
Sylvester PLEIMAN, 76, of Union City, Ohio, died May 8, 1996 in Dayton. Born
Apr. 3, 1920, in McCartyville, Ohio to Ben and Mary HOYING PLEIMAN. Wife Freda
SCHLATER.
Frances M. MEYER, 90, of Versailles died May 12, 1996 at home. Born Jul. 9,
1905 in Cassella, Ohio to Clem and Catherine KELLER HOMAN. Husband Frank A.
MEYER. Burial in St. Martin Cemetery.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Area deaths; John H. WAGNER 58, Bernetta FOX 68, Robert P. WILLS 64, Albert T.
PIERRON 84, Dr. J. E. GILLETTE 88, and Wilbert F. CARR 86.
25 years ago:
Area death; Mrs. Lucinda THOMAS 86.
50 years ago:
Discharged from the Armed Services; Jerome F. BEY, Daniel F. AMSPAUGH, Harry E.
BROWN, James MAHER and Nelson HARTLE.
Area death: Miss Grace OSGOOD.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, May 22, 1996
A few news items....
Theresa RIGGS and Raymond POHLMAN were crowned queen and king of Versailles
Health Care Center. Mrs. Riggs is from Bellefontaine and lived in Troy at one
time. Mr. Pohlman, of Maria Stein, was born Jan. 2, 1906 to John and Philomena
Pohlman. He's a bachelor, a farmer and a history buff.
The Miami Valley Genealogical Society will meet on Thursday, June 6, at 7:30 PM
at Smith Middle School, 3625 Little York Road, Vandalia. The speaker will be
Don Bowman who will speak about the Brethren Church in the early Dayton
community. Public invited. For further information, call 837-8074 or 898-3309.
ENGAGEMENTS:
Jodi HICKS, d/o Ted and Nancy HICKS of Bradford will marry Jeff KREMER, s/o
Dave and Ruth KREMER of Versailles. The wedding will take place June 8, 1996 at
St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles.
Angela SHARDO, d/o Betty SHARDO of Versailles and Jim SHARDO of Willowdell will
marry Jeffery NUNN, s/o Glenn and Judy NUNN of Grafton, Ohio. The wedding will
take place June 22nd at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Osgood.
WEDDING:
Ann-Marie SUBLER, d/o Mr. and Mrs. Denis SUBLER of Versailles married Douglas
KURTZ, s/o Mr. and Mrs. Martin KURTZ of Westerville, Ohio, on March 9, 1996.
The wedding took place at the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Westerville.
DEATHS:
Clara Marie MCELDOWNEY, 92, formerly of Versailles, died May 13, 1996 in
Miamisburg. Born Jan. 9, 1904 in Russia to Jule and Elizabeth ROUBLET MONNIN.
Spouse; Wilbur MCELDOWNEY (Webb.) Burial in St. Valbert's Cemetery.
Ruth JoAnn BARGE, 61, of Yorkshire, died May 15, 1996 in Versailles. Born Feb.
19, 1935 in St. Marys, d/o Herbert and Bertha ROHLIN GARMAN. Spouse; Paul
BARGE. Burial in St. Martin's Cath. Cem. in Osgood.
Paul L. SMITH, 65, of Gettysburg, died May 15, 1996 at home. Born June 17, 1930
in Stelvideo, s/o Vern and Mae KUNKLE SMITH. Spouse; Marilyn Kay BEAM. Burial
in Gettysburg Cem.
Raymond E. SCHIELTZ, 84, a resident of the Vandalia-Englewood area, died at
home, May 9, 1996. Born in Darke County, s/o Louis A. and Ursula E. BARGARGARGA
SCHIELTZ. Spouse; Florence E. GOECKELER. Burial in Forest Hills Cemetery.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Area Deaths; M. Duane "Bill" CLAP 59, Ralph E. GLICK 72, Martha E. HECK 83, L.
Adrian BARGA 84.
25 years ago:
Area death; Florence BARGER 80.
50 years ago:
Mrs. James (Mary) SEBRING celebrated her 100th birthday.
Released from Armed Services: Medford BOTHAST, Kenneth RHOADES, Paul E. BEARE
and Chalmer RHOADES.
Area death: Newton C. BOOKWALTER 85.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, May 29, 1996
WEDDING:
Julie Marie BARHORST, d/o Thomas and Bernice BARHORST of Anna and Brad Anthony
SCHULZE, s/o Robert and Joann ALBERS of Rossburg and the late Bernard SCHULZ
were married Apr. 20, 1996 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, McCartyville.
ENGAGEMENTS:
Amy GATES, d/o Col. and Mrs. Paul SAMS and Paul GATES of North Kingstown, RI,
will marry Bradley C. PHILPOT, s/o Mr. and Mrs. Bernard PHILPOT of North
Kingstown, RI, on Sep. 14, 1996.
Rebecca Mae LOCK, d/o Diana BUCHOLTZ of West Milton, will marry Daniel Edward
MAY, s/o Mr. and Mrs. Lewis MAY of Versailles, on June 29, 1996 in Covington.
DEATH:
William H. TODD, 87, of Versailles, died May 24, 1996 at Englewood. Born Dec.
3, 1908 in Shawnee, TN, s/o William W. and Emma DAVIS TODD. Wife; Marthalee
Iona SEAMAN. Burial in Greenlawn Cem.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Area deaths: Shirley STUMP 51, Forrest APPLE 73, Sylvia WOODDELL 77.
25 years ago:
Area deaths: Martin HOMAN 19, Emma DEUBNER 89, Frank SIDERS 45, Frank John
BORCHERS 83.
50 years ago:
Mrs. James SEBRING celebrated her 100th birthday on May 28th.
Discharge from service: J.D.WEAVER, James RICHHART, Ed HENRY and Richard
OERTHMAN.
Area deaths: Frank SIMON 81, Amelia WEIDNER 63, Emuel COUCHOT 76, Elizabeth
GOFFENA 78 and Victoria PLESSINGER 68.
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Subject: VERSAILLES POLICY, June 5, 1996
First a little news....
There is a large front page article on Annie Oakley, written by Duane Kessler.
The article is biographical and concludes with a reminder that Annie Oakley
Days are celebrated in Greenville the last full week in July.
The senior class list is in this issue; it's remarkable how similar that list
of names is to the 1800s lists of Versailles surnames.
WEDDINGS:
Michelle Denise MONNIER, d/o Delbert MONNIER of Russia and Joy ZICHER of Fort
Loramie, married Steven Paul SHERMAN, s/o Paul and Betty SHERMAN of Russia,
April 27, 1996.
Jessica Jo DAVIS, d/o Keith and Mary Jo Davis of Versailles, married Jon
Anthony POTHAST, s/o Jon and Betty POTHAST of Versailles, on Feb. 3, 1996.
60th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY:
Ralph and Pauline BULCHER GIGANDET will celebrate their 60th anniversary on
June 16, 1996. They were married June 13, 1936 at Holy Family Church in
Frenchtown.
40th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY:
Carl and Esther LEUGERS GARIETY of Russia will celebrate their 40th anniversary
June 9th. They were married June 2, 1956 at St. Bernard's Church in
Berkettsville.
DEATHS:
Ernest E. PLATFOOT, 85, formerly of Newport and Versailles, died May 27, 1996
in Versailles. Born Oct 21, 1910 in Botkins; s/o Joseph and Elizabeth ELSAS
PLATFOOT. Wife: Helen Margaret MAGOTO. Burial in St. Valbert's Cemetery.
Mary R. LABIG, 77, formerly of Versailles, died May 26, 1996 in Piqua. Born
Apr. 4, 1919 in Circleville, d/o Harvey and Pearl M. WARNER LAUGHMAN. Husband:
Kenneth O. LABIG. Burial in Gettysburg Cemetery.
Lavern A. BRUNS, 58, of Chicasaw, died May 30, 1996 in Columbus, Ohio. Born
Feb. 16, 1938 in Minster, s/o Edward and Cecelia ALBERS BRUNS. Wife: Marilyn
BAUMER. Burial in Precious Blood Cemetery, Chicasaw.
Ethel C. TREON CLAWSON PATRICK, 97, formerly of Vandalia, died June 2, 1996 in
Dayton. Born Feb. 21, 1899 in Wayne Township, Darke County, d/o Frank and Emma
PIERRON TREON. Married first to Edward J. CLAWSON. Married second to Harold H.
