Bergman: From out of our past, March 12
Note: This column is created from the archives of the Minster Community Post by Minster Historical
100 Years Ago March 7, 1924
A big fiery cross was burned on the public square at Sidney being witnessed by a large number of people. The cross was put up against the cannon platform and burned for some time before it came down.
For Sale a 9-room residence, one-room cellar, both kinds of water, electric lights, numerous out buildings, on west Fourth street. Phone 215-L
Mr. Joseph Meiering, who owned an eighty-acre farm that was the old convent farm at Egypt sold the property to Mr. Joseph J. Meyer for a consideration of $16,000.
75 Years Ago March 4, 1949 Drive for Lighted Athletic Field is to be Continued – Funds to be asked also to add Football at Minster School – Permanent Organization Formed.
Milk Price is Down One
Cent in Minster – Milk has dropped in Minster according to announcement by Meyer’s Dairy and Earl Woehrmyer. Milk and coffee cream are now 19 cents and whipping cream 36 cents according to the announcement.
K.C. Five Entered in State Tournament – Minster Knights of Columbus semipro quintet will play in the first round of the state K. of C. state tournament at Columbus and may play again Sunday. Led by Hoying with 17 points, the K. of C. rolled over the Sidney American Legion team here 56-37.
The Minster Implement company will sponsor a home freezer demonstration next Wednesday with the public invited free. A lady expert will demonstrate proper handling and freezing of foods.
Koverman’s Landing – Restaurant Service – Beer and Soft Drinks – Lighted pond for ice skating – Dancing every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday Night
50 Years Ago March 7, 1974 St. Augustine’s Church was filled to capacity as the combined choirs of St, Augustine Church and Immaculate Conception Church, Dayton presented a musical program of various selections. The combined choir was made up of the Girl’s and Men’s Choir of St. Augustine’s, the members of the Boys’ Choir, the High School Mixed Choirs and the Adult Mixed Choirs of Immaculate Conception Church from Dayton.
Dedication of the first Protestant Church in Minster, Calvary Chapel was held on Sunday. Approximately 500 people attended the service in the new building on Hamilton Street. Rev. Boldman came to Minster about three and one half years ago, services were held at the Crescent Theatre until the present building was finished las fall.
A rural couple gained statewide recognition for their dairy operation last weekend at the annual Ohio Young Farmers and Homemakers Awards Banquet in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. David Bensman of Minster were one of five sectional winners in the annual competition. Their award was sponsored by the Central Ohio Breeders Association.
On Saturday March 16, Crystal Ball Room will be celebrating their 26th Anniversary, and welcome everyone to come and join in the fun and dancing enjoyment “Extra” late.
Minster Girls Win 9th Consecutive Game – The Minster Girls won their 9yj consecutive basketball game with no defeats by beating Celina 59-44 Tuesday at Minster. Pat Borges made 8 of 16 points scored by Minster in the first quarter. Minster’s leading scorer Kathy Swink was held to only 13 points being double teamed by the Celina defense all evening.
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2007 March 10, 2005 Minster High School Cheerleaders came back from State of Ohio Cheerleading and Dance Championship as State Champions.
4-H honors volunteers and leaders
Fr. Louis Schmidt of Minster opened the March 2 session of the Ohio House of Representatives with a prayer at the invitation of Rep. Derrick Seaver.
Minster defeats Ft. Recovery (Basketball) and moves on to the regional semi-finals