MS-179
THE RUTH MCMILLAN SCRAPBOOK COLLECTION
INTRODUCTION
The Ruth McMillan Scrapbook Collection was accessioned into the Flesh Public Library Archives and Special Collections in May 2008. It includes various newspaper clippings, photographs, correspondence, announcements and greeting cards mainly from the years 1943-1948. The material is arranged in eight series, housed in four Gaylord boxes. Descriptions of items of local interest are given.
SCOPE AND CONTENT
MS-179, THE RUTH MCMILLAN SCRAPBOOK COLLECTION, is arranged in eight series, each one containing a different scrapbook. The material basically covers the nineteen forties, fifties, sixties, and seventies. Every effort has been made to detail items of local interest. For descriptions see the container listing.
CONTAINER LIST
SERIES 1: RUTH MCMILLAN SCRAPBOOK COLLECTION
BOX 1
File 1
1. Pages 1-10: newspaper clippings, 1946-48
2. Correspondence by Howard B. Huston from Iwo Jima (3/28/1945)
3. Photograph of Branson John Heath, Jr. c. 1943 with military itinerary (1943-46)
File 2
1. Pages 11-20: newspaper clippings, 1946-48
2. “In Remembrance” card for William McKinney Caven (1871-1947)
File 3
1. Pages 21-30: newspaper clippings, 1945-48
2. Picture of unidentified doctor-April, 1945
File 4
1. Pages 31-40: newspaper clippings, 1946-48
2. Article on Tykie Toys, p. 34
File 5
1. Pages 41-50: newspaper clippings, 1945-47
2. Article on western Ohio Fairgrounds at Fountain Park-1875, p. 45
3. Article on the S.S. Piqua-p. 50
File 6
1. Pages 51-60: newspaper clippings, 1943-46
2. Article on Statler Dairy-1947, p. 55
3. History of St. Paul’s Church, Piqua-pp. 56-60
4. History of Houston Christian Church-p. 58
File 7
1. Pages 61-70: newspaper clippings, 1943-47
2. Class of 1946-Green Township High School, p. 62
File 8
1. Pages 71-80: newspaper clippings, 1943-47
2. “In Remembrance” card for Maggie Caven (1872-1947)
File 9
1. Pages 81-90: newspaper clippings, 1946-47
File 10
1. Pages 91-100: newspaper clippings, 1943-47
2. First Church of God, Lima, Ohio: “Honor Roll Dedication Service”-Jan. 30, 1944
File 11
1. Pages 101-110: Newspaper clippings, 1943-47
2. Article on new Piqua Veteran’s Home: pp. 104-109
File 12
1. Pages 111-120: Newspaper clippings, 1946-47
2. Article on position of early Piqua Schoolhouse at location of Spot Restaurant site, p. 120
File 13
1. Pages 121-130: Newspaper clippings, 1946-47
File 14
1. Pages 131-140: Newspaper clippings, 1946-47
File 15
1. Pages 141-150: Newspaper clippings, 1946-47
File 16
1. Pages 151-160: Newspaper clippings, 1946-47
2. “Thank You” card signed by Ruth Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Shawler and family; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frazier-p. 158
3. “In Sympathy” card signed by Mrs. Florence Robbins-p. 158
4. “In Sympathy” card signed by Charles Denman and family (1937) p. 159
5. “In Sympathy” card signed by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Archer, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Howell and family; Mr. and Mrs. Bowen Claver and Son- p. 159
6. “In Remembrance” card for Robert Almer Cooper (1909-1937)-p. 159
File 17
1. Pages 161-170: Newspaper clippings, 1944-47
2. Picture and article about wedding of Betty Lou Weigel and Marvin Brandon (Sept. 1, 1946)-p. 165
3. Army record of Laude Willis Brenneman-pp. 166-7 (picture-p. 167)
4. Wedding announcement: Phyllis Evelyn Houston and Everett Snapp (June 19, 1946), p. 170
5. “Thank You” card-signed by Martha Jean and Laude
File 18
1. Pages 171-180: Newspaper clippings, 1942-46
File 19
1. Pages 181-190: Newspaper clippings, 1944-46
2. Article on “Wood Shovel & Tool Produces over 2,000,000 Shovels For Armed Forces”-p. 181
File 20
1. Pages 191-200: Newspaper clippings, 1944-48
File 21
1. Pages 201-210: Newspaper clippings, 1945-46
File 22
1. Pages 211-220: Newspaper clippings, 1945-46
2. “In Remembrance” card for Albert Covault (1883-1945)-p. 211
File 23
1. Pages 221-230: Newspaper clippings, 1945-46
2. “In Remembrance” card for Frank Denman (1863-1946)-p. 222
3. “In Remembrance” card for Arminta Westfall (1886-1946)-p. 222
File 24
1. Pages 231-240: Newspaper clippings, 1945-46
File 25
1. Pages 241-251: Newspaper clippings, 1945-46
2. “In Appreciation” card-signed by Mrs. Clifford Covault and Mr. & Mrs. Herschel Covault and Son (Feb./1940)-p. 244
3. “In Sympathy” card signed by the May Middleton family (Jan./1942)- p. 244
4. “In Remembrance” card for Albert Covault (1883-1945)-p. 245 (dup.)