PATRICK. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, Versailles.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Area death: Lillian P. BERGER 65.
50 years ago:
Mrs. Ruth TREON GOUBEAUX, 32, died following burns received as a result of a
kerosene blast occurring when she attempted to kindle a fire in a
circulating heater.
Dismissed from Armed Services: Norris H. BICKEL Area Deaths: Mrs. Lena PHILPOT
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Subject: Versailles Policy, June 12, 1996
The 45th Annual Poultry Days celebration will he held this weekend at
Versailles High School.
WEDDINGS:
Stacy A. DIRCKSEN, d/o Thomas and Judith DIRCKSEN of Minster and Anthony J.
GRISEZ, s/o Albert and Wanda GRISEZ were married May 11, 1996 at St. Joseph
Catholic Church in Egypt.
Renee Marie GRILLOT, d/o William and Connie GRILLOT of Versailles, and Wade
August BARGA, s/o Paul and Linda BARGA of Versailles were married April 13,
1996 at St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles.
ENGAGEMENT:
Kimberly Sue POST, d/o Virgil and Ginny POST of St. Henry, will marry Michael
Philip NERDERMAN, s/o James and Mary Lou NERDERMAN of Versailles on July 20,
1996.
50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES:
Mr. and Mrs. Edward MEYER of North Star, Ohio, will celebrate their 50th
anniversary on June 39, 1996. Ed MEYER and Margaret DELOYE were married Oct.
23, 1946 at St. Peter and Paul Church in Newport. They have 5 children and 18
grandchildren.
Joe and Dolores DAPORE HENRY of Versailles will celebrate their 50th wedding
anniversary On June 16th, 1996. They were married June 13, 1946 at Holy Angels
Church in Sydney. Seven children and fifteen grandchildren.
40th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY:
Samuel and Nancy YAGLE of Versailles will celebrate their 40th anniversary on
June 15, 1996. They were married at St. John's Lutheran Church in Piqua. Sam is
the s/o Henry and Mary SHEFBAUCH YAGLE. Nancy is the d/o Joseph and Agnes
THOMAS NEFF. Five children and six grandchildren.
*No obituaries this week.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph GIGANDET celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Area deaths: Lawrence W. KRAMER 76 and Emery BRANDT 88.
25 years ago:
Area death: Daniel W. KISSINGER 87.
50 years ago:
Discharged from the Armed Services: Everett T. PENROD and Lowell F. MCELDOWNEY.
Area deaths: Mrs. Catherine MILLER HOKE 76, Mrs. Lemira MCCLOUD SCHUBERT 58,
Joseph HOEHNE 66 and Marie GRIER 43.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, June 19, 1996
50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Francis and Esther WIMMERS BULCHER of Versailles will celebrate their 50th
wedding anniversary on June 23rd. They were married June 20, 1946 at St. Denis
Church, Versailles. Six children and 13 grandchildren.
ENGAGEMENTS
Cindy HOELSCHER, d/o Ron and Judy HOELSCHER of Bradford, and Dennis FAIR, s/o
Ned and Darlene FAIR of Bradford will be married at St. Denis Church,
Versailles, on June 22.
Kristina BROERMAN, d/o Mr. and Mrs. Fred BROERMAN, and Scott PAUL of New Bremen
will be married July 6 at St. Denis Church, Versailles.
DEATHS
Richard D. SPENCER, 79, of Versailles, died June 10, 1996 in Greenville. He was
born Sep. 20, 1916 in Preble County, s/o Edgar M. and Mary E. ELKENBERRY
SPENCER. Wife; Mildred Frances FOURMAN. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery.
Vern PHILPOT, 84, of Russia, died June 13, 1996 at home. He was born July 21,
1912 in Shelby County, s/o Harry and Elizabeth GOUBEAUX PHILPOT. Wife; Norma
BAIR PHILPOT. Burial in St. Remy Church Cemetery.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Area death: Rita S. COUCHOT 71.
25 years ago:
Area deaths: Mrs. Flora PAULUS 85, and David Allen ETTER 16.
50 years ago:
Mr. and Mrs. Ulysses FIELDS celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary.
Dismissed from armed services: Robert H.L. MAGOTO, Donald L. RISMILLER, Reuben
HECHT, Medford D. BOTHAST.
Area deaths: Mrs. Louisa C. KELCH 73, Peter J. GRILLIOT 73, and Russell J.
MARTIN 49.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, June 26, 1996
AREA DEATHS:
Ruth Ann FRANCIS, 90, of Russia, died June 22, 1996 at Minster. Born 21 Jan
1906, d/o John and Mary ECABERT SCHWARTZ. Husband: Delbert FRANCIS, Sr. Burial
in St. Remy Church Cem.
Harold O. "Shorty" BOHMAN, 52, of Osgood, died June 23, 1996 at home. Born Oct.
18, 1943, s/o Alfred and Catherine BILLS BOHMAN. Wife: Norma Jean KNAPKE.
Burial in St. Martins Cem., Osgood.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard FRANTZ of Versailles celebrated their 55th wedding
anniversary.
Area deaths: Martin L. LARGER 92, and James H. SILER 61.
25 years ago:
Area deaths: George T. LEWIS 60, and Clifford C. BARGA, 72.
50 years ago:
James GOUBEAUX who survived a kerosene explosion, was released from Wayne
Hospital.
Roy Rogers was starring in the movie "Rainbow Over Texas" playing at the State
Theater in Greenville.
Discharged from the service was Hugh A. SMITH.
Area death: James W. LAMBERTSON, 89.
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Many of us know or at least know of Lois Ann Baker of Versailles. Lois Ann and
her son Jac have done a tremendous amount of genealogical research in DCO and
are responsible for several publications. Lois Ann's mother passed away earlier
this year and the following appeared in this week's Policy:
CROSSING THE BAR
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea.
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark.
For tho' from out of our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crossed the bar.
.....In Loving Memory of Ellen Judy
Cleatus Judy, Lois Ann Baker, Jon Baker & Family
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Subject: Versailles Policy, July 3, 1996
ENGAGEMENT:
Julie Ann NIEKAMP, d/o Mr. and Mrs. Orville NIEKAMP of North Star, and Scott
Alan MCELDOWNNEY, s/o Mr. and Mrs. James MCELDOWNEY of Versailles will be
married in August at St. Louis Catholic Church in North Star.
DEATH:
Gary D. WILSON, 48, of Versailles died June 26, 1996 at home. Born Nov. 4, 1947
in Piqua, s/o Clyde and Myrl WILSON. Burial at Miami Memorial Park, north of
Covington.
The A WHILE AGO Column
10 years ago:
Area deaths: Gail M. STUCKE 21, Emma C. TREON 83, Dale J. RAUH 22.
25 years ago:
Mr. and Mrs. William MCELDOWNEY celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.
Five Versailles players, Luke GRILLIOT, Jim STAMMEN, Jerry STAMMEN, Bill GROFF
and Dick FRANCIS, were selected to play in the annual WOL All-Star game at
Coldwater.
Area death: Mrs. Sarah RATLIFF 82.
50 years ago:
Mr. and Mrs. John P. GASSON received word that their son, Cletus, had been
promoted to the rank of Corporal.
Captain Stephan GRILLIOT sailed from New York for duty in the European
Occupations Forces.
It was reported that 91 soldiers from Darke County lost their lives during
World War II.
Area deaths: Maurice S. WARNER 62, Albert MARKER 61.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, July 10, 1996
The 1996 GEORGE family reunion will be held Sunday, July 14, at the North Star
Legion Hall.
DEATH:
Helen POEPPELMAN, 86, of Yorkshire, died July 6, 1996, at Minster, Ohio. She
was born May 7, 1910 in Ft. Loramie; d/o Joseph and Elizabeth BARHORST GAIER.
Married in Ft. Loramie on April 20, 1932 to Aloys W. POEPPELMAN who survives. 3
sons, 5 daughters, 39 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. Burial in St.
Martin's Cemetery, Osgood.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Ruth SCHIELTZ, who had taught in the Versailles school system for 30 years,
retired.
Mr. and Mrs. James VERDEN celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.
Area deaths: Omer F. SCHWARTZ 86, Irene May MCCLANAHAN 64, Raymond H.
HEMMELGARN 77.
25 years ago:
Frank HARDMAN celebrated his 91st birthday.
