2000
Trista Shriver, a senior at Minerva High School, recently placed fifth in a state speech competition. The tournament was held March 3 and 4, at Jackson High School and according to MHS Speech Coach Paul Vaccani, all students participating had four rounds of preliminary competition. Shriver advanced all the way to the final round of the competition. "This is the first time in about 20 years that Minerva has had someone reach the final round," said Vaccani. Shriver received a plaque for her achievement.
A routine traffic stop at Malvern ended up a "big surprise" for the Malvern Police Department. Patrolman Dan Glenaman stopped a vehicle for speeding near Wood's Grocery on Canal Street. Upon inspection, Officer Glenaman discovered 357 grams of marijuana and $876 in cash. A knife was also found on the subject. The subject was arrested and indicted on one count of Possession of Marijuana and one count of Bribery: He offered the officer the money in return for not being arrested! The drugs have a $3,500 street value.
1990
The art projects designed by grades nine through 12 were judged during the recent high-school fair. They were judged on originality, creativity and use of the media. The art projects receiving superior ratings included Janine Westfall for colored pencil, Susan Sanor for cartooning, Jim Grimm for air brush, Tyann Benyo for charcoal, Jason VanMeter for watercolor, Kristine Beckley for magic marker, Greg Dieringer for colored pencil, Jason Frazier for pencil drawings, Chris Pugh for drawing, and Jim Johnston for oil painting.
Winners of the Excellence Committee pizza sale at Malvern Elementary include Jeremy Smith, Brian Gomer, Jason Irwin, Kristin Moeglin, and Crystal Barnett. Approximately $3,200 was raised for the school.
1980
Minerva High School's Science Department announces that students from various county schools will participate in the Stark County Science Fair, at Malone College. The students conduct experiments in a field of their choice. The data is then tabulated and presented as an exhibit at the Science Fair. Minerva High School is being represented by Molly Gartner, who is doing a project dealing with radiation effects on corn seeds.
Malvern High School Band Director Clarence Barber was surprised last Monday, March 3, by his band students with a party in honor of his birthday. They presented him with a birthday cake that was made in the shape of a musical note.
1970
Another long-time homestead is being removed from Minerva, with the demolition of the former McGinty property at the northeast corner of West Line and North Main streets. The once elaborate home, built in 1910, was three stories high, and constructed of cut stone and yellow brick. The roof was of heavy red tile. The structure was built over a 10-foot basement. Also adorning the home is a 70-foot porch, 12 feet in width, on the front and one side of the home, with balustrades cut from Indiana limestone which was ornamented with artistic designs cut in the center panels. All valleys, gutters and downspouts were made of copper, making it one of the most outstanding homes in Minerva.
Miss Cathy Francis, a member of the Kishman IGA team of Minerva Bowl's Mixed League, rolled the season's high three-game series March 8. Her games were 209, 153 and 255, for a 617 total. The previous women's high series was held by June Gascon, with a 591.
1960
Minerva and our surrounding areas have had a week of real old-fashioned winter weather, which is unusual for March, with spring less than two weeks away. Not only have the thermometer readings varied from around the zero mark to 10 above during the day, but the entire area had from eight to 12 inches of snow. The heaviest snowfall of the year began about midnight Wednesday night, so by mid-morning Thursday, more than five inches of new snow had fallen. Secondary roads became drifted and were blocked to traffic, closing schools.
Last week, the four local barbers, each operating his own shop, made the decision not to raise the price of haircuts. The price of $1.50, set in 1954, is to be continued. Nearby cities have charges of $1.75 and $2.
1950
The Henry General Store in Pattersonville was extensively damaged by fire, presumably caused by an overheated furnace. A telephone operator, Mrs. Nellie Wilson, observed smoke exuding from the two-story frame structure, and summoned the Augusta-East Township Volunteer Fire Department. Firemen were able to check the blaze, but there was a considerable amount of damage to merchandise. The interior of the store, which is directly over the furnace, was most heavily damaged.
A new 100-foot steel bridge, spanning the Big Sandy Creek, west of the Pennsylvania railroad crossing near Oneida, was opened last week, on Carroll County Route 32, which had been closed to allow for construction. The approaches to the bridge are to be made of asphalt, but are yet to be completed. The bridge has a plank floor. The bridge replaces a 60-year-old structure that has been regarded as unsafe for a number of years. The new bridge was built at a cost of about $12,700.
1940
An explosion at the Minerva Foundry, located in the old condensery building on First Street, blew a piece of casting, about six inches in length and from two to three inches wide and thick, across a part of Municipal Park, over the Lincoln Highway and then through the front door of the Lincolnway Supermarket. Fortunately, no one was in the path of the flying "missile," which caused considerable damage to the doorway of the market.
New seats have been installed in the Roxy Theater, according to Michael P. Alexander, manager.
The new seats are of modern design, made with red leather, very plush and comfortable.
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