Tag: 1950s
Club Island’s quiet streets hide a wild past on Grand Lake. Before it was a subdivision, it was the site of secret prize fights, a Gilded Age oil bust, prohibition era stills and a private lodge.
In the heart of Mercer County, Ohio, the story of fire protection is one of community spirit, adaptation, and unwavering dedication. From the early 20th century, residents of Maria Stein and the surrounding Marion Township recognized the need for organized defense against the ever-present threat of fire. This narrative traces the evolution of these vital […]
I. Genesis of a Legend: The Pie-Pilfering Proto-Hoedag (1926) Our saga begins not with a roar, but with a whisper—a whisper of missing pies. The setting: the hallowed (and apparently not entirely secure) clubhouse of the Hunters, Traders, and Trappers (H.T. & T.), a social organization in St. Marys, Ohio. While a modern account (The […]
