RESEARCH
Beckett, Arthur T. ( ? - 1924): See: People/Individuals/A-C
December Events
"Hover here for a tip."
The obituaries listed here are recent additions to the "Individuals" section of this website.
Davis, Maria (1893-1973): See: People/Individuals/D-G
Keck, Samuel (1805-1881): See: People/Individuals/H-L
McVicker, Clarence D. (1880-1972): See: People/Individuals/M-Q
Todd, Alma (Kramer) (1873-1937): See: People/Individuals/R-Z
For several years during the middle of the 20th century, Earl "Red" Huber, owner and operator of the Hitching Post tavern, located in the middle of Darrtown, hosted an annual "Christmas Party for Kids."
It seems fitting, during this holiday season, to once again, direct attention to Mr. Huber's generosity. The webpage that describes this event has been updated with new info. See the: Huber Parties webpage.
The October's newsletter included a Jeopardy-style game to test your knowledge of Darrtown. This month, you can try your hand at solving a CROSSWORD PUZZLE that features bits of info from Darrtown's past.
Click to see: Darrtown history as a crossword puzzle.
TINDER
Advertisements in an 1873 newspaper prove otherwise.
...when an automobile was called a "machine"?
Click the following link to see a 1927 newspaper item about the theft of tires stolen from a man's "machine."
Did you know...
Conikin, Charles (1838-1915): See: People/Individuals/A-C
Kolb, Katherian Kelly (Huber) (1863-1937): See: People/Individuals/H-L
Krauth, Charles (1896-1973): See: People/Individuals/H-L
Liebrich, Jacob (1841-1923): See: People/Individuals/H-L
McVicker, Richard R. (1844-1919): See: People/Individuals/M-Q
McVicker, F. Lloyd (1905-1934): See: People/Individuals/M-Q
Michael, Donald (1914-1976): See: People/Individuals/M-Q
Winson, Peter (1832-1908): See: People/Individuals/R-Z
See: Personal - Wanted
DECEMBER 1, 1911: Walter Alston born.
DECEMBER 3, 2007: The Darrtown website first appeared on the Internet.
DECEMBER 5, 1884: The disappearance of a Hamilton (Ohio) woman was connected to her son, George Schneider, and his farm southwest of Darrtown.
DECEMBER 7, 1926: Residents of Darrtown and vicinity were assured of receiving electric lights, in the near future.
DECEMBER 16, 1921: The bridge over the Four Mile Creek on State Route 177 collapsed into the creek bed.
DECEMBER 22, 1923: Public transportation, by taxi or bus, became a foreseeable option for residents of Darrtown and vicinity, when an Oxford-based company announced that a new route was being established between Oxford and Hamilton, by way of Darrtown pike.
DECEMBER 31, 1960: It was announced that the Lutheran and Methodist churches of Darrtown agreed to terminate the Union Sunday School, so that each church could conduct its own Sunday School program.
CORBY HANSEL NAMED ASST. CHIEF
Click the following link to see a 1977 newspaper item that announced the appointment.
DARRTOWN WOMEN CONDUCT RESEARCH ON SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
In 1923, the women of the community served hot lunches at the Darrtown school. The following link reveals that the ladies sought info from the Morning Sun school.
On, Sunday, November 10, in commemoration of Veterans' Day, The Dayton Daily News and the Hamilton Journal published a story about Darrtown native, Dale Bufler.
Click the following links to see images of the article:
BOY SCOUT TROOP ORGANIZED AT DARRTOWN
A 1935 newspaper item announced the formation of Boy Scout Troop 34 at Darrtown. Click the following link to see the names of the troop members and the Scoutmaster.
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