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Memories Revisited!
I can still remember my mom anddad watching an old movie fromtheir era on television and getting soexcited because they knew what wasgoing to happen next or the plotbrought back pleasant memories fromtheir past. They would sit and gigglewith heads together or lean forward onthe sofa to watch and say the wordsright along with the movie. At thetime, I just couldn’t understand theattraction.
Today my husband and I do the very same thing.There are some movies we’ve watched so many timesthat many of the scenes are completely memorized.Hubby will recite the punch line before the actors everget to it. My kids shake their heads and wonder whatplanet we came from. Someday they’ll understand, too.
I guess that’s why I love watching the classic movieswhich came out before my time. They are new to me.Bing Crosby, Fred Astair, John Wayne, Richard Burtonare only a few who live on through the preservation ofthese movies for the future generations to enjoy. Ofcourse my five - year - old granddaughter has yet to getit and keeps asking “why are you always watchinggrey people, Grama? I don’t like grey people. Pleasechange the channel.”
When I tried to explain the movies are old and that’swhy they are filmed in black and white, she then askedif she had been born back then, would she have beenborn grey? She just didn’t get it. . .
Meanwhile, as we reminesce through this issue ofhistorical attractions, we can create new memories byplanning to visit again...and again...and again. There’salways something new to experience everytime we go.
Until the next issue........Kathy Barnett / Managing Editor
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Up Close
About the Cover :The one thing we can all bring
home from our weekend getaway
experiences is our wonderful mem-
ories, worth visiting again and
again.
At left, the memories of historical
theatres, our Ohio Presidents, the
first hotel, a Christmas movie and a
favorite snack represent just a few
of the historical icons reviewed in
this issue. The feature of the month
start on page 6.
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Special Feature“Memories Revisited”
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What’s Inside...
Places to Go:
The Christmas Story House Page 8
Historic Marion Page 10
Ohio’s Oldest Hotel Page 20
RV Show Page 23
Things to Do:
Ohio Maple Days Page 03
Explore Area Theatres Page 12
Ice Sculpting Page 21
Calendar of Events Page 28
People to See:Joe Diffy, Darryl Worley, Sammy Kershaw
Page 27
Kellie Pickler Page 15
Children’s Theatre Page 32
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RememberingThe Wyandot Popcorn MuseumHeritage Hall
740-387-4255, 169 E. Church StreetUnder a colorful circus tent inside
Heritage Hall is the largest, mostimpressive collection of popcornwagons in the United States. These priceless wagons dateback as far as the turn of the century and have beenrestored to their original condition. Actor Paul Newman'santique popcorn wagon, which sat in New York City'sCentral Park, is also on display at the museum.
Open Wednesday through Sunday 1 - 4 p.m.(Closed in January & February) by appointment.Admission - Adults; Seniors; Students: 1.50 - 4.00Adults $4; Srs $3; Students $1.50. Parking is FREE
Remembering Agriculture - The Edward HuberMachinery Museum
740-389-1098, 220 E. Fairground St.The Edward Huber Machinery Museum, located on the
Marion County Fairgrounds, contains examples of thefinest steam and gasoline tractors, threshers and road-building equipment. Mr. Huber came to Marion becauseof the abundance of trees/wood which would help supplyhis new invention the revolving hay rake. Over the yearshe had many other industrial and farm inventions. Theyare part of the museum. Open 1-4 p.m. Saturday or byappointment.
Remember Education - Linn School House 740-387-4255, route 4 north of Marion, OhioThe Linn School, newly renovated to the working con-
dition when the Hamilton brothers attended. They took itupon themselves to restore everything including the pot-belly stove. You might end up learning something fromthe school marm or be sat in the corner as the dunce forthe day. Open the first and third Saturday and Sunday ofeach of the summer months.
Remember the TransportationMarion Union Station 740-383-3768, 532 W. Center St.More than 100 trains pass by Union Station every day. It
showcases an impressive collection of memorabilia and
the AC Tower, which was once themain switching facility for the ErieRailroad, Marion Division. The unusu-al nature of this station is that it islocated between two diamond cross-overs. You will want to spend an houror two watching the trains go by. Open10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tuesday andThursdays.
Remember to Experience DiningAt The Historic Warehouse 740-387-8124, 320 W. Center St.Treat yourself to the delicious authentic Italian food of
the Old World. Taste sauces and food prepared fromscratch in our kitchens just like Mama would have made.Let them pour you a glass of wine and bring you yourfavorite meal in this renovated freight station (also knownas the Marion Depot) originally built around 1925. Theelectric train ran from Marion to Delaware and thenColumbus and was called The C.D.&M. Railway. TheCM&B was replaced by bus service in 1933. For moreinformaiton, visit wwww.thewarehouseitalian.com
Remembering the UnusualMysterious Revolving Ball For more than 100 years, a 5,200 pound ball of polished
black granite has been slowly rotating on a pedestal in theMarion Cemetery. This mystery was featured in "Ripley'sBelieve It or Not' in 1929. The theory says it will bringgood luck to anyone who touches it.
Remember the StayoverThe Haven On Vine Bed and Breakfast740-223-8260 / 202 South Vine St., Sleep in comfort and luxury in this historic Victorian
home in old town Marion. Three spacious themed rooms,continental breakfast, wireless internet, private bathroom,cable TV, within walking distance of attractions anddowntown. The story is told that the Haven on Vine wasa stop on the Underground Railroad. However, you canbe the judge as you investigate the trap door to the base-ment, the hiding place in the loft, and the passageways tothe attic. For more informatoon or reservations, visitwww.thehavenonvine.com.