Area deaths: Mrs. Alta KLIPSTINE 87, Ella SIMON 92, Margaret MONNIER 81, Emma
A. TODD 90, Michael MARSHAL 33, Perry COATES 82.
50 years ago:
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin NEARGARDNER celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary.
Dismissed from the armed services: John R. PLESSINGER, Paul H. WARD, Marion D.
CLAPP, and Robert J. RHOADES.
Area deaths: Aaron F. FROEBE 55, Robert ULSH 24, Richard STUMP 16, Betty WOOD
19.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, July 17, 1996
Anniversaries:
Mr. and Mrs. George MANGEN will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on
Aug. 3, 1996. Their son, Fr. Dan MANGEN will say the mass. George MANGEN and
Julia O'REILLY were married Aug. 7, 1946 at Sacred Heart Church in
McCartyville, Ohio. 10 children, 31 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Alan and Norma BERTLING recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
They were married Feb. 16, 1946 in Piqua. They live in Huber Heights, Ohio.
Mrs. BERTLING is the former Norma MARTIN, d/o Henry and Olaf MARTIN of
Versailles.
Engagement:
Mr. and Mrs. Steven KEISER of North Star and Mr. and Mrs. Steven KISTLER of
Vandalia, announced the engagement of their daughter Angela KEISER to Craig
WENNING, s/o Mr. and Mrs. Richard WENNING of Maria Stein. The wedding will take
place in July, 1996 in North Star.
Death:
Leah G. TRITTSCHUH, 76, formerly of Versailles, died July 13, 1996 at Tipp
City, Ohio. Born Dec 10, 1919 near Rosehill, Ohio, d/o Henry J. and Anna M.
LIPPS HITTLE. Children and siblings listed. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago;
An earthquake centered near St. Mary's measured 4.2 on the Richter scale.
Mr. and Mrs. Chester MCCLURG celebrated their 50th anniversary.
Area death: Mary A. SCHULZE, 80.
25 years ago;
Area deaths: E.W. (Bill) STEPHAN 69, Mrs. Stella MCELDOWNEY 81, Mrs. Cora
(LEPHART) WAGNER 81, Rodd David VOISARD 2 1/2 months, Mrs. Mabel Lucille
HARVICK 55, John E. GEPFREY 67.
50 years ago;
Mr. and Mrs. Basil SUBLER and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur BOHMAN were on a fishing trip
at Cedarville, MI.
Norman BURNS, who was connected with the Division of Commercial Policy, Dept.
of State, Washington D.C. spoke at the 25th Conference of the American County
Life Ins. Assn. at Michigan State College.
Ross E. WARD purchased 80 acres from Carl PESCHKE at the south edge of town,
formerly known as the Williamson farm.
Discharged from Armed Services: Charles E. BERGER.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, July 24, 1996
UPCOMING EVENT:
"Piqua Prepares for Ninth Annual Underwear Festival." It takes place Oct 12 and
13 in downtown Piqua. There will be such events as the Undy 500 and the Drop
Seat Trot. There will be a Celebrity Underwear Auction. Too many events to
mention here. "The Piqua Historical Museum will be open throughout the
festival, with displays pertaining to the eight underwear and knitwear
factories that flourished in Piqua at the turn of the century."
WEDDING:
Debra Ann HOMAN, d/o Herb and Charlene HOMAN of Ft. Recovery, and Douglas
Joseph RUHENKAMP, s/o Leon and Janet RUHENKAMP of Versailles were married March
30, 1996 in Sharpsburg.
ENGAGEMENT:
Andrea Louise KREMER, d/o Mary Eleen and Tony KREMER of Celina, and Robert
Kevin BEESON, s/o Linda NEWCOMB of Boston, MA, will be married Aug. 3, in
Montezuma. Andrea is the granddaughter of Lewis and Betty KREMER of Versailles.
GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES:
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce FELLERS of Versailles, recently celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary. Bruce M. FELLERS and Lucille C. MEINERDING were married
July 6, 1946 at Ithaca.
Eldon and Alice (MOONEY) BARGA of Piqua are celebrating their 50th wedding
anniversary on July 28, 1996. They were married Jul. 27, 1946 in Portland,
Indiana.
DEATHS:
Norman J. COUCHOT, 54, died Jul. 18, 1996 at home in Newport. He was born Jan.
1, 1942 in Sydney, s/o Benjamin and Mary Elizabeth HENRY COUCHOT. Spouse: Carol
Kay ARMSTRONG.
George BUXTON, 73, of Versailles, died Jul. 18, 1996 in Greenville. He was born
May 19, 1923 in DCO, s/o Angus and Pearl CHRISTIAN BUXTON. Spouse: Mary L.
DOHSE BUXTON.
Adrian F. CHAPPIE, 91, of Versailles, died July 19, 1996. He was born April 4,
1905 near Newport, s/o Louis and Margaret AYETTE CHAPPIE. Spouse: Florence M.
COUCHOT.
The A WHILE AGO column:
10 years ago:
Area deaths: Roy L. LYNAM 85 and Lester J. ARMSTRONG 88.
25 years ago:
Area deaths: Harold SLYDER 72, Arnold WENNING 53, Bernard FIDLER 65 and Herbert
SCHWARTZ 54.
50 years ago:
Harris Creek Church of the Brethren, Bradford, celebrated their 100th
anniversary.
Miss Wanda ROLL, d/o Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo O. ROLL completed nurse's training at
the Miami Valley Hospital.
Dismissed from armed services: Herbert J. GRILLOT.
Area death: Charles W. MOYER 74.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, July 31, 1996
NEWS ITEMS:
John GRILLOT of Versailles was recently presented a veteran's award from Gov.
George Voinovich, in recognition of GRILLOT'S work with the Governor and the
state. He is a veteran of the Korean War and holds positions with various
veterans organizations.
Believers in Our Lady of Fatima will gather in Heritage Park in Versailles on
August 16 at 7:45 PM. Representatives from over thirty parishes in the
Archdiocese of Cincinnati are expected to attend.
WEDDINGS:
Diana Sue SHERMAN, d/o Paul and Betty SHERMAN of Russia and Ryan
Joshua KELLER, s/o Karl and Dianna KELLER of Horatio, were married June 1, 1996
at St. Peter and Paul Church.
Lisa Louise (MEYER) BEARD, d/o John B. and Marcell MEYER of Russia and Steven
Ronald GEHRET, s/o Anthony and Donna GEHRET of Versailles, were married June
29, 1996 at St. Peter and Paul Church.
DEATHS:
Gregor L.SCHLATER, 68, of Versailles, died July 26, 1996 in Dayton. He was born
May 13, 1928 to William and Ann DUVALL SCHLATER Spouse: Gail M. CRITES. Burial
in St. Louis Catholic Church Cem., North Star.
Denis M. MONNIN, 63, of Russia died July 22, 1996 at home. He was born May 18,
1933 in Shelby Co., s/o Norbert and Bertha PEPIOT MONNIN. Spouse: Jeanette
MCELDOWNEY. Burial in St. Remy Cemetery.
ANNIVERSARY:
Richard and Alvina OTTE KUNK of Celina are celebrating their 60th wedding
anniversary on Aug. 4. They were married Sep. 1, 1936 at Cassella, Ohio.
ENGAGEMENT:
Janelle PLATFOOT, d/o Lawrence and Betty PLATFOOT of Russia, and Bill PLEIMAN,
s/o Kenneth and Linda PLEIMAN of Ft. Loramie will be married at St. Remy's in
Russia on Aug.24, 1996.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Area deaths: Harry A. COTTERMAN 59, Anna ARLING 87, Alvina J. DUES.
25 years ago:
Gerlach's Bootery, a landmark in Versailles since 1892, was starting a going
out of business sale.
Area deaths: Justina KUESS 71, and Elizabeth RICHARDSON 79.
50 years ago:
Dismissed from Armed Services: Lowell S. BARGA
Area death: Abraham BASHORE 34.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, Aug. 7, 1996
Fall Festival: The Friends of Darke County Parks will sponsor a fall festival
on Sunday, Oct. 20, at Prairie Ridge Meadow (Buchy's field), Greenville from 11
AM to 5 PM. Featured are area artists and craftsmen.
ANNIVERSARIES:
Donald and Thelma STEPHAN BURNS will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary
on Aug. 11. They were married Aug. 11, 1946 in North Star.
