RESEARCH
March 1, 2023
WHO AM I?
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Who am I?
My name is Virginia Teckman. You may see more about me at the Teckman family page.
...a news story about Milford Township schools taking three of the four top places in school attendance, for the 1931-32 school year.
...two items to the Wagonfield family page.
See both items at the Wagonfield family page.
1. A video that shows key events in Gottlieb Wagonfield's lifetime.
2. A vintage image of Gottlieb Wagonfield, his first wife, and three sons.
Found! A 1922 newspaper advertisement for the Teckman brothers' trucking service. See the ad at the following link (and check out the phone number).
This is one in a series of activities designed to keep alive the memory of Darrtown people. Even if you never knew the individual who is the object of this activity, you may learn some Darrtown history by playing.
This is one in a series of activities designed to keep alive the memory of Darrtown EVENTS and PLACES.
Even if you have no knowledge of this particular item, you may learn some Darrtown history - if you play along.
Six locations appear on the map below. Place your cursor on a location and click ... to learn if you found "the spot."
THE CHALLENGE: Find the spot where it is documented that the Darrtown Odd Fellows Lodge held its meetings.
No, not the Lutheran Church.
No, not the Methodist Church.
No, not the Hitching Post; although, some of the I.O.O.F. members may have held some unofficial meetings there.
If you thought that the Odd Fellows' Lodge may have met in the old town hall that once stood at this site, you get credit for creative thinking. But, sorry, that is not the correct answer.
The house that stands just north of Stang's Auto was, back in the day, a bar / boarding house that may have served as a gathering spot for odd fellows. But, it was NOT the official meeting place of the Darrtown Odd Fellows lodge.
Yes, this is the spot! The two-story, brick structure that stands in the northwest corner of the Shollenbarger Road and Walnut Street intersection once served as a school. The Odd Fellows lodge met on the second floor. Click the link below this map to see an image of the building.
If you find the spot, on your first click, you may be a genius.
If it takes two clicks, nicely done.
Three clicks? Well ... nice try.
Four clicks? Plan to stay after school for extra study time.
Click the link at the right to see an image of the Odd Fellows meeting place.
To learn more about the Darrtown Odd Fellows lodge, visit: Odd Fellows Lodge No. 47
...a 1922 newspaper
The news article included information about a pubic meeting with medical personnel who would explain the results of the examination.
Presumably, family health care in the 1920s was not as available as it is today and community health services, such as this "defects examination," were welcomed by parents. The news article states that the local Tallawanda Garden Club hosted the meeting.
story about the completion of a "physical defects" examination of students enrolled at the Darrtown school.
Here's the link to the news clipping:
DID YOU KNOW?
Click the following link to see a 1926 newspaper article that tells more about this story.
Can you track down the right answer?
How long has this building been a private residence? No definite answer is yet known; but, the building was listed as a residential rental as far back as 1924 - according to this newspaper advertisement.
...the Kyger family page.
Another newspaper article recently surfaced about the racing horses of Mr. H. D. Kyger - whose stable was located about a quarter of a mile east of Darrtown on the north side of Scott Road.
The year was 1890 and the purse (prize) for each race was $800. How far would Mr. Kyger travel for a chance to win? See the answer at: Kyger competes at Minnehaha.
Once upon a time, the Darrtown Lutheran church owned property in Oxford, Ohio.
DID YOU KNOW?
Back in the 1950s, Darrtown was home to a publishing company.
The Midwest Fisherman operated in the former Darrtown High School building.
Click the following link to read about the company's move to Darrtown.
Want to nominate someone for a "Who Am I?" game? Contact the webmaster.