5. “In Remembrance” card for Elba Partington (1870-1945)-p. 245
6. “In Sympathy” card signed by DeNise family-p. 245
7. “In Sympathy” card signed by the family of L.E. Valentine (Jan./1942)- p. 245
8. “In Sympathy” card signed by Mrs. Clyde Harbaugh (Jan./1942)-p. 245
9. “In Remembrance” card for Walter Lester Covault (1890-1943)-p. 246
10. “In Sympathy” card signed by Frank Proctor; Mrs. Dorothea McClure; And Mrs. Rhoda Voress-p. 246
11. “Thank You” card signed by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Covault-p. 246
12. “In Sympathy” card signed by the Jane Branson family-p. 246
13. “In Sympathy” card signed by Will Parke and family-p. 246
14. “In Appreciation” card signed by the Valentine family-p. 246
15. “In Sympathy” card signed by Mr. and Mrs. John Simes
16. “In Remembrance” card for Emma Jane Covault (1866-1943)- p. 246
17. “In Appreciation” card signed by Bertha Covault-p. 247
18. “In Sympathy” card signed by the family of Araminta Bailey- p. 247
19. “In Sympathy” card signed by the Jackson family-p. 247
20. “In Sympathy” card signed by husband and Denman (?) family- p. 247
File 26
1. Wedding invitation-Martha Jean Branson and Laude Willis Brenneman (Dec. 9, 1943)-Elida, Ohio
2. Envelope addressed from L.W. Brenneman to Mrs. Nora Covault-Sidney, Ohio (Feb. 5, 1946)
3. “In Sympathy” card signed by the family of Emma Covault
SERIES 2: RUTH MCMILLAN SCRAPBOOK COLLECTION
BOX 2
File 1
1. Pages 1-10: Newspaper clippings, 1977-78
2. Article on Springcreek Orchards-p. 8
3. Article on Malt House, pp.9-10
File 2
1. Pages 11-20: Newspaper clippings, 1977-78
2. Article on swollen Miami River, 1977-p. 20
File 3
1. Pages 21-30: Newspaper clippings, 1977-78
2. Article on Fish School, Orange Township-p. 23
3. Article on Spring Street School-p. 24
4. Article on Springcreek Orchard-p. 29
File 4
1. Pages 31-40: Newspaper clippings, 1977-78
2. Article on vandalism at Staunton Street School-1977-pp. 36-37
3. Article on Piqua post of State Highway Patrol-p. 38
File 5
1. Pages 41-50: Newspaper clippings, 1977-78
2. Article on Piqua’s outstanding citizens (James Wheeler/Pat Dills)- p. 41
File 6
1. Pages 51-60: Newspaper clippings, 1977-78
2. Article on Greene Street Christmas Market-p. 52
SERIES 3: RUTH MCMILLAN SCRAPBOOK COLLECTION
File 7
1. Pages 1-10: Newspaper clippings, 1949-73
2. Article on Springcreek Church-p. 3
3. Article on Armory closing-p. 5
4. Article on Wood Street Cemetery-p. 6
5. Article on retirement of Dr. George Upton-p.9
6. Article on Sgt. John L. Switzer in Vietnam-p. 10
File 8
1. Pages 11-20: Newspaper clippings, 1959-73
2. Obituary of John Mills-1967, p. 14
3. Picture & Article of Piqua Key Club members Phil Wisecup & Mark LaChey delivering a cake to Mrs. Elmer Dilbone-p. 20
File 9
1. Pages 21-30: Newspaper clippings, 1967-73