Bob and Ann CRITES HOLLINGSWORTH will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary
on Aug. 16.
DEATHS:
Constance Jean RHOADES SATMARY died July 31, 1996 at home in Frederick, MD. She
was a 1954 graduate of Versailles High School. Spouse; Leonard SATMARY.
Donald E. BANKS, 82, of Versailles died Aug. 5, 1996 in Greenville. Born Nov.
27, 1913 in Willowdell to Edward and Lillie MEEDS BANKS. Spouse; Alfreda.
Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Esther L. PITSENBARGER, 91, formerly of Versailles, died in Plainwell, Mich.
D/o Rev. Harry W. and Laura NICHOLS SMOOT. Spouse; Clarence E. PITSENBARGER.
Services held Aug. 5, 1996 in Verrsailles. Burial in Greenlawn.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago;
Area deaths; Flora "Babe" MONNIN 95, Ruth JACOBI NORTH 83, Frank M. TAYLOR 81,
Willard A. DAPORE 78, Bertha E. BEARE 87, Marlene A. DREES 47, Lorena
GROJEAN 69 and John Cary MEDFORD 76.
25 years ago;
Area deaths; Garth M. JASENSKI Jr. 30, Nellie SUBLER 86, Anna PAULUS 74, Ruth
Mae BEASLEY 73, Rosa P. MEIRERING 82.
50 years ago;
Area deaths; Charles Clifford BOYER 50, Rosa KOSIER 84.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, Aug. 14, 1996
"Darke County Fair Still Great After All These Years
"On Nov. 24, 1853, some thirty citizens from all parts of Darke County met at
the Darke County Court House in Greenville, Ohio, and organized the Darke
County Agricultural Society. Within a year this society had 320 members in
Darke County and the first Darke County Fair was held in the 'Garst Woods'
presently the location of the Garst Museum, North Broadway, Greenville, on
September 7 and 8, 1853.
"The newspaper at that time, THE MAD ANTHONY, published in Greenville, had this
to say about the first Darke County Fair in its issue of Sep. 14, 1853; 'On the
whole the first Darke County Fair reflects great credit upon our county of
Darke and should inspire every citizen with zeal in this cause. We anticipate
having one of the largest county fairs in 1854 that was ever held in the State
of Ohio. So, why not call it THE GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR after this date?' No
doubt this is how our county fair was named The Great Darke County Fair.
"The fairgrounds were moved in 1858 to where Oakwood Street is now located, and
then in 1870 to its present location at 800 Sweitzer St. No Darke County Fairs
were held in the years of 1862 and 1863 due to the Civil War and in 1949 due to
the polio epidemic that existed at that time.
"The Darke County Fair continues to be great year after year, upholding the
tradition began by the people of Darke County in 1853. The 1996 fair will run
for nine days and nights, Aug. 16 through Aug. 24, at the fairgrounds. The
140th annual Darke County Fair will include exciting events, exhibits and
programs such as the Diamond Rio show, free gazebo entertainment, harness
races, tractor pulls, motorcycle races, miniature horse and draft horse show,
llama show, a mammoth Junior Fair and much, much more! Hours are 7 am to
midnight, and admission cost is $4, under 16 free with an adult. There is free
parking on the fairgrounds when space is available.
"Come to the Great Darke County Fair and see why it's called the 'Greatest
County Fair on Earth.' "
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And in other news...(did I sound like Ted Koppel?)
The 68th Annual Bradford Pumpkin Show will be held Oct 8 thru Oct 12.
The Preble Co. Historical Society will be celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Call 513-787-4256 for more details.
50th Anniversary:
Joseph and Luella SIMONS DUES of Dayton Ohio celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversary on Aug. 10, 1996. They were married Aug. 17, 1946 at St. Denis
Church, Versailles. Mr. DUES was originally from Minster, Ohio and Mrs. DUES
was from Versailles.
Deaths:
Mary Elizabeth STAHL, 84, of Bradford, died Aug. 5, 1996 in Dayton. Born Aug.
12, 1911 in Miami Co., d/o Roy Francis and Lova FOSTER WARNER. Spouse; John
STAHL. Burial at Greenlawn.
Randall YORK, 44, of Dayton died Aug. 9, 1996 in Dayton. He was born March 8,
1952 in Greenville, s/o Richard G. and Leona REED YORK of Webster. Spouse:
Linda R. THIEL.
George CAIN, 83, of Piqua died Aug. 8, 1996 in Piqua. He was born Feb. 7, 1913,
in Miami Co., s/o Joseph Henry and Minnie SWANK CAIN. Spouse: Mabel M.
SCHLECTY. Burial at Greenlawn.
Commander L.W. PEARRELL (USN) 58, died Aug. 2, 1996. Parents: James P. and
Frances Marie PEARRELL. Spouse: Josephine CHAVEZ. Burial Seaside Memorial Park.
95th Birthday:
Bernadette GOUBEAUX of Russia will celebrate her 95th birthday on Aug. 21,
1996. Husband: the late Martin GOUBEAUX.
45th Anniversary:
Bob and Ann CRITES HOLLINGSWORTH of Versailles will be celebrating on Aug. 18,
1996.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Area deaths: Lester L. WULBER 76, Rolland J. BYERS Sr. 77, Hilda HARRISON 64,
Ralph E. MAGOTEAUX 72.
25 years ago:
Area death: Emma C, GOUBEAUX 94.
50 years ago:
Area deaths: Charles Francis POUR 76, William SCHULZE 56, Lt. Ronald D. OSKINS
27.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, Aug. 21, 1996
Annual Homecoming, Russia, Ohio, Aug. 31 and Sep. 1.
Wedding:
Mandy Leigh CONDON and Brian John RISMILLER were married June 8, 1996 in New
Bremen, OH. Brides's parents: Robert & Rebecca CONDON of New Knoxville, OH.
Groom's parents: Larry & Bonnie RISMILLER of New Bremen, OH. Grandparents of
the couple are: Mary Lou MONNIN, Cecil MONNIN, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert RISMILLER
and Mr. and Mrs. Donald BURNS, all of Versailles. Margaret CONDON of Sebring,
FL., was unable to attend.
Anniversary:
Lawrence and Mary GRILLIOT HUELSKAMP will celebrate their 50th wedding
anniversary on Aug. 25. They were married Aug. 24, 1946 at St. Louis Church,
North Star.
Deaths:
Eva HENSEL, 82, of Clearwater, FL., formerly of Greenville, died Aug. 12, 1996
in Clearwater. Born in Altoona, PA. Husband, Beryl HENSEL. Taught in the
Greenville and Versailles school systems. Burial in Greenville Cemetery.
Gary V. COOPER, 57, of Versailles, died Aug. 13, 1996 in Greenville. Born July
6, 1939 in Nelson, Portage Co., OH. Parents: Cecil A. and Dorcie HARPER COOPER
of Ravenna. Taught in the Versailles school system. Burial in Greenlawn
Cemetery, Versailles.
Bonita BENSMAN, 46, of Russia, died Aug. 16, 1996 in Versailles. Parents:
Joseph E. and Marcella DAPORE BENSMAN of Russia. Burial in St. Remy Cemetery.
The A WHILE AGO column:
10 years ago:
Area deaths: Jack Lee NIXON 52, Emma M. NEARGARDNER 84.
25 years ago:
Area death: Adeline BUTT 61.
50 years ago:
Full military funeral services were held for Frank BALTES, 57 year old
Versailles veteran of WWI.
Dismissed from the armed services: James SWISHER, Stuart L. TREON.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, Aug. 28, 1996
ENGAGEMENTS:
Melissa PRENGER, d/o Mr. and Mrs. Daniel PRENGER will marry Hosny NASSAR on
Aug. 31, 1996 in Versailles.
Molly Jo LEUGERS, d/o Mr. and Mrs. Clarence LEUGERS of Versailles, will marry
Christopher Daniel CARSTEN of Wisconsin on Nov. 2, 1996, in Oxford, Ohio.
DEATHS:
Marion J. "P-Nut" POLY, 86, of Augusta, Michigan, died July 20, 1996. Born Aug.
24, 1909 in Darke County, s/o Joseph and Elizabeth BULCHER POLY. Spouse; Thelma
BROOKS. Burial in Union City, Michigan.
