Happenings at the Wells County Historical Museum

By Laura Sawyer


The Historical Society has had a busy season so far. Thank you to everyone who came to our Ice Cream Social. Thanks also to Bev Smitley who brought and played her calliope for the afternoon. To Wyatt Landrum for playing the piano inside that day. Thanks to Thoma-Rich Funeral Home for letting us use a tent. Our display at the Wheels of Yesteryear was very interesting, thank you to Jim Sturgeon. Thank you to all the collectors who helped make the Hobby and Collectors show a nice evening. We would also like to thank Kevin and Cory for their help at the school during the Hobby Show.
During the spring several rooms at the museum were re-decorated. We would like to thank an anonymous donor for the beautiful new flooring in the parlor and dining room. Also others who put in numerous hours were: Ted Smith, Jeff Yergler, Danielle Cale, Dennis and Becky Behning, Nancy, Ben and Sam Wagner, Gerry Claghorn, Anna Lee Ault, Fred Wymer, and all the board members and their spouses. Thank you to Twila Dubbeld and family for the donation of a beautiful grand piano. Several other displays have been updated. We would like to thank Jim Sturgeon for a great program on the 100th Anniversary of the Kingsland Interurban Wreck at our Fall meeting and thanks to everyone who came and enjoyed the evening. The museum is now closed for the winter but we are having our “Christmas at the Mansion” the first three weekends in December.
On Dec. 4 and 5 the museum will be part of the Psi Iota Xi Sorority House Tour. Tickets are $5 per person. The Museum will be open 1 to 5 p.m. both days. No tickets are needed for the following days
Saturday, Dec. 11: 3 to 7 p.m. NO CHARGE.
Sunday, Dec. 12: 2 to 6 p.m. NO CHARGE.
Saturday, Dec. 18: 3 to 7 p.m. NO CHARGE.
Sunday, Dec. 19: 2 to 6 p.m. NO CHARGE.
Designers and Businesses that helped decorate are: Ella’s Attic, Designer: Sharon Bulger; Posy Pot Florists/Designer: Donna Anderson; Heyerly’s Meat Market, Designers: Leah Rockwell, Jaime Warren, Trent Miller, Shelly Wilson; Simply Chic Designers: Joy Mygrant and Lisa Privett; News-Banner, Designer: Carol Studebaker; Brad Byerly; Barbara Dickson; Wal-Mart Designer: Sharon Cowens; Party Gallery Designers Brenda Schriver, Natalie Gerber and Gwen Stucky; Tender Gardens Teresa Beck; Ellenberger Brothers Designers: Heidi Ramseyer and Glenn Ellenberger; Wabash Electric Designer: Sandy Mann; American Legion, Designer: American Legion; Lehman Hair Care/Styling Salon and Barber Shop designer: Jerri Lehman; Kroger designers: Robin Lane and Carol Briggs; Marklebank designers: Cindy Horrom, Kelly Short and Michele Stoller; Bluffton Post Office designers: Keith Frauhiger, Steve Bates and Rick McEvoy; Tina Barclay; Oooh La La Pet Spa & Salon designer: Karen Price; Zanesville Antique’s designer: Becky Behning; Wells County Treasurer’s Office Shar Mechling, Branda Musselman, Nancy Swoveland; Cindy Courtney; Bonnie Barger; Wells County 4-H Kids Pat Wall.
The new Street Fair books are on sale at the Mayor’s Office: 128 East Market St. Hours: M-F from 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. and at the Wells Co. Chamber of Commerce-211 West Water Street. Cost: $35 each.