FIVE YEARS AGO THIS WEEK
* Daren Wendell a Canton South Graduate tells us about his cross country journey from the state of Washington to the state of Virginia on his bike. Daren traveled alone but has met many other bicyclists and made many other friends along the way. At this point in Daren's bicycle trek he has made it through Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and was working his way through Colorado.
* Frank and Debra Skelton of East Canton found the history that their house holds, having links to a former president. Frank was doing some work on his house when he stumbled upon something odd about the walls. He later found that his house was built on land that had been granted to a Mr. John Scott by letters of patent under the hand and seal, of James Madison, Former President of the United States. Frank with the help of some others brought the house back to its original state.
* East Canton 11 and 12 year old team won the Amateur Softball Association Girls Fast Pitch Tournament held in Alliance. The tournament had a total of 25 teams competing for the number one spot. The finale of their game came when they defeated the Strasburg Tigers 7-2 in the championship game.
10 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK
* Waynesburg Veterans Quarter Master Ken Reinoehl and Commander Gene Schneff both members of Veteran's of Foreign Wars Post 8024 received all-state honors at the State Convention in Columbus. In order to receive the award they had to qualify for a number of different things. Their membership, patriotic awareness and community awareness to name a few. In their honor they received white hats and certificates from National Commander John W. Smart.
* Mr. and Mrs. James Lousoff celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary. The couple has lived at the same Waynesburg address their whole marriage. They were married in the Waynesburg Presbyterian Church by Rev. Paul Beighley.
* Local Boy Scout Troop 36 relived history when they participated in the camping program aboard the W.W.II Aircraft Carrier Yorktown, in the Charleston Harbor. They became shipmates with other scouts as they toured the many different ships and vehicles. They also took a boat ride to the historical Fort Sumter in the Charleston Harbor where the Civil War began.
25 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK
*A Day Camp was held for the brownies and girls scouts of the Myeerah Neighborhood Area. The Camp theme was "Holidays" with each troop picking their own holiday for their projects. Some of the girls participating include Angie Gibson, Jennifer Menapase, Jami Everetts and Beverly Oswald and Kim Lake.
*Two East Canton Graduates- Daniel M. Lightfritz and David M. Lightfritz were awarded their certificates for their participation in Junior Cadet Week. Colonel Jack Walsh, Ohio State Highway Patrol Superintendent awarded 25 certificates to the young men who participated that week. They were selected to come to the camp while at Buckeye Boys' State.
*East Canton High School Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheerleading Squads were very successful at United States Cheerleader's association Camp held at Walsh College. Because of their efforts they were both eligible to compete in the U.S.C.A. National Grand Championship held in Lansing Michigan. These championships are the largest in the world for Cheerleading and pompom squads.
50 YEARS AGO
* Canton South Varsity Cheerleaders were pictured in pyramid formation while attending the Illinois State Normal University's cheerleading camp. The cheerleaders were Penny Carpenter, Virginia Hexamer, Sandra Kimble, Janet King, Donna Young and Melinda Reineck.
* Magnolia was claiming the oldest village band in the state of Ohio. The group had been formed in 1976. Lewis J. Weis, who had directed for 43 years, said he had not had anyone dispute that the Magnolia Village Band was the oldest. The Weis and Chaddock families were charter members of the band.
* A 1960 boat was being given away at the St. Louis Festival in Louisville. The boat had a 40 horsepower motor and a trailer.
100 YEARS AGO
* J.J. Carnes had a train ticket to Canton on July 4. However, the train was "doubly overcrowded" that day and Mr. Carnes and others were "compelled to ride in the baggage car." He refused to give up his ticket, claiming that riding in a baggage car or on the steps "is not first class." Carnes was arraigned on Monday and was pleading not guilty. He was bound over for trial, and the newspaper said the outcome of the trial would be watched very closely by many throughout the county.
* On Sunday evening, Mrs. Emmett Taylor of Magnolia killed quite a large tarantula, which was brought in her house with bananas from the store. It had been in the house for three days before it's presence was known.
* Men's suits were on sale at Jake Klein's Clothing Store in Mineral City. They were selling for $5.90, but were regularly sold for $8.50.
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