Martha R. GAIER, 64, died Aug. 22, 1996 at home in Ft. Loramie. Born Apr. 27,
1932 at Minster, OH, d/o Frank and Eleanora BAUMER RIETHMAN. Spouse: Ralph E.
GAIER.
Joseph J. DIRKSEN, 77, died Aug. 23, 1996, at home in Osgood, OH. Born Apr. 14,
1919 in Osgood to Arnold and Rosa HUBER DIRKSEN. Spouse; Marie LORTON.
Brett A. OLIVER, 24, of Dayton, died Aug. 20, 1996 in Englewood. Born Nov. 3,
1971 in Dayton. S/o William OLIVER and Mrs. Robert (Beverly WINNER) MAYER of
Dayton. Burial in Brock Cemetery, Darke Co.
Dessa HILL MOON, 90, of Los Angeles, (formerly of Versailles), died Aug. 22,
1996. Born July 16, 1906 at Yorkshire, OH, d/o Adam and Mary Catherine STAUDT
HILL. Spouse; Walter R. MOON. Graveside service at Greenlawn in Versailles on
Aug. 31, at 2 PM.
Emma R. KUNK, 80, of Versailles, died Aug. 25, 1996. Born May 18, 1996 at
Osgood, d/o Anton and Elizabeth MEYER MUELLER. Spouse; Raymond R. KUNK. Burial
in St. Martin's Church Cem., Osgood.
Edward J. HOYING, 65, of Minster died Aug. 25, 1996 in Troy. Born Nov. 25,
1931, St. Patrick, OH., s/o William and Regina BERNARD HOYING. Spouse; Patricia
WEAVER.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory DIRKSEN celebrated their Golden wedding anniversary.
Area deaths: Eric Robert HEMMELGARN, infant, Edward COTRELL 70, Donald R.
HEINTZ 64.
25 years ago:
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph PEQUINOT of Versailles, celebrated their 40th wedding
anniversary.
50 years ago:
At the feature shoot of Vandalia, Mrs. Van N. MARKER won the Annie Oakley Award
in the shoot off with a score of 24 out of 25.
The Buckeye Overall Co. was in need of machine operators.
Dismissed from the armed services: Norman GOUBEAUX, and three GRILLOT brothers
of the Russia community, sons of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred GRILLOT;
Forest, Otis and Marion.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, Sept. 4, 1996
Darke Co. Genealogical Society will meet Sunday, Sep. 22, 1996 at 2:00 PM at
Garst Museum. Edward Hess of Greenville will be the speaker.
Mrs. Art BRANDT recently celebrated her 80th birthday.
The Stillwater Watershed Project has scheduled the annual fall float in Miami
Co. for Sep. 12, 1996. It is open to the public and free of charge. Reservations
are required; contact 513-548-1715 or 513-335-7666 by Sept. 9th to register.
Agenda highlights include a presentation by local historian, Jim Oda, on the
history of the Stillwater River.
WEDDING:
Brenda S. ARMSTRONG, d/o Glen and Gaynell ARMSTRONG of Versailles, married
Anthony T. HORN on Apr. 27, 1996 at Holy Trinity Church in Chandler, AZ. The
couple will reside in Mesa, AZ.
DEATH:
Sharon E. BUBECK, 54, of Versailles and formerly of Troy, died Aug. 29, 1996 in
Versailles. Born Aug. 4, 1942 in Troy, d/o Myron and Lillian DAVIS KENDALL.
Husband: Leslie Lee BUBECK. Burial in Brock Cemetery.
The A WHILE AGO column:
10 years ago:
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent DETRICK celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.
Area death; Forest CHRISTIAN 73.
25 years ago:
Val HEFT celebrated his 90th birthday.
Area death: Robert PEQUINOT.
50 years ago:
Area deaths: Lillis A. VOISARD 73, Sarah E. SCHELLHASE 65, E. Mach HOMER 58,
William O. BROWN 71.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, Sept. 11, 1996
Annual St. Peters Service This Sunday (Sep. 15) at 2:30 PM. The church is
located on St. Peters Rd. off 185 between Webster and Versailles. Pastor Dan
Bell of Trinity Lutheran in Versailles will conduct the service. The church was
built in 1850 and services continued there until 1905. There is an adjacent
cemetery. "Everyone is invited to come and remember the past by singing the old
hymns accompanied by Karen Lawrence on the old pump organ. This is an
opportunity to meet with families and friends of St. Peters members and listen
to stories of long ago."
20th BERGER reunion--
The descendants of the late Eugene and Ruth BERGER held their annual reunion at
Heritage Park on Sunday, Sept. 8. In attendance from Versailles were: Joe and
Luella BERGER, Shirley and Leroy CORDONNIER, Judy and Steve CORDONNIER with
children Alex and Stephanie, Sheryle and Dan SIMONS, June and Jenny PARIN,
Janet and Floyd PITSENBARGER, Jeff and Linda PITSENBARGER and children Kami,
Kyle, and Kara, Peg and Mark RICHARD and children Zac, Jon, Roxanne, Dominic,
and Damien, Julie BORING and Betty BIGHAM. Those from out of town were: Joan
and Ed BERGER of Dayton, Jeff and Kim MILNER and children Rachel and Jake of
Fairfield, James RICE of Vandalia, Marcia ALLAIRE of Troy, Marlene OWENS and
Max BURNETT of Dayton, Linda and Tom DEAN of Englewood and Bob BERGER of
Cincinnati. Oldest person attending was James RICE, age 84. Next reunion will
be the 2nd Sunday in September, 1997.
DEATHS:
Shirley L. AUSTIN, 84, died Sep. 2, 1996 at Bellefontaine. She formerly lived
in the Middleburg-West Mansfield area. Born July 21, 1912 in Middleburg to
Elmer Orlanda and Irma Louise ANTRIM HEATH. First husband; James F. TEETS.
Second husband; Harold T. AUSTIN. Burial in Middleburg Cemetery.
Patricia L. MATTHIEU, 53, of Union, died Sep. 4, 1996 in Columbus, Ohio.
Husband; Paul MATTHIEU. Burial in Riverside Cemetery, West Milton.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Mr. and Mrs. George MANGEN celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.
25 years ago:
Herman ALTHOFF celebrated his 86th birthday.
Area deaths: Mrs. Leona KNAPKE 80, Albert STAMMEN 80, Robert PEQUINOT 71.
50 years ago:
Mrs. Emma RIKE celebrated her 95th birthday.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, Sept. 18, 1996
Fort St. Clair Historical Days will be held Sep. 28-29, in Eaton. Hours are 9
AM - 6PM on Saturday and 9 AM - 5 PM on Sunday. Fee is $2; kids under 12 free.
Russia High School class of '46 held their 50th class reunion in August. Those
attending were: Rose VOISARD HENRY, Julia GLYNN BILLENSTEIN, Emily MONNIN
GRILLOT, Norma SIMON DUES, Virginia PELTIER ROSENGARTEN, Adele MONNIER KLOTH,
Mary Lou GOUBEAUX SCHULZE, Marjorie MONNIN HOYING, Mary Edna MONNIN LECHLEITER,
Norma Jean FRANCIS MAGOTO, Helen REDMAN, Mary Jo SONDERMAN, Patricia MONNIN DE
MANGE, Floyd ECHEMAN, Edwin L. PAULUS, Francis BATTY, Paul GARIETY, Norbert L.
SIMON, Leo J. O'REILLY, Herman MARSHALL, Dorvan PHILPOT, Lowell FRANCIS, James
MONNIN, Thomas SCHWARTZ, Joe ALEXANDER, John MAGOTO.
ANNIVERSARY:
Junior and Naomi MILLER SIMMONS of Versailles are celebrating their 50th
wedding anniversary. They were married Sep. 21, 1946 in Greenville. Junior is
the s/o Felix and Loree SIMMONS. Naomi is the d/o Ray and Esta MILLER (of
Greenville.)
ENGAGEMENT:
Jacqueline Kay GRIESHOP, d/o Frank and Jean GRIESHOP of Versailles, will marry
Daniel Paul WATREN, s/o Tom and Charlene WATREN of Versailles. An October
wedding is planned at St. Remy Church.
DEATHS:
Edward L. SCHMIEDING, 79, of Greenville, died Sep. 14, 1996. Born 27 Feb. 1917
in Wabash Tp., Yorkshire, s/o Carl F. and Vera I. WICK SCHMIEDING. Burial at
Greenlawn.
