Pat Guffey
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Remembering Lay's Dime Store (opens the original)
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Thinking back to some of our Rhea County history, we can remember a part of our childhood and the significance of the mercantile business. As we continue to celebrate Americaâs birthday, let us be mindful of those âdimeâ stores which were named Shibleyâs, Redfordâs, Layâs and others. These stores were part of the Dayton landscape during the nineteen fifties, sixties, seventies and a part of the eighties. The âdimeâ stores as many of us called stores of that era were actually the
Cookware from the past (opens the original)
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As we continue our memories of Americaâs birthday, we cannot forget something which many households considered to be prized possessions. These were pieces of cast iron cookware, and were well used since they appeared during most meals holding delicious recipes. Most of us can find one or more pieces of cast iron cookware in our kitchen cabinet, and these have become precious possessions to those who have them. Many people inherit these items from family members, are given them by friends or ne
Nostalgia of paper dolls (opens the original)
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âIâm gonna buy a Paper Doll that I can call my own. A doll that other fellows cannot steal.â These are lyrics from the hit song which was sung by the Mills Brothers and held the number-one position on the Billboard singles chart for twelve weeks from November 6, 1943, to January 22, 1944. This song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and has been named one of the Songs of the Century. It is also a reminder for some of us that paper dolls are pieces from our past. As we continue with
Meeting at the fair (opens the original)
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She gives the trees their first command, As days begin to grow shorter and fall nips at the air, most people of Rhea County start thinking about preparing for the fair. This is an event which has been celebrated since the early 1700âs in the United States, beginning with New York State. Fairs, as periodic gatherings for entertainment and the sale of goods, actually began in the Middle Ages, and provided people with the opportunity to deal in seasonal and local produce. Also, there are referenc
St. Genevieve’s Academy (opens the original)
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As we continue our historical journey through Rhea County during Americaâs birthday, we can find more items of interest along the way. A place of great historical significance in the area of Dayton and Rhea County is known as St. Genevieveâs Academy. It was built during the time of the Dayton Coal and Iron Company, opening in 1891. The house has had an interesting past, and has also known many exciting people and events during its lifetime. When the Cincinnati and Southern Railroad was being
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