For more information on other interesting places to visitin Marion, go to www.visitmarionohio.com
Remembering Historical MarionPresident Harding
Home
Photo Compliments
of Marion Area
Convention and
Visitor’s Bureau
The Harding Family Revisited January 30: Ohio-bound: The Harding Migration February 6: “Doc” Harding: Colorful Patriarch February 13: Phoebe Harding: Gentle Fortitude
7 p.m. in Maynard Hall’s Guthery Room on the Marion Campus
1465 Mount Vernon Avenue, Marion, Ohio 43302 (Warm up with complimentary refreshments)
Admission prices: $12 per Fireside Chat at the door (or buy an advance ticket for $10 per
session or all three for $25) $5 per Fireside Chat for high school and college students
(OSUM students: Free admission with college ID) Advance tickets for single or three programs available by calling
or emailing the Harding Home at 740-387-9630 or [email protected] Also available at Marion Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Fireside Chats are sponsored by:
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TIFFIN - Movies can take a viewer to another worldof imagination. Since 1928, The Ritz Theatre has heldit’s place as one of Tiffin’s architectural landmarks aswell as providing an afternoon or evening of enter-tainment with performances of all styles for differentreasons.
Many patrons cherish memories associated withThe Ritz. For some, it would be their very first movieexperience, for others a first date or first kiss. Othersmay remember attending a favorite concert orChristmas event. Some have even met their life part-ner by striking up a conversation with them whilewaiting in line.
It only took nine months to complete the buildingonce started in 1928. By the 1930's, 19 million people
across the nationwere going to themovies every week.At the time, The Ritz was one of four theatres in thecity.
The Ritz is the only reminder of an era gone by.Renovated in 1998. it allows us to look back to a timewhen the theaters often stole the show. Designed toimitate the great European opera houses and concerthalls of the 19th century, the designers were alwaystrying to out-do one another. The Ritz Theatre wasinstantly dubbed "Tiffin's quarter-million-dollar-movie-palace."�
When it opened December 20, 1928, over 1,500patrons packed the theatre to listen to the Ritz
Area Theatres bring lot
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By Kathy BarnettManaging Editor
Every county in Ohio is full of history - somemore than others. Some counties have been more success-ful at preserving history than others. The first thing youneed is a place to archive documents and memorabilia.Next you need a knowedgeable curator or history buffwho has the ability to dig into records and make sense outof them and put into decency and order.
Jackson County in the southern part of Ohio is luckyenough to have both. The Lillian E. Jones Museum wasmade possible through Jones’ philanthropic donations,including the gift of her family home.
Opened in 1995, the Lillian E. Jones Museum is aresource for the entire Jackson County community fulfill-ing Miss Jones’ dream of an historical, cultural and educa-tional museum in her family’s former home in lovingmemory of her parents Edwin and Lola Williams Jones.There are currently four themed exhibits plus collectionsfrom Jones’ world travelss, sculpture and personalresearch materials from Fletcher Benton, a close family
friend, and industrial items showing the history of theGlober Iron Co., World’s largest producer of silver pigiron.
“We have a lot of permanent collections and they areterrific in there own rights,” says museum director MeganMalone. “This year we are working with Markay CulturalArts Center to show a dual exhibit -the pieces on displaywith personal stories.”
She added it’s the personal tidbits of information mixedwith the historical aspects and connecting culture thatmakes touring the museum so interesting.
Ernest “Popeye” Reed was born in Jackson in 1919. Hewas known for his figure stone carvings, having startedout as a cabinet maker at age 14 and selling his wood carv-ings first. His subject matter ranges from mythological fig-ures, biblical figures, to wood carvings of AmericanIndians dressed in leather clothing. Reed studied Greekmythology and encyclopedias for inspiration.
The Jones Museum is open Tuesday - Thursday from 10a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission is free. For more information,visit www.jonesmuseum.com.
Places to Go: Jackson County
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DAYTON - Going back to our roots with our bootson blends right along with new country music con-cert which is coming to the Victoria Theatre at theSchuster Center Feb. 15. Tickets are on sale now forthe Roots and Boots Tour featuring Joe Diffie, DarrylWorley and Sammy Kershaw. They will performacoustic versions of their many hits as part of thetour. Ticket prices are $29-65 and can be purchased atthe Ticket Center stage box office, by phone at 937-228-3630 or online at ticketcenterstage.com.
In 1990, Joe Diffietopped the charts withhis hit album, Home.Since then, Joe hasremained on a steadycourse, staying true tohis Oklahoma roots anddelivering hit after hittotaling 12 #1s, 20 top10s and four gold andplatinum albums. Joe issure to put on an enter-taining, hit-filled show,
performing singles like "Ships That Don't Come In,""Pickup Man," "John Deere Green," and "If the DevilDanced (In Empty Pockets)." Joe's music always makesyou remember where you were the first time you heard it.
Darryl Worley has pro-duced a career thatincludes nearly 20 hit sin-gles, including three #1s, aswell as chart-toppingalbums and sales in themillions. He has been ontop of the country musiccharts with hits like, "IMiss My Friend," "Awful,Beautiful Lie," and "HaveYou Forgotten." His hard work has earned him a reputa-tion of a genuinely traditional country music artist whodoesn't follow trends or fads.
Sammy Kershaw rode into the country music scenewith contributions to morethan just the charts. His mul-tiple platinum albums pro-pelled into the record booksby hits such as "She Don'tKnow She's Beautiful," "ICan't Reach Her Anymore,""National Working Woman'sHoliday," "Love Of My Life,""Cadillac Style," "Don't Go
Near the Water," "Haunted Heart"...and many other mile-stones.
People to See: Joe Diffie, Darryl Worley & Sammy Kershaw
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