Gale R. BLAKELEY, 66, of Versailles, died Sep. 13, 1996 in Greenville. Born 4
July 1930 at North Star, s/o Leonard L. and Grace MURRAY BLAKELEY. Spouse: Mona
Lou BERGER. Burial at St. Valbert's.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Mr. and Mrs. Henry MEYER of Russia celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.
Area deaths: Maglorie J. BERGER 79, Elmer W. GREWER 73, Lucille FIELDS 85.
25 years ago:
Mr. and Mrs. Paul EVINGER had a public sale and moved to Hawaii.
Area deaths: Robert F. ASH 62, Joseph E. OVERHOLSER 55.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, Sept. 25, 1996
ANNIVERSARIES:
Cyril and Helena LIETTE FRANTZ of Versailles will be celebrating their 50th
wedding anniversary. They were married Sep. 24, 1946 at St. Louis Church, North
Star.
Harold (Bob) and Bernadette SHAWLER of Covington will be celebrating their 50th
wedding anniversary on Sep. 28, 1996. They were married at St. Denis Church in
Versailles. Bob is the s/o the late Charles and Cora SHAWLER of Piqua.
Bernadette is the d/o the late Urban and Mary BERGER of Versailles.
ENGAGEMENTS:
Paula MILLER, d/o Robert and Mary MILLER of Versailles will marry Lane KELCH,
s/o Betty and Julius WIERHOLZER and the late Valbert KELCH. The wedding will be
in October at St. Nicholas Church, Osgood.
Julie Marie YORK and Jason James GAERKE will be married Oct. 5, 1996 at St.
Peter and Paul Church, Newport. Julie is the d/o Stephan Earl and Bonnie Ann
YORK of Russia. Jason is the s/o James Clarence and Dolores Alvira GAERKE of
Houston.
DEATH:
Claribel M. LAUB, 83, died Sep. 17, 1996 in Versailles. She was born Aug. 16,
1913 in Versailles; d/o John and Lula GUNN KIMMEL. Spouse: Herbert J. LAUB.
Burial in Miami Memorial Park Cemetery.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Area deaths: Keith ALLREAD 47, Elmer L. (Jim) BEY 74, K.L. HART 15, Isadore H.
WENNING 67, Leonard C. MCGLINCH 89, Gertie COTTRELL 102, and Harold E.
MILLER 57.
25 years ago:
Area deaths: John Henry SMITH 87 and Robert Daniel BRUMBAUGH 56.
50 years ago:
Mr. and Mrs. John MCGREEVY, and sons, Harry and John Jr. were awakened early
when dogs were heard in their flock of sixty head of sheep.
Sam LONG celebrated his 80th birthday at his home on Virginia St.
Dr. Willard J. BARGA was attending the 34th annual short course for
veterinarians at Perdue University, Lafayette, IN.
Capt. Stephan F. GRILLOT was stationed in Heidelberg, Germany.
Area death: Sylvanus SNAP DERR 62.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, Oct. 2, 1996
DEATHS:
Burl "Tom" COHEE 70, of Alva, Florida, died Sep. 19, 1996 at home. s/o William
and Nettie COHEE. His first wife was Evelyn; second was Dorothy. Memorial
service was conducted Sept. 29 at Bailey-Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles.
Roger J. SEGER 50, of Piqua, died Sep. 24, 1996. Born Dec. 28, 1945
in Fort Loramie; s/o Linus B. and Juanita FULLENKAMP SEGER. Burial in Miami
Memorial Park.
Wilma HUFFORD 75, formerly of Ansonia, died Sep. 27, 1996 at the Brethren Home
in Greenville. Born Sep. 18, 1921 near Alliance, OH; d/o Carl and Gladys MILLER
MCALISTER. Burial in Sunset Memory Gardens.
Lavon E. WRIGHT 58, of Lakeview, OH, died Sep. 27, 1996 in Dayton. Born May 18,
1938 in Versailles; s/o Clarence "Richard" and Anna MILLER WRIGHT. Burial at
Greenlawn.
The A WHILE AGO column:
10 years ago:
Area deaths: Ernest O. SCHWARTZ 71, Viola SCHIELTZ 55, Bert (Samuel) WILLIAMSON
78, and Harry BROWDER 75.
25 years ago:
Army Specialist Four Timothy A. WAGNER received the Bronze Star Medal in
Vietnam.
Area deaths: Robert BRUNS 60, and Grover AULT 81.
50 years ago:
Miss Lucille MARCHAL of 411 E. Wood St. was one of a group of lucky girls who
were accepted for enrollment at the Barbizon School of Modeling in New York.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, Oct. 9, 1996
ENGAGEMENT:
Mary Loretta MESCHER, d/o Vincent and Olivia MESCHER of Osgood, will marry
Joseph Arthur BRUENING, s/o Arthur and Bertha BRUENING of Yorkshire. The wedding
will take place at St. Nicholas Church, Osgood, in early November.
DEATHS:
Wilbur SCHULZE, 66, of New Weston, died Sep. 29, 1996 at Henry County Hospital,
Napoleon. He was born Apr. 7, 1930, in Osgood, s/o John and Agatha STRESCKER
SCHULZE. Burial at St. Bernard Church Cemetery, Burkettsville.
Kenneth GUILLOZET, 34, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died Oct.2, 1996. He was born May 7,
1962 in Piqua, s/o Eugene and Velma "Jeanie" EHRHART GUILLOZET of Russia, OH.
Burial in St. Remy Church Cemetery, Russia.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Max KINDELL celebrated his 92nd birthday.
Area death; Earl M. EVANS
25 years ago:
Mr. and Mrs. Carl KUETERMAN celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Area deaths; William K. ETTER 86, Miss Agnes BALTES 66, Ivan Wayne PUTERBAUGH
52, Lewis H. MARTIN 84, Gerald E. WHITTAKER 50.
50 years ago:
Announcement was made that the store and business of Mr. and Mrs. Emery BRANDT
in Webster was sold to Mr. and Mrs. John ELSON.
A surprise party was held at the home of Mr.and Mrs. E. W. SCHILLING celebrating
their 44th wedding anniversary.
The purchase of the A.C. SEMAN and Sons Meat Market in Versailles and Union
City, including the farm and slaughter house near Versailles, was made by
Mr. SEMAN's sons; Ray, Paul and Chester.
Discharged from the armed services was Sgt. Odus MARCHAL.
Area death: Eva RIGGEN REED, 77.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, Oct. 16, 1996
ENGAGEMENT:
Tracy Lynne HEFT, d/o Mr. and Mrs. Bruce HEFT of Versailles will marry Jeremy
David CORDONNIER, s/o Mr. and Mrs. Aloysius CORDONNIER of Russia. The wedding
will take place in late October at St. Remy's in Russia.
WEDDING:
Andrea Louise KREMER and Robert Kevin BEESON were married Aug. 3, 1996 at Our
Lady of Guadalupe Church, Montezuma. The bride is the d/o Mary Ellen and Tony
KREMER of Celina and the grandaughter of Betty and Lewis KREMER of Versailles.
The groom is the s/o Linda NEWCOMB of Boston, Ma. The couple will reside in
Boston.
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY:
Herbert and Mary Rose DE MANGE TOBE of Ft. Recovery will celebrate their 50th
wedding anniversary On Oct. 27. They were married Oct. 26, 1946 at Holy Family
Church, Frenchtown. They have eight children and 21 grandchildren.
DEATH:
Dorothy H. (Tudy) NAGEL, 73, of Maria Stein, died Oct. 8, 1996 in Ft. Wayne,
Indiana. Born June 16, 1923 in Carthagena, Ohio to Anthony and Mary EVERS
KREMER. Husband: Lewis W. (Bud) NAGEL. Burial in St. John's Catholic Church
Cemetery in Maria Stein.
The A WHILE AGO column:
10 years ago:
Area deaths; Nole E. BOWMAN 90, Hibbert BOYD 73, Barbara Lucille CAMP 42, Edgar
D. HARSHBARGER 71.
25 years ago:
Linda BEY, d/o Mr. and Mrs. Elmer BEY, was crowned the 1971 VHS Homecoming
Queen. Dan EILERMAN, s/o Mr. and Mrs. Bernard EILERMAN of North Star, was named
King.
