July 1, 2023
Even if you are unfamiliar with the person who is the object of the question, you may learn some Darrtown history, by playing the game.
...an item about the year 1974
...a 1932 news item about a Washington Centennial program - sponsored by the Darrtown High School and the Darrtown Methodist Church
This Matthew Richardson (born 1757) had a special legal connection to Darrtown. Read about it at the Matthew Richardson Family page.
This story includes the names of the high school principal and the church minister, along with other details about the Washington Centennial program.
THE MATTHEW RICHARDSON FAMILY
...a 1928 newspaper clipping that referred to the SCHOOL COLORS of Somerville High School
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See Somerville high school SCHOOL COLORS mentioned.
This is one in a series of questions designed to recognize people associated with Darrtown.
The following link connects to a page with info about Owen Kelly's, heretofore unknown, occupation, ... as reported in the 1950 federal census.
If you would like to nominate someone for a future "Who Am I?" game, contact the webmaster.
My name is Don Beckett. You may see more about me at the Beckett family page.
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WHO AM I?
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ANNOUNCEMENT!
Area educator receives the Harry and Virginia Teckman Award
Megan Sparks, a physical education teacher at Marshall Elementary school, recently received the 2023 Teckman Educator Award. This annual award was established in 1997 by siblings Charles and Joan Teckman in honor of their parents, Harry and Virginia Teckman - both of whom were longtime Darrtown residents.
See more about Megan and the Teckman Educator award at...
Wagonfield, Clyde (1890-1971): See: People/Individuals/R-Z
According to the 1950 U.S. federal census, Owen Kelly listed one of the following as his occupation. Which one do you think it was?
1. Substitute school bus driver
2. Surveyor's assistant - County Engineer's office
3. Painter and wallpaper hanger
4. Bartender
5. Security guard at Miami University
6. Grave digger at the Darrtown cemetery
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Owen Kelly's service, as Darrtown's constable in the mid-1950s is well documented. However, it is not as well known that Owen Kelly reportedly found work in another field, prior to serving as constable.
Last month's newsletter featured former Darrtown constable, Owen Kelly, as the subject of the "Who Am I" game.
"Here's a viewing tip."
NINE YEARS have passed since the Darrtown Bicentennial, which was held July 4-5, 2014.
The group of volunteers that organized the 200-year celebration enjoyed their time together so much that they continue to meet occasionally.
...a 1936 NEWS ITEM about an anti-alcohol program conducted at the Darrtown High School.
IT'S A FACT! Temperance Day continues to be observed annually in the U.S. on October 3rd.
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR HARRY OGLE
Saturday - July 8, 2023 - 11:00 AM
Oxford United Methodist Church (Oxford)
See link to obituary below
Ogle, Harry W. (1929-2023): See: People/Individuals/M-Q
A note of appreciation is extended to Marvin Russell for contributing this news item!
Coombs, William J. (1933-2023): See: People/Individuals/A-C
July
JULY 5, 2014: Approximately 3,000 people attended the two-day Darrtown Bicentennial celebration in E-Dot Park.
JULY 8, 1956: The Darrtown community dedicated the original Veterans' Memorial in the village square (located next to the fire house).
JULY 8, 1927: Bids being accepted for wiring of K. of P. lodge hall.
JULY 29, 1908: Construction underway on new school house.