By: PAULDING COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM
25 Years Ago
From the Paulding Progress of Jan. 12, 2000:
The county commissioners and sheriff are looking into the feasibility of constructing a new facility to replace the 124-year-old Paulding County Jail. “We’ve probably stretched the building to its maximum usefulness,” said Sheriff Dave Harrow.
Area residents have breathed a sigh of relief now that the danger of “Y2K” calamities has passed.
Angel Lynn Dix is welcomed as Paulding County’s first baby of 2000.
Paulding Village Council’s recreation committee met with the parks and recreation board to discuss the proposed new village pool.
The Paulding Progress will soon publish the first edition of its new history publication series, Visions of Paulding County.
50 Years Ago
From the Paulding Progress of Jan. 15, 1975:
James M. Sponseller, Payne, has open law offices and will begin general practice in Payne and Paulding.
A Paulding County 4-H’er, Lesa Schick, 16, Oakwood, has been named to the 1975 Ohio 4-H Fashion Board.
The Junior Fair Board held its first meeting of the year. Officers elected were Mark Musselman, president; Brenda Goings, vice president; Becky Burnett, secretary; Tony Buchman, treasurer; and Bonnie Riggenbach, news reporter.
Payne Jaycees are planning a dance Jan. 18 at St. John’s Hall in Payne. Strictly rock music will be provided by Jess King and the Kinsmen.
Home Savings and Loan Association celebrated their 10th year in Paulding with free coffee and donuts for customers.
From the Oakwood News of Jan. 16, 1975:
Twenty-five Paulding County law enforcement officers completed 260 hours of police training Saturday at the Payne Fire Station in a school commanded by Sheriff John Keeler.
Friday night around 1 a.m., the wind started to blow and it rained very hard. A number of folks were up most of the night because of the storm.
100 Years Ago
From the Paulding Democrat of Jan. 15, 1925:
Secretary H.B. Brattain has recently granted the concessions for the sale of refreshments at the next Paulding County Fair to Paulding county people. Snyder Brothers will handle soft drinks under the grandstand, also in the grandstand and center ring; Gordon Brothers, of Cecil, will have lunch and soft drinks; Bill’s Candy Kitchen, popcorn, peanuts and ice cream candy; and John Hertel, wholesale pop and retail ice cream.
A partial report of Christmas Seal sales by the schools of Paulding County included the following schools: Cecil, Oakwood, Huntsville, Pleasantville, Colby, Latty, McCabe, Emerald Center, Knoxdale, Charloe, Lambert, Harrison Center, Payne Sisters of St. Francis, Antwerp, Jackson Center, Bennett, Roselm, Layman, Arthur, Melrose, Curtis, Cunningham, Grover Hill, Emmett and Haines.
A Tractor School for power farmers will be held by John P. Crain, the McCormick-Deering dealer, at Paulding on Friday, Jan. 30, at 9 a.m. sharp, east side of the square. This school is held for the purpose of being of help to the users of tractors and tractor-drawn implements, and also to all who are interested in power farming whether they own a tractor at present or not. Sandwiches and hot coffee will be served free.
150 Years Ago
From the Antwerp Gazette of Jan. 14, 1875:
Everyone who possesses a horse and sleigh has been enjoying the snow for the past few days.
Notice to Contractors: Sealed proposals will be received at the Auditor’s office in Paulding County, Ohio, until February 11th, 1875, for the furnishing of all materials and labor required in the construction and completion of a Jail and Sheriff’s residence in Paulding.
The Paulding Furnace Company have commenced the work of rebuilding and will be ready for business by spring.
We once more hear the old and welcome sound of the Hub and Spoke Factory whistle, denoting that work has once more been resumed at that institution.
Last Friday night was the coldest weather experienced in this section for many years. The thermometer, at 7 a.m. Saturday, stood at 22 degrees below zero.
The Paulding County History Museum’s mission is “Preserving the Past For Future Generations.” The museum is closed for the winter and will reopen to the public on Feb. 18. For special events and announcements, see our Facebook page at facebook.com/jphsmuseum.