Area death; Vere V. COTTREL
50 years ago:
George L. WEAVER, proprietor of the Weav-Ayr Farms at the east edge of
Versailles, purchased one of the finest herds of Ayrshire cattle to be
found in western Ohio and by far the largest in Darke County.
James B. MENDENHALL was serving as the president of the Versailles Board of
Education.
Miss Gladys KREMER, d/o Mr. and Mrs. C.J. KREMER of Yorkshire was elected
vice-president of the junior class at Good Samaritan School of Nursing in
Dayton.
Area deaths; E.R. WITWER 66, Mrs. Lillie MAUK HILE 65.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, Oct. 23, 1996
DEATH:
Hedwig MESCHER, 90, died Oct. 14, 1996, at home in Maria Stein. Born May 21,
1906 to Fred and Mary SYNCK BOHMAN. Husband Dick L. MESCHER. Burial in St. John
Catholic Church Cemetery, Maria Stein.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Area deaths: Jack SUPINGER 72, Josephine M. MANGEN 92, Rev. Paul R. GETTER 68.
25 years ago:
Mr. and Mrs. Edward POHL celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.
Patrick HIATT was running for mayor of Versailles.
Area deaths: Bessie MARKER 94, Claude Junior SIDERS 47, Wilbert L. SCHILLING.
50 years ago:
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis WATREN of Russia celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
Area deaths: Howard S. LEAPARD 58, and William TOMAN 74.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, Oct. 30, 1996
25th wedding anniversary:
James and Dianna DREES GRILLIOT of Russia are celebrating their 25th
anniversary. They were married Nov. 13, 1971 at St. Remy Church. Mrs. GRILLIOT
is the d/o Fred and Eileen LUTHMAN DREES of Russia. Mr. GRILLIOT is the s/o
Marion and Emily MONNIN GRILLIOT of Russia. Grandparents of the couple are John
and Hildreth DREES (Ft. Loramie), Viola LUTHMAN (Minster), and Norbert MONNIN
(Russia).
Deaths:
Forest P. LEICHTY, 64, of Versailles died Oct. 22, 1996 in Greenville. Born Jul.
14, 1932 in Bluffton, Ohio, s/o Mrs. Mildred MILLER LEICHTY DILL and the late
Noah A. LEICHTY. Wife: Fusako IMAMURA.
Robert DAVIDSON, 85, of Versailles died Oct. 22, 1996 in Greenville. Born Sep.
26, 1911 in Greenville to Allen and Elizabeth SHAPPIE DAVIDSON. He was a
lifelong Versailles resident. Wife: Winifred MC ELDOWNEY.
Wavelene F. WION, 77, of Versailles died Oct. 22, 1996. Born May 27, 1919 in
Greenville. d/o Benjamin Harrison and Nellie E. SILVERS WINN. Burial in Brock
Cemetery.
Ralph J. "Hap" GEORGE, 87, of Versailles died Oct. 25, 1996 in Greenville. Born
Sep. 29, 1909 in Versailles. s/o Theodore "Dora" and Clara Mary PIERRON GEORGE.
He was a lifelong resident of Versailles. Wife's name not given but there are
surviving children. Burial in Miami Memorial Park, Covington.
Marilyn J. ENIGK, 43, of Versailles died Oct. 25, 1996 in Greenville. Born Feb.
8, 1953 in Williamsport, PA. She has been a resident of Versailles since
1987.Taught at Russia High School. Burial in Minster, Ohio.
The Versailles High School class of 1946 recently had their 50th reunion. A
photograph and names of those attending are in this week's POLICY. If you
interested in this particular group and want more information, please contact
me. (corbinae@ucbeh.san.uc.edu)
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Area deaths: Mathias J. KELCH 48, Earl L. GUNCKEL 70, Orpha GOUBEAUX 82.
25 years ago:
Area deaths:Elmer A. LEEDOM 71, David Lee GANGER 33, Robert FISHER 63, Mark A.
DAVIS 18.
50 years ago:
Mr. and Mrs. Homer PRAKEL celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, Nov. 6, 1996
ENGAGEMENT:
Brenda Sue POEPPELMAN, d/o Ernest and Virginia POEPPELMAN of Yorkshire, will
marry Chad Brit WRAY, s/o Chuck and Peg WRAY of Sidney. The wedding will take
place later this month at St. Nicholas Church, Osgood.
An ad states:
Happy 94th Birthday Earl MARCHAL, from your Versailles Family
NEWS:
Judge Richard E. HOLE II recently received Superior Judicial Service Awards from
the Supreme Court.
The A WHILE AGO column:
10 years ago:
Mr. and Mrs. Harold BEY celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary.
25 years ago:
Mayor Pat HIATT was re-elected in the general election, defeating M.C. CASHMAN
and Cyril PLOCK, both of whom were former mayors.
Area deaths: John R. KOVERMAN 76, Emma M. SCHELLHASE 81.
50 years ago:
Col. G. Warner NICHOLAS, Field Artillery, returned to his hometown and civilian
life after more than six years service in the army.
Area deaths: Miss Clara HESS 68, Mrs. Mary SEBRING 100, Mrs. Annie ANDREWSON 79,
Budd Loyal FINKENBINER 22.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, Nov. 13, 1996
50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY:
Jerome and Loretta MONNIN BEY will be celebrating their 50th wedding
anniversary. They were married Nov. 27, 1946 at St. Remy Catholic Church,
Russia.
ENGAGEMENTS:
Karla MOORMAN, d/o Mr. and Mrs. Carl MOORMAN of Versailles will marry Tony
BORGES, s/o Mr. and Mrs. Steve BORGES of Minster in late November.
Jennifer Ann DIRKSEN, d/o Delbert and Janice DIRKSEN of Versailles will marry
Stephan Lorys BOHMAN on Nov. 30th at Holy Family Church, Frenchtown. Stephan is
the s/o James BOHMAN of Russia and Cynthia COOL of Greenville.
DEATHS:
Mrs. Viola Mary VOISARD, 89, of Cridersville, OH, died Nov. 5, 1996 in Lima, OH.
She was born Jul. 11, 1907 in the Shelby County/Russia area, d/o Lewis and Mary
MARCHAL WATREN and lived most of her life in Russia. Husband; William F.
VOISARD. Burial in St. Remy's Cemetery.
Jerry KERNS, a native of Versailles and resident of Greenville for the last five
years, died Nov. 9, 1996 in Dayton. He was the s/o Gerald C. and Margaret KERNS.
Wife; Sue KERNS.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Area deaths; James Melvin GRAY 55, Hope ERDLEY 96, William S. SCHILLING 73,
Clarence E. (Pitsy) PITSENBARGER 90, and Mary Pauline GUNTHER 70.
25 years ago:
Ted L. MARTIN of Arcanum was the new manager of DIDOT Jewelers in Versailles,
the oldest jewelry store in Darke County.
Dick and Pat GIGANDET, former partners in the C & J Cafe, purchased Gerlach's
Bootery on East Main St.
Area deaths; Rosa KRAMER 76, Elizabeth HECKMAN 70, Mary E. PLESSINGER 71.
50 years ago:
A grand opening of the Serviceman's Club was held at the new building at the
corner of Wood and South Center Streets. Atty. Jerome GOUBEAUX, veteran of
WWII, gave the dedication address.
Mary Louis MAGOTEAUX was the homecoming queen at VHS.
Area death; Ellen PITSENBARGER.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, Nov. 20, 1996
WEDDING:
Jacqueline Kay GRIESHOP and Daniel Paul WATREN were married Oct. 12, 1996, at
St. Remy Catholic Church in Russia. Jacqueline is the d/o Frank and Jean
GRIESHOP of Russia. Daniel is the s/o Tom and Charlene WATREN of Versailles and
the grandson of Pauline WATREN and Woodrow and Viola SITZMAN.
DEATHS:
Mary Louise FISHER, 68, of Jackson Center, Ohio, died Nov. 16, 1996 at home.
Born May 19, 1928 to Frank and Irena SOMMER SIEGEL. Burial in St. Peter and Paul
Cemetery, Newport.
Judy DIRCKSEN, 55, of Minster, Ohio, died Nov. 18, 1996 at home. Born Oct. 9,
1941 in Frenchtown; d/o Orvilee and Viola BRUENING BULCHER. Her first husband
was Thomas R. THOBE. Her second husband is Thomas J. DIRCKSEN. Burial in St.