File 10
1. Pages 31-40: Newspaper clippings, 1973
2. Article on Major Baugh Coming Home-March 2, 1973- p. 33
File 11
1. Pages 41-50: Newspaper clippings, 1973
2. Article on Major William Baugh-p. 41
3. Article on Miami-Erie Canal Restoration-p. 42
4. Auto Club Moves Into New Offices-p. 45
SERIES 4: RUTH MCMILLAN SCRAPBOOK COLLECTION
BOX 3
File 1
1. Pages 1-10: Newspaper clippings, 1966-68
2. Poem, The Old Fashioned Way-p. 4
3. Poems: True Christmas Meaning, Ode to a Christmas Tree
4. “Old Miller House”-southwest corner of Main & North-p. 10
File 2
1. Pages 11-20: Newspaper clippings, 1967-68
2. Obituary for John P. Speelman-Jan. 8, 1967-p. 13
3. Wedding of Margaret Shawler and David Michael Bates- Oct. 6, 1967-p. 14
4. Wedding of Carol Jean Covault and George F. Middleton- Feb. 3, 1968-p. 16
File 3
1. Pages 21-30: Newspaper clippings, 1967-68
2. Wedding of Nancy Suber and Roger Burch-Dec. 23, 1967
3. W. T. Steinhilber home on Country Club Rd.-p. 30
File 4
1. Pages 31-40: Newspaper clippings, 1967-78
2. Wedding of Sally Wickham and Ralph Prince-Oct. 18, 1966
File 5
1. Pages 41-50: Newspaper clippings, 1966-77
2. Article on Riverside Mission and Mrs. Odessa Bankston-p. 41-2
3. Article on Mrs. Robert Hance and 60 years of teaching music-p. 45
4. Wedding of Judith Louise Brautigam and Lester Ray Gilfillen- June 18, 1966, p. 47
File 6
1. Pages 51-55: Newspaper clippings, 1967-78
2. In Memory Card for Cleveland Middleton (1889-1967-p. 55
SERIES 5: RUTH MCMILLAN SCRAPBOOK COLLECTION
File 7
1. Pages 1-10: Newspaper clippings, 1945
2. Article on Decker Meat Packing Plant ending cattle slaughter-p. 5
3. Franklin D. Roosevelt Laid to rest-p. 9
File 8
1. Pages 11-20: Newspaper clippings, 1945
2. Article on President Truman’s Swearing In-p. 15
File 9
1. Pages 21-30: Newspaper clippings, 1945-47
2. Ralph May on Abraham Lincoln-p. 25
File 10
1. Pages 31-40: Newspaper clippings, 1943-44
2. Article on Rev. and Mrs. Edward Fischer-p. 35
File 11
1. Pages 41-50: Newspaper clippings, 1944-75
2. Article on Miami County “restricted” bridges-p. 46
3. Obituary for Dr. Isaac C. Kiser-p. 50
File 12
1. Pages 51-60: Newspaper clippings, 1943-77
2. Sidney Mansion on National Register-p. 58
File 13
1. Pages 61-70: Newspaper clippings, 1949-76
2. Fairlawn graduates in Washington, D.C.-May 25, 1954, p. 68
File 14
1. Pages 71-80: Newspaper clippings, 1957-77
File 15
1. Pages 81-90: Newspaper clippings, 1950-77
2. Article on old Piel barn-p. 85
File 16
1. Pages 91-100: Newspaper clippings, 1954-72
2. Miami Grange officers-1954, p. 93
3. Piqua Central twirlers-1954-p. 97
4. Military News-1970, p. 100
File 17
1. Pages 101-110: Newspaper clippings, 1943-46
2. Obituary of Louis Decker, president of Val Decker Packing Company-Jan. 17, 1944-p. 105
3. Westville School graduating class-1943-p. 109
