January 2021 newsletter

January – March 2021
Volume 23, Issue 1

Officers
President:
Angie Hoschouer
Vice–President:
Doug Allen
Recording Secretary:
Kay Dawson
Treasurer:
Jack West

Directors
Cleva Collar
Barb Eller
Bill Gothard
Glynn Marsh
Mary Geiger
Ron Papp
Robin Perkins
Doris West
T I M E S
Quarterly newsletter of Randolph Township Historical Society and its History Museum
A Note from the President…
Happy New Year friends! I am hopeful that it will be a happy ,
bright and p rosperous new year for one and all. While I am
saddened that the History Center has been shut down since last
March, I am happy to report that great strides have been made in
transforming the Center into a new museum. It is just at the
beginning stage, but changes have been made and I think we will
all be in awe of the work that Misti Spillman is doing in her rol e as
Executive Dire ctor. Misti ha s the displays in the great hall in the
Center nearly dism antled and she will now be utilizing the
basement as a storage and staging area for our collections . New
and on-loan exhibits will be displayed on a ro tating basis allowing
for visitors to see more of the items in the themed collections. I am
looking forward to her f irst set of exhibits ! Misti has settled right in
at the Center and with the Society taking care of the day-to-day
business of answering incoming questions and inquiries via phone,
e-mail and Facebook. While I have been posting daily historical
newspaper articles about the townshi p each morning , Misti has
been scanning photos in our collection and posting them in the
evening. This has gre atly increased o ur on-line presence and we
about to surpass 900 “likes” on our page. Misti sold the three
benches that were along the walls in the great hall to a gentleman
living in Illinois. This allowed us to add $600 to our income! I hope
you are as pleased as I am for the progress being made.
I want to personally than k Wilma Schroeder and Cleva Collar
for the time and energy put forth in their roles as Corresponding
Secretary and Sunshine Committee Chair, respectively. Both have
stepped down fro m their offic ial roles but remain members of the
Society. Cleva is a ray of sunshine herself and I am sure her cards
and letters to those members who needed a little sunshine were
happy to receive her mailings. Wilma has worked tirelessly in
keeping up with memberships and acknowledgement letters. While
a rewarding position with the Society, it takes a lot of time in
November and December when many people make their annual
gift. We should all be grateful fo r the work these two ladies hav e
done over their many years as members of the Historical Society.
I would like to say we will meet next mo nth but I do not foresee
that happening soon. I will make an announcement as to when we
will meet again and when the History Center will be ope n to
visitors. In the meantime, enjoy this newsletter with updates on the
Center and two of our corporate members.
~ Angie
Office Phone: 937-832-8538
Email: info@rths.org
www. rths.org

Director’s Report by Misti Spillman

I hope everyone is doing well in the new year. Since we have been closed du e to the
pandemic, I am currently working on the collections and t he exhibit space . The down time
seemed like th e perfect opportunity to redo our displays and expand the storage are a
downstairs. The goal is to reopen in the spring , pending the pandemic, and have rotating
exhibits every 3 to 4 months. We will start collaborating with other museums in reference to
artifact loans. This will keep our displays fresh and draw new people as well as people who
have already visited the History Center.
We recently beca me members o f the Northmont Area Chamber of Commerce, Ohio
Museum Association and the Ohio Lo cal History Alliance. These organizations will provide
access to special progra ms, networking, conferences, grants and other resour ces that are
beneficial for the Society. The goal is to get our name out there and for people to learn about
our museum and research center . Our membership is growing and n ow is the perfe ct time to
renew your membership for 2021 if you have not already.
We are looking for a volunteer who would be interested in helping as the Sunshine
Committee Chair. This committee member’s role is to send cheerful greetings by sending a
card on behalf of the society to members on their birthday , anniversary or an illness and to
send sympathies at the loss of a family member. If you are interested, please contact me at
rthsdirector@gmail.com.
Great things are happening at the History Center! As always, thank you for your continue d
support.

(left) A snapshot of a couple of the displays that will be repackaged and will resurface in time within a themed
display. (right) If you have not been to the History Center in a while, you can see that Misty is making great strides
in clearing out the great hall to make room for more comprehensive historical displays.

2021 Monthly Meeting Schedule
January 13
February 10
March 10
April 14
May 12
June 9
July 14
August 11
September 8
October 13
November 10
December 8
Meeting times:
7 PM Apr to Oct
1 PM Nov to Mar
HISTORY CENTER HAPPENINGS

COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM

The Kroger C ommunity Rewards program is an easy way to support the
Society when you do your everyd ay shopping. To enroll in this program,
register online a t w ww.krogercommunityrewards.com. It is always a good
idea to check in on their website to make sure you are stil l enrolled in the
program and that your donations are slated for Randolp h Township
Historical Society. Our organization number is DC576.