Joseph Cemetery.
Paul J. DIRKSEN, 59, of Maria Stein, died Nov. 16, 1996. Born Sep. 17, 1937 at
Maria Stein; s/o August and Henrietta STUCKE DIRKSEN. Wife: Margie PLEIMAN.
Burial in St. Nicholas Church Cemetery.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Holy Family Church in Frenchtown, one of the oldest churches in the archdiocese,
celebrated its 140th birthday.
Richard YORK was Worshipful Master of Versailles Masonic Lodge.
Area deaths: Rev. Joseph RADABAUGH 66, Marilyn K. SMITH 51, Lulie Viola
BILLHEIMER 68, Gladys R. POLING 70, Rosalee M. WENDEL MAGOTEAUX 45, Rev.
Jesse SEEKER 59.
25 years ago:
Area deaths: Ernest SHANER 61, Mrs. Anna HUPE RISMILLER 77, Mrs. Mary Josephine
GUILLOZET 89.
50 years ago:
Mr. and Mrs. Ward Keith STAMM of Versailles were being treated at Good Samaritan
Hospital for injuries sustained in a two car collision in Dayton.
The ninth annual meeting of the Poultry Producers Association was attended by
over 1000 people, filling the school auditorium to the overflow limit.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, Nov. 27, 1996
Golden Wedding Anniversary:
Robert and Loretta LIETTE STAMMEN of North Star, recently celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary. They were married Nov. 26, 1946, at St. Louis
Church, North Star.
Engagement:
Carolyn Marie SHERMAN, d/o Paul and Betty SHERMAN of Russia will marry Michael
William WENDEL, s/o Ralph and Sue WENDEL of Coldwater. The wedding will take
place in December.
Deaths:
Victoria L. FERGUSON, 40, of Ft. Loramie, died Nov. 19, 1996. Born Nov. 18, 1956
in St. Mary's, Ohio, to Richard and Erma SEGER MIDDENDORF. Spouse: Lester
FERGUSON. Burial in St. Michael Catholic Cemetery.
Juanita M. BOOHER, 80, of Versailles, died Nov. 19, 1996. Born Feb. 12, 1916, at
Russia to Leo E. and Judith M. DIDIER MONNIER. Burial in St. Remy Cemetery.
Mrs. Mildred L. VON WIHL, 87, formerly of Greenville, died Nov. 14, 1996 in
Versailles. Born Sep. 3, 1909 in Fostoria, Ohio to Ruben and Clara WELLMAN NIGH.
Spouse: Kurt VON WIHL. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Greenville.
Stenna E. WASSON, 77, died Nov. 24, 1996 in Versailles. Born Dec. 4, 1918 in
Yorkshire, to Ogden Odell and Daisy E. "Bessie" HAMILTON WASSON. Burial at
Greenlawn, Versailles.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Area deaths: Melissa (Lissie) BOWERS 81.
50 years ago:
James D. BARTON, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert BARTON, was stationed near Manila in
the Philippines.
Area deaths: Adrian L. DIDOT 38, John Bernard SEVERT 85.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, Dec. 4, 1996
For you sports fan/genealogists out there...
Last week the Versailles Tiger's football team ended their record winning streak
by losing to Marion Pleasant in the Division V state championship games. Some
members of the team were named to the Division V All-Ohio team. They are:
Chris SCHUH; defensive player of the year
Matt GRILLIOT; First team, offensive line
Steve HENRY; First team, defensive back
Additionally, Tony BERGMAN, Joel STAMMEN, and Brian PHILPOT received special
mentions.
Engagement:
Emily Jeanne HARTNAGLE, d/o Terry and Rebecca HARTNAGLE of Greenville and
Matthew Eric STALL, s/o Bruce and Jane STALL of Versailles, will be married this
month in Oxford, Ohio.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Area deaths; Lydia M. (Betty) TRITTSCHUH 85, Ralph Emerson MILLER 67, Vitalis L.
(Si) BARGA 69.
25 years ago:
Bill ROLL of North Star received his third year football letter from Wilmington
College.
Area death; Carl STENG 70.
50 years ago:
Robert A. BATTY and John PLESSINGER, both of Versailles, were injured in an
automobile accident on St. Rt. 66.
Ten families were homeless and the village of Gettysburg was without telephone
service as a result of an early morning fire in the Petersime Building.
Area deaths; Wilford L. BARGA 54, August ECHEMANN.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, Dec. 11, 1996
A 30 year reunion for the class of '67 of Versailles High School is being
planned for June 28, 1997. Co-chairs of the reunion committee are Joan Roll and
Dave Bey.
Deaths:
John STAHL Sr., 86, of Bradford, Ohio, died Dec. 3, 1996 at home. Born Nov. 24,
1910 in the Darke Co. area; s/o William A. and Audrey COUDDING STAHL. Wife; Mary
Elizabeth WARNER. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery.
Shirley Joan BENNETT, 62, of Versailles, died at home Dec. 5, 1996. Born March
22, 1933 in Greenville; d/o Jerry and Mabel FRAMPTON CLARK. Burial in Greenlawn
Cemetery.
Henry William APPLE, 79, of Covington, Ohio, died Dec. 6, 1996 at Covington.
Born Apr. 18, 1917, in Shelby Co., Ohio; s/o Alfred Henry APPLE and Minnie Idona
APPLE APPLE. Wife; Ina Pearl KINGREY. Burial in Friedens Cemetery at Bloomer.
Leora F. PITTSENBARGER, 94, formerly of Versailles, died Dec. 8, 1996 in
Greenville. Born near Rossburg; d/o George and Martha RESER EMMONS. Husband;
Richard Harlen PITTSENBARGER. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Paul and Leona OEHRTMAN celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.
Area deaths: Robert G. JOHNSON 88, Mary E. KLEY 93.
25 years ago:
The Veterans Administration announced the appointment of Mr. Robert S. PEPIOT as
Assistant Director of McGivie Veterans Administration Hospital in Richmond,
Virginia.
Area deaths: Arnold E. CHRISTIAN 82, Ronald BOOLMAN 26, Mrs. Eulalia (Lollie)
CRAMER 90.
50 years ago:
Billy RIDENOUR, S 2/C, U.S. Navy, son of Mr. and Mrs. William RIDENOUR, was one
of the crew of the U.S.S. Phillipine Sea, a 30,000 ton aircraft carrier
which was accompanying Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd on a trip to explore
the Antarctic.
Jerry CASHMAN celebrated his 90th birthday.
Area deaths: John R. PLESSINGER 20, Jocab G. SUBLER 67.
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Subject: Versailles Policy, Dec. 18, 1996
1997 Poultry Day Plans
Dates of the festival for 1997 are June 13, 14 & 15, 1997.
"Santa Visits Health Care Center"
Mr. and Mrs. Santa and their elf (Mark and Susan VOISARD and daughter Amber)
visited the Care Center at Versailles. Pictured are Helen HOLE of Versailles and
daughters Jane MUMAW of Versailles and June SHUMAKER of Dayton.
DEATHS:
Willard "Doc" BARGA, 88, of Versailles, died Dec. 10, 1996 at home. Born Feb.
26, 1908 near North Star, York Township, s/o Alfred A. and Pearl YORK BARGA.
Wife Mary Kathryn "Babe" LAMBERTSON. Burial at St. Valbert's Cemetery.
Michael Douglas CLACK, Sr., 50, of Bradford, died Dec. 10, 1996 at home. Born
March 26, 1946 in Piqua, Ohio, s/o John W. CLACK and Mrs. Thelma M. MITCHELL
CLARK. Married Mrs. Joan BRICKLER. Burial in Stelvideo Cemetery.
Ralph M. CROOKS, 87, of Bradford, died Dec. 12, 1996 in Greenville. Born Sep.
15, 1909 in Savannah, Ohio, s/o Jay M. and Irene McWILLIAMS CROOKS. Moved to
Darke Co., Ohio in 1938. Wife; Edith ZIMMERMAN CROOKS.
The A WHILE AGO column
10 years ago:
Area deaths: Adrian R. MAGOTO 73, Joseph (Mike) RAFFEL 65, Joseph Alvin LAVY 72.
25 years ago:
Area deaths: Henry A. FRANCIS 80, Emma OLDHAM 77, Luverna A. HEMMERLY 76.
50 years ago:
Area death: Mrs. Georgia LOVE 77.
