News from Days Past

1918

George Beebe of Vickery met with a painful accident when he was unloading some hay. The fork fell and lacerated his side.

A horse that belonged to Ralph Hummel dropped dead near the Beard undertaking establishment. Youngsters were firing fireworks nearby and it was assumed that the animal was frightened to death.

Mr. Fessler, a resident near Tuttle's Hill, had his left leg badly broken near the knee while unloading hay. The trip-rope which he was handling broke, and to avoid the fork from falling on his head, he jumped to the ground.

Frank Hirt's 7-passenger Paige auto was stolen while he was attending church. The new 6-cylinder Overland belonging to Mr. Collier of Colby was stolen from the streets of Bellevue.

Mrs. George Slessman sustained a split bone near the ankle when she fell down the cellar steps at her home.

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hirt; and sons to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Howey and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rutherford.

80 years ago

1928

A carelessly thrown firecracker was responsible for the loss of approximately $500 worth of merchandise and damage done to the interior of the T.G. Lisle store. The firecracker was thrown in the open doorway and burning paper blew in the window piled with fireworks which were immediately set off.

State aid was promised for repair of McPherson Highway through the village. The brick and broken concrete were to be removed and foundation repaired.

A son was born to Rev. and Mrs. Sidney Mayor.

70 years ago

1938

Louis Beier suffered from a very painful injury to his right eye, sustained while milking a cow. The cow switched her tail into his eye, inflicting such a painful injury that he was taken to the office of Dr. J.J. Gedert at once and it was learned that the eye would be saved. At the time of the incident, Mr. Beier had no sight in his left eye.

The two daily passenger trains on the Big Four made their last run and ended all passenger service on the Big Four plus the elimination of mail service on that line.

Wade Walter Dalzell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dalzell of Duane Street, sustained severe scalp lacerations when he fell from the running board of the Fred Dagg milk truck as the truck was crossing the Wheeling tracks on Vine Street.

Frank Clapp had the fingers of his left hand badly injured while he was operating his motor boat on Lake Erie. The boat ran into a fish net which caused the motor to "kick" and caught Mr. Clapp's fingers.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Curry had a unique experience while visiting the Zoo at Walbridge Park in Toledo. They were very interested in the animals and kept wandering over the grounds and started to leave but the gates were locked. Later they were able to leave for some guards had purposely locked up on time and remained nearby to see how long the Curry's would stay before noticing the place was closed for the night.

Sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Sprout, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brugger and Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Rimelspach.

Local deaths reported were: Carl Foster Frederick, 61, game warden of York Township; and Mrs. Clementine Babcock Burr, 76.

60 years ago

1948

Mrs. Rose Loudenslager, north-east of town, broke her right arm for the second time within a year. The break was between the should and elbow.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dickman, west of town, received word that the body of their son Sgt. Robert A. Dickman was enroute to the states. Sgt. Dickman was killed Sept. 19, 1944 in England while a member of the 82nd Airborne Division.

The Clyde Fire Department was called to the home of Henry and L.A. Karbler near Erlin in Riley Township to fight a fire which started from combustion in the coal and wood house. A blacksmith shop, valuable blacksmith tools, and the coal and wood house were destroyed.

Sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Knowles, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weiber, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. David Christner, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Meggitt, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Meyer Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Cloyce Black.

Local deaths reported were: Mrs. Clara Gibbs Parks, 75; and William Eugene Gillette, 87, former resident and shoe merchant in Clyde.

50 years ago

1958

The fine for over-parking violations at the parking meter was raised from 10 cents to 50 cents.

W.G. Halley, Green Springs School Superintendent for the past nine years, submitted his resignation to the Board of Education. He was planning to retire from the teaching profession.

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. William Durnwald; and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Earlie Lee.

Local deaths reported were: Miss Helen M. Donnelly, 90; Harold A. Rife, 45; and William J. Ritchey.

40 years ago

1968

Clenn Dick, 45, was named Clyde Police Chief.

The petition of York Township residents seeking transfer from the Bellevue School District to Clyde was to be heard by the State Board of Education in Columbus.

Clyde's Ohio National Guard was reorganized.

Sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Chris Hoffman and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Neil.

Local deaths reported were: Leon Nearhood, 67; Mrs. Claude (Lora Dick) Fessler, 69; Mrs. George (Madolin Mugg) Frost, 77; and Burton Nickle, 85.

30 years ago

1978

Faye Mills began as secretary-receptionist at the Clyde Municipal Building.

Daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Wilkins, Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Dauch and Mr. and Mrs. Michael O'Rork; and sons to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kuhn and Mr. and Mrs. Toney Barney.

Local deaths reported were: Michael Brock, 17, as the result of drowning off Mouse Island near Catawba Island; Mrs. Archie (Viola L. Floriana) Welch, 64; and Louis F. Dorr, 58.

20 years ago

1988

Clyde City Council recommended an immediate mandatory curtailment of bulk water sales and unnecessary outdoor water use. No controlled burning was allowed in Clyde or the townships of York, Riley and Green Creek, due to drought conditions, according to an order issued by Clyde Fire Department Chief David Moyer.

Daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Steven Fisher and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Doebel; and sons to Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Watt; Rev. and Mrs. Steve Bauerle and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Woodland.

Local deaths reported were: Mrs. Paul (Anna Rose Printy) Karbler, 71; and Mrs. Clark (Irene A. Sibbrel) Cleveland, 82.

10 years ago

1998

Clyde City Council approved a 100 percent abatement package for Evergreen Plastics Limited to be located in Clyde.

Seneca County Sheriff H. Weldin Neff entered a plea of not guilty to seven counts of intimidating at least five witnesses that were involved in a criminal investigation, three counts of theft in office, and attempting to influence, intimidate or hinder a witness involved in a criminal investigation. Two of Neff's staff members were charged as well. Barbara Gracemeyer also entered a not guilty plea to charges of intimidation and theft in office. Lt. James Browning had not responded to the charges against him.

Sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Rogers and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Henkel.

Local deaths reported were: Theodore D. Dagg, 76; Mary Laney, 68; Edgar Allen Young, 89; Norman O. Heter, 89; and George Huston, 76.

1 year ago

2007

Now that the city pool is closed, signs are posted reading "No trespassing" on the pool fencing. The recreation board must decide its next step in replacing the old pool.

Clyde resident Ken Cheek, a 36-year veteran with Norfolk Southern, earns a national Harold F. Hammond Award for safety.