Randolph Township Historical Society Please make your check payable to:
RTHS History Center Randolph Township Historical Society
114 Valleyview Drive Return this form with your check.
Englewood, OH 45322-1324

Membership Level

_____ $15 Individual _____ $35 Sustaining _____ $250 Individual Lifetime
(one-time payment)

_____ $25 Family _____ $75 Sponsoring _____ $150 Corporate/Business

_____ $________ Other

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Business Name ______________________________________________________________
(for Corporate Memberships only)
Address ___________________________________________________________________
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Your gift is a tax-deductible donation to a 501(c)3 public charity.

Thank you for your support!

This photo from the late 1950s is looking north on St. Rt. 48 at the intersection of U.S. Rt. 40.
Many will remember the businesses shown here: Zimmerman’s Market, Pure Oil Station, the
bank building, and the Shell Station that lent its name to “Shell Hill” that led down to the park.

Corporate Membership Spotlight: Wagoner Power Equipment

Founded in 1965 by Glen and Judy Wagoner, Wagoner’s
was once the go -to garden center in the community and
Glen would often offer his gardening expertise in articles
written for Dayton newspapers. The Garden Center closed in
2002 and soon the sons of Glen and Judy, Terry and
Quentin took over the business.

Today, Wagoner’s offers a variety of outdoor power
equipment that is second to none in the area. The friendly and knowledgeable staff are happy
to help you find either the perfect outdoor power equipment or the parts you have been looking
for. Call or stop in — they are always ready to help!

At Wagoner Power Equipment, their mission is to offer you the latest in parts and products at
the best prices, and with unparalleled service. They pledge to use their best efforts to make
your experience both beneficial and enjoyable.

Wagoner’s Power E quipment is located at 520 W. National Road in Englewood. Call them at
937-826-9611 or visit their website at wagonerpower.com for more information.

Corporate Membership Spotlight: Boord-Henne Insurance

For more than 50 years, Boord -Henne Insurance
has provided home, auto, business and life
insurance products to customers throughout
Montgomery County, including Dayton, Englewood,
Vandalia, Clayton, and Union. Founded by Ronald Henne in 1963, Boo rd-Henne has always
been a family -owned insurance agency that believes in treating their clients like family with a
hands-on, personal approach to customer service that will exceed your expectations.

Brothers Mike and Steve Henne, who are at the helm of the company as President and Vice –
President, grew up in E nglewood and have remained active in their hometown. Graduates of
Miami University, Mike and Steve are n ow raising their own families here in the community
they love. They are members of the Rotary Cl ub, Chamber of Commerce, and the Englewood
Sister City Club. Mike and Steve understand the importance of doing business with people you
know and trust as neighb ors and friends. Excellent service does not end when your policy is
signed. Boord-Henne will alwa ys remain your primary contact for your insurance needs ,
questions and concerns.

Boord-Henne is located at 915 S. Main Street in Englewood. Call them at 937-832-4001 or visit
their website at boordhenne.com for more information.

We welcome all businesses to support the History Center and the Historical Society
with a Corporate Membership. We look forward to you joining us!

Celebrating 180 years in 2021!
Acquisitions
From William and Connie Bush:
Hard back book: The Studebaker Family
in America, 1736-1986.
From Catherine Springer:
Pictures of Medley Family from Clayton.
From Sandy Roe:
Two binders of Englewood Council
meetings from 1966-1968. One binder
of firemen’s training course information.
From Doug Allen:
Englewood Elevator thermometer/ruler
and Palace Garage claim ticket.

Membership Report

New Corporate Member:
American Legion Post 707
New Individual Members:
Jeffrey Harding, Nancy Jerkes,
David Oroszi and Beverly Trautwein.
New Lifetime Member:
Sandra Roe

Renewals for 2021:
Cathy Allis on, Barbara Benson , John and Carolyn Bruns, David Brust, Doug Christian,
Cleva Collar, Kathlee n Dawson, Marilyn E kerg, Shirley Frick, Romaine Gilleland,
Jim a nd Do nna H endrickson, Judy Hodges, David Hoke, Jack and Bonnie Horstman,
Clifford Humphrey, Dorothy Lurz, Myron Mann, Patricia Mulso, Gloria Mumma, Ronald Papp,
Luis and Pat R iancho, Patricia Sayle r, Charles and Phyllis Sheets, Barbara Weikert,
Ron and Mary-Ann White, Beverly Zellers, and Allen County Public Library.

Thank you for your support!

In Memoriam
Ivan Clark died on November 21, 202 0. He served as Vice President i n 2017, President in
2018 and Board of Directors in 2019 at the Hist orical Society. Ivan helped the society with
technology, communication, special projects and maintenance of the building.
Joyce Ann Martin died on December 5, 2020. She became a Lifetime member of the Society in
2012. She graduated from Northmont Hi ght School in 1964 and was a long-time member of
Union United Methodist Church.
The society extends its most sincere condolences to their families during this time.