4. Green Township High School, Class of 1944-p. 109
File 18
1. Pages 111-120: Newspaper clippings, 1943-59
2. Obituaries (various)-pp. 112-116, 118
3. Weddings (various)-p. 117
4. Cotton Growing in Sidney-1959, p. 120
File 19
1. Pages 121-130: Newspaper clippings, 1944-77
2. Piqua Firm (Piqua Granite & Marble) Makes Huge Bexley War Memorial Pylon-1945, p. 129
3. George Dietrich (Superintendent Of Piqua Schools) obituary- Feb. 13, 1945-p. 130
File 20
1. Pages 131-140: Newspaper clippings: 1944-45
2. Article on Dr. Albert J. Bausman-p. 131
3. Piqua Memorial Hospital’s 40th Anniversary-p. 132
4. Wedding of Joan Pollock and Ralph A. Wiessinger-Dec. 9, 1945-p. 133
5. Wedding of Dorothy Ann Voress and Warren B. Harlamart- Dec. 8, 1945-p. 134
6. Pictures of Piqua Memorial Hospital-p. 137
File 21
1. Pages 141-145: Newspaper clippings, 1945
2. Troop Train Wreck-May 23, 1945-p. 141, 145
SERIES 6: RUTH MCMILLAN SCRAPBOOK COLLECTION
BOX 4
File 1
1. Pages 1-10: Newspaper clippings, 1942-80
2. Family History (How to)-P. 7
3. Flood of 1913 pictures-p. 9
File 2
1. Pages 11-20: Newspaper clippings, 1957-84
2. Demolition of the Strand Theater (Coke Hall)-p. 12
3. Canal boat pictures-p. 14-15
4. Article on Dr. Godwin Volney Dorsey-p. 16
5. 1984 Blackout-p. 18
6. Covered bridges in Miami County-p. 20
File 3
1. Pages 21-22: Newspaper clippings, 1945-76
2. George M. Peffer honored for 50 years in banking-p. 21
3. Ralph Hutchins to retire-p. 22
SERIES 7: RUTH MCMILLAN SCRAPBOOK COLLECTION
File 4
1. Pages 1-10: Newspaper clippings, 1944-66
2. Gil Frydell’s Motorcycle trip from Vallejo, Cal. to Piqua-p. 3
3. Houston High School-Class of 1963-p. 4
4. Miami County Fair honors couples married 50 years-p. 5
5. Wedding of Rowena Jean Middleton and Charles N. Baker- Aug. 24, 1963
6. Wedding of Mary Elizabeth Simes and Julius J. Bey-Aug. 10, 1963-p. 8
7. Bing Crosby and family guests in home of Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Wood-p. 9
File 5
1. Pages 11-20: Newspaper clippings, 1949-66
File 6
1. Pages 21-30: Newspaper clippings, 1962-66
2. New bank opening in Fletcher-p. 21
3. Ed’s Gulf Station-corner of Park and Washington-p. 27
File 7
1. Pages 31-40: Newspaper clippings, 1946-66
2. Ohio Bell Telephone Open House-1948-p. 36
3. Two Bodies of Miami County W.W. II soldiers returned-1949- p. 40
SERIES 8: RUTH MCMILLAN SCRAPBOOK COLLECTION
File 8
1. Pages 1-10 Newspaper clippings, 1942-84
2. Jim Fiebiger’s farm business-p. 8
3. Dave Lillicrap’s logging operation-p. 9
File 9
1. Pages 11-20: Newspaper clippings, 1924-84
2. Local horse owners Robert and Agnes Voress-p. 15
3. Festival royalty Martin and Louise Cromes-p. 20
File 10
1. Pages 21-26: Newspaper clippings, 1971-84
2. Virginia Wood’s silkworms-p. 21
3. Piqua Up from Ashes- March 31, 1984, p. 23