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2000

Minerva Convalescent Center recently received a $1,000 donation from the Minerva Lodge 2199 Fraternal Order of Eagles Bingo Committee. The donation was given toward the purchase of the 1992 Dodge van that the center intends to use to transport the 27 residents housed at the facility. The van is a 15-passenger vehicle with a wheelchair lift and a high top. EMT Ambulance Service, Bartley Ambulance Service, and Dr. Robert Hines also donated money toward the van, which was purchased from Guess Motors of Carrollton, which gave them a reduced price.

Construction on the new Brown Township-Malvern Wastewater Treatment Plant will begin within a month, according to Carroll County Commissioners. The $4.186 million project is partially funded from grants and loans provided by the USDA.

1990

A bet is a bet! Kelly Shaw is an avid Cleveland Browns fan and had a bet with her mother. Kelly had to wear "mom" Rhea Cochran's Denver Bronco's jersey to work at Kishman's IGA on Monday since her team lost in Sunday's game. The two also bet lunch, but to add a little zest to the bet, mother suggested that the loser wear the winning team's jersey to work. Kelly said that she would not be caught "dead" in a Broncos jersey. Well, she was very much "alive" Monday morning and wearing the Bronco's jersey, although not too happy!

Carroll County Sheriff William Offenberger has accepted the donation of two hovercraft all-terrain vehicles and a trailer from Al Armour, used-car manager at Wally Armour Chrysler & Jeep Eagle Dealership of Alliance. The equipment, valued at $11,000 will aid in the search for missing persons, be used in rescue operations, and generally aid in law-enforcement efforts.

1980

Six members of the Minerva High School Symphonic Band were recently chosen to perform with the American School Band Director's Association All-State Select Band. The members selected are Sarah Smith, flute; Kathleen Walters, clarinet; Tammy Gregory, bass clarinet; Janis Martin, tenor sax; Martha Thurin, French horn; and Paul Clark, percussion. The band is composed of students of directors who are members of the American School Band Director's Association, Ohio Unit. Mark Kelly, director of the bands at Bowling Green State University, will be guest conductor.

Winners of the Lake Mohawk Christmas coloring contest are Ryan Burcaw, preschool honorable mention; Emily Wolf, preschool first place; Erin Reiter, preschool second place; TraciJo Hutchison, preschool third place; Becky Strawder, kindergarten and first-grade first place; Jackie Conkle, second place; Chad Burcaw, third place; David Groves, second- and third-grade first place; David Reiter, second place; Steven Palleschi, third place; Christine Sell, fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade first place; Janine Everhart, second place; and Chris Nichols, third place.

1970

Change of ownership took place Jan. 2nd, when Mark Frankel of Cleveland, began operation of the "Grand 5-Cent to One-Dollar" store, formerly Klippert's Variety Store, at 207 North Market Street. With the acquisition of the Minerva store, Frankel is owner and operator of six stores, four in Cleveland, and one in Clyde. The same sales personnel under the management of Mrs. Gerry Miller, a 14-year employee of Klippert's Store, has been retained.

Heidi Guldy, a six-year-old of Minerva, was named first-place winner for her age group in a show sponsored by J.C. Penney Company. The judging was performed by a panel of judges who awarded points to each contestant on her ability to perform in all of the various aspects necessary to becoming an outstanding model. Heidi, for her excellent performance, was awarded the first-place trophy. She has been training with the Jane Skinner School of Modeling since she was two and a half years old.

1960

The congregation of the Bible Presbyterian Church of Minerva has purchased the building on West Lincoln Way, soon to be vacated by the Lutheran congregation. Beginning in November 1952, the congregation held meetings in the Odd Fellows hall until January 1954, when they moved to their current location on North Market Street, since which time the church has had a full-time pastor. Since the coming of the pastor, Reverend Robert D. St. John, three years ago, the membership of the church has nearly tripled and the current quarters are now inadequate.

The 1960 Betty Crocker "Homemaker of Tomorrow" in Minerva High School is senior Dora Mae Snyder. She received the highest score in a 50-minute written examination on homemaking knowledge and attitudes, taken by graduating senior girls. She will receive an award pin representing the slogan, "Home is Where the Heart Is."

1950

Don Violand, proprietor of Violand Auto Clinic, 104 South Market St., has recently been appointed Willys-Overland Dealer for the Minerva and surrounding areas. A complete line of Willys-Overland products are on display, including the universal "Jeep," Willys station wagon, and "Jeep" two- and four-wheel-drive trucks. Mr. Violand became a partner in the business in 1944, when it was operated under the name of Hickle & Violand. July 1 of last year, he became complete owner.

Thirty-five members of the Minerva Sportsman's Club were busy with wrecking bars and hammers as the club began its dismantling operation at the Oneida Freight Depot. Timer and roofing salvaged from the 30 X 60-foot frame structure is being hauled to the club's 55-acre game reserve near Pine Hill, where it will be used in the construction of a lodge.

1940

Joe Bloomfield of the Bloomfield Dress Company, Cleveland, stated that he would be in Minerva at their factory to interview applicants. The dress factory has not been operating since early last summer, but will resume operations Monday. A new line of dresses are to be manufactured here, along with their well known type of dress. Materials are ready to be shipped here for production, starting next week.

The Rutledge-Jackson Funeral Home is commencing its 90th year of continuous mortuary and ambulance service. Since 1922, the modern funeral home has been in its present location at 205 West Lincoln Way. Personnel of the mortuary includes John Rutledge, A.B. Jackson, and Edward Eberhard, who is serving his apprenticeship.